December 11, 2023 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. 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 Comment
Discussion:
None
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7.1. Public Testimony on Civic Curriculum
Discussion:
No public comment
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8. Reports
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8.1. Committee:
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8.1.1. Policy Committee
Discussion:
Committee met 11-28-23. Reviewed Personnel policies, and also created Policy 1472 for discussion at the Dec meeting.
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8.1.2. Civics Committee
Discussion:
Committee met 12-11-23 prior to regular board meeting. Reviewed our civics curriculum, no issues were noted. Textbooks are always available for review.
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8.1.3. Building and Grounds Committee
Discussion:
Committee met with Dave and Brent from Facility Advocates on 12-7-23. Current HVAC and boiler issues were discussed. Committee is recommending that we replace the elementary boiler/HVAC system this summer. Estimated cost is $465,000.
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8.1.4. Area/Activities Committee
Discussion:
Met jointly with E-M administration and faculty committee 12-4-23 in Friend. Teachers from each location provided a list of questions regarding potential consolidation.
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8.2. Administration
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8.2.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Stutzman reviewed the activities of the school over the past month. Annual safety audit was performed by Bruce Lang, and results were exceptional.
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8.2.2. Superintendent
Discussion:
Mr. Anderson reviewed Strategic Plan and MTSS. Conference affiliation was discussed.
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9. Discussion Items
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9.1. Artificial Intelligence in the classroom
Discussion:
Scott Spohn discussed a session he attended at the State Education Conference regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Schools will have to decide whether to embrace the technology or reject it.
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9.2. Consolidation with Exeter-Milligan
Discussion:
This item will stay on the agenda each month in case there are issues as we move forward. The Area Activity Meetings will continue. No other new issues were brought forward.
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9.3. Conference Affiliation
Discussion:
Mr. Anderson compiled estimated NSAA enrollment figures. Our Boys and Girls enrollment would bounce between D1 and C2 size. The Southern Nebraska Conference may be a better fit. He is reaching out to various superintendents to discuss possibilities.
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9.4. Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
Mr. Anderson's job evaluation was reviewed. Goals for 2024 were discussed, and will be finalized at the January monthly meeting.
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9.5. Elementary HVAC system
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Brief discussion of Facility Advocate's plan for elementary boiler/HVAC replacement.
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10. Action Items
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10.1. Consideration and possible action and review of policies 4100-4131
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Approval of Policy 1472 - Sunday and Wednesday Night Activities
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.3. Approve elementary boiler project
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Schedule Next Meeting
Discussion:
Next meeting will be moved to Monday, January 15, at 7:30 pm, to avoid conflicts with school activities.
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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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