June 10, 2024 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. President Vyhnalek confirmed the advance notice to the public of the meeting and agenda.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
School personnel present were Superintendent Curtis Cogswell, Principal Jake Wiese, and Jen Feeken.
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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:
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 there was a Continuous Improvement Day at ESU6, elementary teachers had their end of year Reading Data Retreat, and there was a SIP Steering Committee Meeting. The kitchen has begun its summer meals program and is serving over 100 meals a day.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell reported that work has been continuing on the summer facilities projects. The kindergarten and 2nd grade rooms have been painted and new carpet has been installed. The practice gym has been painted and wall mats will be installed.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Donations
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell presented ideas to offset costs on items like the shot clock and wall mats. The board discussed asking for corporate sponsorships.
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8.2. Science Curriculum
Discussion:
Mr. Wiese reported that he has been in negotiations about ordering our new science curriculum.
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8.3. Policy Update
Discussion:
The board went through the first reading of Board of Education Policies #2006-Complaint Procedures, #2008-Meetings, #2009-Public Participation, #3004-Fiscal Management for Purchasing Using Federal Funds, #3017-Official Communication, #3032-Fees, #3053-Nondiscrimination, #3057-Title IX, #3059-Audio and Video Recording, #3060-Firearms, #4011-Employee Leave, #4053-Conflict of Interest, #5001-Compulsory Attendance, #5004-Option Enrollment, #5005-Transportation, #5035-Student Discipline, #6031-Emergency Exclusion, #6036-Reading Instruction, #6039-Repeat of Grade, #6040-Prekindergarten, #6041-Malcolm X Day, #6042-Projection Maps, and #6043-Mapping Data.
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8.4. Single Bank Pooled Collateral Method
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell discussed switching from using the pledge method to the single bank collateral program to secure our funds.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Dual Credit Tuition
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Approve School Lunch Prices
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Approve Participation in the 2024-2025 School Lunch and Breakfast Programs with Jake Wiese as Determining Official and Curt Cogswell as Hearing Officer.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
Building Committee Report: There are a couple of heating/cooling units that need to get serviced. The unit in the weight room needs to be replaced.
Transportation Committee Report: Bus 24 is at Truck Center in Lincoln getting the air conditioning unit repaired. Once it is done, Bus 17 will be taken in to address some alignment issues. |
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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 Monday, July 8 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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