March 17, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. Open the Meeting - Call to Order
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1.1. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
The Open Meetings Act was available for review.
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1.2. Publication of the Meeting
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication to the public and to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance.
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2. Roll Call
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3. COVID-19 Report
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Discussion:
Superintendent Hardwick provided the Board with an update on the most recent details and information pertaining to the Coronavirus pandemic impacting schools in Nebraska. Discussions were focused on certified and non-certified staff wages and benefits, contract days and work arrangements, continued education and enrichment opportunities for students, and anticipated information that may potentially require an extended closure.
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4. Discuss, consider and take any and all appropriate action as a result of the Coronavirus/COVID-19:
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4.1. Certified Staff Employment Negotiated Agreement Amendments or Addendum
Discussion:
No action was taken regarding the certified staff employment negotiated agreement amendment or addendum.
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4.2. Classified Staff Employment Agreement or Amendment
Discussion:
No action was taken regarding the non-certified staff employment agreements.
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4.3. Certificated and Professional Staff Employment Agreement or Amendment
Discussion:
No action was taken regarding the certificated and professional staff employment agreements.
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4.4. Board Policies and Governance - Staff Employment
Discussion:
No action was taken regarding the board policies specific to staff employment.
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4.5. Board Policies and Governance - Student Attendance
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Discussion:
No action was taken regarding the board policies specific to student attendance.
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4.6. Delegate authority to Superintendent and Board Officers to pay certain claims and take other specific actions during any school closure due to COVID-19
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
WHEREAS, the Boone Central School District is preparing for the possible closure based on the statewide outbreak of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the board of education wishes to minimize disruption of the school district’s operations; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the superintendent, in consultation with the Board President, is authorized to pay all non-discretionary claims and take any other action authorized by law during the school closure, which the board will approve once the board resumes regular operations. NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that the superintendent is authorized to assign and utilize staff as necessary prior to, during, and after a closure, and to provide any leave and enter into agreements with staff for the purposes of protecting the health and safety of the school community, continuing the efficient operations of the school district, and ensuring staff return to work in the school district in the event of a closure. Approved on March 17, 2020. |
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4.7. Delegate authority to Superintendent to determine essential employment duties and hours during school closure due to COVID-19
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Adjournment
Discussion:
A Special Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 25th @ 6:30 p.m. in the Boone Central High School Library.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. |
