April 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
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2. Roll Call
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 advanced notice of the meeting date and agenda. The Pledge of Alligiance was recited by all.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
Matt Smith was present.
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4. Request for Change of Agenda
Discussion:
No request for change of agenda.
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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.
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6. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Wiese reported that professional development has included training on Hope Science and on Dating Violence (Hope Crisis Center). The School Nutrition Audit was on March 14th. The Elementary Excellence Rally was held on March 15th. The school participated in the Statewide Tornado Drill.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell reported that last month students performed the musical "Into the Woods". We had six students that made it into the CRC Honor Choir/Band. Karma Ridpath was awarded the NRCSA Elementary Teacher of the Year.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. April Policy Review
Discussion:
Board policies 6010, 6011, 6012, 6013, and 6014 were reviewed. Policy 6010 Special Education Identification, Evaluation, and Verification was reviewed. This policy is our all-encompassing special education policy that addresses a child's right to a free, appropriate public education. Policy 6011 Fire Instruction and Prevention states that the school district will provide instruction in fire danger and fire prevention. Policy 6012 Flag Display and Patriotic Presentations states that we will display the American Flag on the school grounds and recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of each day. Policy 6013 Controversial Issues addresses teaching controversial issues. Policy 6014 School Attendance on Activity Days states that a student must attend half their scheduled classes during the day to participate in student activities.
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8.2. Legislative Bill Review
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell discussed some the of current bills being looked at including the Sports and Space bill and LB388 Property Tax Relief.
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8.3. Junior High Sports
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell shared that because of the number of girls in junior high next year, our sixth grade girls would be able to participate in junior high athletics next year.
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8.4. Student Services
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell shared ideas on ways to coordinate student services next year.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Classified Pay for 2024-2025
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Accept Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Consider approving contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
No board committee reports/
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11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
Discussion:
Closed Session not needed.
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12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Discussion:
The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, May 13th 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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