November 14, 2016 at 6:30 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
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5.1. Hold for discussion and for possible action approval of the following items:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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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6. Public Forum: Recognition of visitors, delegations, and reading of communications.
Discussion:
StuCo member Claire Kubicek reported on results of NHS Blood Drive held last week.
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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:
Hospital field trip was held Oct 25. Elementary Food Drive has ended, and goods will be donated to Friend Food Pantry tomorrow. Attended UNL Principal's Conference Oct 27, and also attended SPED conference Nov 3-4. College Fair will be held here November 17 for our high school students. Veterans Day assembly was held 11-11, beginning with a breakfast for veterans. Mrs. Dickinson then replayed the video which was viewed at the assembly.
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7.2.2. Secondary Principal
Discussion:
Safety & Security committee meeting was held October 12. Attendance and detentions are much improved for first quarter over last year. Student Council did a great job with Red Ribbon Week. UNL Principal's conference was excellent. Dr. Lynn Herr has been meeting with Mr. Dempsey and Mrs. Dickinson on Google apps. Trevor Ricenbaw has been selected by NAYI to visit Taiwan the first week of December. Pioneer Vocal Clinic was held last week. Sports practices have begun today, and many activities are scheduled. He recognized Mrs. Dickinson for the planning of the Veterans Day program.
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7.2.3. Superintendent
Discussion:
State Education Conference is this week in LaVista. The PEP grant gym projector and screen has been installed. Mr. Kraus recognized Mrs. Dickinson for the excellent Veterans Day program. Mr. Segner and Mr. Kraus met with the newly elected board members this morning to orient them on the Board of Education. Mr. Kraus created a teacher advisory group to meet with him monthly to discuss different ideas for PLC time.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Hold for discussion and possible action to select a representative of the Friend Board of Education at the Nebraska Association of School Board’s Delegate Assembly.
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 dismiss school at 12:30 on January 16th to accommodate the FCCLA STAR competition.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Hold for discussion and possible action a request by the Friend Education Association to be recognized by the Board of Education as the exclusive bargaining agent for those certificated teachers for the 2018 - 2019 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. 1st Reading of Policy 6285 Student Participation in Athletic Competition Between Schools.
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. Update board on short term and long term planning for technology, curriculum, facility and transportation.
Discussion:
Mr. Kraus created a framework for Curriculum, Transportation, and Facility, and shared these ideas with the board. Technology plan is still under development.
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9.2. Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
Mr. Segner has forwarded evaluation forms to all board members. They should be completed and returned by November 30. Board will meet in work session at 7:00pm on December 5 to review those results.
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9.3. Teacher Negotiations- Present board with information from FEA in regards to amending the 2016-17 and 2017-18 negotiated agreement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Verbage changes were given to board committee by FEA representative Diane Kremer, re: sick bank language. FEA is asking that Maternity Leave language be removed. Committee recommendation is to strike the line.
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9.4. Executive Session- To discuss negotiations for the protection of public interest and/or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such individual has not requested a public meeting.
Discussion:
N/A
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10. Adjournment- Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting is December 12, 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.
Discussion:
President Segner adjourned meeting at 7:20pm
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