February 8, 2021 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. Open the Meeting, Recognition of Open Meetings Law and Publication of Meeting
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication to the public and to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance. The Open Meetings Act was available for review.
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2. Roll Call
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3. Approval of Agenda and Minutes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Welcome Guests
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5. Bill Roster and Financial Reports
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1. Boone Central Recognitions
Discussion:
The board and administration want to thank everyone for their hard work and dedication to Boone Central.
As part of our ongoing focus on continuous school improvement, board growth and development, and promotion of the district the following were recognized at the Board meeting last night:
Custodial Staff, especially Arlene Zoucha and Mike Scheffler, for adjusting their work shift and responsibilities to adjust to the demands of COVID. Arlene moved to nights back in August and Mike is now assisting with the cleaning of the Pathways building in the morning before heading to Petersburg. Mike has also filled in as a driver when needed this year. We want to recognize all of our custodial staff for the work they do everyday to ensure that our building is prepared and cleaned. Thank you custodians for making sure our learning environment is always ready!
Dawn Thies was recognized for taking on the additional task of tracking and communicating our COVID situations. Not any of us knew or understood the demand that COVID contact tracing would require. Dawn has almost completely taken on this role and has been able to carefully manage each and every situation this entire year. In addition, she switched from COVID tracker to custodian at 3:30 multiple times throughout the fall to help when custodians were out for COVID or other reasons. I personally cannot thank Dawn enough for taking on this demanding, but very important, task! Lynne Webster was recognized for her continuous contributions to the school and our students. Lynne covers a variety of tasks with dedication and passion every single day. She serves as the HS MTSS coordinator, the Crisis Response Team Coordinator, and works very hard to make sure kids are provided all the appropriate guidance needed as freshmen to begin thinking about life after High School. She plays a major role in the scheduling of students for classes. Lynne's attention to detail and focus on students is extremely important for the growth and success of our students - Thank you Lynne for all you do everyday for your hard work and dedication! MS Student Council was recognized for their "Giving Tree" idea and the multiple other activities they have planned throughout the year as ways to give-back and dedicate their time to the school and community. Angie Sup was recognized for the work she does as a paraeducator in our elementary, especially with our higher-needs students. She comes everyday ready to tackle any tasks - her dedication to the students is greatly appreciated! Kris Pestel was acknowledged for her work with students and the many things she volunteers to do. Kris is known for always going above and beyond - no stone is ever left unturned. Kris is a dedicated employee who always has the best interest of the students as a top priority!
Kindergarten teachers and paras were recognized for their dedication, especially the additional commitment to our incoming group of students who were impacted by a shortened preschool year due to COVID. This group of teachers and paraeducators were recognized for being a big part of our students educational foundation needed for continued growth and success!
District as a whole was recognized for their teamwork efforts to ensure that Boone Central was able to keep our doors open to students since the start of the 2020-21 school year. Because of those we did not have one COVID interruption so far this year. COVID has been a challenge, but our district has worked hard as a team to overcome these challenges. The district was recognized for their continuous dedication and commitment to the district. Boone Central staff is known for being focused on a common goal of "doing whatever it takes". It is the passion and determination of our staff that make Boone Central the best!
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6.2. Continuous School Improvement Teams
Discussion:
Teachers presented details on the Reading Language Arts curriculum review and recommendation for adoption of new curriculum.
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6.3. Board Committees
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After ongoing discussion with the Petersburg Village Board the facilities committee made a recommendation to the board to pursue demolition of the Petersburg campus facilities with intent to place the real property back into the local and district tax base. Members of the facilities committee feel this is the most responsible action the board could take and are hopeful this effort will have a positive impact on the community and the district. The facilities committee, at the request of the Petersburg Village Board, may entertain and evaluate a similar option that would leave the Gymnasium intact for community and potentially district use while making surrounding real property available for residential development. Facilities committee also commented on extra parking lots needed on the east side of the building. Construction reported noted that the JEO surface drainage/playground drawings should be complete this week.
