April 11, 2016 at 7:30 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
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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.
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5.2. Reviewed policies 8110, 8120, 8130, 8150, 8151, 8152, 8160, 8210, 8230, 8231, 8232, 8240, 8260, 8270, 8271, 8272, 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330, 8340, 8341, 8342, 8343, 8344, 8345, 8346, 8347
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6. Public Forum: Recognition of visitors, delegations, and reading of communications.
Discussion:
Kathleen Zumpfe and Kim Derr spoke in support of Friend's FFA program. FFA members Madison Zumpfe and Breauna Derr presented some of their FFA activities.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Committee:
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7.1.1. Transportation, Buildings and Grounds (Facilities)
Discussion:
Met on April 5. Discussed final touches to new garage, inspected concrete cracks in commons area. Met with Justin Kirchhoff to discuss plans for maintenance and transportation area.
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7.1.2. Curriculum, Americanism and Staff Relations
Discussion:
Did not meet, but all members reviewed new Social Studies curriculum for junior-senior high.
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7.2. Administration
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7.2.1. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
NeSA testing began today. Early Childhood Round-up is tomorrow evening for all preschool and kindergarten parents. New reading program materials have been arriving. Preschool and elementary handbooks have been updated for 2016-17. Summer school letters have been sent home to parents. Scholarships and graduation plans are being finalized.
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7.2.2. Secondary Principal
Discussion:
All staff evaluations are complete. Class schedule is on hold until open positions are filled. MAP tests are complete and NeSA tests are underway. School musical was a success.
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7.2.3. Superintendent
Discussion:
Title I review was held last week. Superintendent evaluation is upcoming. If interested, Mr. Kraus developed an online survey to compile the evaluations. NASBO conference will be in Kearney this week.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Approval of resignation of Ruth Ziegler- High School Business/Tech Coordinator
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Hold for discussion and possible action to approve the TERIP application for Ruth Ziegler.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Hold for discussion and possible action an administrative recommendation to approve the class of 2016 candidates for graduation.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Hold for discussion and possible action an administrative recommendation to approve the following handbooks for the 2016-2017 school year:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4.1. Preschool Handbook
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8.4.2. Elementary Handbook
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8.4.3. Secondary Handbook
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8.4.4. Faculty Handbook
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8.5. Hold for discussion and possible action adoption of an interlocal agreement made by and between Lancaster County School District 001(Lincoln Public Schools) and Saline County School District 0068 (Friend Public Schools) for services related to consulting, planning, coordination, and networking of enrichment activities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and who are residents of Saline County School District 0068.
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. Hold for 1st reading, discussion on School Board Policies:
Discussion:
No comments. Items will be included in next month's consent agenda for final approval.
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9.1.1. 5418-- Homeless Student Policy and Forms
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9.1.2. 6410--Parent Involvement in Title I Programs
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9.1.3. 8153--Standing Committee on Curriculum Americanism and Staff Relations
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10. Adjournment- The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting will be held on May 9th at 7:30p.m.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned by Segner at 8:14pm
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