November 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular Monthly Meeting of the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education
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1. Routine Business -
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Roll Call
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1.C.I. Excuse Absent Board Member
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to excuse Board Member________________from the meeting.
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1.D. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the agenda for the meeting, as presented.
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2. Recognitions -
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2.A. Recognition of KHS State Runner-up Boys' Tennis Team & Coaches
Rationale:
We will ask the Board of Education to recognize the KHS 2022 State Runner-up Boys' Tennis team and coaches.
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2.B. Recognition of the KHS Football Team for Team Academic Excellence Award
Rationale:
The Nebraska Coaches' Association, the National Football Foundation, and Sideline Power presented the first-ever Team Academic Excellence Awards and KHS was one of only ten schools across all of Nebraska in all classes to be recognized with this honor. The KHS football team received a cumulative GPA of 3.690, which is Nebraska's highest team GPA submitted per classification.
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2.C. Resolution of Support for Military Children & Families
Rationale:
We will ask the Board of Education to declare a resolution of support for military children and families in our schools.
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3. Presentations -
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3.A. Kenwood School Report on ASCEND Academy
Rationale:
Jill Clevenger will report on her perspective and experience with the ASCEND Academy at Kenwood School.
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3.B. District Financial Audit Report
Rationale:
Mindy Oman of KSO accounting firm, will report to the Board of Education on the financial audit of the school district that was conducted in September for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
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3.C. Announcement of "American Education Week"
Rationale:
President Kreis will announce that "American Education Week" is being observed this week in the Kearney Public Schools and throughout the country. On Tuesday, November 15, Kearney Public Schools and UNK will co-host a reception for new staff members and members of the community in the atrium at the new Discovery Hall on the UNK campus, from 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. Other activities will be conducted in the school buildings to observe this special week.
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4. Public Participation/Comment
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. |
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5. Board Reports -
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6. Consent Agenda -
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as presented.
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6.A. Approval of Minutes of October 10, 2022 Regular Meeting; and November 9, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting, of the Board of Education
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2022 regular meeting; and the November 9, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting, of the Board of Education, as presented.
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6.B. Approval of the November, 2022 Claims
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the November, 2022 claims, as presented.
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6.C. Approval of the November, 2022 Financial Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the November, 2022 financial reports, as presented.
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6.D. Deletion of Current Policy 7220.1 & Second and Final Reading Approval of New Policy 7220.1 (Construction Manager at Risk)
Rationale:
The Board of Education gave the new Policy 7220.1 (Construction Manager at Risk) first reading approval in October. Having received no additional comments or concerns regarding this proposed policy, we will ask the Board of Education to delete the old Policy 7220.1 and give second and final reading approval to the new Policy 7220.1.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to delete the current Policy 7220.1 and give new Policy 7220.1 (Construction Manager at Risk) second and final reading approval, as presented.
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6.E. Acceptance of the KHS Athletic Boosters Annual Self-Audit Report for the 2021-2022 School Year
Rationale:
The KHS Athletic Booster organization has submitted its annual self-audit report for the 2021-2022 school year, for Board of Education consideration and acceptance.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to accept the KHS Athletic Booster organization's annual self-audit report for the 2021-2022 school year, as presented.
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6.F. Approval of KHS Art Students' Trip to Hays, Kansas, December 16-18, 2022 for Ceramic Symposium at Fort Hays State University
Rationale:
Katrina Olmstead, art teacher at Kearney High School is asking Board approval for a group of KHS art students to attend the Ceramic Symposium at Fort Hays State University, December 16-18, 2022. Eight students plan to make the trip and they will travel in a school van with the sponsor.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the KHS art students' trip to the Ceramic Symposium at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, December 14-18, 2022; with no direct costs incurred by the school district.
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7. Regular Agenda - Business
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7.A. Adoption of the NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the Resolution to adopt the Central Platte NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, as presented.
