April 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

I. Opening the Meeting

I.A. Call to Order

I.B. Open Meetings Act

I.C. Notice of Meeting

I.D. Roll Call

I.E. Status of Absent Board Members

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Introduction of Guests

IV. Public Comments

V. Recognition of Student Achievements

VI. Student Board Representative Report

VII. Invited Presentations and Discussions with Presenters

VII.A. Strategic Plan Progress Presentation and Discussion

VII.A.1. Presentation and Discussion with Mrs. Candace Ehler Regarding The Following Strategy:  Identify and develop panhandle partnerships that will support safe community opportunities for youth (including but not limited to: summer camps, enrichment activities, arts, music, athletics, etc.).

VIII. Board Committee Reports and Recommendations

IX. Action Items

IX.A. Consent Agenda

IX.A.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting

IX.A.2. Bills

IX.A.3. Board Member Reports

IX.A.4. Reports and Correspondence Requiring No Action

IX.A.4.a. General Reports and Financial Reports

IX.A.4.b. Reports for Information Only

IX.A.5. Approval of Contracts within Policy Guidelines

IX.B. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Approval of  Limited Voluntary Early Retirement/Separation Incentive Program Elections/Retirements

IX.C. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Approval of Certificated Staff Resignations

IX.D. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Approval of the Promotion of Mrs. Micki McKibbin to the Special Education Director(.4FTE)/Teacher(.6FTE) Position for the 2021-2022 School Year

IX.E. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Whether to Continue with Cognia (Formerly AdvancED/North Central Accreditation) for the 2021-2022 School Improvement Process or Transition to the Nebraska Department of Education Frameworks Process

IX.F. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Grant-Funded Purchase of Chromebooks for Bayard Elementary School

IX.G. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Authorizing the Sale and Disposal of Obsolete Technology Equipment (Chromebooks and Laptops)

IX.H. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Consideration of Proposals to Replace the Walk-In Freezer at Bayard Elementary School

IX.I. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Masonry Work at Bayard Jr./Sr. High School

IX.J. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Approval of Special Education Service Agreement with ESU#13 for the 2021-2022 School Term

IX.K. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Approval of Agreement for School Psychology Services with Soliant

X. Discussion Items

X.A. Review and Discussion of Policies 9240 through 9341 in the 9000 series.

X.B. Discussion Regarding Compensation of the Superintendent

XI. Reports

XI.A. Principals and District Administrators

XI.B. Superintendent

XII. Set Next Meeting Date

XIII. Adjournment