July 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER FOR REGULAR MEETING (Principles III, IV, and V)

I.1. Pledge to the Flag

I.2. Roll Call of Members

I.3. Notification of Open Meetings Law Posting

I.4. Recognition of Possible Recording of Meeting

II. CONSIDER CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL (Principles IV and V)

II.1. Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting.

II.2. Claims Payable

II.3. Business Manager's and Financial Reports (Principle IV)

II.3.a. Working Monthly Budget

II.3.b. Monthly Budget of Receipts

II.3.c. Activity Accounts

II.3.d. County Treasurer's Report

II.4. Approval of $20,000 transfer from General Fund to Cafeteria Fund for cash flow.  (Principle IV)

II.5. Approve the signatories on the following district bank accounts:

II.5.a. Remove Barry Schaeffer as a signatory on the Cafeteria Fund and Activity Fund accounts.

II.5.b. Add Clarence T. Chessmore as a signatory on the Cafeteria Fund and Activity Fund accounts.

II.6. COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Principles IV and V)

II.6.a. Curriculum/American Civics: Watson, Hess, Schuler

II.6.b. Facilities/Transportation:  Steiner, Hess, Long

II.6.c. Finance/Negotiations:  Schuler, Frerichs, Hess

II.6.d. Safety Committee:  Frerichs, Steiner, Long

II.6.e. Policy Committee:  Hess, Frerichs, Watson

II.6.f. Morrill School's Foundation:  Long, Watson, Schuler

II.6.g. Strategic Plan Implementation: Schuler, Frerichs

II.6.h. Student Council Report

II.6.i. Virtual CIO Report

II.6.j. Activity Director's Report

II.6.k. Early Childhood Principal's Report

II.6.l. Elementary Principal's Report

II.6.m. Secondary Principal's Report

II.6.n. Superintendent's Report

III. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENT (Principles III and V)  The board has set aside 30 minutes for a public comment period if needed.  Time for each speaker is not to exceed 5 minutes, and they will be asked to identify themselves and who they represent.  While this meeting is open to the public, it does not facilitate direct interaction between the board and attendees during the public comment period.  However, if a comment pertains to an agenda item, the board may take note and address it accordingly.  Any concerns or comments unrelated to agenda items can be directed to the superintendent for further clarification.  The superintendent will then address these concerns at a later date and, if needed, bring them to the board for resolution or guidance.

IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION

IV.1. Presentation from Will Arthur of Attentive regarding the new benefit provided to employees and the associated tax savings to the district. (Principle IV)

IV.2. Consider / possibly approve providing life insurance and/or long term disability insurance as an employee benefit. (Principle I)

IV.3. Consider / possibly approve renewal of Imagine Learning/Edgenuity quote for credit recovery in the high school. (Principle I)

IV.4. Consider / possibly approve cafeteria meal prices for 2023-2024. (Principle IV)

IV.5. Consider / possibly approve 2024-2025 Junior/Senior High School Handbook. (Principle I)

IV.6. Consider / possibly approve 2024-2025 Student Activities Handbook.  (Principle I)

IV.7. Consider / possibly approve 2024-2025 Elementary School Handbook.  (Principle I)

IV.8. Consider / possibly approve 2024-2025 Early Learning Center Handbook.  (Principle I)

IV.9. Consider / possibly approve 2024-2025 Classified Employee Handbook. (Principles III and IV)

IV.10. Consider / possibly approve 2024-2025 Certified Employee Handbook. (Principles III and IV)

IV.11. Consider / possibly approve daycare lease with Stacie Lira, dba Little Hands, Big Hearts, to be effective upon her licensure approval with DHHS.

IV.12. Consider / possibly approve contracts for tuition reimbursement with Cameron Magee and DeLinda Lackey. (Principle IV)

IV.13. Adopt new policy 6040 - PreKindergarten (Preschool or Early Childhood) Program with edits as presented.  (Principle I)

IV.14. Discussion regarding electronic signing of checks. (Principle IV)

IV.15. Discussion regarding 2024-2025 school calendar.  (Principle I)

IV.16. Discussion regarding First Student busing options. (Principles III and IV)

IV.17. Discussion regarding committee meeting dates/times. (Principle V)

IV.18. Any and all discussion and action necessary to hire a firm to conduct a superintendent search. (Principle IV)

IV.19. Discussion / possible action to hire a firm to conduct a school district reorganization feasibility study.

IV.20. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to adopt a resolution increasing the school district's base growth percentage by up to seven percent (7%). (Principle IV)

V. Next Regular Meeting Date - August 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

VI. ADJOURNMENT