February 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM - Regular Monthly Meeting (MS)

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the agenda as provided. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the consent agenda including the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on January 9, 2024, as well as the Treasurer's Report , including receipts, expenditures and claims for payment. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to excuse the absence of (insert name). Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the following Board of Education policies in the 5000 Series (Students) on second reading: Policies related to Admission and Attendance: Policy 5000 - Introductory Statement; Policy 5001 - Admission Requirements; Policy 5002 - Discontinuance of Enrollment for Children Younger Than Six Years of Age; Policy 5003 - Assignment of Students: Grade Placement and Transfer Students Policy 5004 - Full-time and Part-time Enrollment; Policy 5005 - Student Residence, Admission and Contracting for Educational Services; Policy 5006 - Option Enrollment; Policy 5007 - Foreign Exchange Students; Policy 5008 - Student Attendance; Policy 5009 - Attendance During School Day (Dismissals and Field Trips); Policy 5010 - School Census; Policy 5011 - Parent-Student Handbook. Policies related to Student Discipline: Policy 5101 - Student Discipline; Policy 5102 - Alternative Education Programs or Plans For Expelled Students; Policy 5103 - Extracurricular Activity; Policy 5104 - Drug and Substance Use and Prevention; Policies related to Academic Reporting and Progress: Policy 5201 - Promotion and Retention; Policy 5202 - Student Records; Policy 5203 - Academic Progress; Policy 5204 - Grading System; Policy 5205 - Graduation; Policy 5206 - Early Completion Plan; Policy 5207 - Make-up Work; Policy 5208 - High School Credit for Middle School Courses; Policies related to Student Activities: Policy 5301 - Association Activities; Policy 5302 - Student Organizations; Policy 5203 - Student Activities, Hazing, Fund-Raising and Supervision; Policy 5204 - Selection of Students for Participation in Activities; Policy 5205 - School Dances; Policies related to Equal Educational Opportunities/Welfare: Policy 5401 - Anti-discrimination, Anti-harassment, and Anti-retaliation; Policy 5402 - Child Abuse and Neglect; Policy 5403 - Married Students; Policy 5405 - Corporal Punishment; Policy 5406 - Search and Seizures; Policy 5407 - Vandalism; Policy 5408 - Health Inspections; Policy 5409 - Communicable Diseases; Policy 5412 - Missing Persons; Policy 5413 - Requests to Contact Students and Student Interviews by Non-School Personnel; Policy 5414 - Identification of Learners with High Ability; Policy 5415 - Anti-Bullying Policy; Policy 5416 - Student Fees Policy; Policy 5417 - School Wellness Policy and Administrative Regulations; Policy 5418 - Homeless Students; Policy 5419 - Student Privacy Protection Policy; Policy 5420 - Dating Violence; Policy 5422 - Pregnant or Parenting Students; Policies related to Transportation: Policy 5501 - Bus Transportation; Policy 5502 - Use of School Buses; Policy 5504 - Special Education Transportation; Policy 5505 - Safe Pupil Transportation Plan (development of plan); Policy 5506 - Safe Pupil Transportation Plan; Policies related to Emergency Protocol: Policy 5601 - Asthma and Allergic Reaction Protocol with Waiver and Medical Form; Policy 5602 - Administration of Naloxone (Narcan) Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve Board Policy #5421 - Use of Restraints and Seclusion - on first reading. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to waive the second reading and to approve new Board Policy #6215 - Remote Learning - on first and final reading. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the two-year (2024-2026) Superintendent contract for Jeremy Christiansen with a base salary of $143,980.00 representing a 3.25% salary increase and a 3.07% increase in total salary and benefits. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the 2024-2025 administrative contract with Diane Hanel including a base salary of $88,280.00. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s) #2:  I move to approve the 2024-2025 administrative contract with Mark Leonard including a base salary of $88,280.00. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s) #3:  I move to approve the 2024-2025 administrative contract with Keri Hart including a base salary of $88,280.00. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the Director of Activities and Transportation contract with Quin Conner for the 2024-2025 school year with a salary of $69,452.00 representing a 3.66% base salary increase. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to accept the resignation of Meghan Brandow effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The Board of Education recognizes and appreciates Mrs. Brandow's dedicated service to the school district. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s) #2:  I move to accept the resignation of Alex McKamy effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The Board of Education recognizes and appreciates Mr. McKamy's dedicated service to the school district. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s) #3:  I move to accept the resignation of Hailey Osantowski effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The Board of Education recognizes and appreciates Ms. Osantowski's dedicated service to the school district. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to accept and approve the estimate and proposal from Court Floors to refinish the floors in the Legacy Gym and the Main Gym on the Laurel Campus. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve amending the 2023-2024 school calendar to change the date of Monday, February 19th to an In-Session day of school for PK-12 students and staff. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to approve the membership renewal with the Nebraska Association of School Boards. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Recommended Motion(s):  I move to adjourn. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.