May 10, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.a. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by President, Ruth Kozal. The meeting was held at Scottsbluff High School.
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1.b. Roll Call
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1.c. Excuse Absent Member(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
The meeting is being run in accordance with the Open Meetings Law. The notice of the meeting was run in the Star-Herald as well as on the SBPS website.
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4. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.a. Adopt Agenda
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4.b. Approve Minutes as follows:
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4.b.1. April 11, 2022
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4.b.2. April 22, 2022
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4.c. Approval of Certified Staff Resignation
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4.c.1. Julie Lippold, 2nd Grade, Longfellow Elementary
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4.c.2. William Morgan, Math, Scottsbluff High School
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4.d. Approval of Certified Staff Hire
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4.d.1. Eunice Gurrola, Teacher, Westmoor Elementary
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4.d.2. Elizabeth Holmes, Special Education, District Wide
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4.d.3. Shania Bozzetto, Special Education, District Wide
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4.d.4. Kayla Singleton, School Psychologist, District Wide
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5. Expenditures
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5.a. Expenditures, without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian, Vogl & Lookabill P.C.: $815,618.22
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.b. Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian, Vogl & Lookabill P.C Expenditures: $243.75
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Awards and Recognitions
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6.a. FCCLA
Speaker(s):
Anne Schmall
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6.b. Ed Rising
Speaker(s):
Anne Schmall
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6.c. ProStart
Speaker(s):
Hannah Liptac
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6.d. DECA
Speaker(s):
Justin Gipe
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6.e. FFA
Speaker(s):
Alan Held
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7. Public Comment - a total of 20 minutes will be allotted (no more than 5 minutes per speaker)
Discussion:
One member of the public came to address the board. Mr. Reno Anderson brought forth concerns with the contract with First Student, the third-party transportation company. He would like the contract to be reopened and renegotiated. Mr. Anderson has had issues with bus stop locations, as he lives out in the county. Mr. Anderson said his children had to walk a mile at one point to get to the bus stop. Mr. Anderson also has concerns about who reports to whom. He feels that First Student currently has the ability to make decisions without SBPS, and it should be the other way around. He was concerned about how much we are paying the company for fuel, maintenance and electricity for the First Student Buses. He was also not happy that all the information that he requested in a Records Request was not given to him, and that a State Statute was the reason given. He did not think that the particular statute applied.
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8. Students Report
Discussion:
Student senate member, Sarah Griess, came to address the board with this month's update:
April was very successful. Our boys won district soccer and are heading to state, and our girls’ team finished second at districts. Both boys and girls have had a very successful track season. District track is being held today in Ogallala. Boys’ golf has had a successful season winning GNAC. Districts will be held next Monday, and we will be hosting state at Scottsbluff Country Club on May 24th and 25th. Girls Tennis will be attending state next Wednesday. We had a very successful AFJROTC awards ceremony, Tri- M induction ceremony was held last night, and we have hosted many banquet celebrations in honor of our Career and Technical Student Organizations. On top of all these items, seniors will finish their last day of school on May 13th, Class Day will be held on May 20th at 1:30 pm, and the Commencement Ceremony will be held on May 22nd at 1:00 pm. As always, May is a very busy time and we are working hard to finish this year strong! |
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9. Mid-Year Celebrations
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9.a. Bear Cub Preschool
Speaker(s):
Jodi Benson
Discussion:
Jodi Benson, Tiffany Jackson, Jessica Dutton, and Alicia Hastings came to present the Bear Cub Preschool's Mid-Year Celebration presentation. They explained how the preschool has a team approach to their students. They work together to find the best way to support each student, where they are on that day. Sometimes they have a handful of students that are ready to learn and "come to the carpet" and sometimes no one is ready to learn, and that's ok. They provide supports to all students and work hard to build a high-quality environment.
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9.b. Roosevelt Elementary
Speaker(s):
Frances Burkhalter
Discussion:
This year's theme for Roosevelt is "Bring your A-game every day." The school has worked hard to focus on relationships, interventions, and attendance. Really Great Reading Program.
Ronda Roth and Aly Sissons presented information about the Really Great Reading program. Since receiving a grant for early intervention programing, we were able to hire another teacher for the four in town schools to implement the program. We look at the MAP scores from the Spring of the previous year to determine if a student qualifies to be in the program. Those under 30% percentile were placed in the program. The program teaches foundational skills that they were missing. At Roosevelt, our 2nd graders were missing a lot of skills, possibly due to COVID their Kindergarten year. Mrs. Roth had to work hard to build relationships with the students. Through the RGR program, the students began to gain confidence in not only reading but also social studies and math. Our attendance rates started increasing once the students started to trust the teachers, and by staying in the program. Their reading scores have gone up so much. It's great to be able to give our students another tool in their toolbox. |
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9.c. Scottsbluff High School
Speaker(s):
Justin Shaddick
Discussion:
Mr. Shaddick introduced AFJROTC, SMSgt. Bill Runk to present about recent events with our ROTC program. The high school also prepared a video to showcase just how many different activities and events our students have had the ability to participate in this year.
