May 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CHANGES TO AGENDA
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Motion to approve the agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Motion to approve the minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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IV. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
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Motion to approve the financial report as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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V. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Discussion:
Members of the public spoke about the proposed professional development.
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VI. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS
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VI.1. ACTIVITY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Mr. Hauxwell began his report by thanking Mrs. Bauerle, Mrs. Strand, & Mr. Rushing for their patience through the busy spring schedule while they were trying to prepare for the spring play and spring concerts. He noted that the end of the year show choir concert would be May 12th at 6:30 and graduation was May 13th with the band playing at 2:30 and the ceremony starting at 3:00. District Track is set for May 11th at 10:00 AM with running events to begin at 11:30 AM. State Track will be in Omaha on May 19th & 20th. District golf will be May 15th at 9:00 AM in Kimball. He noted that coaches are working on lining up summer camps and conditioning and Unitech will be here the week of June 30th to finish the shorthorn and longhorn gym floors.
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VI.2. PRINCIPALS' REPORT
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Mrs. Odens began by thanking the Board and the PTO for all the treats for National Teacher Appreciation Week as well as Imperial Beef for providing cheeseburgers during lunch for the students and staff. She noted some upcoming dates including the K-5 vocal concert on May 15th at 6:30 PM, Kindergarten graduation on May 12th at 2:00 PM, the 5-8 academic awards and a bowling celebration for reading steps on May 16th, and finally the K-4 field day on May 17th.
Mr. Barr updated the staff on enrollment, discipline, and attendance numbers. He noted the areas that were focused on during the professional development day on April 24th. He mentioned his thoughts on the vape sensors that the school was currently testing and how they work. He thanked Jacci Paisley for all her work getting graduation planned and ensuring all students had the requirements met. He and Mr. Gaswick traveled to Dodge City, KS to observe their CTE program and took away some great ideas to use in the following school year. He reviewed some events that had happened, including the FFA awards ceremony on April 22nd, the 9-12 awards ceremony on May 3rd, the Top 10 Academic Achievers Dinner on May 4th, and the PBIS team meeting on May 9th. He ended by thanking all the community members and organizations for the treats provided for Teacher Appreciation Week.
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VI.3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Mr. Lambert gave an update on students and academics. He mentioned that it was the final week of testing for the students this school year. He thanked Dallas and his crew as well as Jacci Paisley for all their work to get set up and ready for graduation. He noted that there were 45 future kindergartners that attended Kindergarten round-up last month. They had 2 new hires and were hoping to have some potential interviews for the elementary guidance counselor position. The last LB1184 and health and safety meetings were completed for this school year. He mentioned that 11 seniors were graduating with the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy district's first native English speaking student. He also mentioned that there were now 2 sophomores that scored 30+ on the ACT and 7 graduating seniors with full-ride scholarships to college and many students with 3/4 rides. He moved on to his updates on building and grounds and his contact with Carroll Seating on the bleacher project and Miller and Associates on the east parking lot update. He ended his report by giving the updated balances in each fund.
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VI.4. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.1. Discuss, consider, and take necessary action in regard to the hiring of Susan Peoples for the position of elementary Art teacher for the 23-24 school year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Move to accept the hiring of Susan Peoples for the position of elementary Art teacher for the 23-24 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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VII.2. Discuss, consider and take necessary action in regard to the hiring of Lexter Solamillo for the position of High School English Language Arts teacher.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the hiring of Lexter Solamillo for the position of High School English Language Arts teacher for the '23-'24 school year contingent on all pending requirements within the contract. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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VII.3. Discuss, consider and take necessary action in regard to the proposed professional development plan for the 23-24 school year.
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Motion to Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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VII.4. Discuss, consider and take necessary action in regard to the board goals.
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VII.5. Discuss, consider, and take necessary action in regard to offering high school credit for 8th grade students taking high school level courses.
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VII.6. Discuss, consider, and take necessary action in regard to the purchase of carpet to update classrooms over the summer.
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VII.7. Discuss, consider, and take necessary action in regard to the renewal of OPAA! as our food service provider for the 23-24 school year.
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VII.8. Discuss, consider, and take necessary action in regard to the school lunch prices for the 23-24 school year.
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VII.9. Discuss, consider and take necessary action in regard to hiring Rural Rehabilitation Services to serve as our early childhood speech language pathologist for the 23-24 school year.
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VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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VIII.1. Presentation of our preliminary state test results.
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VIII.2. Who is planning on attending graduation and handing out diplomas?
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IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION: to discuss strategy, receive legal advice, and take necessary action related to pending, imminent, or threatened litigation.
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X. ADJOURN
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Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM.
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