October 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call Meeting to Order
Rationale:
Schuyler Community Schools in partnership with parents, students, and the community will challenge and inspire students to be lifelong learners - District Mission Statement
Notice of this meeting was given in advance according to State Law 84-1411, by giving notice of the meeting to the public. Notice of this meeting was also given in advance to all members of the Board of Education
Discussion:
Others present were Superintendent Stevens, Principals Grammer, Comley, and Vrba, assistant principals Cunningham and Cline, activities administrator Egr, and director of facilities Mundil.
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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I.B. Declaration of Open Meeting
Rationale:
This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the hallway outside the Media Center.
Discussion:
President Wennekamp stated the meeting was preceded by advance public notice and declared to be an open session.
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II. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the consent agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
A motion was made by Parr and seconded by Wennekamp to approve the agenda, minutes, acceptance of claims, financial, and other listed reports; motion passed.
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II.A. Agenda
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II.B. Minutes
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II.C. Acceptance of Claims
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II.D. Financial
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II.E. Other Listed Reports
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III. Public Forum - We ask that all presentation be limited in their length.
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III.A. Recognition of visitors and guests
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III.B. Other topics (limited to 5 minutes - subject to guidelines of the Board Participation Policy)
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III.C. Student Representative's Report
Discussion:
Student representative Cesar Gonzalez reported on Student Council and fall sports. Fifteen students will be attending the State Student Council Convention.
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IV. Board Requests/Reports
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IV.A. Americanism
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IV.B. Budget
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IV.C. Building and Grounds
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IV.D. Curriculum
Discussion:
Jeff Droge, director of technology was present along with two representatives from Prime Communications, Pat Gibbons and Dixon Greenfield, to explain the proposal to upgrade the SCS wireless infrastructure. At SCHS there are over 300 computers in use. Mr. Droge explained that our wireless system was never designed to handle as much as this and we definitely need to make an upgrade. The plan presented would cover our current technology investment in addition to software, hardware for future technology advancements.
Mr. Gibbons pointed out that this upgrade should provide support for seven to nine years before upgrades would be needed due to rapid advancement of technology. The wireless access points would have a lifetime warranty. Mr. Stevens will check with other school systems that are using the Aruba System.
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IV.D.1. Wireless infrastructure
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IV.E. Negotiations
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IV.F. Planning
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IV.F.1. Procedures and Guidance on use of QSCB
Discussion:
Two documents focusing on present and envisioned floor-plans at SMS and SES that were prepared by the facilities committee of the Schuyler Area Administrators were presented by Superintendent Stevens. The plans projected classroom usage from 2011-12 thru 2012-2015.
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IV.F.2. November board retreat
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IV.F.3. Jerry McCall - long term planning
Discussion:
Jerry McCall, a long-term facilities planner met with members of the planning committee. He briefed the committee members on how he could benefit the SCS system.
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IV.F.4. Traffic consultant
Discussion:
The traffic pattern at SES has improved with a second line of traffic running in back of the school. A new street connecting to the existing Chicago Street cannot be realized until the adjoining property is developed.
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IV.G. Policy
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IV.H. Public Relations
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IV.I. Foundation
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V. Action Items
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V.A. Discuss, consider and take necessary action on bills of $5,000 or more
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve all bills of $5,000 or more. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Four bills were included in this action item.
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V.B. Discuss, consider and take necessary actions to approve board policy updates
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the second reading of the 2010-2011 board policy update. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.C. Discuss, consider and take necessary action to approve the sex offender policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the second reading of the sex offender policy. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI. Administrative and Other Reports
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VI.A. Operating Council Report(s)
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VI.B. High School Principal Report
Discussion:
Formal observations are complete on tenured and non-tenured staff. An early release incentive day is planned in November for students who qualified in the attendance portion of ERIP during term one.
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VI.C. Grades 9-12 Assistant Principal's Report
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VI.D. Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment
Discussion:
Sophomores will be taking the PLAN test on October 27th. This test aligns closely with the ACT test. Students in grades two through eight will take Terra Nova achievement tests the week of October 25.
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VI.D.1. Preliminary information assessment results
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VI.E. Activities Administrator Report
Discussion:
Sales of athletic season passes increased from last year as well as gate receipts at varsity contests. New banners depicting senior students involved in extra-curricular activities have been hung in the west gym.
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VI.F. Director of Facilities/Transportation Report
Discussion:
Cost proposals are being sought for roof repair at SCHS.
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VI.G. Grades k-3 Principal's Report
Discussion:
The pre-school teachers are now CPR certified; there are currently sixty-seven students enrolled in pre-school.
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VI.H. Grades k-3 Principal's Report
Discussion:
The representative from the NIFDI reading program was at SES for five days. She complimented SES on the improvement of teaching Reading Mastery and the levels of mastery that students are reaching.
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VI.I. Grades 4-8 Principal's Report
Discussion:
SMS English classes participated in the Hispanic Heritage Month State Commemoration Essay Contest sponsored by The Latin-American Commission. Schuyler Middle School had three students win first, second and third place. The students were honored at a reception on Friday, October 8th at the State Capitol in Lincoln, NE.
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VI.I.1. Community (Parent) Resource Center
Discussion:
Plans continue for the Schuyler Community Resource Center. A job description has been prepared. Funds from Title I and III will be used in part to support this new program.
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VI.J. Grades 4-8 Assistant Principal's Report
Discussion:
Fall sports ended at SMS on October 12; winter sports practices will begin October 25. A SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) organization has begun at SMS to focus on character building throughout the school.
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VI.K. Superintendent's Report
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VI.K.1. 4R - drinking water update
Discussion:
A letter from DHHS advised SCS that District 504-R is now in compliance with the standards for public drinking water.
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VI.K.2. Emergency Medical Leave Bank request
Discussion:
A request from Alyce Thege for five days from the Classified Emergency Medical Leave Bank was discussed.
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VI.K.3. Lafarge article
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VI.K.4. Superintendent's Evaluation
Discussion:
In 2009-2010 superintendent evaluations were completed in December. Due to the upcoming election in November, the board will discuss moving this evaluation to November.
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VI.K.5. Board felicitations
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VI.K.6. President and teasurer sign bank signature cards
Discussion:
The board president and treasurer were asked to sign signature cards for the representative banks for SCS.
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VI.K.7. NASB/NASA Education Conference - November 17-19
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VI.K.8. Audit update
Discussion:
A completed audit from Pekny and Associates will be presented at the November board meeting.
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VII. Correspondence Items
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VIII. Executive Session
Discussion:
A motion was made at 8:25 PM to enter into executive session to discuss personnel, motion carried. A motion was made by exit executive session was made at 8:47 PM by Misek and seconded by Mejstrik. Motion carried.
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VIII.A. Personnel Matter - Retirement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Motion to accept the resignation and retirement agreement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The SCS Board of Education thanked Mrs. Barry for her years of dedication and service to the district.
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X. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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