January 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - January Board of Education Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance

1.2. Reminder to Public of Open Meetings Law

1.3. Roll Call

1.4. Verification of Notice of Meeting

1.5. Oath of Office (Policy 2004)

1.6. Board Member Conflict of Interest Statement (Policy 2005)

1.7. Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education (Policy 2002)
     A.  Election of Officers
     B.  Appointments by Board President
            i.  Appointments to Committees
            ii.  Appointment to Schools Foundation Board
            iii.  Appointment to Land Reutilization Commission

1.8. Review of Board Ethics/Code of Conduct (Policy 2012)

1.9. Designate:  Legal Counsel, Depository Bank(s), District Newspaper of record (Policy 2008, 2014)

1.10. Appoint Annually Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Coordinator (Policy 3057)

2. Consent Agenda

2.1. Consider Approving the December 12, 2024, Board Minutes

2.2. Approve all Bills and Payroll

3. Reports

3.1. Elementary - Mr. Reisig

3.2. Jr./Sr. High School - Mr. Pettera

3.3. Activities Director - Mr. Cole

3.4. Curriculum Coordinator - Mrs. Bishop

3.5. Technology Coordinator - Mrs. Seiler

3.6. Superintendent Report - Mr. Jolliffe

3.6.1. District Business
     Trophies and Plaques
     Auction Results - $10,314.86
     Negotiations ongoing
     

3.6.2. Facilities Update
     Update on final payment to Facility Advocates
          Minor items left to finalize large project
     Elevator repaired - negotiated discount
     Chimney work has been completed
     Locker room lighting installed - Looks great
     We have had several water leaks requiring plumbing work
     Replacing unusable water fountain
     Jr/Sr High Teacher Lounge carpet installed over break

3.6.3. Budget Update

3.6.4. Strategic Plan Update

4. Public Comment

5. Discussion Items/Action Items

5.1. Review, discuss and take action on the following board policies:  Policy 2001 Role of the Board of Education, Policy 2002 Organization of the Board, Policy 2003 Development and Education of Board Members, Policy 2004 Oath of Office, Policy 2005 Conflict of Interest, Policy 2007 Reimbursement and Miscellaneous Expenditures, Policy 2010 Preparation for Board Meetings, Policy 2011 Membership in Organizations, Policy 2012 Board Code of Ethics.

5.2. Review, discuss and take action to approve the purchase of the K-5 Language Arts curriculum called Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) and sold by Amplify for $61,104.55.  This cost covers a 4-year agreement.  This agreement includes yearly consumables, teacher licenses, student licenses and the Dibels assessment tool and intervention licenses.

5.3. Review, discuss and take action to approve the annual lease of the Bobcat UW56 for the annual cost of $7500, 250 hrs max use $35/hr over hrs and insure for $75,000.

5.4. Review and discuss Policy 6006 Commencement Ceremony.

5.5. Review, discuss and take action to approve the track refurbishment by Fisher Track, from the depreciation account, for $109,702.

5.6. Review, discuss and take action to approve the final payment of $17,000 to 20/20 Technologies for the district security project.

5.7. Discuss and consider accepting the resignation of Stephanie Miller, 5/6 Language Arts teacher, effective immediately.

5.8. Take action to cancel the contract of Stephanie Miller, effective immediately, for abrogating her teaching contract.

5.9. Discuss, review and take action to approve the resignation of Cheri McCormick after 43 years of teaching, effective the last day of the 2024-2025 school year.

6. Executive Session - The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into executive session for the protection of the public interest, or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.

7. Adjournment