January 11, 2016 at 6:45 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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2. Notice of Open Meeting Act—Posted
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3. Motion to excuse absent board members
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve absent board members Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4. Approval of the agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. Hold for discussion and for possible action approval of the following items:
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5.1.1. Minutes of prior meeting(s)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve minutes of prior meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.1.2. Treasurer’s report
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Treasurer's report Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.1.3. Receipts
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve receipts Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.1.4. Expenditures
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve expenditures Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.1.5. Claims for payment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Claims for payment Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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6. Public Forum: Recognition of visitors, delegations, and reading of communications.
Discussion:
Alisa Eberspacher commented on superintendent evaluation, thanking Mr. Kraus for his community involvement. Rick Kubicek also complimented Mr. Kraus.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Committee:
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7.2. Administration
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7.2.1. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Second semester starting, one new family has moved into district. Drop and adds have been processed for secondary students. CPR training is planned for all staff this month. PTC will be held February 8. Teacher evaluations will be completed in Febr-March. NeSA and MAP testing have been scheduled. A new reading program will be implemented in the elementary next year. Visits to Seward and Lincoln have been set up to see those programs in action.
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7.2.2. Secondary Principal
Discussion:
Basketball teams participated in holiday tournament at NWU over the holiday break. Class schedules and offerings are being developed for 2016-17. NeSA testing will begin in January. NHS is beginning their spring induction process. We will host the Pioneer Conference BB tournament on February 4 and 6. FFA received a $2,500 grant for Growing Communities. Zemua Baptista got his 150th win at wrestling tournament this weekend.
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7.2.3. Superintendent
Discussion:
Took 1.5 days of sick leave over break. Last Wednesday attended Region I superintendent's meeting. Legislative updates were discussed. CRC Conference superintendent's will vote January 14 on our membership in their conference. Coaches evaluations will be done by AD Jim Pfeiffer. FPS Foundation met last week, and awarded $500 grants to Amanda Wall, Margo Houlden, and Amy Wiese.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Discussion and possible action regarding the Superintendent evaluation, goals and contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. 1.1. Hold for discussion and possible action a recommendation from the Negotiations Committee to approve a two-year Master Agreement for school years 2016-17 and 2017-18.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Discussion Items
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9.1. Disseminate Building Contract from Husker Construction
Discussion:
Mr. Kraus presented a contract from Husker Construction related to the storage building/garage. Siding and shingles need to be selected. Building, Grounds, and Transportation committee will meet in near future.
Nancy Vossler asked for a contract total. Committee said total contract is $52,250. Board would like a contract to sign, rather than just signed estimate.
Mr. Kraus will ask Dave Stutzman for said contract.
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9.2. Discuss the possibility of offering early retirement to staff. TERIP- Temporary Early Retirement Incentive Program
Discussion:
Several staff members have inquired if a TERIP will be offered this year. BOE members will continue to discuss, and would like to see the parameters of a TERIP along with a list of any eligible employees.
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10. Adjournment- The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is February 8th, 2016 at 6:30 P.M.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Segner thanked the public for attending the meeting, and asked that the community, staff and board all work together.
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