December 8, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
Discussion:
President Zoubek called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. School personnel present were Superintendent Mitch Kubicek, Principal Adrian Allen, and Joyce Karl.
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2. Roll Call
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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)
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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. Allen discussed the Secondary Reading RTI program as part of the action plan. Mrs. Blankenau, Mrs. Severance, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Ridpath will be administering assessments using Skillspointer to track student progress. This allows staff to identify skills for improvement. Instruction is focused on skills that are not yet mastered.
*TEEAM - Explicit Instruction was discussed. Mr. Allen, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Ridpath have attended two days focusing on explicit instructional practices. Information will be shared with the teaching staff during inservice time.
*Parent Teacher Conference attendance was reviewed and discussed - 65.6% of parents attended.
*Upcoming Events - Finals Week, Excellence Rally and MAP testing, AIMSWeb, DIBELS and State Wide Writing Assessments.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
*An update for AYP and PLAS was provided. A Formal Plan for Improvement with opportunity for Grant Funds (spring application window and funding determination).
*Math AYP Results were presented by Mr. Kubicek. Many students have improved still fell short of NE Standards benchmark.
*Elementary Math discussions have included: CORE instruction along with Instructional time, RtI Support and Additional learning opportunities which includes Title 1 Math and Summer School.
*A Legislative Preview was provided.
*E-Rate modernization and category II funding was discussed.
*PEP Grant update - Mr. Kubicek explained the partnership with Concordia College. They will be providing assistance with data collection, curriculum materials, research and development of artifacts.
*The ASD Book Study Artifact was reviewed.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Board Policy Review Process
Discussion:
Policy review will begin in January. Mr. Kubicek will prepare and summarize a few board policies each month to present to the board.
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8.2. Technology Needs Update
Discussion:
Category II funding is being phased out. The priority for funding is switching to Category 2 - this includes, access points, rewiring, switches, etc. Bids and estimates for upgrades will be collected.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Approve the 2013-2014 Audit by Mireau and Co.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Approve the District's 2015-2016 Negotiated Agreement with the Certificated Staff
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Discussion:
The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, January 19th at 7PM.
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11. Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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