June 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Opening the Meeting
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II. Call to Order
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III. District Mission Statement
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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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IV. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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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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V. Publication of Meeting
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Publication of Meeting
Schuyler Sun
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VI. Board Member Roll Call
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VII. Pledge of Allegiance
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VIII. Approval of Agenda
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IX. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.A. Minutes of the (date) meeting of the board
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IX.B. Financial Report
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X. Public Comment
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XI. Discussion/Information Items
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XI.A. Present a proposal to change the grading scale.
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XI.B. Proposal to amend the 2023-2024 General Fund and the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking budgets.
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By increasing the amount of both budgets, we can continue to utilize the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund as an account for loaning to the General Fund during times of need. The increase in the General Fund allows for the payments back to the QCPUF without surpassing both budgets.
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XI.C. Discuss the proposed changes to policy 1006.01 Public Use Of School Facilities.
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This updated version clarifies some areas of confusion about usage, highlights the need for insurance, and updates our billing practices.
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XI.D. Discuss the installation of an Intercom System at Schuyler Elementary School.
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An intercom system was not installed in the elementary school. Although the phones have a speaker on them, staff and students in hallways, lunchrooms, and other large open spaces cannot hear announcements or warnings.
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XI.E. Discuss adding a section of lockers at the high school. This would allow all students to have access to lockers.
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XII. Action Items
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XII.A. Proposed sale of 70' X 80" parcel of land on the SW corner of W. 20th Street next to the district office.
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The City of Schuyler has requested to purchase this small parcel of land to build a pump house for the city's water supply.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the sale of land to Schuyler Department of Utilities as presented in the Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.B. Approve the amendments to the General Fund and QCPUF Fund for the 2023-2024 budget.
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By increasing the amount of both budgets, we can continue to utilize the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund as an account for loaning to the General Fund during times of need. The increase in the General Fund allows for the payments back to the QCPUF without surpassing both budgets.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to amend the 2023-2024 budget as presented and advertised. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.C. Policy 1006.01 Public Use Of School Facilities
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the updated policy 1006.01 Public Use of School Facilities. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.D. Consider the installation of an Intercom System at Schuyler Elementary School.
Rationale:
The addition of the intercom system is a safety need and will greatly assist in the communication with all staff and students.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the installation of the intercom system as presented at Schuyler Elementary School. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.E. Propose adding a section of lockers at the high school. This would allow all students to have access to lockers.
Rationale:
Adding this additional section of lockers will allow us to require backpacks and phones to be placed in lockers during the school day.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the purchase of a section of lockers as described in the attached bid. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIII. Information Items: Reports
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XIII.A. Superintendent
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XIII.A.1.
1. School Handbooks 2. Update on Grant Application 3. High School Roof Update |
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XIII.A.2. Superintendent Evaluation - Rich Brabec, Board President
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XIII.B. Board Committee Reports
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This committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, requisitions/inventory, and instructional programs.
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XIII.B.1. Committee Meetings:
Wednesday, May 9th @ 5:00 - Budget, Finance, and Negotiations (Rich Brabec, Chuck Misek, and Amanda Jedlicka) Monday, June 3rd @ 5:30 - Board Policy/Handbooks/Support Members: Renee Sayer, Virginia Semerad and Rich Brabec Thursday, June 6th @ 5:30 - Building /Grounds/Transportation. Members: Renee Sayer, Brian Vavricek and Virginia Semerad |
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XIII.C. Schuyler Community Schools Foundation Report
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XIV. Adjourn
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To view this meeting go to:
Recommended Motion(s):
adjourn. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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