April 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Americanism Committee & Regular Meeting

Rationale:  Each year, the board of education's committee assigned to Americanism and Civics will meet at least twice.  During those meetings, items such as the social studies curriculum will be reviewed in addition to the public being allowed public comment/testimony at least one of the committee meetings. 

Rationale:  Due to the fact meetings are currently being held remotely using the Zoom Meetings platform, here is an electronic copy of the act in PDF form.  Also, here is the link to the Open Meetings Act:  https://ago.nebraska.gov/open-meetings#closed-sessions

Rationale:  The following reports are provided here:  Cash Flow; District Investments; District Funds Summary, and the Activity Fund.

Rationale:  Brandy Held was offered a contract to join the ACS staff and teach HS Social Studies for 2020-21.  Brandy has 4 years of experience and is likely to assist with various extracurricular activities as needed.

Upon approval, Board President Arens and Secretary Erthum please sign.

Rationale:  Brown County has issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency.  Doug Fox, Emergency Management Director, has recommended school districts follow suit by adopting the attached resolution.  This would allow the school district to be eligible for possible assistance in the event it would become available or as an option for school districts to pursue.

Rationale:  This resolution gives us the latitude to do what it takes to make sure students finish the school year, Graduate, are graded, and progress as appropriate.  The intent is to work with the admins along with board guidance following the current policy and procedure if at all possible. This gives us the ability to not get hung up in a technicality regarding curriculum or grading in the unique and uncertain time. 

Rationale:  There remains uncertainty with Graduation due to the COVID-19 situation.  The Administration's sole intent is to work collaboratively under the advice of the board and input from parents and seniors in order to plan an appropriate event that will recognize and celebrate the class of 2020.  

Due to the uncertain climate, it is difficult to make promises to parents and their senior children regarding specifics with any given approach to Graduation.  The administration would like to receive input from the board of education on the matter.  In addition, the board is being asked to consider passing a possible motion to authorize the Administration to make final decisions regarding Graduation.  

Rationale:  The 2nd meeting of the Curriculum, Americanism, and Multicultural Education Committee will be at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 11, 2020, followed by the next regular meeting of the Board 8:00 p.m. in the District Office. As of now, those meetings will be via Zoom Meetings and the link will be posted on the district website and Facebook pages. Current agendas will be available for public inspection in the office of the superintendent.