March 13, 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. Notice of Open Meeting Act—Posted
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. 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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5. 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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6. Consent Agenda
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6.1. 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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6.1.1. 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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6.1.2. 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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6.1.3. 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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6.1.4. 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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6.1.5. 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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7. Public Forum: Recognition of visitors, delegations, and reading of communications:
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7.1. FCCLA Student Presentations
Discussion:
Sponsor Margo Houlden introduced some of her members. Bri and Blair gave their state-qualifying STARS presentation. |
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8. Reports
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8.1. Committee:
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8.1.1. Negotiations
Discussion:
Met March 1. Discussed administrative salaries for 17-18.
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8.1.2. Transportation, Buildings Grounds (Facilities)
Discussion:
Met March 2. Lighting changes were discussed, including bids from IC Lighting. Mr. Kraus asked to obtain several more bids for lighting updates. Football field ramp updates were discussed. Football scoreboard will be checked for issues. Roof at school was inspected by Garland. Some repairs have been done. Boiler has worked well this winter. Diode Communications provided a bid on updating all exterior doors to key-fob entry. Justin gave a report on busing. New van purchases have worked well. Justin asked to dispose of two unused buses. Elementary commons area use was discussed.
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8.2. Administration
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8.2.1. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
MAP and NeSA testing are scheduled for this spring. Early Childhood Round-up is April 11. Summer School will be held May 30-June 22. Theme for next year's elementary is being planned, along with a game night. PAWS celebration was held March 8. Staff Chat is held once a month. Mrs. Houlden and Mrs. Beckler have started a PIE Activity for the elementary students. Mrs. Dickinson has attended several administrator meetings. Presented on Wonders reading program.
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8.2.2. Secondary Principal
Discussion:
Speech team competed well today at Districts. Students have submitted class requests for 17-18. Karen Haase presentation on Digital Citizenship was excellent. MAP testing is complete for secondary. NeSA and ACT testing will take place next month. Mr. Dempsey attended several workshops. We are hosting Pioneer Conference Quiz Bowl this Thursday. Many activities are scheduled for the coming month. Lockdown drill was held last week. The drill showed a need for a better intercom system.
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8.2.3. Superintendent
Discussion:
Strategic planning meeting will be held March 28. Bond refinancing is on hold right now. NRCSA spring conference is March 23-24. Teacher vacancy advertising is being done thru TeachNebraska. School Law workshop will be later in the month. ADA accessible ramp at football field will be researched.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Approve teacher resignations.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Amanda Clouse. 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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9.2. Approval of an addtional 2-year cooperative agreement with Exeter-Milligan Public Schools for Junior High School Football.
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of Education #68 approve a two year cooperative agreement with Exeter-Milligan Public Schools for Junior High Football. 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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9.3. Approval of selling school buses.
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of Education #68 approves selling the 1993 and 1996 school buses. 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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9.4. RIF Program Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take action on reduction or elimination of programs and reduction or elimination of staff positions for such programs, including those in the Mathematics and Business programs. 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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9.5. Approval of administrator salaries and benefits
Recommended Motion(s):
Board of Education of District #68 approve the administrator salaries and benefits for 2017-18 as presented 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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10. Discussion Items
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10.1. Discuss elementary multi-purpose room project renovation.
Discussion:
Mr. Kraus and Mrs. Dickinson presented several ideas on how to reconfigure the elementary commons area. Mr. Kraus was asked to get bids on several ideas.
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11. Notification of Next Meeting
Discussion:
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education #68 will be April 10, 2017 at 7:30 PM in the Friend Public School Library. Strategic Planning is scheduled for March 28th, 2017 at 6:30 in the Friend Public School Library.
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12. 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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