September 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular Monthly Meeting of the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education

Rationale:  Bryant Principal, Dustin Mitchell; and Bryant teacher, Emily Watts; will talk about the recent $9,500 grant to Bryant Elementary School for STEM materials and equipment from the Bayer Fund.

Rationale:  Lisa Parish, Director of the Kearney Public Schools Foundation, will report to the Board of Education on activities planned for the Kearney Public Schools' 150th Anniversary Celebration, including the All-Class Reunion activities on September 23 & 24, 2022

Rationale:  Dr. Dan Endorf, District Security Committee chairperson, will report to the Board of Education on the results of the 2022 District Annual Internal Audit Report conducted by members of the Kearney Police Department this past spring, and additional security enhancements in the district.

Rationale:  President Kreis will report on the topics discussed and any action taken at the August 23, 2022 special, public meeting of the Board of Education.

Rationale:  Board meetings may have on the agenda, a specific time entitled Public Participation/Comment, during which patrons may address the Board on matters of general concern.  No public body shall require members of the public to identify themselves as a condition for admission to the meeting, nor shall such body require that the name of any members of the public be placed on the agenda prior to such meeting in order to speak about items on the agenda.  Patrons wishing to address the Board during the Public Participation/Comment will be allowed up to five (5) minutes per speaker to express their view.  Public Participation/Comment may not exceed sixty (60) total minutes.  The Board-imposed time limits may be extended by a majority vote of the Board, following a motion to do so.  Board action may not be taken on matters discussed during the Public Participation/Comment, unless the matter specifically appears on the prepared agenda.  Board of Education members will refrain from expressing personal opinions during Public Participation/Comment.

Any members of the public desiring to address the body shall be required to sign in with the recording secretary prior to the start of the meeting and identify himself or herself, including an address, phone number, and name of any organization represented by such person, unless the address and phone number requirement is waived to protect the security of the individual.

Rationale:  Dave Brandt will report on the activities of the Kearney Public Schools Foundation.

Rationale:  We will ask the Board of Education to approve professional advancements for the qualifying certificated staff in the Kearney Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year, as listed.

Rationale:  The Glenwood Community Organization has submitted its annual self-audit report for the 2021-2022 school year, for Board of Education consideration and acceptance.

Rationale:  The Bryant School PAC has submitted its annual self-audit report for the 2021-2022 school year for Board of Education consideration and acceptance.

Rationale:  The KHS Band Boosters' organization has submitted its annual self-audit report for the 2021-2022 school year, for Board of Education consideration and acceptance.

Rationale:  The KHS FCCLA Chapter is requesting Board of Education permission to attend the FCCLA Capitol Leadership Conference, October 10-12, 2022 in Washington, D.C.

Rationale:  The KHS FCCLA Chapter is asking for Board permission to attend the FCCLA National Leadership Conference, July 2-6, 2023 in Denver, CO.

Rationale:  We will ask the Board of Education to accept the resignation of Sean Korgel, special education teacher at Kearney High School, effective immediately.

Rationale:  We will ask the Board to approve the employment of Kerry Marlatt at MA+45, Step 11 on the salary schedule, as a 1.00 FTE special education teacher at Kearney High School for the 2022-2023 school year, effective August 29, 2022.

Kerry earned her BA and MA from UNK with endorsements in Special Education K-12, Learning Disabilities K-12 and High Ability Education K-12.  Her experience includes 28 years as a special education teacher in the Kearney Public Schools.  She has also been a substitute teacher for 7 additional years.  

Rationale:  The Kearney Public Schools requested proposals for Horizon field turf replacement and restriping and repair of the High School track.  We will ask the Board of Education to accept a proposal for the Horizon Middle School field turf replacement project and the High School restriping/repair project.  Two proposals were submitted by Mid-American Sports Construction of Lee's Summit, Mo., and Nemaha Sports Construction of Lincoln, NE.

Nemaha               Turf                   $444,300

Mid-America        Turf                   $485,628
                            Track                 $236,237
                                                      $721,865

We would recommend that the Board accept the proposal submitted by Mid-America Sports Construction of Lee's Summit, Missouri, for a base proposal price of $485,628.00 for the Horizon Middle School track project, and a base proposal price of $236,237.00 for the High School track restriping and repair project, for a total of $721,865.00; and that the Board authorize Mr. Jason Mundorf and Dr. Chris Loofe to sign all forms and contracts to execute said proposal.

Rationale:  The Board of Education will require a closed session at the conclusion of the September 12, 2022 regular meeting for the purpose of discussing teacher negotiations, a possible land transaction, and personnel matters to prevent needless injury to the reputation of the person, and if the person has not requested a hearing.