July 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. Invited Presentations and Discussions with Presenters

VI.A. Strategic Plan Progress Presentation and Discussion

VI.A.1. Presentation and Discussion on the Following Strategy: Continue to implement and refine a system of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, aligned to the Nebraska State Standards, that will enable every student to engage in challenging, rigorous, and creative learning experiences throughout the district.  (Specifically a presentation by Mr. Matt McLaughlin regarding instructional walkthroughs and summer reading strategies).  

VII. Board Committee Reports and Recommendations

VIII. Action Items

VIII.A. Consent Agenda

VIII.A.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting

VIII.A.2. Bills

VIII.A.3. Board Member Reports

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

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

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

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

VIII.A.5.a. Engagement Letter with Rauner & Associates, P.C.

VIII.B. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Reaffirmation of Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Covenants

VIII.C. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Approval of the Student-Parent Handbook, Certificated Staff Handbook, and the Substitute Teacher Handbook

VIII.D. Hold Public Hearing to Review, Discuss, Consider, and Receive Input on the Following Policies: Student Fee Policy, Parental Engagement Policy, Student Anti-Bullying Policy, School Wellness Policy

VIII.E. Discuss, Consider and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Reaffirmation of the following policies: Policy #5121 - Student Fees, Policy #1413 - Parental Engagement, Policy #5416 - School Wellness Policy, and Policy #5800 Student Anti-Bullying

VIII.F. Discuss, Consider and Take All Necessary Action with Regard to Establishing Prices for Athletic Admission and Activity Tickets for the 2021-2022 School Term

VIII.G. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Adoption of the Superintendent's Goals for the 2021-2022 School Term.

VIII.H. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Approving the Payment of the Following Monthly Bills Prior to the August 16, 2021 Board Meeting:  Walmart Card, Cannon, Phone Services, and Amazon) to Avoid Late Charges 

VIII.I. Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action in Regard to Purchase of Math Curriculum Textbooks for Business Math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra II

IX. Discussion Items

IX.A. Review and Discussion of Policies 2000 through 2113 in the 2000 series.

IX.B. Discussion Regarding Working Draft of Emergency Operations Procedures for the Bayard Public Schools

X. Reports

X.A. Principals and District Administrators

X.B. Superintendent

XI. Set Next Meeting Date (August 16, 2021)

XII. Adjournment