December 11, 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
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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 7, 2023. Notice was also posted at the entrance of Freeman Public Schools, Adams Post Office, and First State Bank in Filley.
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1.4. Freeman Falcon Spotlight
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Each year, students in Ms. Renken's Facing History class take a field trip to Washington D.C. to visit the Holocaust Museum and other sites. Here to talk about their recent trip is Kellen Anderson and Wes Havelka.
The 4th-grade class took their annual field trip to the Filley Stone Barn and Homestead National Monument in October. In November, they participated in a Living Wax Museum. Here to talk about their experience are Kinslee Shaw, Cameron Schoen, Mya Mencl, Ava Stanley, Jocelynn Fountain. |
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1.5. Communication from the Public
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1.6. Approval of Consent Agenda
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Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $58,430.50 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $13,875.36 Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $ Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $12,634.96 Payroll expenditures in the amount of $498,876.74 Financial Reports Correspondence to the Board and Commendations:
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1.7. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
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1.7.1. N/A
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1.7.2. N/A
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2. Discussion Items
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2.1. Discussion of items pertaining to American Civics requirements
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All 8th-grade students have completed the National Citizenship Test requirement. As a whole, 11 of the 33 students scored above 80% with a class average of 73.2%.
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2.2. Discussion and consideration relating to potential construction projects
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Construction project scope
Project delivery systems Next steps |
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Consideration and possible action to approve Freeman's 2022-23 Annual Report
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3.2. Consideration and possible action related to certificated staff negotiations for the 2024-25 school year.
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3.3. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract for the Elementary Principal for the 2024-25 school year.
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3.4. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract for the Secondary Principal for the 2024-25 school year.
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3.5. Consideration and possible action related to the superintendent contract.
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3.6. Consideration and possible action relating to classified compensation tiers
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3.7. Consideration and possible action to review and approve policies 5031, 5032, 5033, 5034, 5036, 5037, 5039
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3.8. Consideration and possible action to approve the Superintendent's attendance at the DA Leadership Institute Superintendent's Summit in March 2024.
Rationale:
Basic lodging, meal, and airfare costs associated with attendance at the Superintendents Summit are underwritten by the Institute. Invitees who attend this event will receive three nights lodging during the event, all Summit meals and receptions, and travel reimbursement allocation.
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3.9. Consideration and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to a School Resource Officer program between Gage County and Freeman Public Schools.
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3.10. Consideration and possible action to approve Policy 3055: School Resource Officers
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
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Mr. Havelka: Mr. Wallinger: Mrs. Sieh: |
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4.2. School Improvement
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4.3. Facilities
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Agena property fence
Sprinkler System Seeding Well Shot clocks |
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4.4. Negotiations
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4.5. Board of Education
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Upcoming legislative events
January 22 - NASB Legislative Issues Conference February 20 - NRCSA Legislative Forum |
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: January 8th
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Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday,
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6. Adjournment
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