July 17, 2023 Following the Student Fees Hearing - Regular Board Meeting

Rationale:  It is (TIME) and I now call to order the Crete Public Schools Board of Education Meeting. This is the July 2023 regular meeting.  Notice of this meeting has been advertised in the Crete Newspaper, which is the District's designated method of giving notice of these meetings.

We want those in attendance to know that copies of the Open Meetings Act are available at the entrance to the Board Room.  If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so.  We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it into us now so that you may be recognized during the Public Forum part of our meeting.  These forms are also located by the entry doors of this room.

Ms. Banos will you please call the roll.

Rationale:  This brings us to the Public Forum part of our meeting. During the Public Forum:

1. Each individual addressing the Board will be allowed 5 minutes. The Board of Education has the prerogative to limit speaking to 3 minutes when there are three or more patrons to allow all speakers an opportunity to address the Board in a timely manner.
2. We will not engage in dialogue with patrons presenting to the Board.
3. The Board president and superintendent will identify staff to follow-up on the information requested from patrons.
4. The Board president may share a statement on behalf of the Board when addressing a major issue in the district.

Is there anyone here that would like to address the Board during the Public Forum?

Rationale:  This is the Agenda as published.  Would anyone like to remove any items or add any items to the Agenda?

Rationale:  The first item on the agenda tonight is the Consent Agenda.  The Consent Agenda to be approved is as follows: Minutes from the Previous Month's Meeting, Claims as Submitted, Staff Adjustments as Submitted, Treasurer's Report as Submitted, Policy First Read, and Policy Final Read.

Rationale:  LB 805 was amended into Section 126 of LB 705. LB 805 requires schools to allow designated youth organizations the opportunity to provide information to students at school.

Rationale:  LB 705 revised the part-time enrollment and extracurricular activity eligibility laws. Generally, part-time students now have more flexibility to participate in the public school district’s extracurricular activity program.

Rationale:  LB 705 revised the part-time enrollment and extracurricular activity eligibility laws. Generally, part-time students now have more flexibility to participate in the public school district’s extracurricular activity program.

Rationale:  Sections 55 through 57 of LB 705 revamp Nebraska’s option enrollment laws for special education students. Under these new laws, a District generally cannot declare its entire special education program to be at capacity. Instead, a District must review and assess an option student’s needs on a case-by-case basis and make an individualized determination of whether the District has the capacity to provide the needed services
or accommodations to that student.

Rationale: 

LB 705 includes a number of significant  changes to Nebraska’s Student Discipline Act, including: 

A. No pre-kindergarten through second grade student may be suspended from school,  unless they bring a deadly weapon to school, in a school vehicle, or to a school  activity; 

B. Students cannot be compelled to attend an alternative education program to  complete homework or coursework; 

C. Shorter timeframes for the administration’s investigation of alleged student  misconduct; and 

D. Significant changes to the expulsion/long-term appeal process (which does not need  to be in formal board policy but will require administrators to learn these new rules  for the 2023-2024 school year). 

Rationale:  LB 705 revised the alternative education requirements for expelled students. The update to Policy 5102 incorporates these new changes.

Rationale:  Summary of major changes:

1.  Wellness Committee yearly meeting requirements, methods of informing the public about the policy including updates, revisions, as well as the triennial progress assessment. -None of which was included in the previous policy
2.  Updated wording of competitive foods from foods of minimal nutritional value to USDA smart snacks.
3.  Listing of Essential Healthy Eating Topics and Physical Activity Topics in Health Education.
 

Rationale:  LB 298 requires public school districts to submit information about student dyslexia to NDE. NDE will collect that data and provide a report to the Legislature about dyslexia in public schools. This data must be provided to NDE by July 1st of each year.

Rationale: 

LB 705 (via LB 805) repealed Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,103. This statutory reference has been  removed from Policy 6284. 

Rationale:  There are several updates to the general special education policy to conform with recent developments and interpretations of special education law and a public school’s obligations.

Rationale:  LB 77 expanded conceal carry rights but still prohibits concealed firearms on school  grounds. The update to Policy 6700 clarifies that concealed firearms cannot lawfully be possessed  on school grounds, with limited exceptions. Schools may (but are not legally required to) also  choose to post notices at school to alert members of the public that concealed firearms are not  permitted on school property.

Rationale:  Last year, LB 639 required schools to  develop plans for students with seizure disorders.

Rationale: 

LB 852 passed to require schools to designate behavioral points of contact. To ensure compliance with this law, Policy 6930  confirms the District’s obligations in the policy. In addition, Section 4 of LB 705 from this session slightly modifies these requirements. Note that LB 705 also requires behavioral awareness points of contact are required to be listed on the school’s website and in the student handbook. 

Rationale:  Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 576, 577, and  578 require the Board to appoint a secretary. These statutes also identify the secretary’s duties and  responsibilities. In some districts, the appointment of the board secretary has differed from the  appointment of the recording secretary (the person who takes notes). To avoid this confusion, we  have clarified this potential distinction in Policy 8130.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present and share the proposed agreement with Doane University to offer a 25% tuition discount for CPS employees.

Rationale:  Our current contract with Coca Cola expires on July 31, 2023.  Our recommendation is to enter into another agreement with Coca-Cola.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will give his report.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present and share the proposed agreement with Doane University to offer a 25% tuition discount for CPS employees.

Rationale:  Our current contract with Coca Cola expires on July 31, 2023.  Our recommendation is to enter into another agreement with Coca-Cola.

Rationale:  Is there a need for Executive Session?

Rationale:  Is there any Old Business to be discussed?

Rationale:  The next BOE meeting will be on Monday August 14, 2023

Rationale:  I would entertain a motion to adjourn.