November 9, 2015 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 7:12 pm. 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:
Members of the Novak family were in attendance.
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4. Recognition of the Novak family for their donation to the School Lunch Program in honor of Evelyn Novak
Discussion:
The School Board welcomed the family of Adolph and Evelyn Novak - Darryl and Barb Novak, Marla Novak Ritter and Deanne and Susie Novak, along with their grandson Justin. The family gifted the Dorchester School Food Service with an oven and proofer in memory of Evelyn's 26 years as Food Service Manager. It is with great appreciation that the District accepted this generous gift.
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5. Request for Change of Agenda
Discussion:
No request for change of agenda.
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6. 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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7. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Reports
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8.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
*The Excellence Rally was discussed.
*Red Ribbon Week pledge was signed by students at an assembly.
*Mr. Allen also shared that the 5th grade Math class and Mr. Rut helped Mrs. Carroll and the Kindergarten class learn the IXL Math program.
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8.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Kubicek provided updates on the following topics:
*AYP Update
*NeSA Data Overview
*PEP Grant - additional funds to update our physical fitness equipment and funds for the Food Service Program.
*Language Arts Standards Revision
*Bond refinancing will be reviewed at September 2016. CD investments were also discussed.
*Preschool Planning
*Crossroads Conference Membership Update
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9. Discussion Items
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9.1. Discussion of Playground Surfacing
Discussion:
An estimate for playground resurfacing was reviewed. No action taken at this time.
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9.2. Proposed Change to the JH/HS Student Handbook
Discussion:
Suggestion to change Saturday School to Wednesday from 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm was proposed by Mr. Allen. The policy will be updated for final review at the next meeting.
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10. Action Items
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10.1. Paraprofessional Staffing
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Executive Session to Discuss Teacher Negotiations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Discussion:
The next scheduled board meeting is set for Wednesday, December 16th at 7PM.
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12. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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