January 18, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1. Roll Call
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to Flag
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2. ANNOUNCEMENT - Jim Boeve
Rationale:
As required by Nebraska law, the public is advised that a complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the south wall of the City Council Chambers. Copies of the law are also available for the public and are located in the wall rack at the back of the Chambers.
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3. TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON - Craig Kautz
Rationale:
Per Board Policy 203.1, Superintendent Craig Kautz shall assume chairmanship of the meeting for purpose of electing a Board President.
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4. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS - Craig Kautz
Rationale:
Consistent with Board Policies 203.1, 203.2, and 203.3, the Board of Education shall elect a president and vice-president by secret ballot from the membership of the Board at the Annual Meeting. |
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4.1. Election of the President
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Rationale:
1. Nomination of one or more candidates. Jim Boeve submitted his intent to run letter previously. 2. Closing of nominations. 3. Election by secret ballot. 4. Announcement of new President for 2016. 5. Gavel is presented to the new Board President. |
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4.2. Election of the Vice-President
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1. Nomination of one or more candidates. 2. Closing of nominations. 3. Election by secret ballot. 4. Announcement of new Vice-President for 2016. |
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5. REAPPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS AND ADVISORS - President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Rationale:
Consistent with Board policies 203.4 and 203.8, and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board shall reappoint the following officers and advisors:
Jeff Schneider....................Secretary/Treasurer Diana Reiner......................Assistant Secretary Connie Niles......................Assistant Treasurer Rex Schultze.....................Counsel (Fees based upon services rendered) Curtis Reimer, M.D............School Physician ($500/year)
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6. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICER FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS - President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Rationale:
The Superintendent of Schools recommends that the Board of Education appoint Jeff Schneider, Director of Finance and Operations, as the District's officer for federal programs. These federal programs include, but are not limited to, Vocational Education, Title I, Title II, Title III, IDEA, Homeless, and the school lunch program.
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7. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES - President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Rationale:
The Superintendent of Schools recommends that the Board of Education designate the depositories for all school funds and that the Board of Education approve the following resolution:
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8. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER - President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Rationale:
The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education designate an official newspaper each year and that The Hastings Tribune be designated as the District's official newspaper by approving the following recommendation:
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9. FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS - President
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Rationale:
Consistent with Board Policies 701 and 704.1, the Board of Education will be asked to approve two financial resolutions:
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9.1. Investment Resolution
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Borrowing Resolution
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. AMERICANISM COMMITTEE - President
Rationale:
Per Board Policy 203.06, "The Board shall have no standing committees other than the Americanism Committee, which is required by law." Per Board Policy 203.01, "At the annual meeting, the Board shall appoint all necessary Board officers and committees." The Americanism Committee shall consist of three member appointed by the President of the Board of Education. Responsibilities of the Committee will be to: 1. Carefully examine, inspect and approve all textbooks used in the teaching of American history and civil government in the school. Such textbooks shall adequately stress the services of the men and women who achieved our national independence, established our constitutional government, and preserved our union and shall be so written to include contributions by ethnic groups as to develop a pride and respect for our institutions and not be a mere recital of events and dates. 2. Assure themselves as to the character of all teachers employed and their knowledge and acceptance of the American form of government; and 3. Take all such other steps as will assure the carrying out of the provisions of this section. Current members are: Brent Gollner, Brady Rhodes and Corey Stutte The President appoints the following Board members to the Americanism Committee:
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11. APPOINTMENT OF GNSA REPRESENTATIVE - President
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Current Representative is: Corey Stuttue
The President appoints the following Board Member to be the GNSA Board Representative: |
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12. APPOINTMENT OF HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE - President
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Current representative is: Tracey Katzberg The President appoints the following Board member to serve as a representative of the Hastings Public Schools Board of Education to the Hastings Public Schools Foundation:
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13. RECURRENT - President
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13.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
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13.2. Payment of Expenditures
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13.3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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13.4. RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE
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13.5. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
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13.6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Rationale:
1. Hastings Area Retired Teachers Presentation 2. Good News 3. Spotlight on Learning - Alcott Elementary 4. School Board Recognition Gifts |
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14. FIRST OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO BE HEARD - President
Rationale:
Any resident or employee of Hastings Public Schools District #18 is welcome to address the Board of Education at this time on items pertaining to the agenda. Any person wishing to address the Board is requested to come to the microphone and, on being recognized, give his/her name and address. Questions relating to employees of the District will not be permitted; such questions should be referred to the Superintendent at another time. It is requested that comments be limited to five (5) minutes. Citizens wishing to present petitions to the Board regarding agenda items may do so at this time; however, the Board will only receive the petitions and will not act upon them or their contents.
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15. SPECIAL BOARD FUNCTIONS
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15.1. Approve Attendance Boundaries - Craig Kautz
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15.2. Approve First-Reading of Revised Rule 607.05 - Travel - Craig Kautz
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15.3. Approve membership in NASB - Craig Kautz
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15.4. Approve 2016-2017 Senior High Registration Handbook - Chad Dumas
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Rationale:
Transportation class for students that is more of a basic auto care course. This is not for college credit. CCC is ok if Rob does this since it will help with the target audience for the college credit course.
Adding a semester class that is an intro to computer systems and networking. This will be a dual credit class and advances a career pathway that we currently do not have in technology. |
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15.5. Approve 2016-2017 School Calendar and Tentative 2017-2018 School Calendar - Chad Dumas
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15.6. Approve furniture proposals for new additions - Jeff Schneider
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16. SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
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16.1. Educational Services
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16.2. Human Resources
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16.3. Human Resources CONSENT AGENDA
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16.3.1. Certificated Staff Resignation/Retirement
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16.3.2. Extra-Standard Releases
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16.3.3. Classified Staff Releases/Retirement
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16.3.4. Classified Staff Appointments
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17. SECOND OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO BE HEARD
Rationale:
Any resident or employee of Hastings Public Schools District #18 is welcome to address the Board of Education at this time on items pertaining to education and/or the operation of the District Any person wishing to address the Board is requested to come to the microphone and, on being recognized, give his/her name and address. Questions relating to employees of the District will not be permitted; such questions should be referred to the Superintendent at another time. It is requested that comments be limited to five (5) minutes. Citizens wishing to present petitions to the Board may do so at this time; however, the Board will only receive the petitions and will not act upon them or their contents.
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18. DATES OF FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
Rationale:
Work Session - February 11th - 6:00 p.m. - District Conference Room Regular Board Meeting - February 15th - 7:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers Special Board Meeting re: Accreditation Visit Report - February 17th - 3:30 p.m. - Senior High Auditorium
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19. MEDIA SPOKESPERSON
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Corey Stutte will serve as guest speaker on KHAS Radio to review the January 18 meeting of the Board of Education. |
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20. ADJOURNMENT
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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