February 12, 2018 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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   NOTE: See attachment for the itemized statement.

 Contract For: Self Perform Trade Contract Work in the amount of $11,191.93

 

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Mr. Tim Dean from Paulsen's Inc. will be present at the February 12, BOE meeting and will discuss the options that SEM has to rectify the hall floor.   I have been in discussion with Mr. Dean and Patrick Moore and Wilkins' architecture.  Patrick Moore assured me that they will stand behind the district and the fact that the floor does not meet industry standards.

Mr. Dean and Mr. Moore have told me there are three possible solutions; 1) banding of the edges of the floor and potential mascot imprinted on the floor.  2) Do nothing and receive approximately $7,100.00 return, 3) remove the floor and replace it.

 

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   As of Wednesday, February 7th, the SEM-EA and the SEM BOE appear to have reached an agreement for the negotiated agreement for the 2018-2019 school year.  
  The agreement is attached.
 

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     NOTE:  Please see the attached itemized invoice.

A contract for Construction Manager @ Risk Services in the amount of $30,458.00.

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The board currently has a policy in place that allows for an Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) 408.06. From best recollection, it has been about 10 years since the BOE has made this program available for teachers.  

With this policy, the board can determine the incentive package.  In some cases, the incentive is only monetary but there is also the potential to provide insurance as an incentive. 

I have attached policy 408.06

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In Nebraska, the following requirements are needed for a non-certified teacher to coach.  A certified teacher with or without a coaching certificate is allowed to coach in Nebraska.  A non-certified teacher is required to possess the following:
     1)  Completion of a course in NFHS First Aid, Health, and Safety.
     2)  Completion of a course in NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching.
     3)  Completion of the Human Relations Training Requirement
     4)  Completion of the two (2) courses listed above will meet the Human Relations Training requirement for this permit only

Applicants will have to complete the above courses and file transcripts, submit to a fingerprint check and register with the Nebraska Department of Education. 

I bring this information to the attention of the board because there is potential now and in the future that it may become difficult to find a qualified individual for a coaching position.  The potential exists that we may have coaching positions open, however, have no teaching positions available to attract coaches. 

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Following the January meeting, I contacted several bus companies about the purchase of a mid-sized bus, that was designed as a handicap accessible.  Through the process, I have found there are not a large number of these types of buses available.  Currently, I have found three buses that fit our needs, two used and one new.
 

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• 2004 GMC Thomas 19K miles -- $16,995 (rear air issue)
• New 2018 12+2 lift bus $63,500 with factory incentives.
• 2016 Ford Starcraft 19K -- $49,995

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During the 2018-2019 negotiations process, there were three items presented by the SEM-EA that the Negotiations committee did not accept as negotiated items, but did assure the SEM-EA that the items would be discussed with the entire board.

Those items included:
     1)  Tuition reimbursement
     2)  Licensure reimbursement
     3)  Teacher Liaison at the board table

 

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Currently, the facility is becoming more popular for stakeholders, as they are using the building to exercise and develop personal fitness.  Currently, we have thirty different individual or families with access passes to the building, and I feel confident in saying the popularity is growing.  

With the increased use of the facility, I believe it is important that the board review the policy on usage and make sure the best interests of the district and the public are being met.  

I personally feel it is a great opportunity for community members, but I do feel the board may wish to discuss certain issues such as times available for usage, what areas are available for usage, supervision while using the facility, etc. or direct the administration to develop more specific usage limits.

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Sara Dodd took an extended leave at the end of the first semester and the beginning of the second semester in an attempt to help with the situation with Doug.  Although she has currently returned to her position, and preparing for the 2018 program audit, Sara is struggling with some on-going personal and family health issues.  Currently, the district has two part-time people working in the kitchen assisting Mrs. Clement.   Sara has recommended that we keep LaDean on as a temporary full-time person for the kitchen.  Sara would deal with all managerial issues including but not limited to; menus, ordering, inventory, state and federal paperwork etc.