December 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call Meeting to Order
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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 |
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.B. Declaration of Open Meeting
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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
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II. Approval of Consent Agenda
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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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.C.1. Bills of $5,000 or more
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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
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III.C.1. Bela Jedlicka will present on behalf of the student council.
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IV. Action Items
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IV.A. Americanism: Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Programs
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This committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, requisitions/inventory, and instructional programs.
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IV.A.1. Dr. Gibbons will present on the 2022-2023 state assessment results.
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IV.B. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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This committee is responsible for recommending approval of building/grounds and transportation programs, vehicle replacement schedule, building and maintenance and upgrade schedule.
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IV.B.1. David Villines from Windin Group will present on the energy and facilities audit performed this semester.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to solicit proposals for a Guaranteed Energy Performance Contract. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.C. Budget, finance, negotiations, and personnel
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This committee is responsible for budget, finance, and contract negotiations with administration, certificated staff, and support staff.
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IV.C.1. At this time, the Negotiation Committees from the Certified Group and the School Board have met twice and will meet again on December 20th.
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IV.C.2. Consider, discuss, and take action to accept staff resignations
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IV.C.2.1. We would like to thank Don Maxwell for his years of service and wish him well on his retirement. Don has served Schuyler Public Schools as a Special Education/Life Skills teacher for grades 9-12.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to accept the resignation of Don Maxwell. 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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IV.C.3. Consider, discuss, and take action to refinance a CD for the Employee Benefits Fund. The CD is currently at 1.85% and this action will refinance it at 5.39% until 11/13/2024. The current value of the CD is $13,828.53.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to to refinance a CD for the Employee Benefits Fund at the new rate of 5.39%. 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. Discussion Items and Reports
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V.A. Superintendent's Report
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V.A.1. Superintendents Evaluation
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Rich Brabec, Board President, will lead this review.
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V.A.2. Board members and I attended the State Education Conference in November.
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V.A.3. Attended the legislative preview on Nov. 29th.
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V.A.4. Upcoming Legislative Conference - please let me know if you would like to attend.
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V.B. Board Member/Committee Reports
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V.B.1. December 11th at 6:00 p.m. - American Civics Committee
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V.B.2. December 6th at 5:00 p.m.Budget, Finannce, and Negotiations Committe Meeting
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VI. 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.
Discussion:
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