June 10, 2019 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  Parent Involvement Policy Annual  Requirements:

1.  Hold a Public Hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Parental Involvement Policy.  The public will be given an opportunity to present information and opinions on a proposed Parental Involvement Policy.  Attached are our parent involvement and parent engagement policies.

Rationale:  Student Fees Policy Annual Requirement:

1.  Review the amount of money collected from student pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fee policies of the District for the 2018-19 school year.  The annual report reflects student fees of $33,818.02 collected and $4,540 waived.   In comparison, fees waived for 2017-18 were $5,075, fees collected were $29,272.82.

2.  Hold a Public Hearing to discuss, consider and receive input on a proposed Student Fee Policy.  The public will be given an opportunity to present information and opinions on the proposed Student Fee Policy.
 

Rationale: 

STRIVE  -  COMMIT  -  SUCCEED  -  District Mission Statement

Schuyler Community Schools in partnership with parents, students, and the community is committed to educate students to become skilled, knowledgeable and responsible citizens in a global society - District Vision 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

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 front of the meeting room.

Nebraska Open Meetings Act:  http://nitc.nebraska.gov/documents/statutes/NebraskaOpenMeetingsAct_current.pdf

Rationale:  Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda

Rationale:  This committee is responsible for annual review of board policies, handbooks, and crisis/safety plans.  This committee is also responsible for the support and development of support programs(nursing, food service) in the district.

Rationale:  Student Fees Policy Annual Requirement:
1.  Hold a Public Hearing to discuss, consider and receive input on a proposed Student Fee Policy.  The public will be given an opportunity to present information and opinions on the proposed Student Fee Policy.
2.  Review the amount of money collected from student pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fee policies of the District for the 2018-2019 school year.

Rationale:  Bullying Policy Annual Requirement:
1.  Annual review of the Bullying and Harassment Policy at a regularly scheduled board meeting.
2.  Review the bullying and harassment policy.
3. Take action to either reaffirm or amend the Bullying Policy as deemed appropriate.
 

Rationale: 
2019-20 Handbook Changes
1.  Update staff assignments, add new staff and delete those not returning
2.  Update calendar, dates, times, etc...
3.  Update 2019-20 breakfast and lunch prices.
4.  Add required statement- Upon request by parents or guardians, the school will provide information regarding the professional qualifications of their child's teacher(s).
5.  No additional handbook changes for SES 
6. See attached changes for Fishers, Richland, SMS, and SCHS.

Richland Handbook Changes
Pg. 15: a.  Clothing that shows an inappropriate amount of bare skin or
under garments (midriffs, spaghetti straps, tank tops, sagging pants); (Deleted the words tank top)
Pg. 32 - 1.     4th incident: The student will be suspended from the bus for a semester. The parent will be notified about the suspension and the behavior will be reported in IC. (change from year to semester)

Fisher’s Handbook Changes
Pg. 4 - 8:10 a.m.—3:30 p.m. (Changed from 8:15)
Pg 4 - At the close of the second and fourth quarter report cards are sent home with the students.  At the close of the fourth quarter, students may pick up their report cards at a designated date and time.  (Added and fourth to first sentence, deleted last sentence.)
Pg 8 - Students are tardy if not in their desks by 8:10 a.m.  (Changed to 8:10)
Pg 12 - All kindergarten students are required by law to have a complete physical by a physician and dental and vision screenings.  (Added dental and vision screenings.)
Pg 16 - c. Clothing or jewelry that advertises beer, alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs, has pictures or words about guns, bombs or weapons; (added has pictures or words about guns, bombs, or weapons)
Pg 20 - a.     Students are not to bring items to school that are not required for educational purposes as they may be taken and will not be allowed in the classroom.  These items are classified as "nuisance items" and include, but are not limited to:  a) personal stereos, b) cell phones, c) beepers, d) lighters e) water-pistols, f) fire crackers, and d) laser pointers. (removed "your locker" and changed to you)

