July 11, 2011 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. 07/11 Regular Meeting
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1.1. Call to order and recognize notice of meeting and posted Open Meeting Act
Recommended Motion(s):
Recognize notice of meeting as published in the Grand Island Independent Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.2. Reading and approval of minutes from previous regular meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the minutes of the June 13, 2011 meeting as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.3. Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Treasurer's Report as submitted Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.4. Approval of Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve bills subject to audit Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.5. Audience with individuals or committees wishing to make requests or reports
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1.5.1. Professional Learning Community Report
Discussion:
Jane Brown presented information from the Minneapolis PLC meeting. Twenty Eight staff members from Northwest Public Schools attended.
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2. Report of Committees
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2.1. Building Committee
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2.1.1. Parking lot projects
Discussion:
The parking lot project at Cedar Hollow is almost complete. Once the contractors are finished there, they will come to Northwest to begin pouring the north lot.
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2.1.2. Restroom renovation projects
Discussion:
The bathroom remodelng project is going a little slower than expected.
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2.1.3. Window replacement project
Discussion:
The windows are scheduled to be done later this month.
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2.1.4. Telephone project
Discussion:
The telephone installation began today July 11th. The system should be ready to go by the end of the week.
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2.2. Finance and Negotiations Committee
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2.2.1. Proposed City Annexation
Discussion:
Mr. Mowinkel attended the Regional Planning Committe and protested the annexation of various parcels of grounds. The committee recommended that all but two parcels of grounds be annexed into the city.
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2.2.2. Teacher Negotiations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The negotiations committee has met twice with the NWEA representatives regarding negotiations for next year. An executive session will be needed later in the meeting to discuss the terms of the negotiations.
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2.3. Board Policy Committe
Recommended Motion(s):
Adopted Perry Law Firm 2011 Annual Policy updates as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is the annual update of Board policies as prepared by our attorneys.
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3. Unfinished Business
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3.1. Approve option enrollment requests
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve option enrollment requests as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mowinkel presented the 18 option enrollment requests.
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3.2. Approve transfer requests
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve transfer requests for those students with siblings attending the requested attendance center Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
There are no transfer requests for this meeting to be approved.
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4. New Business
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4.1. Area NASB Membership Meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve expense for area NASB Membership meeting in York, August 31 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The NASB Meeting will be held August 31st in York.
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4.2. Swimming Coop with Grand Island Senior High
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of swimming coop with Grand Island Senior High as in previous years Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Swimming Coop with Grand Island will continue with four schools participating. Wood River will replace Doniphan in the coop.
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4.3. Discuss 2011-2012 Budget
Discussion:
Mowinkel and Placke presented information for the 2011-12 Budget.
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4.4. Student Transportation
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommended approval Conditionally Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Mowinkel meet with Doc Holiday regarding the transporting of students to St. Libory. It would cost approximately $36,000 for the year. A minimum of 5 riders will be needed to continue with this transportation.
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4.5. Set date for Student Fees and Parent Involvement Hearings
Recommended Motion(s):
Set as date for Student Fees and Parent Involvement Hearings Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The two hearings will be held prior to the August Board meeting.
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4.6. Set date for 2011-12 Budget Workshop
Recommended Motion(s):
Set as date for the Budget Workshop Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
The Budget Workshop will be held on Monday, August 30th at 8:00 p.m.
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5. Superintendent's Report
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5.1. Board Awards
Discussion:
Mr. Mowinkel updated the boards on their invidivual points for NASB awards.
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5.2. Washington DC Meeting
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6. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Ostermeier adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
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7. Mission Statement
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