April 15, 2019 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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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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2.4. Additions to Agenda
Discussion:
Move 7.1 to follow the Consent Agenda
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2.5. Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
Discussion:
Mike Rogers, Gilmore & Bell, P.C.
Gerry Dunlap, Farmers & Merchants Bank |
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2.6. Community Input
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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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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman recognized elementary student accomplishments. She discussed BUG Awards; Kindergarten Roundup; field trips; and D.A.R.E graduation.
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel recognized junior/senior high student accomplishments. He discussed Marty Hingst's NSAA award; Fine Arts trip to San Francisco; ACT test; funds raised for flood relief; 6th grade transition meetings; and prom. He pointed out upcoming junior/senior high activities. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed state testing for the spring. He shared the Nebraska Department of Education plans to implement a new science assessment for the 2020-21 school year. He discussed LB 1081 that included The Nebraska Reading Act. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard shared Pat Johnson's Retirement Open House. He included NASB's Monthly Update. He discussed possible 2019-20 calendar changes. He shared the senior list for graduation. He included the Board Survey Questions/Responses. He pointed out upcoming NASB trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Student Enrollment Report
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4.3. Americanism Committee - Review of New Civics Standards or the Patriotism and Americanism Bill or LB 399
Discussion:
Dr. Kubicek reviewed LB 399 - Patriotism and Americanism Bill and discussed the new Civics Standards.
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4.4. Discuss State Funding for Public Education
Discussion:
President Welsch discussed various legislative bills dealing with property tax relief and education funding, his discussions with state Senators, and the work Nebraskans United is doing.
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4.5. 2019-20 Student Numbers and Staffing
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard shared student numbers and staffing.
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5. Board Commentary
Discussion:
President Welsch shared that LB 670 did make it the floor of the legislature.
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Construction Update
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard gave an update on the construction project.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of a promissory note of the District in a principal amount of not to exceed $2,500,000 to mature not later than one year from the date of issuance of the note, for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of an approximately six-classroom addition to the elementary school building and a storm shelter; providing for the payment of such note from the general fund levy of the District and other available sources; and authorizing officers of the District to establish the final terms of such promissory note
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Accept Staff Resignations - Haley Hoarty, Morgan Ernesti and Claire Bergen. Their resignation letters are attached.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Approve Contracts for New Certified Staff - Lynsey Coufal, Cody Eitzmann, Sheila Kerins, Mindy Miller, Tonya Parra, Tiffany Reynolds, and Taylor Roby
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Executive Session
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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
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