July 15, 2024 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 west 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)
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Motion by Board Member #1 to excuse absent board members ___________,______________, and _____________ Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
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Report from Board Committee(s)
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Regular Meeting Agenda
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Recognition of Student Achievement (Bobcat Excellence)
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We plan to recognize State Golf, State Track, and National FCCLA competitors.
State Golf Drew Varner Dax Powell Jacob Bryner Owen Plog Jake Eggers
Carlye Kresl Dakota Horstman Theron Miller National FCCLA Nathan Randolph |
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Public Participation (Maximum of 30 Minutes Allotted for this Portion of the Meeting)
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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 and address, as well as the topic on which you will be speaking to the Board of Education. After the Board President has given you permission to proceed, your time will begin. 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 June 10, 2024 meeting Approve minutes for July 2, 2024 meeting Approve Treasurer's Report Approve School Activity Fund Report Approve Control Budget Report Required by State Statute 79-506
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Motion by Board Member #1 to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Payment of Claims
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Motion by Board Member #1 claims for _____ be approved as presented in the amount of ____ General Fund:_____, Building Fund:_____ Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Conduct Hearing on the following policies: Student Fee Policy, Parental Involvement Policy, and Bullying Prevention Policy
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Appointment of Student Board Representatives for the 2024-2025 School Year
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The following are recommended: Appoint Austin Benda as Student Board Representative for the first semester of the 2024-2025 School Year and Emma Hitchcock as Student Board Representative for the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Appoint Austin Benda as Student Board Representative for the first semester of the 2024-2025 School Year and Emma Hitchcock as Student Board Representative for the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Setting the Rate for Substitute Teachers for the 2024-2025 School Year
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Establishment of School Lunch and Breakfast Prices for the 2024-2025 School Year
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Prices are currently as follows:
PK-12 Breakfast $2.50 Adult Breakfast $3.00 Pre-School Lunch $3.00 K-6 Lunch $3.00 7-12 Lunch $3.25 Adult Lunch $5.00 Milk $0.55 Additional Entree/Meat $2.00 |
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Proposed Teacher and Principal Evaluation Procedures and Forms
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Motion by Board Member #1 Approve the teacher and principal evaluation procedures and forms Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Use of NDE Grant Funds for Purchase of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Curricular Materials for the Counseling Program and Purchase of Round Tables for the Red Zone
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete Equipment
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Motion by Board Member #1 Authorize the sale and disposal of surplus/obsolete items as presented Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Proposals to Increase Electrical Supply to the Concessions Stand at the Football Field and to Connect the New Supply Line to the Concessions Stand
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding the Replacement of Concrete between the School and the Playground (North of the Admin Building)
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We have received an oral quote of $41,000 for the work on the north side of the admin building, along with some concrete between the gyms (along the elementary). The work would likely be completed in late fall or next spring.
Another possibility would be to get the broken concrete removed, pack the area with sand/red rock, then address the situation once we know more about any potential facilities projects. |
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Proposals for Removal of Asbestos from Vacant School District Property
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Asbestos Removal Proposals - 912 Ogallala Avenue
The cost for a final inspection and visual clearance report is estimated to be approximately $650.
