April 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Milford Public Schools Board of Education Information
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Mission Statement - Milford Public Schools will prepare all students to be successful citizens: Our Mission is fulfilled when all students read with comprehension, speak and write clearly, compute accurately, reason logically, understand and appreciate the fine arts, apply suitable strategies and habits of mind to solve problems, utilize technology to communicate and to understand information and behave morally.
This agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of its distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection during normal business hours in the District Office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be altered later than twenty-four hours before the meeting. The Board reserves the right to alter the order of items, as it deems necessary. |
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2. Opening Procedures
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2.1. Call to Order, Roll Call
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2.2. Excuse Absent Board Members (if needed)
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2.3. Open Meeting Law
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Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in the back of the meeting room. |
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2.4. Additions to Agenda
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2.5. Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
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2.6. Community Input
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This is the public’s opportunity to speak to items on the agenda. This is also the public’s opportunity to speak to any topic concerning the school district – since it is not an agenda item the board cannot discuss or take action on the matter at this time. Future discussion can be requested as an agenda item. To be recognized, all participants must complete the Request to Address the Milford Board of Education Form. No complaints regarding specific staff members will be heard during a public meeting. The District has established separate procedures for complaints against individual employees. Thank you for your participation. |
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3. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
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3.2. Approve Payment of Claims
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General Fund for $90,542.79 |
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
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Our report is attached. The majority of our report is in Item 4.6 - Covid-19 Updates.
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman discussed the end of the year 6th grade slide show and the elementary e-learning.
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel shared that the 1995 MHS football team has been slected as a "Silver Anniversary"team. He recognized junior/senior high student achievements. He discussed the senior zoom meetings and a virtual honor's night. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek shared the list of students below passing at the junior/senior high has decreased significantly. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard shared that Milford will be losing Emily Hemphill as a reporter. He included NASB's monthly update. |
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4.2. Review/Discuss Grade Level Student Enrollment Report
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K-6 is at 432 7-8 is at 95 9-12 is at 220 K-12 Total is at 747 No changes from last month. |
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4.3. Review of 2020-21 Staffing
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We will review the attached documents. You have all seen the elementary and secondary information previously but just want to see if there are any questions. Also, we have a very rough draft of the extra duty list attached.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard shared a report with the 2020-2021 staff and reviewed the changes.
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4.4. Legislative Update
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We have attached a report from the Platte Institute and items from Sen. Groene.
Discussion:
President Dave Welsch shared information from meetings he has attended. This included a Platte Institute update and information from Senator Groene.
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4.5. Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed.
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No discussion.
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4.6. Covid-19 Updates
Discussion:
The administration discussed internet services and technology; food services,and the backpack program; work schedules; off-site learning; student schedule; elementary online learning and zoom meetings; secondary online learning; Mr. Goddard's You Tube Channel; staff creativity and flexibility; special education; Civics requirements; grading; end of the year check in of items; summer school; Driver's Education; and graduation
Mr. Wingard commended the administration and staff on their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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5. Board Commentary
Discussion:
President Welsch let the administration know that their work and effort is appreciated. Ned Pauley commended the administration for their attitude through all of this.
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Construction Update
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Things are moving along slowly. Just a few items to finish at the elementary. The high school project is moving along. We are changing some of the timelines to try and limit the number of times the sub contractors need to be on site. We also have a few concerns related to supplies that are manufactured in China and if those will be available. I will keep you updated on this process.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard updated the Board on the building construction.
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6.2. 2020-21 Master Calendar
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The proposed calendar is attached as well as a detailed list of important dates for the year. Obviously, there is a pretty good chance we will be editing this calendar the next several months due to our current situation.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard discussed the 2020-21 Master Calendar.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Approve Contract for New Certified Staff - Makayla Roth, Elementary Special Education
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Makayla Roth is our recommendation for the elementary special education opening. Makayla has been teaching in Columbus the past two years. Makayla is a Milford graduate.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Discuss/Act on COVID-19 Resolution for Possible Emergency Expenditures and State or Federal Relief
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We have attached a memo from KSB Law and the proposed Resolution.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
We have attached a memo from KSB Law and the Resolution.
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7.3. Discuss/Act on Resolution: Resolution for Grades, Graduation, Curriculum, and Related Matters
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Information is attached.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Executive Session
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The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Closed/Executive Session for 1) the protection of the public interest, or 2) the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and/or the individual has not requested a public meeting. When making a motion to enter into Closed/Executive Session, the member making the motion should be as specific as possible as to the reason(s) for executive session. |
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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
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