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6.4. Superintendent
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Superintendent Hardwick provided an update on instructional hours for 2020-21 school year; recommending a calendar change that dismisses students early in May to allow staff time needed to prepare for Middle School transition. The COVID framework document has been fully reviewed; updated information and guidelines will be posted. |
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6.4.1. Emergency Paid Sick Leave
Discussion:
Superintendent Hardwick provided an update on the emergency paid sick leave that was voluntarily extended by the board at the January meeting. A small percentage of staff members, including substitute staff, have had the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Discussions are taking place with East Central District Health Department about vaccinations for additional staff.
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6.5. Principal and Activities Director Reports
Discussion:
Mr. Perone provided an update on winter activities. District wrestling will be hosted at Boone Central on February 13th; capacity limitations will be determined by the NSAA and communicated in advance.
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7. Discussion of Action Agenda Items
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8. Public Comment
Discussion:
Cory Stokes - Asking board to consider an option for Petersburg to keep the gym part of the facility.
Asking for the board to consider holding a community meeting once decisions have been made. |
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Cornerstone Bank Signature Cards
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Signature card changes for authorized signers at Cornerstone Bank; updated to include appropriate board members, administration and bookkeepers authorized to sign checks for each account.
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9.2. Boone County Bank Signature Cards
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Discussion:
Signature card changes for authorized signers at Boone County Bank; updated to include appropriate board members, administration and bookkeepers authorized to sign checks for each account.
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9.3. K-12 Reading/Language Arts Curriculum
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Discussion:
Update Wonders Reading Curriculum for Kindergarten through 6th grade $48,285. Purchase Fundations Language Arts Curriculum for Kindergarten through 6th grade $23,965. Total ELA curriculum purchase $72,250.
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9.4. Resolution for Sale of Property located at 436 S. 5th Street
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RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SELL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Boone Central Schools (Boone County School District 06-0001) (the "School District") owns certain personal property ("Property"), described as follows: the residence located at 436 S. 5th Street, Albion, NE. The School District is selling the house only (not the garage or the land). The residence must be moved from the real estate no later than April 30, 2021. WHEREAS, the School District's Board of Education believes it to be in the best interests of the School District to dispose of said Property "as-is" for fair market value with all sales being final; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes, empowers and directs the Board President or the Superintendent to (1) take any necessary or appropriate steps to arrange for the sale of the items by sealed bids, (2) to advertise such sale in a commercially reasonable manner, and (3) to execute any documents which may be necessary to complete the sale of the Property. The Board further authorizes, empowers, and directs the Board’s Officers and Superintendent to execute all other documents and take all other actions which may be necessary to transfer the Property to purchaser. Said Resolution was adopted by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all the members of the School District's Board of Education on the 8th day of February, 2021. Boone Central Schools is accepting sealed offers for the purchase and removal of the residence located at 436 S. 5th St., Albion, NE. This sale does not include the land or the garage. The residence must be moved from the real estate no later than April 30, 2021. All offers must indicate "House Bid" and be delivered to Boone Central Schools, Attn: Nicole Hardwick, Superintendent, 605 S. 6th Street, Albion, NE 68620 no later than 3:00 p.m. on February 16th, 2021. The sealed bids will be opened by the Board Facility Committee on February 16th at 3:30 p.m. The terms of the sale are set forth in a Building Purchase Agreement that is available from the superintendent. A check equal to 20% of the bid must be included with the signed agreement as a deposit. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all offers. The decision of the Board will be final. Questions should be directed to Superintendent Nicole Hardwick, (402) 395-2134 or nhardwick@boonecentral.esu7.org |
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9.5. 2021-22 Master Calendar
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.6. 2020-21 Master Calendar Change
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Elementary release date is Friday, May 14th @ 3:30 (1.5 days earlier than scheduled dismissal date). Middle School release date is Wednesday, May 12th @ 3:30 (3.5 days earlier than scheduled dismissal date). |
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9.7. KSB Policy Service
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
KSB Policy service balance to purchase remaining policies $6,250.
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9.8. Solicitation of Bids for Demolition of Petersburg Facility and Property Development
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
Regular Board Meeting - Monday, March 8th @ 7:30 p.m. - Boone Central Middle School Library - Petersburg
Board Retreat - Wednesday, March 10th @ 6:00 p.m. - Boone Central High School Art Room |
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11. Questions by the Media
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12. Adjournment
Discussion:
Adjourned 9:21pm
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