January 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call meeting to order
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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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Notice of this public meeting was published in the Voice News on December 22, 2022. Notice was also posted at the entrance of Freeman Public Schools, Adams Post Office, and Filley bank.
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1.4. Election of Board President
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2022: Anthony Meints
2023: _____________ |
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1.5. Approve agenda
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1.6. Freeman Falcon Spotlight
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Each month, we highlight the amazing things that are happening at Freeman Public Schools. This month, we would like to recognize the Freeman Public School Board of Education. Members are Tiffany Buhr, Kyle Dorn, Eldon Ideus, Anthony Meints, Shawn Mencl, and Myron Schoen.
The week of January 22nd will serve as School Board Recognition Week in Nebraska. Thank you for serving the school district and patrons of Freeman. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to the district. |
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1.7. Communication from the Public
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1.8. Election of Officers
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Vice President:
2022: Shawn Mencl 2023: ________________________ Treasurer: 2022: Eldon Ideus 2023: ________________________ Secretary: 2022: Marcella Rademacher 2023: ________________________
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1.8.1. Election of Vice-President
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1.8.2. Election of Treasurer
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1.8.3. Election of Secretary
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1.9. Appointment of Recording Secretary
Rationale:
Holly Klein has been serving as the recording secretary and has consented to serve another term. I recommend the BOE appoint Holly Klein as the recording secretary.
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1.10. Standing Committees
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American Civics:
2022: Buhr, Rademacher, Schoen 2023: Facilities: 2022: Buhr, Meints, Mencl 2023: Curriculum: 2022: Buhr, Rademacher, Schoen 2023: Negotiations: 2022: Ideus, Meints, Mencl 2023: Transportation: 2022: Ideus, Rademacher, Schoen 2023: |
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1.11. Temporary Committees
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Temporary committees at Freeman Public Schools consist of the following:
Foundation: 2022: Buhr, Mencl Media Advisory: 2022: Ideus, Meints Wellness: 2022: Mencl, Schoen School Improvement: 2022: Ideus, Rademacher |
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1.12. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $55,860.52 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $8271.60 Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $ Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $ Payroll expenditures in the amount of $542,623.52 Financial Reports Correspondence to the Board and Accommodations:
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1.13. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
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1.13.1. N/A
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1.13.2. N/A
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2. Discussion Items
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2.1. Discussion of 2023-2024 school district calendar
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Consideration and possible action to review and approve Policy 2012
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Board Policy 2012: Board Code of Ethics
Bi-annual review
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3.2. Adopt 2023 Board of Education Meeting schedule
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2023 Regular monthly meetings:
January 9 February 13 March 13 April 10 May 8 June 12 July 10 August 14 September 11 October 9 November 13 December 11 |
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3.3. Consideration to designate The Voice News as Freeman's newspaper of record.
Rationale:
Annual item
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3.4. Appoint Superintendent as the district's Non-discrimination Compliance Coordinator
Rationale:
Federal mandate approved annually to meet Equal Employment Opportunity requirements
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3.5. Consideration and possible action to approve Freeman's Safe Return Plan
Rationale:
Schools are required to review our Safe Return plan every 6 months through 2024. The plan is available on our website with a link for public comment.
No recommended changes.
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3.6. Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of SparqData meeting subscription and North Star negotiations software the amount of $4,316
Rationale:
Annual SparqData renewal:
Sparq Meeting subscription: $2,600 North Star Negotiations software: $1,716
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3.7. Consideration and possible action to review and approve policies 3051, 3052, 3053, 3056, 4002, 4003, 4060, 4061
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Monthly policy review
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3.8. Consideration and possible action relating to Superintendent goals
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Freeman Public Schools
2023 Superintendent Goals *DRAFT Goal Area: Mission, Vision, and Goals Strategy: Continued implementation and communication of Freeman’s Continuous Improvement and Long-range strategic planning goals Goal Area: Organizational and Cultural Leadership Strategy: Development of a high-performing leadership team, including overseeing a new 7-12 principal. Goal Area: Budget Planning and Management Strategy: Continued facility management and improvement Goal Area: Educational Leadership Strategy: Work to provide curricular and instructional opportunities for all students and ensure decision-making is aligned with local/regional needs. |
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
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Mr. Havelka: Mr. Adkisson: Mrs. Sieh: |
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4.2. Technology
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No Report
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4.3. Assessments
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NSCAS Growth Assessment
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4.4. School Improvement
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We will be hosting an in-person Spring Community Meeting on March 27th alongside a K-8 Math Night.
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4.5. Facilities
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Heater in North Shed
LEDs in library, ag classroom |
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4.6. Transportation
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The new bus is supposed to show up in Lincoln Tuesday (tomorrow) From there it will go through PDI and then to the detail shop to get cleaned up and lettered. They're hoping to have it us within a few weeks.
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4.7. Negotiations
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January:
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4.8. Extra Curricular
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No Report
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4.9. Board of Education
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NRCSA Convention - March 23/24
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: February 13th
Rationale:
Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 13th
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6. Adjournment
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