March 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting Agenda
| Agenda |
|---|
|
Pledge of Allegiance
Attachments:
()
|
|
Notices
Rationale:
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.
Attachments:
()
|
|
Call Meeting to Order
|
|
Roll Call
|
|
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. |
|
Report from Board Committee(s)
Attachments:
()
|
|
Regular Meeting Agenda
Attachments:
()
|
|
Recognition of Student Achievement (Bobcat Excellence)
Rationale:
Aurora Hinman - State Girls Wrestling Qualifier
Ryan Ragsdale - State Boys Wrestling Qualifier |
|
Public Participation (Maximum of 30 Minutes Allotted for this Portion of the Meeting)
Rationale:
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.
Attachments:
()
|
|
Correspondence
|
|
Consent Agenda
Approve Minutes of Prior Meeting(s) Approve Treasurer's Report Approve School Activity Fund Report Approve Control Budget Report Required by State Statute 79-506
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
Attachments:
()
|
|
Payment of Claims
Recommended Motion(s):
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.
Attachments:
()
|
|
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BOX BUTTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 0010 (HEMINGFORD Public SCHOOLS) IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA CALLING FOR a special ELECTION TO BE HELD IN the district REGARDING A PROPOSITION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT AND APPROVING MATTERS RELATED THERETO
|
|
Presentation and Discussion with Mrs. Bridget Johnston and Mrs. Samantha Gilkerson regarding the recent Hemingford High School College and Career Fair and Hope Squad Week
Attachments:
()
|
|
Presentation and Discussion with Mr. Joshua Dean and Mr. Joshua Redden Regarding the Annual Computer Science and Technology Education Status Report
|
|
Discuss, Consider and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of the Technology Budget for the 2025-2026 School Year
Attachments:
()
|
|
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Transfer of Funds from the General Fund to the Cooperative Fund
Rationale:
We need to make a planned transfer to the cooperative fund. We have budgeted $65,000 in transfers to this fund. At this time we would like to transfer $30,000 to the fund. We plan on another transfer before the end of the fiscal year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Authorize the transfer of $30,000 to the Cooperative Fund Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
|
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Purchase of a Used School Bus
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Approve the purchase of a used 65-passenger 2020 Thomas School Bus from Truck Center Companies for $51,350 Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
Attachments:
()
|
|
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Certificated Staff Resignations
Attachments:
()
|
|
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of the Purchase and Use of the Read 180 program in Grades 5 and 6.
|
|
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Employment of Mr. Brennan Vogel as Business Education Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Approve employment of Mr. Brennan Vogel as business education teacher Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried. |
|
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Employment of Mrs. Nancy Anderson as 5th/6th grade math/middle school teacher.
Rationale:
Mrs. Anderson holds a Master of Science in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from Peru State College and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in English from Chadron State College. Mrs. Anderson is currently teaching in Hyannis and will be moving back to the northern panhandle. She has experience teaching students in every elementary and middle school grade, with experience including a small country school, and Chadron Public Schools.
|
|
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Employment of Ms. Hannah Wilkie as 3rd grade teacher.
Rationale:
Ms. Wilkie is completing a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Chadron State College (graduating in May). Ms. Wilkie is currently student teaching under Mrs. Osmotherly at Crawford Elementary School. In addition to student teaching, Ms. Wilkie has employment experience with the after school program at Chadron Public Schools. Ms. Wilkie brings experience as a scholar-athlete at CSC on track teams. (Ms. Wilkie is getting married this summer, so she may have another name when we start in August.)
|
|
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Employment of Ms. Katelyn Varner as 1st grade teacher.
Rationale:
Ms. Varner is completing a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Chadron State College (graduating in May). Ms. Varner is currently student teaching under Mrs. Dani Roland and Mrs. Jayme Clark. In addition to student teaching, Ms. Varner has employment experience as a daycare provider at Munchkinland (Chadron) and as a daycare teacher at Sherbears (Alliance). Ms. Varner also brings experience as a member of the Dance Team at CSC.
|
|
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Second Reading of the Following Policies: Proposed Revised Policy 604.02 Summer School Instruction
Rationale:
Current policy authorizes summer school for elementary students and high school. The proposed revisions would allow summer school to be offered to Jr. High students when necessary.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 approve Revised Policy 604.02 Summer School Instruction Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
Attachments:
()
|
|
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action Regarding Approval of Agreement with ESU#13 for Special Education and Related Services for the 2025-2026 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion by Board Member #1 Approve the 2025-2026 school year agreement for special education and related services with ESU#13 Seconded by Board Member #2 Motion carried.
Attachments:
()
|
|
Discussion/Possible Action Items
|
|
Student Board Representative Report
Attachments:
()
|
|
Administration Reports
Attachments:
()
|
|
Superintendent Report
Attachments:
()
|
|
Policy Review
Attachments:
()
|
|
Items For Next Board Meeting
|
|
Adjournment
|
