April 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:   The Open Meetings Act was available for review. 

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication to the public and to all members of the Board of Education. 

Discussion:  Board Member Darren Wright and Board Member Kathy Rolf attended the meeting via Zoom Video Conference. 

Discussion:  Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance.

Discussion:  Facility Committee members updated the board on Design Build proposals received and recommended Design Builder. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Hardwick provided an update on mandatory reporting staff member hours and changes to the Grab-and-Go Meal options. The board reviewed and discussed the Preliminary Official Statement for refunding of the Series 2015 bonds. 

Discussion:  Band director Whitney Paulson presented the board with a proposal for replacing the current marching band uniforms. Two samples were reviewed and discussed. Additional information was requested for the May board meeting. 

Discussion:  The building principals updated the board on current instruction and enrichment taking place, teacher meetings, student contact, individualized student education plan requirements, and potential plans for the future regarding loss of instruction. 

Discussion:  Mr. Curry presented information on the replacement of the K-12 Social Studies curriculum and purchase of the K-5th Writing curriculum. 

Discussion:  Mr. Kravig present alternative dates for graduation. The board agreed to schedule graduation on Sunday, June 28th with an alternative date set for Saturday, July 25th. 

Discussion:  Mr. Perone discussed the past Scorevision Partner agreements and presented an updated proposal for new partnerships to begin this fall. 

Discussion:  COVID-19 RESOLUTION
EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES AND STATE OR FEDERAL RELIEF

WHEREAS, the school district is facing closure based on the statewide outbreak of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the President and the Governor have declared a state of emergency, and in the event of a disaster, emergency, or civil defense emergency, each school district or educational service unit may make emergency expenditures, enter into contracts, and incur obligations for emergency management purposes and to minimize the disruption to education services regardless of existing statutory limitations and requirements pertaining to appropriation, budgeting, or the manner of entering into contracts; and

WHEREAS, a local emergency has been declared by Boone County, Nebraska to be filed with the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, and the board has secured a copy of this signed proclamation, and in the event of a local emergency declared by the local government each school district or educational service unit may make emergency expenditures, contracts, or obligations, including in excess of or in violation of existing statutory limitations or requirements; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to these declarations, state and federal aid may be available to the school district in relation to COVID-19 and related impacts; and

WHEREAS, the board recognizes that a severe financial burden exists due to declared emergency; and

WHEREAS, the board wishes to minimize disruption of the school district’s operations and provide any authority necessary for the superintendent or his or her designee to take any actions necessary during the closure;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the superintendent, in consultation with the Board President, is authorized to make emergency expenditures and pay all claims and take any other action authorized by law during the emergency and any resulting school closure, including taking actions that may otherwise conflict with board policy or that would otherwise exceed the authority given to the superintendent in board policy if necessary based on this emergency and the COVID-19 pandemic; and

NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that the superintendent, in consultation with the Board President, is authorized to take any action appropriate or necessary to avail the district of aid, funding, or other relief available, including making and signing on behalf of the district any necessary filings and providing notices to appropriate agencies, and to coordinate, authorize, or undertake works, contracts, projects, or other activities related to such aid, funding, or other relief available to the maximum extent permitted by law; and

NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that the superintendent is authorized to assign and utilize staff as necessary, including any closure, and to provide any leave, pay any compensation, and enter into agreements with staff for the purposes of protecting the health and safety of the school community, continuing the efficient operations of the school district, and ensuring staff continue to work as needed and assigned and return to work in the school district during and after the emergency, including during any closure.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it finally resolved that this resolution will expire upon the sooner of action taken by the board to rescind it or the expiration of the declared emergencies.

 

Discussion:  Pearson American Government - $2,273.08
HMH World History (Dual Credit) - $3,504.19
McGraw Hill World History & Geography - $5,794.35
McGraw Hill Civics - $2,080.20
McGraw Hill Psychology - $3,170.70
HMH Elementary Social Studies - $8,406.08
Shipping - $883.62
TOTAL = $26,112.22

Discussion:  Writing City - $5,651.10

Discussion:  Next meeting Monday, May 11, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. - Boone Central High School

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m.