January 20, 2014 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Meeting

1. Call to Order. Roll Call.

2. Acknowledge of Open Meetings Law posting.

3. Recognitation of public participation

4. Visitors and Communication from the public.

5. Approval of changes in the mailed agenda and/or changes in the agenda order.

6. Approval of Consent Agenda Items.

7. Administrators' and Practitioners' Reports

7.1. Ms. Finkey

7.2. Ms. Bray

7.3. Mr. Jacobsen

7.4. Dr. Kassebaum

8. Old Business

8.1. Discussion and possible action HVAC project at MS/HS

8.2. Discussion and action to approve school calendar for 2014-15

9. New Business

9.1. Discussion and action to suspend policy 6111.1 and to give the superintendent discretion in the dismissal of school as it is related to the state wrestling tournament

9.2. Discussion and action to add non-certificated substitute

9.3. Discussion and action to add certified substitute

9.4. Discussion and action to hire Head MS Wrestling Coach

9.5. Discussion and action to approve overnight travel request

9.6. Appointment of President of Board Committees and Assignments

9.7. Appointment of Zach Kassebaum as District Representative for all state and federal programs

9.8. Declaration of Conflict of Interest by Board Members for the record

9.9. Consideration and action to appoint Farmers and Merchants Bank, Core Bank and Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund as district depositories and investment account for all funds

9.10. Action to seek legal counsel of other than Perry, Guthery, Haase and Gessford of Lincoln, Nebraska on specific topics in which there is a conflict of interest and/or when deemed in the best interest of Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools.

9.11. Discussion and action to pay annual dues to Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce and renew membership.

9.12. Discussion and action to accept the resignation of certificated staff member

9.13. Closed Session: For the protection of public interest and for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of individual

9.14. Reconvene

10. Informational Items

10.1. 2014 Education Forum, February 27 & February 28 in Kearney.

10.2. Notice of Board election

11. Call for Next Meeting

12. Adjournment.