January 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 1/18/2021 at 6:00 PM | |
| Jason Brack | Present |
| Haley Dehne | Present |
| Adam DeMike | Present |
| Shawn Hammons | Absent |
| Neil Huskey | Present |
| Brandon Nash | Present |
| Mark Rathe | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 1 | |
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AGENDA
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Call the meeting to order
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Roll Call
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Kevin Reiman, Director of School Improvement and Special Education Amy Kroll, Secondary Principal Dr. Tiffanie Welte, Elementary Principal Bristol Wenzl, and Asst. Principal/AD Michelle Heath.
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Acknowledgement of Nebraska Open Meetings Act posted
Discussion:
The BOE President acknowledged the posting of the Nebraska Meetings Act.
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Excuse absent board members
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve the absence of board member Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
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Verify meeting publication
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve the meeting publication Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approval of consent agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve the consent agenda, which includes the minutes of the last regular meeting, financial report and payment of general funds bills- Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approval of previous meetings minutes
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Notification of meeting publication site, date, and time
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Financial Reports
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Payment of Bills
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Next regular meeting date - February 15, 2021
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Adjournment
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Meeting Reconvenes:
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Superintendent assumes the role of Temporary Chairman
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Install New Board of Education Members
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Recognize outgoing board member Shawn Hammons
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School Board Member Month
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Election of 2021 Board President
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Nominations for President -
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Election of Board President
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New Board President assumes control of the meeting
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Election of Board Vice President
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Nominations for Vice President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Election of Board Vice President
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Election of Board Treasurer
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Nomination for Board Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Election for Board Treasurer
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Appointment of Board Secretary/Clerk
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to to appoint Shirley Brack as the 2021 Board Secretary/Clerk Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
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Communications
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Visitors/Open Forum and staff and program presentations
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Action Items
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Discuss, Consider and take all necessary action to call for redemption the outstanding Series 2015 A & B Limited Tax Bonds.
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to call for redemption the outstanding Series 2015 A & B Limited Tax Bonds. Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To call for redemption the outstanding Series 2015 A & B Limited Tax Bonds.
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Discuss, Consider and take all necessary action to authorize the issuance of Series 2021 Limited Tax Refunding Bonds.
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to authorize the issuance of Series 2021 Limited Tax Refunding Bonds. Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To authorize the issuance of Series 2021 Limited Tax Refunding Bonds.
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Discuss, Consider and take all necessary action to authorize the Superintendent to approve/sign the Energy Services Agreement with Ameresco in the amount not to exceed $500,000
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to authorize the Superintendent to approve/sign the Energy Services Agreement with Ameresco in the amount not to exceed $500,000 for implementation of energy conservation measures including improvements to building envelope and replacement of interior/exterior lighting for the school buildings, once the Form 10 has been received by the Department of Environment and Energy, authorizing the financing of such Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To authorize the Superintendent to approve/sign the Energy Services Agreement with Ameresco in the amount not to exceed $500,000 for implementation of energy conservation measures including improvements to building envelope and replacement of interior/exterior lighting for the school buildings, once the Form 10 has been received by the Department of Environment and Energy, authorizing the financing of such
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to accept memorial donations for the creation of a sensory room
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to accept memorial donations for the creation of a sensory room Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To accept memorial donations for the creation of a sensory room
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the 2021/2022 Master Agreement.
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve the 2021/2022 Master Agreement. Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To approve the 2021/22 Master Agreement
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to accept the resignation of Stephanie Ramos effective immediately.
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to accept the resignation of Stephanie Ramos effective immediately. Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To accept the resignation of Stephanie Ramos effective immediately.
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to consider the School Counselor Proclamation
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to declare February 1st through 5th as School Counseling Week within Weeping Water Public Schools Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To declare February 1st through 5th as School Counseling Week within Weeping Water Public Schools
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to accept Multicultural Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to accept the 2020/21 multicultural reports as presented Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To accept the 2020/21 multicultural reports as presented
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to consider the Financial Institutions for depositories of school funds
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve Farmers and Merchants, First Nebraska Bank, and Union Bank and Trust for depositories of school funds Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To approve Farmers and Merchants, First Nebraska Bank, and Union Bank and Trust for depositories of school funds
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve a local substitute permit for Grace Austin
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to to approve a local substitute permit for Grace Austin Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To approve a local substitute permit for Grace Austin
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to extend the Superintendent's contract for the 2023/2024 contract year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to give approval to policies to be reviewed
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to give approval to review policies 5046 Secret Organizations,
5048 Anaphylaxis,
5052 School Wellness,
5055 Enrollment in Kindergarten,
5059 Emergency Medical Treatment,
5062 Lice and Nits Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Comments:
ADM REC: To approve the following policies as reviewed.
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to give approval to policies to be revised
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to to give approval to revise Policies 5049 Firearms and Weapons,
5050 Reporting Related to Exempt (Home) Schools,
5053 Self Management of Diabetes or Asthma or Anaphylaxis,
5056 Free Expression by Students,
5063 Audio and Video Recording Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To give approval to revise the following policies
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Setting of BOE Committees
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Reports
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Athletic Director's Report
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Elementary Principal's Report
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Secondary Principal's Report
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Director of School Improvement and SPED's report
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Superintendent's Report
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Board Reports
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Adjournment
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