December 11, 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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2.1. Advanced Notice: Due to the high school music program scheduled at 7:30, the board intends to recess during that time and reconvene after the concert is over.
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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. Pledge of Allegiance
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1. Hold for discussion and for possible action approval of the following items:
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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.
Discussion:
No comments |
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8. Reports
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8.1. Committee:
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8.1.1. Facility, Building and Grounds Committee
Discussion:
Met 12-1-17. Discussed replacement of school car, will recommend to purchase used mini van not to exceed $23,000 including insurance monies. Discussed reimbursement for coaches who drives buses to activities.
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8.1.2. Policy Review Committee
Discussion:
Met 12-6-17. The committee reviewed the 1000 Policies.
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8.1.3. Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
Met 11-13 and 11-20 with FEA representatives. Committee is waiting for some other area schools to commit to their 18-19 salaries before finalizing our offer for the 2018-19 school year.
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8.2. Administration
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8.2.1. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Dickinson presented on the improvements found with the Wonders reading program. Mr. Dempsey joined in to report on the 2017 NeSA spring test results, grades 3-8, and ACT results for grade 11. (Recessed the meeting at 7:18pm to attend the high school band concert -- reconvened at 8:51pm)
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8.2.2. Secondary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Dempsey also discussed NeSA and ACT results
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8.2.3. Superintendent
Discussion:
ESSA grant has been submitted and approved. Met with area superintendents and Senator Ebke today to discuss school issues within the State of Nebraska. Met with the City Council December 5. Mimeo projectors have been installed in two classrooms. Mr. Kraus will meet with teachers to start developing the 18-19 school calendar.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Approve 2016-17 Annual Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Approve purchase of new school vehicle.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Hold for review, discussion and approval of the Board of Education's evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.4. Approve adding an additional year to the current superintendent contract through 2019-2020.
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. Strategic Plan update
Discussion:
Mr. Kraus distributed the Strategic Plan, showing status on each piece of the plan. Mrs. Dickinson, Mr. Dempsey, and Mr. Kraus presented on several of the indicators. |
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10.2. NeSA Score Update
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10.3. Feedback from NASB state conference.
Discussion:
Several topics of interest were discussed. |
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10.4. Security Camera update
Discussion:
Mr. Kraus received information from Diode Communications on upgrading our security camera servers and adding some cameras. Early estimate is $7,000 |
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10.5. Upcoming board vacancies and filing time frames. Incumbents Feb. 15. Others March 1.
Discussion:
Three positions will be up for election. |
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11. Adjournment: The next regular board of education meeting is scheduled for January 8th at 6:30pm in the Friend Public School library.
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.
Discussion:
Next meeting will be held Monday, January 8th, at 6:30 pm in the Friend Public School library. |