SMS Handbook Changes
Traded SCHS policy for notification of inclement weather for consistency between buildings and added a table of content
Pg. 9 Added, "Both Gold and Silver Honor Roll students will be recognized at academic awards night."
Pg. 10 Added to Homework Zone Policy, "If a student skips their assigned Homework Zone time, the student will be reported and assigned a consequence by the assigning teacher.  Consequences for skipping may include, but not limited to, referral to the office, before or after school detention, or Saturday School."
Pg. 10 Amended Academic Support and Enrichment, "An academic support and enrichment time for all students has been established from 1:30 p.m until 2:15 p.m. on Friday afternoon.  Any student may be asked to stay for the academic support and enrichment on Friday afternoon until 2:15.  This time is intended as an academic enrichment time and not meant to be punitive.  Academic Intervention will be used for teachers to provide specific and targeted instruction to students using academic performance data gathered though assessments.  Students selected for this time may be selected to engage in enrichment activities due to high ability or to receive additional instruction in areas of need.  Selected students will be notified of their need to stay, and they will be responsible for contacting their parents or guardians.  This is a regularly scheduled time, and advanced notice will be given to students so please plan accordingly.  Parents that wish to opt their student out of Academic Intervention must personally come in to the office to sign out their student before 2:15 p.m.  An assigned student that fails to attend an assigned Friday Intervention Time will result in teacher documentation in IC, the teacher contacting parents, and possible further disciplinary action determined by the teacher and administration."
Pg. 10 Amended Course Names:  Industrial Technology now called Skilled and Technical Sciences.  Performance Choir now called General Music
Pg. 14 Added to Incentive Day Policy, "6^th grade students will need to have completed 5 community service hours, 7^th grade students will need to have completed 10 community service hours, and 8^th grade students will need to have completed 20 community service hours."
Pg. 19 Amended Tardiness Policy, "If further tardiness issues persist, disciplinary action can be taken by administration to include, but not limited to detention, Saturday school, or In-School-Suspension."
Pg. 21 Amend to Office Referral, "If a student receives an Office Referral, they will be sent to the guidance center, if guidance center is not available then the student will report to the assistant principal or principal."
Pg. 27 Amend to student dress policy, "Shorts, skirts, or skorts that do not reach mid-thigh or longer or pants that contain holes above the knee."
Pg. 34 Inappropriate Public Displays of Affection Amendment, " Offense: Student will be assigned an office referral and further disciplinary actions will occur."
Pg. 44 Athlete Attendance and Conduct Amendment,
"Athlete Attendance and Conduct
In order to participate in an extra-curricular event occurring in the evening a student must report to school before 12:00 pm the day of the event.
Attendance to practice is mandatory for all student athletes and each head coach will enforce an attendance policy.  Violations of the coach’s attendance policy may result in the student-athlete’s suspension from participation in events or removal from participation on the team.
Students participating in extra-curricular activities are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with SMS policy and in a manner that allows for efficient and productive practices and events.  Students that violate a coach’s conduct policy may result in the student-athlete’s suspension from participation in events or removal from participation on the team.