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Motion by Board Member #1 Approve the proposal from _____ to remove asbestos from the property at 912 Ogallala Avenue Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Proposal to Install Fencing on the West Side of the High School
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding the Second Reading of the Following Policies: Proposed Revised 201.02 - BOARD MEMBERSHIP - ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS, Revised Policy 203.02 President, Proposed Revised 204.12 - PUBLIC COMMENT IN BOARD MEETINGS, Proposed Revised 204.07 - MEETING NOTICE, Proposed Revised 206.02 - BOARD ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP, Proposed Revised 402.03 - EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, Proposed Revised 409.02 - CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE TRAINING, WORKSHOPS OR CONFERENCES, Proposed Revised 502.02 - NONRESIDENT STUDENTS/OPTION ENROLLMENT, Policy 606.09 Use of Artificial Intelligence by Students and Staff,
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, Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of the following policies on first reading: Proposed Revised Policy 411.01 - SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, Proposed Revised Policy 503.04 - ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO ATTENDANCE, Proposed Revised Policy 504.06 - STUDENT APPEARANCE, Proposed Revised Policy 504.11 - WEAPONS, Proposed Policy 607.10 - CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT, Proposed Revised Policy 611.02 - STUDENT PROMOTION, RETENTION OR ACCELERATION, 611.07 - GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, Proposed Revised Policy 611.08 - EARLY GRADUATION, Proposed Revised Policy 802.05 - FREE OR REDUCED COST MEALS ELIGIBILITY AND MEAL CHARGES, Proposed Policy 905.04 - EMERGENCY RESPONSE MAPPING, PROPOSED REVISED POLICY 1003.00 - PUBLIC EXAMINATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS, Proposed Policy 1008.00 - DENIAL OF ACCESS TO SCHOOL PREMISES OR ACTIVITIES, Proposed Policy 1008.01 - SEX OFFENDERS
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Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding the Approval of the Following Handbooks for the 2024-2025 School Year: Student/Parent Handbook, Certificated Staff Handbook, Support Staff Handbook, Substitute Teacher Handbook, and Coaches/Activities Sponsor Handbook.
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Handbook Changes 2024-2025Coaches and Sponsors HandbookPage 5 Add Cody Kilgore to PAC list Page 7 Adjust wording from "equally" to "fairly" in bullet point 8 Page 11 - Eliminate #4 (not relevant with our bleachers)\ Page 14 - Add July 31st as the end date for camps. Page 14 - Add bullet point regarding itemized receipts for hotel rooms Page 14/15 - Replaces Activity Registration with Ecollect/PowerSchool (change in electronic document transfer software). Page 39 - Added Section on Honor Cords and Student Recognition Items Add Appendix A - Coach and Sponsor Assessment/Evaluation Forms Add Appendix B - CHAIN OF COMMAND, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND COMMUNICATION
General: Updated Dates Student/Parent HandbookPage 12 - Added the 2024-2025 School Calendar Page 26—Added information about processes for calculating and reporting GPAs (which impact students' post-secondary opportunities). Also added are written procedures for handling grades from other academic institutions, such as dual-credit courses from colleges and credit transfer from other high schools. Additionally, information about class rank was replaced with the language from policy 611.06. Page 28 - Graduation Requirements updated to match changes in state statute (FAFSA) Page 33 - Added reference to board policy on artificial intelligence. Page 35 - Updated Lice Procedures General: Updated Dates, Names Certificated Employee (Teachers) Handbook Proposed ChangesPage 11 - Revise Language RE Faculty Evaluation and Reference Appendix A Page 19 - Revise section on District Instructional Model to align to Teacher and Principal Evaluation System Page 20 - Add Section regarding Employee Benefits Online Platform Page 23 - Revise Grades Section to Match Student Handbook General: Replace references to "Frontline" with Red Rover, Updated Dates Add Appendix A - Updated Teacher and Principal Evaluation System Add Appendix B - CHAIN OF COMMAND, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND COMMUNICATION Substitute Teacher HandbookPage 5 - Adjust Rate of Pay General: Replace references to "Frontline" with Red Rover, Updated Dates, Add Appendix A - CHAIN OF COMMAND, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND COMMUNICATION Support Staff HandbookPage 33 - Add Section regarding Employee Benefits Online Platform General: Replace references to "Frontline" with Red Rover, Updated Dates, Add Appendix A - CHAIN OF COMMAND, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND COMMUNICATION
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Conduct Evaluation of the Superintendent
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Discussion/Possible Action Items
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Discussion Regarding Plans for Covering High School Principal Responsibilities for the 2024-2025 School Year
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Planning document is availabile at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WM4qeK1w3XKkSf4g-okWylGVy1KnDLKhf8hcf9irPl4/edit?usp=sharing
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Student Board Representative Report
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Administration Reports
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Superintendent Report
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Policy Review
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Items For Next Board Meeting
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Adjournment
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