May 11, 2020 at 5:00 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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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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 $31,098.64 |
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman discussed the virtual talent show. She shared that two classes won a virtual field trip to the Lincoln Children's Zoo. She discussed zoom meetings, virtual letter to students, class lists, and Kindergarten Round Up.
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel shared individual student accomplishments. He discussed zoom meetings, 6th grade step up day, "Salute to Seniors", high school honors night, and graduation details. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek shared thatstate and local assessments have been cancelled for the spring of 2020 and students we have a chance to take the ACT. He discussed learning data, summer school, and grading. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard included the NASB Monthly Update and pointed out upcoming trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Review/Discuss Grade Level Student Enrollment Report
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Same update as last month. No changes in numbers.
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4.3. Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed.
Discussion:
President Dave Welsch discussed information on state funding and what is happening with the legislature. Mr. Wingard shared information he has received.
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4.4. COVID-19 Updates
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The report is attached and will be reviewed at the meeting.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard included a COVID-19 report. He discussed information from Governor Ricketts' May 11 press conference.
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4.5. Construction Updates
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Will give update at the meeting. Just a few punch list items on the elementary to complete. High school project is looking great. Cabinets and countertops are in the new rooms. Walls are starting to be placed in the remodeled area.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard shared there are some items that need to be complete at the elementary and the high school is proceeding.
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5. Board Commentary
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6. Unfinished Business
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7. New Business
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7.1. Resolution: Act on resolution authorizing the district to enter into a lease-purchase agreement with a bank, in the principal amount not to exceed two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) to provide financing for a portion of the costs of a six-classroom addition to the elementary school facilities and a storm shelter and related improvements in and for the district; providing for the pledge and levy of certain funds for the payment of such lease-purchase agreement; approving certain terms of such lease-purchase agreement and related documents; delegating authority to certain officers of the district to approve final terms related to the lease-purchase agreement and all necessary documentation; and related matters.
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General comments on the attachments:
Comments on Document #2 - Financial Information for the Project Section I - General Overview of TOTAL Expenditures
Section 2 - Expenditures AFTER Bid Approval
Action(s):
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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8.1. Executive Session (if needed)
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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m.
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