December 11, 2017 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
Discussion:
Emily Hemphill - Milford Times |
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
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3.2. Payment of Claims
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General Fund for $49,414.18 Bond Fund for $240,723.75
Not a lot to point out:
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman discussed the Veteran's Day program; Kindergarten and first grade winter program; Word of the Month, Citizenship; the Memorial Health Care Systems visit with grades 1-4 on healthy eating; the K-Kids' and Mrs. Roth's class visit to Crestview; and Heritage School. Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel shared that Rose Kenney is a finalist for the Nebraska School Counselor of the Year. He discussed semester tests; One Act; and the administrations's "Eagle Pride" presentation the principal's conference. He pointed out the upcoming junior/senior high school activities. Assistant Secondary Principal: Mr. Soester shared that Mr. Mowinkel received his award for Principal of the Year at the principal's conference. He discussed how students are being nominated for their Eagle Pride. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed the January 3 teacher in-service and the initial evaluation of two reading programs. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard discussed the football class standings; legislative issues; the Mark and Joni Adler presentation; standard response protocol; and elections. He pointed out upcoming NASB trainings and future meetings.
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4.2. Student Enrollment Report
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Enrollment report is attached. PK - 38 K-6 at 404 7-8 at 111 9-12 at 213 Total K-12 at 728 Total with PK is 766
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PK - 38 K-6 at 404 7-8 at 111 9-12 at 213 Total K-12 at 728 Total with PK is 766 |
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4.3. Update on Track Repair Project
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Behind once again. I hope to hear by Monday's meeting what the new plan is for repair work.
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No discussion. |
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4.4. NASB State Convention Reports
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This is our opportunity to share items from the NASB State Conference - if interested. ALICAP
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard included the ALICAP Annual Report and the report from the district's insurance visit. The Board discussed the meetings they attended at the NASB State Convention.
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4.5. Discussion on Elementary Remodel and Elementary/High School Additions
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I have this on here to start conversations regarding our space issues. Jon Carlson has very rough plans drawn for remodeling the current rooms and I will start reviewing that with him. Just looking for ideas on how we want to proceed. I have talked to Jon about having someone do a review and assessment of our heating and cooling units. I will have that hopefully at the next meeting for your review.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard shared a history of student enrollment and discussed the space issues. |
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4.6. Discussion on State Funding for Public Education
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The steering committee for Nebraskans United met with a group of Senators on Thursday, December 7th. They will share an update at some point with all of us.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard shared the Nebraskans United Legislative Focus. |
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4.7. Technology Training - Twitter
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One of the technology tools that is being used by the majority of educational groups and individuals is Twitter. Some of you are using and others are not. We will do a short presentation on this and share some groups that we think you should be following.
Discussion:
Mr. Mowinkel explained how Twitter works. |
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4.8. Introduction to Administration's Priority List
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I do not want to discuss this item until we discuss Item 7.3 - 2018-19 Calendar Options. I will have a hard copy of this list for you at the meeting. I stress that this is a working document and it will be changing. |
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5. Board Commentary
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Discuss/Act on Superintendent's Evaluation
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President Welsch will lead this process. I recommend we move it to the end of the agenda.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Motion if going into Executive Session: Motion to move into Executive Session for Item 6.1 Superintendent's Evaluation. Executive Session is necessary for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and/or the individual has not requested a public meeting. President Welsch then needs to repeat the reason for moving into Executive Session. |
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7. New Business
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7.1. Recognize the Milford Education Association as the Bargaining Agent for the Certified Staff
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This is a yearly item and is required. Approval recognizes the MEA as the negotiated body for the certified staff.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Adopt Resolution of the Nebraskans United for Property Tax Reform and Education
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I believe we approved this a year or so ago but I can't find our copy and Nebraskans United does not have it either. I believe we should approve this resolution. It does not commit us to any specific actions just supports the goals of Nebraskans United.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Discuss 2018-19 Calendar Options
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I just want to have an initial discussion on the 1st draft of the 2018-19 calendar. We will also be looking at Item 4.8 during this discussion.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard presented a first draft of the 2018-19 calendar and shared the "Administrations's Priority List". |
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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
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Meeting adjourned at 9:40. |
