July 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
In Attendance:
Terry Fusco, Bill Curry, Denise Glock, Chip Kay, Ada Noyd
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2. Announce Open Meeting Act Posting and Location
Discussion:
The Open Meetings Act is located in the Library.
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Rationale:
“Is there anyone present tonight that would like to address the board?” |
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4. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. eMeeting Board Training with Craig Caples of NASB
Discussion:
The Board used the Mobile Distance Learning Tool to receive board training from Craig Caples with Nebraska Association of School Boards.
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.1. Approve Minutes of June 14, 2013 Meeting
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6.2. Approve Bills and Payroll
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6.3. Treasurer's Report
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7. Board and Committee Reports
Discussion:
Preschool Playground Equipment Quote was presented to the Board. Sterling West provided the board with a book of proposed equipment and playground area. The quote has been accepted and the equipment has been purchased.
Board Policy Book needs to be completed and finished so that Board Policy is in place for the upcoming school year. Need to contact Jim Luebbe with NASB to finish Policy Book.
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8. Admnistrative Reports
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8.1. Athletic Director/Activities Director Report
Discussion:
No Report
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8.2. Elementary Principals Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Glock presented the board with a typed report.
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8.3. Middle School Principals Report
Discussion:
Attended PBIS training with fellow Principals.
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8.4. High School Principals Report
Discussion:
Mr. Troy Holmberg was introduced to the board and Mr. Holmberg was very thankful to the Student Council for helping his family move items into their home.
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8.5. Superintendents Report
Discussion:
Rising City Football Field:
The Jr. High football field located in Rising City will serve as the practice field for 2013 and the field will be reworked and prepared for Jr. High Games for the 2014 school year, when we transition into an 11 man schedule.
Landscaping Shelby Campus:
The landscaping in the front of the building will be removed and new landscaping will be installed as well as an irrigation system that will make the front of the building more appealing to the public.
Classified Staff:
The board is not required to take action on classified staff. Hiring of employees as well as the release of employees will be handled by the Superintendent.
Facilities:
In August we will review a quote to put a hood ventilation system in place for the Industrial Technology Room for the welding systems.
NASB Event:
There are upcoming dates for NASB workshops.
Transportation Storage:
Pursue using space in Callaway's Building located along the highway.
Discussion Items:
Asphalt Bids for the Shelby Campus Parking Lot have been sent out.
Transportation items are being looked into. Inventory is being done on our current fleet of vehicles and needs are being assessed. There will be some recommendations for equipment purchases at the August meeting.
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8.5.1. Facility Study RFQ
Rationale:
Building and Grounds Committee should review submissions and make recommendation to the school board at the August Meeting.
Discussion:
The Building and Grounds Committee will meet after the board meeting to discuss the quotes for Facility Study.
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8.5.2. Technology Update
Rationale:
1) Wireless Infrastructure: HS was updated in 2011 and is capable of handling additional machines and bandwith. MS would need additional and updated access points.
2) Purchase a new Mac Mini Web Server (Save District approximately $3900 year) 3) Quotes on new server rack with cooling system (Can be moved if we relocate equipment) 4) New Website when school starts 5) Online Forms, Handbooks, Application Process, and eMeetings |
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8.5.3. Workshops
Rationale:
NASB Area Membership Meeting
Bookkeeper Training Administrator Days NDE / NCSA / NASB New Supt. |
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8.5.4. District "Operations" Guidelines
Rationale:
Our Board Policy does not set mileage reimbursement rates or what is an allowable mileage reimbursement. This can fall under district operations and I am suggesting that the mileage rate read "equal to that set by the State of Nebraska". For allowable mileage reimbursement I am suggesting that it read "with permission of the Superintendent of Schools for School District business". The unwritten rule would be that school transportation should be used if available and if the staff member opts to take their own vehicle reimbursement is not an option. Under District Policy Students can not be transported in personal vehicles.
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8.5.5. Student Information Systems
Rationale:
Goal is to purchase a system with all tools combined including Scheduling, NSSRS Reporting, Gradebook, Lunch Management, and Web Access for Patrons. Hoping to cut our current costs by hosting on our own sever and paying multiple vendors for these services.
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9. Old Business
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10. New Business
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10.1. Approve the hiring of Melinda Cromer as Elementary Teacher for 2013-2014 school year.
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10.2. Approve Extra-Curricular (NSAA) Offerings for 2013-2014 School Year
Rationale:
Football, Volleyball, Girls Golf, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Track, Boys Golf, Play Production, Speech, Instrumental/Vocal Music at the High School. Football, Volleyball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling (COOP with Osceola), and Boys and Girls Track at the Middle School.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.3. Discuss Part-Time Director of Transportation Position
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20 Hours a week. Job Description to include Route Design, Schedule the use of school vehicles, Assigning Drivers for Route/Field Trips/Activities, Finding Substitute Drivers, Create and Maintain Vehicle Records, Schedule Vehicle Maintenance, and other Transportation related duties as assigned. Reports to the Superintendent. Hourly Rate to be determined. Applicant must hold valid Nebraska bus drivers license.
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10.4. Approve PBiS as PK-12 Student Discipline Model and Modify Board Policy to reflect the change.
Rationale:
This allows the District to change Board Policy to reflect what is being used.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.5. Approve participation in the feasibility study with Osceola Public Schools.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.6. Authorize the Superintendent to transfer any Unobligated Funds to the depreciation account.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.7. Approve the determination of the administration that Special Education programs are closed to any student wishing to option enroll into the district for the 2013-2014 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.8. Approve Lunch Prices for the 2013-2014 School Year
Rationale:
Based on the formula provided through the NDE our prices are where they need to be. We do need to raise the 6-12 meal price by .05 to cover lunch expenditures.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.9. Approve the use of Pekny & Associates of Columbus for audit services
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.10. Option to authorize additional 2% Budget Authority for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
Rationale:
Allows us to grow our budget authority if needed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Set Dates
Discussion:
Next Board of Education Meeting:
August 13th, at @ 8:00pm.
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12. Executive Session
Rationale:
The Board may enter into closed session at any time to discuss any matter for which a closed session is lawful and appropriate. We have legal matters that need to be handled in closed session. Before the Board can enter closed session, a motion must be made in agreement with Statute 84-1410 by the Board to discuss topics such as personnel, negotiations, and legal matters. |
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13. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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