October 9, 2017 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call meeting to order
Rationale:
Executive/Closed Session may be necessary during this meeting for either: 1) Protection of the public interest; or, 2) The prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting. A copy of the “Open Meetings Act,” is posted within the meeting room for the public. Recognition of Visitors: The Board of Education encourages citizens to take advantage of the opportunity to address the Board at its regular meetings. Such opportunities will ordinarily be limited to the, “Communications from the Public” section of the meeting. When there are several persons who wish to address the Board at a meeting, the Board President shall have the authority to limit the amount of time provided to each speaker. In compliance with Nebraska statute 84-1412 the Open Meetings Act is posted within the meeting room. |
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1.2. Roll Call
Rationale:
Excuse absent board members
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1.3. Acknowledge meeting notice and announcement
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1.4. Approve agenda
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2. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $96,434.10 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $16,712.21 Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $ Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $672.00 Payroll expenditures in the amount of $380,805.98 Financial Reports Correspondence to the Board and Accommodations:
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3. Reports
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3.1. Communication from the Public
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3.2. Administrative Reports
Rationale:
Mr. Page: Bus Rebate, NASB/NCSA State Conf., NASB Membership Meeting, Weight Room Equipment, Fleet Options, Land Options, Student Numbers/NSAA Numbers/Options. Mr. Sokol: Mrs. Sieh:
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3.3. Technology
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1. Order of 20 Chromes for loaner support |
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3.4. Assessments
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A look at Freeman's cut scores from 16-17 and a deeper look into the changes made in NeSA that have affected local and state scoring. |
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3.5. School Improvement
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Report on the Community CIP meeting held on September 25th. |
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3.6. Facilities
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Conference Opportunity Land Purchase Opportunity
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3.7. Transportation
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Update on Bus rebate Update on adding to our fleet |
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3.8. Negotiations
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Agreed upon array first look at North Star numbers and negotiations options |
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4. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
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4.1. N/A
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4.2. N/A
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5. Matters Requiring Board Action
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5.1. Consideration and possible action to pay 2017-2018 NRCSA dues.
Rationale:
Dues for NRCSA are $650. NRCSA is a strong representative of rural schools and offers growth opportunities for both Administration and Board members throughout the year. It is my recommendation Freeman maintain it's participation in NRCSA. |
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5.2. Consideration and possible action to approve and recognize the Freeman Education Association as the bargaining agent for Freeman Public Schools certified staff for 2019-2020 negotiations.
Rationale:
This is a standard request from staff each year prompted from their union to make sure they are recognized. This is fine to be approved. |
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5.3. Consideration and possible action to adopt a new Superintendent Evaluation tool for Freeman Public Schools.
Rationale:
The Board and NASB have been working on a new tool for Superintendent Evaluation for several months. Anthony will take the lead on introducing the new tool for Board consideration.
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5.4. Consideration and possible action to purchase lot
E. 100'W348'N.181'. blk. 4 Harnleys Division to Adams.
932 Ash St., Adams, NE 68301.
Rationale:
This is the lot that Cody Buss has presented paperwork on to the School Board for consideration. We will want to go into Executive Session to discuss our options. We should also consider if we would want to invite Mr. Buss to the meeting for questions or discussion. |
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5.5. Consideration and possible action to add a 10 passenger van to the school fleet and set a price ceiling for the purchase.
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Ford has changed the model of the 10 passenger van to a "Transit," indications are that the price point has not moved within the market. However finding models could prove to be a challenge. |
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6. Discussion Items
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A. 2018 filing and Board Member elections B. State Conference Rooms and Location C. Student Stress and Schedules D. Superintendent's Evaluation; Instrument and Time-Line. |
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7. Announcements
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7.1. Next regular meeting: Monday, November 13, 2017 7:00 p.m.
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Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 13th. |
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8. Adjournment
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