January 5, 2017 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. Motion to excuse board members
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Election of Officers
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4.1. Election of Board President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2. Election of Vice President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.3. Election of Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.4. Election of Secretary
Discussion:
Will be handled in Action Item 12.1
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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. Approval of the agenda as submitted
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5.1.2. 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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5.1.3. 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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5.1.4. 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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5.1.5. 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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5.1.6. 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. Appointment of Committee Members
Discussion:
President Segner will make appointments
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6.1. Policy
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6.2. Negotiations
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6.3. Community-Government Relations
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6.4. Curriculum, Americanism & Staff
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6.5. Budget & Finance
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6.6. Transportation, Building & Grounds
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7. Appointment of Committee Members to the Board of Education Standing Committees.
Discussion:
President Segner will make appointments
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7.1. Nutrition Review
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7.2. Activities Review
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8. Public Forum: Recognition of visitors, delegations, and reading of communications.
Discussion:
None
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9. Reports
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9.1. Committee:
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9.2. Administration
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9.2.1. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Dickinson reported on end of first semester, Blue River Cohort workshop, and preschool changes. She received a plaque in recognition of our Veterans Day program. Reported on numerous public service and student activities. Elementary teachers will visit Arnold Elementary this winter to once again review the Wonders reading program. More scholarship and career/college opportunities have been made available to our juniors and seniors. There will be a Baked Potato Bar during the January 7 basketball games vs. Freeman in support of the Post Prom activities.
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9.2.2. Secondary Principal
Discussion:
First semester is complete, and grades should be mailed tomorrow. Attended the Blue River Cohort. Mr. Dempsey and Mrs. Dickinson are considering taking all juniors and seniors on field trip to SCC and UNL campuses. Karen Haase of KSB Law as been engaged to talk to all 5-12th graders and staff to discuss digital citizenship. NeSA ACT testing will be this spring. Mrs. Kremer was recognized by AFCEA. Honors Night royalty and dance will be transitioned to Prom and a winter dance, respectively.
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9.2.3. Superintendent
Discussion:
Numerous workshops and meetings are coming in the next few months, including NASB Legislative Issues, Budget and Finance, Education Forum; NAEP state convention; Beef Summit in Hebron; and President's Retreat. Blue River Cohort was attended on Tuesday. Mr. Kraus also attended Region 1 Superintendent's meeting on January 4. |
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10. Dissemination to each Board member of conflict of interest statutes and review the code of ethics policies.
Discussion:
Conflict of interest and ethics policies were reviewed by Superintendent Kraus and President Segner
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11. Action Items
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11.1. Hold for discussion and possible action a proposal to elect Michele Johnson-Clouse as the Secretary to the Board of Education.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.2. Hold for discussion and possible action a proposal to appoint the Perry Law Firm as the legal counsel to the Board of Education.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.3. Hold for discussion and possible action a proposal to recognize the Friend Sentinel and/or the Lincoln/Journal Star as the newspaper of record for the school district.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.4. Hold for discussion and possible action a proposal to appoint Citizen’s State Bank and/or the Bank of Friend as the official depository of school district’s funds.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.5. Hold for discussion and possible action the submission to the Nebraska Department of Education a request for issuance of Local Substitute Certificate for Samantha Marie Due.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.6. Approval of the 2015-2016 audit by Romans, Wiemer & Associates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Discussion Items
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12.1. Board of Education Work Session scheduled for February 6th at 6:30 facilitated by Marcia Herring.
Discussion:
Mr. Kraus confirmed that BOE members will be able to attend.
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12.2. Possible coop opportunity in volleyball
Discussion:
Exeter-Milligan is exploring their options for their volleyball team next year. They may stay on their own, or may co-op with a neighboring school. Mr. Kraus will attend E-M's next BOE meeting. Several board members expressed interest and support for following up on this topic.
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13. Notification of Next Meeting
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14. Adjournment
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.
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