March 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting
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1. Declaration of Intend – Open Meetings Act
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2. Call to Order
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2.1. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.2. Roll Call of Members
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2.3. Approval of Agenda
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3. Business Items
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3.1. Temporary Superintendent Resolution
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
This is a precautionary resolution, that is limited to the time that COVID-19 is a concern for Nebraska, and specifically SEM school. All decisions by the Superintendent are subject to professional practices and protect the district in the event that the board may not be able to meet with a quorum.
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to allow Mr. Finkey to have the authority to conduct business as presented in the resolution during extended school closure. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.2. Approval of Addendum to Negotiated Agreement
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
I have been in contact with NDE and KSB and have developed this addendum to the negotiated agreement. As you will see from the document this is a COVID-19 Addendum and is designed to protect staff by encouraging sick staff members to remain home when ill. I believe that we should move forward with this addendum because it will reduce the change of ill staff members coming to work because they need the money.
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to accept the amendment to the negotiated agreement. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.3. Absentee Temporary Change
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
Currently, SEM follows state laws on habitual truancy. This vote of the board would create an exemption during this time, from Monday, March 16, 2020, through the period of time the COVID-19 Issues exist. Reasoning:
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to suspend the 20 day habitual truancy policy from today and remain suspended during the COVID-19 health concerns. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.4. Approval of Preventative Plan
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
As noted by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, the US Centers for Disease Control and supported by the Nebraska Department of Education and KSB, the District's School Law Firm, COVID-19, is a highly contagious virus that is spread by one-to-one contact. Districts though out the state are eliminating the chances of social interaction by temporarily stopping activities that have outside social interaction. I think it is apparent, with all the cancelations for nearly every society in the country, that social isolation is the current best practice. For this reason, I recommend the board approving the attached plan. I would like you to know that I do not make these recommendations lightly, and do entirely understand just how many of these decisions will affect not only students but parents. I believe it is only with consistency that we can help keep our Mustang family safe.
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the Preventative plan as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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