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10. Group Update
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10.a. Bearcats 4 Diversity
Speaker(s):
Wynne Burg and Marqui Keim
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11. New Business
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11.a. Revision of Board Policy 5005 - Admissions (2nd Reading)
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.b. Revision of Board Policy 3132 - Internal Controls
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
First Reading only. No motion made.
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11.c. Revision of Board Policy 3540 - Bidding Construction Projects
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
First Reading only. No motion made.
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11.d. Revision of Board Policy 4114 - Salary Advancement
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
First Reading only. No motion made.
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11.e. Revision of Board Policy 5004 - Part-Time Enrollment
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
First Reading only. No motion made.
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11.f. Revision of Board Policy 8346 - Public Participation
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
First Reading only. No motion made.
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11.g. Revision of Board Policy 9340 - Minutes
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
First Reading only. No motion made.
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11.h. Revision of Board Policy 1211 - Title IX Grievance
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
First Reading only. No motion made.
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11.i. Revision of Board Policy 4009 - Drug Use
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
First Reading only. No motion made.
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11.j. Revision of Board Policy 4133 - Substitute Teachers
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
First Reading only. No motion made.
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11.k. Annual Review of Board Policy 5205 - Graduation Requirements
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Mason presented the annual review of Board Policy 5205 - Graduation Requirements. Due to a change in the registration offerings for Juniors next year, we would like to mirror the language on the Graduation Requirements Policy. The hours required to graduate will not change, but the name of the classes will. The review has been tabled until June, when it can be brought forward with the Student Handbooks.
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11.l. Annual Review of Board Policy 5206 - Early Completion Plan
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
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11.m. 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Calendar Revision
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
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11.n. 2022-2023 Bear Cub Preschool Calendar
Speaker(s):
Jodi Benson
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11.o. 2022-2023 PAWS Calendar
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
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11.p. Retired Chromebook Disposal/Sale
Speaker(s):
David Davis
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This company will come out to the District and pack the Chromebooks up for transportation. B&W will write us a check for the price quoted, when they pick up the Chromebooks. Once the company has them, they will inspect the Chromebooks for scratches, stickers or any writing on them. They make sure that they all work, have keys that are visible, etc. If everything is in good condition, they would possibly then send us another check for more.
There was an error on the memo. The company that we are suggesting to sell the Chromebooks to is B&W Liquidations.
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11.q. FSMC (Food Service Management Company) Contract Renewal
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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11.r. Scottsbluff High School HVAC Replacement
Speaker(s):
Travis Rickey
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After we approve the bid, Rutt's Heating and Air Conditioning will start to procure all the materials. We've allowed them to go into the school year since they would not be disrupting the learning environment.
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11.s. Scottsbluff Schools Classified Association Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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11.t. Salaried Compensation Procedures Document
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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12. Reports and Proposals
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12.a. Board Members
Discussion:
Scott Reisig congratulated Mr. Shaddick for how the walk out situation was handled. Scott talked to students and staff and was able to see the communication that was sent to parents. He thought it was very well done.
Ruth Kozal gave thanks to the Staff Appreciation Festival sponsors and expressed her thanks to all of our staff members. Kozal gave sympathies to Justin Shaddick and Lori Browning for their recent losses. She wanted to congratulate everyone as we get down to the end of the year. |
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12.b. Board Committee Reports
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12.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next meeting is Friday, May 20 at 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
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12.b.2. Facility Committee - Next meeting is Tuesday, June 7 at 7:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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12.b.3. Finance Committee - Next meeting is Monday, June 6 at 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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12.b.4. Student Services Committee - Next meeting is Thursday, May 19 at 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
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12.c. From the Administrative Staff:
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12.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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12.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Wendy Kemling
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12.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
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12.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Dr. Dick wanted to echo the comments about the staff appreciation. He gave a big thanks to Foundation and Riverstone Bank and the Nebraska Arts Council. It was great to celebrate teachers and all staff. Dr. Dick congratulated Marianne Carlson for completing all of her tests for obtaining her CPA. This is also our Board Secretary's last board meeting. Dr. Dick thanked Ashley for her help over the last 11 months.
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13. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember - meeting dates will be published in the Star-Herald and/or on the District website
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14. Adjourn
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