July 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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Call the meeting to order - 7:30 p.m.
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present were: Broberg, Johnsen, Schutt, R. Tegeler and T. Tegeler. Absent: Negus.
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Note the public notice was published in the July 5, 2023 issue of the Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler stated that notice of the meeting was published in the July 5th edition of the Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.
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Excuse abesent board member(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Recognize Visitors - ‘Public Comment’ - refer to "Open Meetings Law’
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler referred to the open meetings law and welcomed visitors. There was no public comment.
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Routine Matters
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Approve minutes from June 12, 2023 meeting
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the June 12, 2023 meeting. There were none. The minutes stand approved.
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Approve financial reports for June
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the June, 2023 financial report. There were none. The financial report stands approved.
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July bills for approval
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the July, 2023 list of bills. There were none.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve NRCSA membership
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne explained that Elkhorn Valley Schools has been a member of NRCSA for quite some time. The organization does a good job advocating for rural schools. He recommends the board continue their membership.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve changes to ESSER III allocations to reflect actual costs spent on the 2022-23 after-school program, supplies and reading curriculum.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne explained his reasons for wanting the board to approve an amendment. The school has used these funds to pay for the after school program. The anticipated costs of the program were higher than the actual costs and he would like to use the unexpended funds for the new reading curriculum.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve the quote to increase the height of the fence around the turf of the playground.
Discussion:
A second bid for additional playground fencing has been received. There was some discussion about the cost of adding fencing versus the cost of paying a portion of staff claims for windshield replacements. The board instructed Mr. Hahne to work with the attorneys to develop a policy regarding this issue if it can be done. A decision was tabled until such time as an answer is received from the attorneys.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve and take any other action needed to adopt, review, revise, and/or update the following policies:
3001 Budget and Property Tax Request 3003.1 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds 3004.1 Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds 3033 Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools 3036 Purchasing (Credit) Card Program 3059 Audio Video Recording (formerly policy 5063) 4003 Drug Policy Regarding Drivers 4045 Milk Expression 4059 Behavioral and Mental Health Training (Formerly Suicide Prevntion Training) 5003 Admission of Part-Time Students 5004 Option Enrollment 5035 Student Discipline 5049 Firearms and Weapons 5052 School Wellness 5062 Lice and Nits 5063 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK (relocated to 3059) 5064 Supplement, Not Supplant 6003 Instuctional Programs 6004 Curriculum Development 6025 Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne briefly went through each of these policies and why they should be approved.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve and take any other action needed to adopt the following policy:
6038 Artificial Intelligence
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly developing and being used in a multitude of settings therefore it would be best to have a policy in place regarding its use in the school setting.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve the repeal of Policy 4040 - Employment Terms for Classified Staff Adjusted for EV
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Policy 4040 deals with benefits offered to classified staff. A couple of years ago, the benefits were consolidated to cover all 12 month classified staff and school year classified staff. The policy does not mesh with current practice.
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Open public hearing to receive input on Parental Involvement Policy (5018)
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler opened the hearing on the Parental Involvement Policy at 7:55. There was no comment.
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Close public hearing on Parental Involvement Policy
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler closed the public hearing on the Parental Involvement Policy at 7:56 p.m.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve revised Parental Involvement Policy or reaffirm as written
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Open public hearing to reive input on Title I Parental Involvement Policy (5057)
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler opened the public hearing on the Title I Parental Involvement policy at 7:57 p.m. There was no public comment.
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Close public hearing on Title I Parental Involvement Policy
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler closed the public hearing on the Title I Parental Involvement Policy at 7:57 p.m.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve revised Title I Parental Involvement Policy or reaffirm as written
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Open pubic hearing to receive input on Student Fees Policy (5045)
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler opened the public hearing on the Student Fees Policy at 7:58 p.m. There was discussion about the fees currently listed in the policy as well as possibly adding other fees to the policy.
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Close public hearing on student Fees Policy
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler closed the public hearing on the Student Fees Policy at 8:19 p.m.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve revised Student Fees Policy or reaffirm as written
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve revisions to Attendence and Excessive Absenteeism Policy (5001) or reaffirm as written
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was a brief dicussion about the number of days stated in the policy.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve revisions to Bullying Policy (5054) or reaffirm as written
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve the Resolution on School District Standards for Acceptance or Rejection of Option Enrollment Applications.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne explained that the resolution currently limits grade levels to 42 students K-12 and the special education department is full. This does not allow the district to accept an option family into the district if even one child in the family has an IEP. He recommends changing the resolution to 25 students per grade section and to accept or reject special education students on a case by case basis.
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Principals' Report
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne presented the Principals' report as neither principal was in attendance. Five teachers have taken MTSS training as it will be implemented in the junior high for 23-24. Two paras have been hired to replace two who resigned earlier. There is one Para position yet to be filled. A lunchroom cook has been hired and the district is advertising for a part-time dishwasher.
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Superintendent's Report
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School Board Retreat
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne asked the board to select a date for the board retreat and budget workshop. However, board members need to review their personal calendars so no date was selected.
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Project next steps
Discussion:
The football field/track complex project has many parties involved. Attorney Steve Williams is working on a draft of who is responsible for what to cover the entire project that includes the school, the city, and housing developer Jerry Dittrich.
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NASB area membership meeting
Discussion:
The NASB area membership meeting is scheduled for September 6 at 7:00 p.m. in Norfolk
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ALICAP Summer Safety Workshop
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne will attend this meeting on July 12. One meeting topic is changing to 2 factor authentication for computer safety. Mr. Hahne also informed the board that the SUI accounting program will be moved to their cloud based version. Making these changes will help lower the district's insurance premiums.
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Executive Session
Discussion:
This item was not necessary during the July meeting.
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Adjourn
Discussion:
There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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