August 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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Call to Order
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It is 6:00 PM and I now call to order the Crete Public Schools Board of Education Meeting. This is the ______(DATE)______ 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. |
Roll Call
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Seeing there is a Quorum present, we will move on to the reading of the Mission statement.
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Mission Statement
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The mission of Crete Public Schools, a diverse community of engaged individuals committed to the success of all, is to ensure learners have the character, knowledge, and skills to be respectful and productive members of a global society. Crete Public Schools will cultivate a culture where all are challenged, empowered, and supported to reach their maximum potential.
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Approval of Agenda as Published
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This is the Agenda as published. Would anyone like to remove any items or add any items to the Agenda? (pause)
Seeing none, I would entertain a motion to approve the agenda as published. |
Seating of New Board Member
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Appointment of New Board Member
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New Member Oath
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The newly appointed Board member will take the Oath of Office.
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Public Forum
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This brings us to the Public Forum part of our meeting. During the Public Forum:
If none, we will move on to the approval of the agenda as posted. |
Consent Agenda
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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.
This is the Consent Agenda as published. Would anyone like to remove any items or add any items to the Consent Agenda? Does anyone have a potential conflict of interest?
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Minutes from the Previous Month’s Meeting(s)
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Claims as Submitted
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Staff Adjustments as Submitted
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Treasure’s Report as Submitted
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Policy First Read
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Policy 5306 - Student Drug Testing
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Policy Final Read
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Policy 1101 - Use of School Facilities: Student Groups
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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.
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Policy 4003 - Antidiscrimination (Employees & Students)
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Policy 5004 - Full-Time and Part-Time Enrollment
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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.
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Policy 5006 - Option Enrollment
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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.
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Policy 5101 - Student Discipline
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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).
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Policy 5102 - Alternative Education
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LB 705 revised the alternative education requirements for expelled students. The update to Policy 5102 incorporates these new changes.
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Policy 5401 - Anti-discrimination, Anti-harassment, and Anti-retaliation
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Policy 5417 -- School Wellness
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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.
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Policy 5417R -- School Wellness - Administrative Regulation (DELETE)
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Policy 6215 - Collection of Information Relating to Dyslexia
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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.
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Policy 6284 - Initiations, Hazing, Secret Clubs, and Outside Organizations
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LB 705 (via LB 805) repealed Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-2,103. This statutory reference has been removed from Policy 6284.
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Policy 6600 - Special Education
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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.
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Policy 6700 - Firearm Policy
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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.
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LB 6921 - Seizure Safe Schools
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Last year, LB 639 required schools to develop plans for students with seizure disorders.
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Policy 6930 - Behavioral Points of Contact
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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.
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Policy 8130 - Annual Organizational Meeting
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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.
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Committee Reports
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Finance, Facilities, and Transportation
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American Civics (Teaching & Learning)
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Personnel
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Information (Discussion) Items
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Out-of-State Request: High School Band
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Crete High School band directors are requesting to take students out of state for two events at Kansas State University: The Kansas State All Star Marching Band in September and The Kansas State Concert Band Festival in January.
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Update - Chief of Staff - Mrs. Beck
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Update - Chief Financial Officer - Mrs. Kershner
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Update - Chief Academic Officer - Dr. Hajek
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Review and Approval of the Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics
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Sport Safe Testing Services
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Dr. McDowell will present the contract for Sport Safe Testing Services. The service is required to implement policy 5306.
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2023-2024 Budget Preview
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Mrs. Kershner will present the 2023-2024 budget work to date.
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Transportation Update - The Holiday Express Driver Shortage
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Mrs. Beck will provide an update on the state of transportation for CPS and Holiday Express, our transportation provider.
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Superintendent's Report
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Dr. McDowell will give his report.
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Action Items
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2023-2024 Parent/Guardian Student Handbook
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Approval of the Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics
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Sport Safe Testing Services
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Dr. McDowell will present the contract for Sport Safe Testing Services. The service is required to implement policy 5306.
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Executive Session
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Is there a need for Executive Session?
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Reconvene from Executive Session
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Approval of Any Action Deemed Necessary as a Result of Executive Session
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Old Business
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Is there any Old Business to be discussed?
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Notification of Upcoming BOE Meetings
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The next BOE meeting will be on Monday, September 11, 2023
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Adjournment
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