February 12, 2018 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. |
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 $89,015.18 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $20,301.15 Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $ Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $ Payroll expenditures in the amount of $367,307.13 Financial Reports Correspondence to the Board and Accommodations:
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3. Reports
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3.1. Communication from the Public
Rationale:
Person's who wish to address the Board of Education are required to sign in on a sheet provided by the district. The Board of Education does reserve the right to limit the time of individual testimony based on the number of individuals wishing to speak at the public meeting.
First State Bank will be at the meeting to talk about their School Card Program |
3.2. Administrative Reports
Rationale:
Mr. Page: Van Update, Legislative Update, Grant Update, Drug Testing, HHS Inspector General Request, Bond Data Request, Final Calendar Mr. Sokol and Mrs. Sieh: P/T Conf, One School One Book, Elementary Hire, Mr. Jensen will present on, "Strengths"
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3.3. Technology
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ESU contracting
1 to 1 equipment Voice Over IP Options for 2018 (Summer) |
3.4. Assessments
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3.5. School Improvement
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3.6. Facilities
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Example of CTS planning document for short and long-term planning
Grant request for playground and outside building improvements Contracted Custodial Update |
3.7. Transportation
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Update on process for Van purchase
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3.8. Negotiations
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Negotiations with:
Elementary Principal Secondary Principal Superintendent Classified Staff Negotiations Structuring and Time Frame |
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 move the July 2018 Board Meeting to the 3rd Monday of the month.
Rationale:
There are a few conflicts with the 2nd Monday in July, one of which involves the Superintendent. Freeman Policy allows for the monthly BOE meeting to take place through the 3rd Monday of the month.
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5.2. Consideration and possible action to join and pay dues to the Nebraska Association of School Boards for the 2018-2019 school year.
Rationale:
NASB provides Freeman Public Schools with Board Training and assistance on several school related fronts. NASB also provides several programs which schools can choose to participate in like NJUMP and ALLICAP. The cost of an annual membership with NASB is $3,859 if paid prior to April 1st.
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5.3. Consideration and possible action to enter into a contract for fuel for school vehicles for the Spring and or Fall.
Rationale:
The district will have numbers for the Board to consider regarding fuel contracting for vehicles.
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5.4. Consideration and possible action to approve a candidate and offer a contract for the 2018-2019 school year for a K-6th Grade candidate.
Rationale:
Mrs. Sieh will take the lead on this recommendation and share information regarding the candidate she brings forwad.
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5.5. Consideration and possible action to pay membership dues for 2018-2019 to Sparq Data Solutions.
Rationale:
Freeman Public Schools uses software from Sparq Data Solutions for both on-line Board Meetings and Negotiations software. The yearly cost for both of these services is $2,800. This is a tremendous value considering the benefit Freeman receives from these two services.
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5.6. Consideration and possible action to review the 1000's and 2000's Policies within the Freeman Policy Manual.
Rationale:
The Board will be looking at the 1000's and 2000's Policies as part of our 3 year Policy review procedure.
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5.7. Consideration and possible action to approve a compensation package with the Superintendent for the 2018-19 school year.
Rationale:
Negotiations with the Superintendent.
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5.8. Consideration and possible action to negotiate a compensation package with the Elementary Principal for the 2018-2019 school year.
Rationale:
Negotiations with the Elementary Principal.
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5.9. Consideration and possible action to negotiate a compensation package with the High School Principal for the 2018-2019 school year.
Rationale:
Negotiations with the High School Principal.
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5.10. Consideration and possible action to enter into Executive Session.
Rationale:
Executive 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, if the individual has not requested discussion take place publicly. |
6. Discussion Items
Rationale:
NRCSA Spring Conf in Kearney: March 22nd & 23rd
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7. Announcements
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7.1. Next regular meeting: Monday, March 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center
Rationale:
Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 12th
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8. Adjournment
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