January 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. Open the Meeting - Call to Order
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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 is here and available for review.
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2. 2020 Board of Education - Election of Officers
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. 2020 Board of Education - Committee Appointments
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2020 Board Committees - Policy (Frey, Wright, Fogleman), Facility (Stopak, Wright, Knott), Finance (Knott, Frey, Rolf), Negotiations (Wright, Knott, Rolf), Transportation (Stopak, Frey, Fogleman), American Civics and Curriculum (Stopak, Knott, Fogleman), Preschool Advisory (Knott, Frey, Rolf), Legislative Representative (Wright)
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4. Approval of Absent Board Members if Necessary
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Welcome Guests
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6. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1. Meeting Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes
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Agenda was made available for public inspection in the Office of the Superintendent.
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6.2. Bill Roster and Financial Reports
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7. Board Committee Reports
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Board Member Knott updated the board on the CKC program noting that discussions about future oversight and changes in director positions are being considered. The Negotiations Committee has come to a verbal agreement with the BCEA representatives; final approval pending a vote of the membership. The Facility Committee noted that the Notice of Request for Letters of Interest will be posted this week and discussed the anticipated timeline for selecting a Design-Builder for the upcoming construction project.
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8. Administrative Reports
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8.1. Elementary Principal
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Mr. Theis noted that winter reading assessments showed positive gains and highlighted classroom activities in the elementary.
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8.2. Middle School Principal
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Mr. Curry highlighted the positive benefit of The Power of ICU, a system that monitors and assists with recovery missing assignments; noting that over 1,000 missing assignments were recovered during the first semester. Mr. Curry recognized and thanked the MS PTO members for their continuous support. Riley Lordemann was recognized for his National advancement in Battle of the Books.
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8.3. High School Principal
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Mr. Kravig provided the board with an update on the strategic plan and continuous school improvement items. SafeSchool Alert has been activated as a resource to students, parents and community members to anonymously and securely submit safety tips regarding bullying, harassment, mental health, threats of violence and safety concerns to the administrative team 24/7.
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8.4. Activities Director
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Mr. Perone discussed the progress made on the Traditions Project. The foundation for the video board has been built and is closer to being ready for installation.
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8.5. Superintendent
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Superintendent Hardwick made note of Gay Sandman's official retirement notice effective Sept. 30, 2020; Gay was recognized for her 31 years of service to the district. An ad for the position will be posted with a replacement starting early March.
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9. Public Comment
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10. Action Items
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10.1. Elementary Grade Configuration
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board reviewed and discussed current enrollment numbers and classroom square footage for the elementary. Starting in August 2020 the elementary will consist of the following: Two sections of Kindergarten, First Grade, Third Grade, and Fourth grade; and three sections of Second Grade and Fifth Grade.
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10.2. Resolution to Select Design-Build Contract Delivery System (Revised)
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Discussion:
Revised Resolution for Selection of Design Build Contract Delivery System included the addition of PCD, Cleve Reeves, to the Selection Committee, and the criteria for scoring and ranking proposals received.
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10.3. 5300 Graduation and Senior Recognition Policy
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Revised Board Policy 5300 Graduation and Senior Recognition included the current graduation requirements and outlined the new requirements for graduation starting with the class of 2024. The revised policy includes Personal Finance as a requirement for graduation.
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10.4. Option Enrollment Program Capacity Resolution
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10.5. Resolution authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Refundng Bonds, Series 2020
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Discussion:
Board to consider a Resolution authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 in an amount not to exceed $9,995,000, for the purpose of refinancing the District’s General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015, in order to achieve interest cost savings.
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10.6. 2020-21 Negotiated Agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Next Meeting Date
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Regular Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 10th @ 7:30 p.m. Boone Central High School Library.
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12. Questions by the Media
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13. Adjournment
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Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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