April 9, 2018 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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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
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
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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 $104,834.98
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman congratulated Violet Augustyn and Elsa Schweitzer on their accomplishments. She recognized Eagle Pride students and First Friday. She shared that Allison Glathar attended a SHAPE conference and the fourth graders participated in a field trip.
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel shared that graduation is May 12. He congratulated the Junior High Quiz Bowl Team, the speech team, the archery team, and the Key Club members on their accomplishments. He also congratulated FCCLA on their blood drive and Savannah Spahr and Seth Stutzman on being named Elks Teens of the Year. He included parent-teacher conference attendance numbers. He discussed current junior/senior high activities and pointed out upcoming activities. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed state accountability testing and reading, math, and science assessments. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard updated the Board on Jon Carlson, the architect at Carlson West Povondra. He shared the board member candidates are running unopposed. He discussed legislative issues and meetings he attended. He pointed out upcoming NASB trainings and upcoming meetings. |
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4.2. Student Enrollment Report
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4.3. Americanism Committee Report
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We will have a short report on the Americanism Committee's meeting. We have attached the document the committee reviewed.
Discussion:
President Dave Welsch shared information from the Americanism Committee meeting.
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4.4. MAP Testing
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At past board meetings, Dr. Kubicek discussed NWEA MAP testing. We have attached a presentation illustrating how teachers use this information to plan instruction. This is our first year to use MAP assessment and teachers have already begun to implement changes to instruction based upon the data we gather from these assessments. The ability to have immediate feedback from these assessments is helpful.
Discussion:
Dr. Kubicek gave a presentation on NWEA MAP testing and shared how the district is implementing changes to instruction.
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4.5. 2018-19 Student Numbers and Staffing
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard reviewed the 2018-19 elementary enrollment numbers and classroom usage.
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4.6. Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard presented information on property taxes and state aid compared to other districts. President Dave Welsch shared information on LB 1103 and other legislative issues.
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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. Act on Adoption of Wonders by McGraw-Hill as the K-6 Reading Series
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The Reading material proposal includes materials for grades K-6. Included in the proposal are hard copy instructional materials, and a 7-year subscription to online materials. We are still reviewing supplemental materials (materials for Title I and Special Education) for the Reading program. The committee also proposes purchasing instructional templates from Lexington Public Schools for grades K-5.
We will have samples at the meeting for your review if interested.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Approve Contracts for New Certified Staff
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Emily Harsin has been hired to teach 4th grade
Megan Pallas has been hired to teach reading and math at the 2nd grade and K-6 special education.
Sophie Morris has been hired to teach middle school reading
Bobbi Beckwith has been hired to teach 7-12 PE and Health
Terrance (TJ) Austin has been hired to teach Elementary PE
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Accept Staff Resignation - Allison Glathar
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Allison has been our elementary PE teacher the past two years. She is moving back home to Falls City to be closer to family and her fiance. We wish her the best!
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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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
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