April 13, 2020 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.
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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.
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6. Public Forum: Recognition of visitors, delegations, and reading of communications.
Discussion:
The BOE will take public comment and questions during Agenda Item #9.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Committee:
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7.1.1. Activities
Discussion:
The Exeter-Milligan Activities Committee and administration met with our Activity Committee and administration. The joint committees discussed the possibilities and concerns of co-oping sports next year, along with eventual district consolidation. Their complete report is posted on the Sparq website.
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7.2. Administration
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7.2.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Stutzman reported that the staff is working on selecting a new elementary math curriculum. A Zoom meeting was held with seniors and their parents last week on plans regarding commencement, prom, etc. We are in our third week of online learning for 7-12th graders and all teachers are doing a great job.
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7.2.2. Superintendent
Discussion:
Mr. Kraus reported on the myriad of changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instruction, activities and meal distribution have all had drastic changes.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Approval to offer an initial employment contract to Lori Klooz, Media/Math and Jacob Smiley, 9-12 Language Arts for the 2020-2021 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Discuss with possible action of a resolution on graduation, grading, and advancement of grade levels.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Resolution Regarding Coronavirus Plans
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Discussion Items
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9.1. End of school year
Discussion:
Discussions have been underway on when to end the school year. Tentative plans are to finish instruction for seniors by May 1, and the remainder of the students on May 15, 2020. Potential graduation dates suggested are June 20, June 27, or August 1, 2020.
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9.2. Athletic coop opportunities with Exeter-Milligan
Discussion:
The Exeter-Milligan BOE met April 8, and have communicated to Mr. Segner that they are concerned about making a big change in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Patrons cannot attend BOE meetings in person to give comment. The Friend BOE members agreed that circumstances make it difficult to communicate these changes, and thus will not be proceeding with sports co-oping for now. The board will meet as a group at the next regularly scheduled meeting on May 11 (there will not be a special board meeting on April 29).
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10. Public Comment
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11. Adjournment- The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting is May 11, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. A Special Board meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2020 at 7:30.
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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