SCHS Handbook Changes:
Bell Schedule- Page 9
SCHS Regular Schedule
GNG/FOUS                   8:05 am - 8:25 am
PERIOD 1                     8:29 am - 9:22 am           PERIOD 4/LUNCH         11:20 am - 12:50 am
PERIOD 2                     9:26 am - 10:19 am         PERIOD 5                      12:54 pm - 1:47 pm
PERIOD 3                     10:23 am - 11:16 am        PERIOD 6                      1: 51 pm - 2:44 pm
PERIOD 7                     2:48 pm - 3:41 pm
Tardy to School Policy for Schuyler Central High School - Page 20
1^st Tardy - Verbal warning by teacher.
2^nd Tardy - Parent / guardian notification and reminder of the tardy to school policy.
3rd Tardy - Parent / guardian meeting with administration required.  Student will serve time Friday afternoon during intervention time.
4^th Tardy - Parent / guardian notification and the student will serve Saturday School and a conference with guidance counselor required.
5^th Tardy - Administrative-parent-student meeting.  This meeting will result in In-School Suspension.
A 3^nd parent/guardian meeting with administration will result in the student being referred to the Student Assistance Team and develop a plan for the student
Student Code of Conduct-Page 21
SCHS STEP Program
Any conduct that is deemed as disruptive to school and classrooms, will result in that student being placed on the Disciplinary STEP Program.  The STEP Program is implemented as such...
1^st STEP - Teacher will contact parents about the class issue.  Puts the incident in to IC.
2^nd  STEP - Retraining session with Teacher and will contact parents about the class issue.  Puts the incident in to IC.  Referred to counselor  and works on negotiating  their return to class.
3^rd  STEP - Parent/Guardian notified by student and counselor to set up a parent meeting with administration.  Discussing behavior and consequences
4^th STEP - Teacher informs student that they are required to attend Friday intervention time with the teacher.  If not on SAT, they will be referred to SAT.
5^th STEP - Parent/Guardian notified by administration that the student will be serving ISS.
6^th STEP - Parent/Guardian notified by administration that the student will be serving an extended ISS.
7^th  STEP - Parent/Guardian notified by administration a 2^nd time that the student, parent/guardian, and teacher will set up a meeting. Attend Saturday School8^th STEP - Parent/Guardian notified by administration that the student will be serving OSS.
Consent and Release Form-Page 63
The purpose of this parent/guardian form is to obtain permission for your student to appear in photographs or videos that are created by SCHS students as part of their classes to learn new skills and build their portfolios.  Photographs and video images of students will be taken solely for the purpose of school projects and extra-curricular activities.  The final products may be shared in YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, other social media, the SCS App, and other educational product housing sites.

Rationale: 

Activity Pass (Activities/Field House)	Required	Admission	Pass Cost
Preschool children	No	Free	NA
K-5 Students	No	$4.00	$10.00
6-8 Students	Yes	$4.00	$10.00
9-12 Students	Yes	$4.00	$10.00
Adult Passes	No	$6.00	$40.00
Senior Citizens (65 or older)	No	$6.00	$20.00
* Senior Citizens walk free during school hours
*Elementary (K-5 students) must be accompanied by an adult at the field house.
* Passes good for all regular season games and activities, and field house access.
(Not honored for Admission to Tournaments or out-of-town games)

Rationale:  This committee is responsible for budget, finance, and contract negotiations with administration, certificated staff, and support staff.

Rationale: 
The State of Nebraska does an annual review of lunch prices and costs associated with our food program.  Schuyler is within a few cents of each of our reviewed program meal costs.  However, we received a letter from NDE notifying us that our lunch prices for 2018-19 were too low.  We sent a letter for a 1 year exemption but are required to raise our prices to the recommended levels for the 2019-20 school year.  According to the guidelines, breakfast prices can only increase 5 cents, and lunch prices can only increase 10 cents.  See recommended price changes below.

        SES and Rural Schools              Middle School                   High School                  Adult
Meal          2019-20     2018-19        2019-20   2018-19         2019-20     2018-19     2019-20     2018-19
Breakfast     $1.65        $1.60             $1.65        $1.60              $1.65        $1.60          $2.40        $2.35
Lunch          $2.45        $2.35             $2.55        $2.45              $2.60        $2.50          $3.65        $3.55

 

Rationale:  This was on the May Board Agenda but was not acted on. The board took action to approve support staff salaries, but missed the motion to approve 2019-20 support staff contracts.  Correctable error.

Rationale: 
1.  Hilda Ramos:  SES Para-Educator
2.  Alicia Dimas Ceja:  SMS Administrative Assistant

Rationale: 
 1.  Martha Vanessa Gascon-Guarcas:  SES Teacher
2.  Nadia Guadalupe Morales:  SES Teacher
3.  Bernice Maxwell:  SMS Special Education
4.  Don Maxwell:  SCHS Special Education
 

Rationale:  All students who are designated as English Learners must take the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA21).  Attached is our data from this assessment.  Please contact Dr. Gibbons with any questions. 

Rationale:  1.  2019 Legislative Report:  See Attached
2.  2018-19 Parent Mileage Report:  See Attached
3.  School Improvement Grant (SIG) Report:  See Attached
4.  Priority School Report:  See Attached
5.  Option Enrollment Report:  See Attached