July 10, 2023 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
Discussion:
The regular board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek at 8:00 pm with all board members present. He confirmed the advance notice to the public of the meeting date and agenda. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Also present are Superintendent Curt Cogswell, Principal Jake Wiese and Linda Woolsey.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
No visitors present.
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4. Request for Change of Agenda
Discussion:
One change request was to add 9.4 to approve the hiring of a new Paraprofessional.
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5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Minutes from the Student Fees Hearing Meeting and the Regular June Board Meeting were reviewed.
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6. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Cogswell reviewed the June Financial reports.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Wiese discussed the schedules have been completed for students. They will be mailed this week. Plans for next year are being made for the assessment calendar, duty schedules and other clerical items. Summer camps and weights are being well attended. The Student Handbook will be updated. NDE/NCSA Administrator Days will be held July 26-28 in Kearney. A meeting with the Saline County Attorney has been scheduled for August 9th to discuss student truancy. New teacher in-service will be held on August 11th.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Cogswell thanked several groups: Adam, Clint and Michelle for their work deep cleaning and painting the building; the kitchen staff (Amanda, Betty and Crystal) served 40-50 meals each day for children ages 1-18; the summer school staff for their work with students; the office staff (Linda, Jen, Jessica and Jake) for helping him transition to Dorchester. The Crows Nest construction is on schedule. The siding should match the snack shack. Dr. Cogswell will be focusing on the budget and access to NDE accounts. On July 20th, Jen and Curt will be attending a New Superintendent/Bookkeeper meeting. On July 31st, a meeting is scheduled with Concordia University.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. NSAA Part Time Student
Discussion:
Dr. Cogswell discussed the NSAA Standing Determination for Participation of Part-time Students.
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8.2. Property Tax Request
Discussion:
Dr. Cogswell lead a discussion on the Tax Asking Comparison for 2022/2023 against 2023/2024.
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8.3. Certified Staff Days
Discussion:
Dr. Cogswell discussed with the board to consider paying the paras and staff for snow day(s) for next year.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Final Reading of Board of Education Policies #3001-Budget and Property Tax Request, #3003.1-Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds, #3004.1-Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds, #3033-Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools, #3036-Purchasing (Credit) Card Program, #3059-Audio and Video Recording, #4003-Drug Policy Regarding Drivers, #4045-Milk Expression, #4059-Behavioral and Mental Health Training, #5003-Admission of Part Time Students, #5004-Option Enrollment, #5035-Student Discipline, #5045-Student Fees, #5049-Firearms and Weapons, #5052-School Wellness, #5062-Lice and Nits, #5064-Supplement, Not Supplant, #6003-Instructional Program, #6004-Curriculum Development, #6025-Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices, and #6038-Artificial Intelligence.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Additional Property Tax Authority
Discussion:
This item was tabled for more information.
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9.3. NRCSA Membership
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Cogswell reviewed the services offered with membership to the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association.
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9.4. Para-Educator
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Cogswell reviewed the interview with Zaira Vazquez-Hernandez for the open Para position.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
No committee reports at this time.
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11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
Discussion:
Not necessary at this time.
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12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Discussion:
The next scheduled board meeting is August 14th at 8:00 pm.
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13. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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