August 10, 2020 at 7:30 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. 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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1.5. Freeman Falcon Spotlight
Rationale:
Students growing produce in their gardens at home, helping with the sweet corn at the community garden, and/or helping with dropoff and pickup of harvested vegetables.
Brooklyn Ideus, Taylor Anderson, Atley Buhr, Grace VanEngen, Catie Reed, Trevor Parde, Cole Parde, Haden Otto, Nathan Archer, Kierstin Rehrs, Jenna Anderson, Addison Dorn, Kyla Davison, Hiedi Lenners, Faith Holland, Megan Nelson, Seth Dean, Trenn Hoffman Ideus, Ethan Hoffman-Ideus, and Joey Hoffman-Ideus |
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1.6. Communication from the Public
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1.7. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $83,097.61 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $1509.10 Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $ Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $27,848.81 Payroll expenditures in the amount of $364,086.49 Financial Reports Correspondence to the Board and Accommodations:
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1.8. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
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1.8.1. N/A
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1.8.2. N/A
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2. Discussion Items
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2.1. Discussion of American Civics Committee duties and Freeman Social Studies standards and curriculum
Rationale:
Review of State Standards/Curriculum alignment
American Civics committee requirements civics test |
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Consideration and possible adoption of Freeman Public Schools Social Studies curriculum.
Rationale:
Ensure that it stresses the services of the men and women who played a crucial role in the achievement of national independence, establishment of our constitutional government, and preservation of the union and includes the incorporation of multicultural education as set forth in sections 79-719 to 79-723 in order to instill a pride and respect for the nation's institutions and not be merely a recital of events and dates. |
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3.2. Discussion and possible action to approve 2020-2021 Insurance bid.
Rationale:
The board heard 2020-2021 insurance proposals from ALICAP and Gramman Insurance Agency in July.
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3.3. Consideration and possible action to review policies 1001, 1002, 1003, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2013, 3001, 3002
Rationale:
Monthly policy review
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3.4. Consideration and possible action to name Andrew Havelka as the authorized representative for federal programs at Freeman Public Schools.
Rationale:
Annual Board Action
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3.5. Consideration and possible action to name Adams State Bank and First State Bank, Filley as depositories for Freeman Public Schools
Rationale:
Annual action with required motion.
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3.6. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Superintendent to approve local substitute applications for the 2020-2021 school year.
Rationale:
Annual action item. This is required for Freeman Public Schools to enable individuals to obtain a Local Substitute Certificate and provide services to our district.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Rationale:
Mr. Havelka: Mr. Schroeder: Mrs. Sieh: |
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4.2. Technology
Rationale:
Update on ordered technology
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4.3. Assessments
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no report
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4.4. School Improvement
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Report of Freeman Public Schools Continuous Improvement Goals
Freeman Public Schools will increase math proficiency in the areas of geometry, data, algebra, and number sense to prepare our students for the application of math skills throughout their lives. Freeman Public Schools will increase reading proficiency across the curriculum in the areas of comprehension and vocabulary while developing independent lifelong readers. Freeman Public Schools will increase student engagement and leadership by educating students with the skills necessary to lead healthy lifestyles and be positive leaders. |
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4.5. Facilities
Rationale:
No report
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4.6. Transportation
Rationale:
1st Bus sold for $1500
2nd Bus |
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4.7. Negotiations
Rationale:
No Report
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4.8. Extra Curricular
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Day 1 Fall Sport Numbers:
Football Softball Volleyball Cross Country Athletic Facilities Plan |
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4.9. Board of Education
Rationale:
Extra curricular committee meeting
Special Meeting - end of month |
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: September 14th, 2020
6:30 Budget Hearing 7:00 Levy Hearing 7:30 Regular Board Meeting
Rationale:
Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday,
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6. Adjournment
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