April 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Notice of the meeting has been advertised in the Dakota County Star, which is the District's designated method of giving notice of these meetings. We want those in attendance to know we are governed by the Open Meetings Act, and you can find a copy on the East Wall of the High School Library. If anyone is interested in addressing the Board, you are welcome to do so. We simply request you write your name on the sign-up sheet located by the board meeting table.
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2. Excuse a Board Member(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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3. Celebrations: Amy Schultz - SSC Chamber Golden Apple Award Recipient
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rony Ortega
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Information Item
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4. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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5. Consent Agenda:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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5.1. Resignation(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.1. Jodi Klemme (Science, High School) Resignation, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.2. Sandy Heimgartner (ELA, Middle School) Resignation/Retirement, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.3. Emma Jensen (5th Grade, Dakota City) Resignation, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.4. Amanda Kellen (Special Education, Middle School) Resignation, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.5. Mike Caldwell (Science, High School) Resignation/retirement, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.6. Jen Comer (Special Education Resource, Middle School) Resignation, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.7. Alexis Stolen (EL, Cardinal) Resignation, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.8. Rita Drieling (School Counselor, Lewis & Clark). Resignation/Retirement, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.9. Jackson Dickerson (PE, High School) Resignation, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.10. Stephanie Bock (ELA, High School/GTL) Resignation, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.11. Casey Power (3rd Grade, Covington) Resignation, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.12. Joylynn Gonzalez (2nd Grade, Covington) Resignation, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.13. Rebecca Eckhardt (Director of Student Services) Resignation, completion of 24/25 school year.
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.14. TBA: Resignation
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.15. TBA: Resignation
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.16. TBA: Resignation
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.1.17. TBA: Resignation
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.1. Gillian DePauw (1st Grade: Dakota City)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.2. Estefany Gonzalez (3rd Grade: Dakota City)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.3. Karen Aliva (AP/Freshman Academy: High School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.4. Jessica Gieselman (5th Grade: Lewis & Clark)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.5. Jacob Larson (ELA, 7th Grade: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.6. Abby Maldonado (ELA 6th Grade: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.7. Alex Merritt (Special Education/Resource: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.8. Christine Poeckes (Exploratory: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.9. Chelsey Fundermann (5th Grade: Lewis & Clark)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.10. Maria Ras (3rd Grade, Harney)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.11. Melissa Wigg (Special Education/LEAPP, Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.12. Lillian Stabe (Kindergarten: Covington)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.13. Lavennia Coover (Preschool: EN Swett)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.14. Rescind Resignation (February): Emily Fritz, continue employment/Transfer to HS
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.15. Jeremy Koenck (Special Ed.: Middle School)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.16. TBA: Appointment
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.17. TBA: Appointment
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.2.18. TBA: Appointment
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.1. Regular Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.3.2. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.4. Claims and Accounts:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.5. Disposal of District Assets (Mower Trade)
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.6. Erate Purchase (Firewall / Network Security)
Speaker(s):
Drew Stansberry
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5.7. Option Enrollment Request(s):
Speaker(s):
Student Services Director
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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6. Agenda Item(s) Removed from Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.1. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Business Director
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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Information Item
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8. Request for Closed Session, to discuss real estate negotiations clearly necessary for the protection of public interest.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rony Ortega
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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9.1. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to possible approval and authorization to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with The Community Development Agency of South Sioux City, Nebraska, for the option to acquire up to approximately 15 acres of real property located in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rony Ortega
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9.2. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to possible approval and authorization to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with the City of South Sioux City, Nebraska, for the contribution and funding of the purchase of approximately 21.51 acres of real property located near the intersection of Foundry Road and Veterans Drive in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rony Ortega
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9.3. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to possible approval and authorization to execute a Commercial Purchase Agreement for the purchase of approximately 21.51 acres of real property located near the intersection of Foundry Road and Veterans Drive in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rony Ortega
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9.4. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9.5. Bus Fees 2025-2026
Speaker(s):
Erin Heineman
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9.6. Chromebook Purchase
Speaker(s):
Drew Stansberry
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9.7. Long term leave for employee
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rony Ortega
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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9.8. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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