Public Meeting Agenda: July 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER AND NOTICE OF MEETING

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2. FLAG SALUTE

3. OPEN MEETINGS ACT

4. ROLL CALL

5. EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. CONSENT AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the consent agenda. Passed with a motion by Larry Steinberger and a second by Cindy Benjamin.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.1. Approve Minutes

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Lexington Public Schools - Board of Education Regular Meeting June 12 (1)

7.2. Approve Payment of Invoices

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7.3. Approve Financial Reports

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7.4. Personnel Actions

7.4.1. Approve Employment Contracts

7.4.1.1. Shelbi Hammond - LHS Alternative Education Teacher

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Shelbi Hammond Contract 23-24 (Emp Exec)

7.4.1.2. Mitch Muma - Pershing PE Teacher

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Mitch Muma Contract 23-24 (Emp Exec)

7.4.1.3. Julie Sampson - Special Education Teacher

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Julie Samson Contract 23-24 (Emp Exec)

8. OLD BUSINESS

8.1. Establish, date, time, and location for board planning session.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1. Buildings & Grounds

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9.2. Curriculum & Americanism

9.2.1. Receive public testimony on, discuss, and consider approval of district efforts to comply with the provisions of Nebraska statute §79-724 concerning the social studies curriculum and civics.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve updated efforts to meet requirements of Nebraska statute 79-724, as presented. Passed with a motion by Travis Maloley and a second by Garth Mins.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

Americanism Document - Board updates.docx

9.3. Legislative & Finance

9.3.1. Consider approval of contract for physical and occupational therapy services for 2023-2024.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve agreement with LRHC for physical and occupational therapy services for 2023-2024, as presented. Passed with a motion by Larry Steinberger and a second by Cindy Benjamin.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

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Service Agreement LRHC 23-24

9.4. Policy & Transportation

9.4.1. Receive public comment on, discuss, and consider approval of the district's updated Plan for Safe Return with associated protocols required under the American Rescue Plan.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve Plan for Safe Return and associated protocols, as presented. Passed with a motion by Cindy Benjamin and a second by Garth Mins.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

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9.4.2. Conduct a public hearing on the Parental Involvement Policy (5018). After the hearing, the board will either alter and adopt the revised policy or reaffirm it as written.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to reaffirm policy 5018 as written. Passed with a motion by Travis Maloley and a second by Cindy Benjamin.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement In Education Practices

9.4.3. Conduct, with the involvement of parents and the public, an evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the Title I Parental Involvement Policy (5057) in improving the academic quality of the schools served. After the evaluation, the board will either alter and adopt the revised policy or reaffirm it as written.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to alter and adopt policy 5057 as presented. Passed with a motion by Cindy Benjamin and a second by Larry Steinberger.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

5057 District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy

9.4.4. Review the Bullying Policy (5054) and take action, if any, to revise or amend the policy or to reaffirm it as written.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve policy 5054 as written. Passed with a motion by Garth Mins and a second by Travis Maloley.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

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5054-Student Bullying

9.4.5. Review the amount of money collected from students and review the Student Fees Policy (5045) and hold a public hearing on a proposed Student Fee Policy (5045) for the 2023-2024 school year. After the hearing, the board will either alter and adopt the revised policy or reaffirm it as written.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to alter and adopt policy 5045 as presented. Passed with a motion by Travis Maloley and a second by Garth Mins.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

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9.4.6. Review policy 5001 - Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to affirm policy 5001 as written. Passed with a motion by Garth Mins and a second by Cindy Benjamin.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

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9.4.7. Consider approval of amendment to policy 5049 - Firearms and Weapons.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve revised policy 5049. Passed with a motion by Larry Steinberger and a second by Cindy Benjamin.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

5049 Firearms and Weapons - Redlined (1)

9.4.8. Consider approval of 2023-2024 district handbooks.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve district handbooks as presented and to grant the superintendent authority to amend the handbooks as necessary during the school year so long as such amendments are consistent with board policy. Passed with a motion by Garth Mins and a second by Cindy Benjamin.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

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10. REPORTS & COMMENTS

10.1. Principals, Administrators, and Directors

10.1.1. ELA Results Matter report for 2022-2023.

Attachments: (1)

Results Matter Summary 2022-2023

10.2. Superintendent

10.2.1. Schedules for new teacher orientation week and all-teacher professional development for August 7-8.

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10.3. Board members

11. DISCUSS, CONSIDER, CONDUCT A STRATEGY SESSION, AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO PROPOSED REAL ESTATE PURCHASE.

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

Motion for board to enter closed session to discuss the proposed purchase price and the terms of any purchase agreement and to give negotiating guidance to the superintendent because it is in the public interest to do so (@ 7:25 PM). Passed with a motion by Travis Maloley and a second by Larry Steinberger.

Motion 2 Passed:

Motion to return to open session (@ 7:47 PM). Passed with a motion by Garth Mins and a second by Cindy Benjamin.

Motion 3 Passed:

Motion that the board approve the purchase agreement for the 1215 N. Grant St. property and authorize the superintendent and board president to execute any necessary documents and to take necessary action to purchase said property. Passed with a motion by Garth Mins and a second by Cindy Benjamin.

Motion 4 Passed:

Motion to approve Board Resolution to oppose the granting of a Conditional Use Permit to Crossroads Mission Avenue due to the close proximity to Lexington High School and safety concerns for students and staff. Passed with a motion by Garth Mins and a second by Cindy Benjamin.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

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12. ADJOURNMENT

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Any Board Member: "Motion to adjourn this meeting (@ 7:50 PM)." Passed with a motion by Larry Steinberger and a second by Carlos Saiz.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

July 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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