October 21, 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 September 16, 2024 Regular Meeting, Budget Hearing, and Tax Request Hearing.

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. COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Principles IV and V)

II.4.a. Curriculum/American Civics: Watson, Hess, Schuler

II.4.b. Facilities/Transportation:  Steiner, Hess, Long

II.4.c. Finance/Negotiations:  Schuler, Frerichs, Hess

II.4.d. Safety Committee:  Frerichs, Steiner, Long

II.4.e. Policy Committee:  Hess, Frerichs, Watson

II.4.f. Morrill School's Foundation:  Long, Watson, Schuler

II.4.g. Strategic Plan Implementation: Schuler, Frerichs

II.4.h. Student Council Report

II.4.i. Virtual CIO Report

II.4.j. Activity Director's Report

II.4.k. Early Childhood Principal's Report

II.4.l. Elementary Principal's Report

II.4.m. Secondary Principal's Report

II.4.n. Superintendent's Report

II.5. Approve a transfer of $20,000 from the General Fund to the Cafeteria Fund for cash flow. (Principle IV)

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.

III.1. Shalyn Lackey, Rocky Mountain College Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student - will give update on her Capstone project being completed at Morrill Elementary School.

III.2. Sarah McCabe, Fifth Grade Teacher - will give a report on the Trout in the Classroom grant she was recently awarded.

IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION / POSSIBLE ACTION

IV.1. Consider / possibly approve sale or disposal of an unused and non-working van. (Principle IV)

IV.2. Consider / possibly approve a proposal from Alarm Security Technicians to fix the security cameras in the high school and the elementary buildings for a total cost of $8,995.92. (Principle IV)

IV.3. Consider / possibly approve recognizing the Morrill Education Association as the negotiating agent for the certified staff. (Principle IV)

V. Next Regular Meeting Date - November 18, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

VI. ADJOURNMENT