January 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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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

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

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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

Rationale:  2023 Board Offices
President:  Rich Brabec                      Vice President - Brian Vavricek
Secretary - Virginia Semerad             Treasurer - Chuck Misek
NASB Delegate - Renee Sayer          Recording Secretary -  Shelley Friesz

2024 Board Offices
President -                                                      Vice President -
Secretary -                                                     Treasurer -
NASB Delegate -                                           Recording Secretary -

Rationale:  Board Policy 203.01:  The superintendent shall assume chairmanship of the meeting for the purpose of electing a board president. Ballots for officers may be cast in secret but the total vote for each candidate shall be recorded by the secretary.

Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.
3.  If only one nomination is made, any member of the board may make a motion for nominations to cease and cast a unanimous ballot for the nominee.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.

Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.
3.  Recommended Motion:  If only one nomination is made, any member of the board may make a motion for nominations to cease and cast a unanimous ballot for the nominee.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.
4.  Recommended Motion:  If more than one nomination, any board member may make a motion to call for the ballot vote.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.

Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.
3.  Recommended Motion:  If only one nomination is made, any member of the board may make a motion for nominations to cease and cast a unanimous ballot for the nominee.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.
4.  Recommended Motion:  If more than one nomination, any board member may make a motion to call for the ballot vote.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.

Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.
3.  Recommended Motion:  If only one nomination is made, any member of the board may make a motion for nominations to cease and cast a unanimous ballot for the nominee.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.
4.  Recommended Motion:  If more than one nomination, any board member may make a motion to call for the ballot vote.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.

Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.

Rationale:  This can be an appointed position by the newly elected board president.  In the past you appointed Shelley Friesz to this position.

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Committees will be appointed by the president of the board.  These committees are created for specific tasks of seeking information or investigation and will report back to the board for its consideration and action.  Committee action is considered to be advisory only.  The following committees are appointed at the annual board organizational meeting for one year.

American Civics, Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction: Responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, staff requisitions and inventory. This is the only committee required by law (79-724) See attached document with updated requirements  for the American Civics Committee under LB 399.  3 members required. 2023 Members:  Rich Brabec, Amanda Jedlicka and Virginia Semerad.

Board Policy/Handbooks/Support Programs:  Responsible for annual review of board policies, handbooks, safety/crisis plan. 2-3 members recommended. 2023 Members:  Renee Sayer, Virginia Semerad and Rich Brabec.

Public Relations/Strategic Planning/Calendar:  Responsible for recommending the annual district calendar, strategic planning process, and promoting positive public relations and communication.  2-3 members recommended. 2023 Members:  Brian Vavricek, Renee Sayer and Amanda Jedlicka.

Building /Grounds/Transportation: Responsible forj recommending approval of the building and grounds and transportation programs, vehicle replacement schedule, building maintenance and upgrade schedule) 3 members recommended. 2023 Members: Renee Sayer, Brian Vavricek and Virginia Semerad. 

Budget/Finance/Negotiations: Responsible for budget, finance, contract negotiations with administration, certificated staff negotiations and support staff contracts.  3 members recommended. 2023 Members: Rich Brabec, Chuck Misek and Amanda Jedlicka 

Foundation Committee: Responsible for working with the Schuyler Community Schools Foundation. 2 Members Required in Bylaws. The foundation meets the first Monday of the month at 12:00pm. 2023 Board Members: Brian Vavricek and Amanda Jedlicka 

*  Special temporary committees of the Board, except as specified by statute, may be appointed by the president or chosen by a vote of the Board as needed.  The function of all such committees shall be fact-finding, deliberative and advisory, but never legislative or administrative.  When the specified purpose of all sub-committees are appointed to conform to statute.  The superintendent shall be an ex-officio member of all such committees.

Rationale:  Attached below is the Immediate Family Employment and Conflict of Interest forms to be filled out by each board member.  Please return these completed forms to the board president.  

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

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

Rationale:  Engineering Technologies Inc. proposes to render professional engineering services in connection with the high school HVAC/Boiler Project.

Rationale:  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.