June 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance
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NOTICES
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NOTICE: As stated in state statue, a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the east wall of this meeting room. The meeting was duly advertised in the designated newspaper and all board member were served notice of the meeting.
SEQUENCE OF AGENDA: The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board. Please arrive at the beginning of the meeting. CLOSED SESSION: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law. ACTION ITEM: The board reserves the right to take action on an item listed on the board agenda. |
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Call Meeting to Order
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ROLL CALL
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Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 to excuse absent board members ___________,______________, and _____________ Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
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Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 that the Agenda be approved as presented Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
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Report from Board Committee
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Regular Meeting Agenda
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Public Participation (MAXIMUM OF 30 MINUTES ALLOTTED FOR THIS PORTION)
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This is the portion of the meeting when visitors to the meeting may speak to any item.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Getting Started: When you have been recognized by the Board President to speak, please stand and state your name to the Board of Education. Time Limit: You may speak only one time and must limit comments to 3 minutes or less. Personnel or Student Topic: If you are planning to speak about personnel or student matter involving an individual, please understand that our policies require that such concerns initially be directed to the administration for consideration. Board members will generally not respond to any questions you ask or comments you make about individual staff members or students. You are cautioned that slanderous comments are not protected just because they are made at Board meetings. General Rules: Please remember that this is a public meeting for the conduct of the business of the Board of Education. Comments from within the audience while others are speaking or Board members are speaking will not be tolerated. Offensive language, personal attacks, and hostile conduct will not be tolerated. No Action by the Board: Any item not on the agenda will not be acted upon by the Board of Education at this meeting. |
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Correspondence
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Consent Agenda
Approve minutes for May 16, 2022 meeting Approve Treasurer's Report Approve School Activity Fund Report Approve Control Budget
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Payment of Claims
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 claims for $227,168.37 be approved as presented in the amount of Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Softball Coop
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 approve the softball coop with Alliance Schools for the 2022 season. Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
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ESU Day School/Treatment Interlocal Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 approve participation in the Day School/Treatment Facility for the 2022-2023 school year Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Social Studies Curriculum
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 approve the purchase of a new social studies curriculum at a cost of $40,499.95 (K-8 - $24,195.85; 9-12 - $16,304.10) Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Electronic Entry for Gym
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 accept the bid from Protex in the amount of $14,456.88 Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Donation to Hemingford Community Foundation
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 donate $_________ to the Hemingford Community Foundation Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Policy 204.12 - Public Comment in Board Meetings
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Policy 204.12 is updated to include changes from LB 83 also passed last year and allowing the board to require those wishing to address the board to provide their name, address, and organizational affiliation. Our January Policy Update already included policy revisions from LB 83 to the agenda and meeting minutes policies, along with a new policy 204.13 allowing virtual conferencing in some circumstances.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 approve Policy 204.12 - Public Comment in Board Meetings as presented-waive the second reading Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Policy 702.03 - Budget Adoption Process
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In January we sent out a revised Policy 702.03 Budget Adoption Process to deal with LB 644 passed by the Legislature last year and taking effect on January 1, 2022. This will alter your previous budget procedures that take place late this summer. After several discussions and close readings of LB 644 we have made a couple of additional changes to 702.03, so it is included with this email along with a redline comparing it to the earlier January version.
In 703.02, I have eliminated the first sentence of paragraph 4 and the dependent clause beginning paragraph 5, allowing districts to pass their budget resolutions at their regular monthly meetings following the Budget Statement and Tax Request Hearings.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 approve Policy 702.03 - Budget Adoption Process as presented - waive the second reading Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Policy 902.02 - Construction Plans and Specifications
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Policies 902.02 and 902.04 change monetary limits for requiring the hiring of an architect or engineer and limits when a formal bid is required. These revised limits have been approved by the Nebraska Department of Education.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 approve Policy 902.02 - Construction Plans and Specifications as presented - waive the second reading Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Policy 902.04 - Bids and Awards for Construction Contracts
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Policies 902.02 and 902.04 change monetary limits for requiring the hiring of an architect or engineer and limits when a formal bid is required. These revised limits have been approved by the Nebraska Department of Education.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 approve Policy 902.04 - Bids and Awards for Construction Contracts as presented - waive the second reading Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discussion/Possible Action Items
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Policy 508.17 - Seizure Safe Schools
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New Policy - First reading
Policy 508.17 Seizure Safe Schools is a new policy and was created by LB 639 passed last year and describes training for employees handling epileptic seizures in a school and periodic training for all certificated employees.
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Administration Reports
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SPED - Mrs. Plog
School has been out for a few weeks, but we have continued to be busy! I attended the Nebraska School Mental Health conference in LaVista on June 1-2, 2022, hosted by the Kim Foundation. The conference was held to help school people understand and build awareness of mental illness and suicide. The keynote speaker was very good and the breakout sessions addressed a variety of topics relating to mental health in schools. On June 6-7, 2022, Eric Arneson, Misty Curtis, Samantha Gilkerson, Dr. Travis Miller, and I attended a Restorative Practices workshop in Scottsbluff at ESU #13. It was great that we could all attend together. We had time at lunch and in the car to get to know each other a little better and discuss ideas for next school year. One of the goals for next year is to begin incorporating restorative practices into our school to address discipline and help improve behavioral issues. "Restorative practices help manage conflict by repairing harm and restoring relationships, involving people in face-to-face encounters with other people." And finally, on June 9, 2022, I attended a Bridges Out of Poverty training in Alliance. Our school is working on ways to reach our students that are economically disadvantaged. We are hoping next year to improve the performance on our state and district-wide assessments with this sub group of students and of our students with disabilities. I am not sure if I will be at the July school board meeting, but you can contact me anytime this summer through email (mplog@gubn.org) or cell phone (308-760-5958). |
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Superintendent Report
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VIIA. Policy Review - 0404.11-0408.03
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Items For Next Board Meeting
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Adjournment
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Posting:
Hemingford Ledger Posted: 3/10/22 |
