February 12, 2024 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
Rationale:
Notice of this public meeting was published in the Voice News on February 8, 2024. 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 month, we highlight the amazing things happening at Freeman Public Schools. Freeman's Teammates chapter has grown to over 60 matches this year. Here to talk about the success of the program are Teri Nieveen and Danelle Evers, as well as the featured mentor-mentee partnership of Holly Klein and Gracelyn Weyer.
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1.5. Communication from the Public
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1.6. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $86,923.97 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $18,889.65 Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $ Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $4,485.16 Payroll expenditures in the amount of $478,996.39 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 and consideration relating to potential construction projects
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Conference call with DA Davidson regarding tax impact and bond funding models
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2.2. Discussion of potential co-op athletic opportunities
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Softball Co-op with Lewiston
Girls Wrestling co-op survey results Swimming co-op survey results |
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2.3. Discussion of Freeman's option enrollment limits for the 2024-2025 year.
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2023-24 Limits Grades K-2: 38 Grades 3-6: 40 Grades 7-12: 46 If the enrollment of students moving into our district reaches these recommended limits, the district will not accept NEW option students for that particular grade. This does not affect current option students. 23-24 Closed classes: 2nd: 40 3rd: 40 6th: 40 |
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Consideration and possible action to enter into an agreement for architectural services
Rationale:
Clark & Enersen has agreed to our proposal and has signed the agreement. The agreement (B101) and the general conditions (A201) are attached.
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3.2. Consideration and possible action to approve the 2024-2025 district calendar
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3.3. Consideration and possible action to pay annual dues to the Nebraska Association of Schools Boards in the amount of $4,365.
Rationale:
Membership renewal notices were given to districts. NASB offers a 2% discount for all annual dues received prior to April 1. The discounted rate for Freeman is $4,365.
Last year, dues were $4,278
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3.4. Consideration and possible action to review and approve policies 5050, 5053, 5055, 5056, 5059, 5065, 5066, 5067.
Rationale:
Monthly policy review
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
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Dr. Havelka: Mr. Wallinger: Principals report Mrs. Sieh: Principals report |
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4.2. School Improvement
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April 10-11 School Improvement external visit
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4.3. Facilities
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Practice Field update
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4.4. Negotiations
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No Report
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4.5. Board of Education
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Curriculum and Negotiations Committee meetings
February 21st or March 4th |
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: March 11, 2024 7:00 p.m. in the Freeman Media Center
Rationale:
Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 11
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6. Adjournment
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