November 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Milford Public Schools Board of Education Information
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Mission Statement - Milford Public Schools will prepare all students to be successful citizens: Our Mission is fulfilled when all students read with comprehension, speak and write clearly, compute accurately, reason logically, understand and appreciate the fine arts, apply suitable strategies and habits of mind to solve problems, utilize technology to communicate and to understand information and behave morally.
This agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of its distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection during normal business hours in the District Office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be altered later than twenty-four hours before the meeting. The Board reserves the right to alter the order of items, as it deems necessary. |
1.1. The meeting was advertised in the November 7th Milford Times.
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2. Opening Procedures
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2.1. Call to Order, Roll Call
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2.2. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
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2.3. Open Meeting Law - Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in the back of the meeting room
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Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in the back of the meeting room. |
2.4. Additions to Agenda
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2.5. Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
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2.6. Community Input
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This is the public’s opportunity to speak to items on the agenda. This is also the public’s opportunity to speak to other non-agenda topics concerning the school district - since it is not an agenda item the board cannot discuss or take action on the matter at this time. To be recognized, all participants must complete the Request to Address the Milford Board of Education Form. The District has established separate complaint procedures for any complaints, including complaints and concerns against individual employees. As such, the Board requests that this complaint process be followed before discussion with the Board takes place. Thank you for your participation. |
3. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Minutes of Previous Meeting
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3.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Approve Payment of Claims
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General Fund for $123,122 |
4. Reports
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4.1. Review/Discuss Administrative Reports
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4.2. Review/Discuss Student Enrollment Report
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Elementary: 386
Jr. High: 133 High School: 246 Enrollment was 9 fewer students since last month. |
4.3. Review/Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed. Below is the information on the Standing Positions for NASB: |
4.4. Review/Discuss Student Demographics and Assessment Data Report
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Mr. Carlson will present information at the meeting. The presentation is attached.
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5. Board Commentary
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review/Discuss the Strategic Planning Process
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Attached is the proposed timeline and actions for the strategic planning process. The names of the invited strategic planning members are listed in the attached document. We will start to send invitations this month.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Approve an Agreement for the High School Cafeteria Flooring Project
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This agreement is for the tile installation at the high school. We had two bidders on the project and Patina Studios had the low bid by a significant amount. School nutrition funds will be used for the installation costs. The low bid for the installation is $21,797.84.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agreement with Patina Studios for the tile installation project at the high school as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on a Cooperative Agreement with Seward Public Schools for Junior High Girls Wrestling
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Over the past few weeks, opportunities for junior high girls wrestling have shifted. Last year, many junior high meets included a bracket for girls, but this fall, we anticipate a decline in participation among girls at the meets we’re attending. Many schools are moving junior high girls wrestling to a January-February schedule, so most girls are not participating in wrestling in the fall. We currently have two junior high girls wrestling, and it might be challenging to arrange many competition opportunities this fall.
Seward is facing similar challenges and is considering adding junior high girls wrestling for January-February, when there would likely be many more competition options. I’ve asked about a cooperative with Seward if they move forward with this change. This partnership would not only increase competition opportunities for our girls, but also provide more teammates for practices. The primary needs we would need to address are transportation to Seward for practices and transportation to competitions. After discussing with our administrative team and coaches, I recommend we consider exploring an agreement with Seward to offer junior high girls wrestling starting after Christmas break.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Jr. High girls wrestling and a cooperative agreement with Seward Public Schools for Jr. High girls wrestling for the 2024-2025 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.3. Recognize the Milford Education Association as the Bargaining Agent for the Certified Staff
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This is an annual item and is required by law. The attached letter is a request from the MEA to be recognized as the negotiating body for the certificated staff for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. We are already settled for 2025-2026 unless a decision is made to reopen in the spring after state aid to schools is determined.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to recognize the Milford Education Association as the bargaining unit for the Milford Certified Staff Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.4. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2023-24 Independent Audit Report (if available)
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Our auditor is still completing the audit documents. If they are not available we will move this agenda item to the December board meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2023-24 audit report. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8. Executive Session
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The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Closed/Executive Session for 1) the protection of the public interest, or 2) the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and/or the individual has not requested a public meeting. When making a motion to enter into Closed/Executive Session, the member making the motion should be as specific as possible as to the reason(s) for executive session. |
8.1. Executive Session (if requested)
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9. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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