July 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
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1. Public Hearing and Review of the 2023-2024 KPS Student Fee Collection
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1.A. Convene Hearing
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1.B. Presentation, Discussion, Public Input
Rationale:
The public hearing on student fees is for the purpose of reviewing the amount of money collected from students in the student fees pursuant to, and use of waivers provided in, the student fee policy and rule of the school district, for the 2023-2024 school year.
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1.C. Close Hearing
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2. Public Hearing on Parent Engagement and Title I Parent Engagement Policies
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2.A. Convene Hearing
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2.B. Presentation, Discussion and Public Input
Rationale:
Each year, the school district is required to conduct a public hearing in regard to its Parent Engagement and Title I Parent Engagement policies, and report on ways the district encourages parents to become engaged in their children's education program.
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2.C. Close Hearing
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3. Routine Business
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3.A. Call to Order
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3.B. Open Meetings Act Announcement
Rationale:
This is an open, public meeting of the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education, and a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in this room.
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3.C. Board Meeting Decorum Expectations
Rationale:
Kearney Public Schools welcomes all guests to our public meetings. It is the intention of the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education that all those present at the Board of Education meetings, whether Board members, KPS staff, or members of the public, act and treat each other with honor and respect. Guests are expected to refrain from speaking during the meeting unless asked to address the Board of Education by the Board President or during their allotted time in public participation. If anyone attending the meeting is determined by the President to be disruptive or a detriment to the procession of the meeting by their words or actions, that person or persons, may be asked by the President to leave the meeting at any time. Anyone who refuses to leave will be escorted from the meeting by either school personnel or a police officer and could be legally barred from attending future meetings. Thank you for helping us to have a respectful meeting forum for everyone to enjoy.
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3.D. Pledge of Allegiance
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3.E. Roll Call
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3.E.I. Excuse Absent Board Member
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to excuse absent Board member Drew Blessing from the meeting.
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3.F. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the agenda for the meeting, as presented.
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4. Recognitions
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5. Presentations
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5.A. KHS Report on Student Participation in Activities
Rationale:
Ryan Hogue, KHS Assistant Principal and AD, will report on the number of students who participated in various activities at Kearney High School during the 2023-2024 school year.
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6. Public Participation/Comment
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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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7. Board Reports
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8. Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Note: Items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted under one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items at the meeting unless a Board Member requests an item removed from the agenda for a separate action.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as presented.
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8.A. Approval of Minutes of the June 10, 2024 Regular Meeting; the June 17, 2024 Special Retreat Meeting; and the July 2, 2024 Board Committee of the Whole Meeting, of the Board of Education
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8.B. Approval of the July 2024 Claims
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8.C. Approval of the July 2024 Financial Reports
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8.D. Authorize the Superintendent or His/Her Designee to Dispose of All Obsolete Furniture, Books, Materials, and Equipment in the Most Favorable Manner to the District in Accordance with All Laws, Rules, and Regulations Pertaining to Such Disposition, for the 2024-2025 School Year
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8.E. Designate Mr. Jason Mundorf as the Authorized Representative of the Kearney Public Schools to Sign All Claims and Forms for All Federal Programs for the 2024-2025 School Year
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8.F. Designate Kate Murphy and Dr. Chris Loofe as the Authorized Representatives of the Kearney Public Schools to Sign All Claims for Reimbursement, as Well as All Federal, State, and Local Information Pertaining to the School Food Service Program, for the 2024-2025 School Year
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8.G. Acceptance of the KHS Band Parents Annual Self-Audit Report for the 2023-2024 School Year
Rationale:
*There are two statements attached due to a change in banks.
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8.H. Approval of the 2024-2025 KPS Student and Staff Handbooks
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9. Regular Agenda - Personnel
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10. Regular Agenda - Business
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10.A. Approval of a Three-Year, IXL Subscription for K-8 Reading and Math Support and Intervention in the Amount of $187,200.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the three-year subscription with IXL, as presented.
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11. Regular Agenda - Miscellaneous
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11.A. Approval of Board Resolution 4149- Teacher Training
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve Board Resolution 4149- Teacher Training, as presented.
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11.B. Second and Final Reading Approval of New and Revised Board Policies
Rationale:
Board Policies: 5101 Student Discipline; 1050 (new) Public Access to School Records; 9310.2 and 9310.4 Public Participation; 3310 Purchasing; 9310.6 Notice of Meetings; 5201 Promotion and Retention; 3330 Contracting for Services; 9270.2 Membership in School Board Associations; 5008 Student Attendance; 5006 Option Enrollment; 4109 (new) Teacher Training; 5204 Student Graduation; 6111 (new) Classroom Environment; 3720 School Lunch Costs; 6130 Safe Schools
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the second and final reading of new and revised board policies, as presented.
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12. Next Meeting
Rationale:
The next regular meeting of the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education will be held on August 12, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. in the Staff Development Room in the Administration Building at 320 West 24th St, Kearney, NE 68845.
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13. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to adjourn the meeting.
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