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8. Regular Agenda - Personnel
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8.A. Acceptance of Resignations
Rationale:
We will ask the Board of Education to accept, with regret, the resignations of Kerry Marlatt, SPED academic transition teacher at Kearney High School, effective November 4, 2022, and Melanie Gowin, 6th grade English teacher at Sunrise Middle School; and the retirement resignations of: Eric Kitzelman, computer teacher at Sunrise Middle School; Diane Small, Spanish teacher at Kearney High School; Peggy Longmore, FCS teacher at Sunrise Middle School; Ray Dietz, social studies teacher at Sunrise Middle School; Cheryl Popple, SPED life skills resource teacher at Central Elementary School; Tami Anderson, physical education teacher at Sunrise Middle School; and Brian Hagan, boys' physical education teacher at Sunrise Middle School.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to accept, with regret, the resignations of Kerry Marlatt, SPED academic transition teacher at Kearney High School, effective November 4, 2022, and Melanie Gowin, 6th grade English teacher at Sunrise Middle School; and the retirement resignations of Eric Kitzelman, computer teacher at Sunrise Middle School; Diane Small, Spanish teacher at Kearney High School; Peggy Longmore, FCS teacher at Sunrise Middle School; Ray Dietz, social studies teacher at Sunrise Middle School; Cheryl Popple, SPED life skills resource teacher at Central Elementary School; and Tami Anderson, physical education teacher at Sunrise Middle School; and Brian Hagan, boys' physical education teacher at Sunrise Middle School; effective the end of the 2022-2023 school year.
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8.B. Approval of Early Retirement or Resignation Incentives
Rationale:
We will ask the Board of Education to approve early retirement/resignation incentives for the following certificated staff: Eric Kitzelman, Diane Small, Peggy Longmore, Ray Dietz, Cheryl Popple, Tami Anderson and Brian Hagan.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve early retirement/resignation incentives for the following certificated staff: Eric Kitzelman, Diane Small, Peggy Longmore, Ray Dietz, Cheryl Popple, Tami Anderson, and Brian Hagan.
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8.C. Approval of Certificated Employment
Rationale:
We will ask the Board of Education to approve the employment of Erikka Rhodes, at BA, Step 1, as a 1.00 FTE special education academic transition teacher at Kearney High School, effective January 4, 2023.
Erikka will earn her BA from UNK with an endorsement in Special Education K-12 in December. She student taught at Emerson Elementary and Kearney High School. Her experience includes being a special education para at Horizon Middle School and a substitute teacher for KPS.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the employment of Erikka Rhodes, at BA, Step 1, as a 1.00 FTE special education academic transition teacher at Kearney High School, effective January 4, 2023.
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9. Regular Agenda - Miscellaneous
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9.A. Approval of Contract for Student Assistance Program
Rationale:
We will ask the Board of Education to consider approval of a 12-month contract with Health Management Systems of America to provide a Student Assistance Program for all students in grades 6-12 in the Kearney Public Schools, beginning January 1, 2023. The cost of the program will be $6.50 per student, per month, for an estimated total cost of $215,982.00.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve a contract with Health Management Systems of America to provide a Student Assistance Program for all 6-12 grade students in the Kearney Public Schools, beginning January 1, 2023, at a cost of $6.50 per student, per month, for an estimated total cost of $215,982.00.
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9.B. Approval of KHS Choral Department Performance Tour
Rationale:
The KHS Choral Department is requesting permission for a performance tour of Scotland and England, May 27-June 5, 2024. There would be no direct cost incurred by the school district.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the KHS Choral Department performance tour of Scotland and England, May 27-June 5, 2024, with no direct cost incurred by the school district.
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9.C. Approval of KHS Band Performance and Cultural Tour
Rationale:
The KHS Band is requesting permission from the Board of Education for a performance and cultural tour to Germany and the Czech Republic, May 28-June 6, 2024. There would be no direct cost incurred by the school district.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the KHS Band performance and cultural tour of Germany and the Czech Republic, May 28-June 6, 2024, with no direct cost incurred by the school district.
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9.D. Adoption of the 2023-2024 School Calendar
Rationale:
We have vetted the 20223-2024 school calendar for the Kearney Public Schools through the Executive Cabinet, Leadership Council, KEA, and the Superintendent's Parent Committee, and we would ask that the Board of Education adopt the calendar, as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to adopt the school calendar for the Kearney Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year, as presented.
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9.E. Closed Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to closed session for the purpose of discussing teacher negotiations; and for the purpose of conducting a performance evaluation, and to prevent needless injury to the reputation of the person, and if the person has not requested a hearing.
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9.F. Return to Open Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to return to open session.
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9.G. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to adjourn the meeting.
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