April 12, 2021 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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1.1. Meeting was advertised in the April 7, 2021 Milford Times
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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 Member(s)
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2.3. Open Meeting Law - 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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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:
Tim Fichtner, Science Teacher
Greg Jones, Seward County Independent |
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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 other non-agenda topics concerning the school district - since it is not an agenda item the board cannot discuss or take action on the matter at this time. To be recognized, all participants must complete the Request to Address the Milford Board of Education Form. The District has established separate complaint procedures for any complaints, including complaints and concerns against individual employees. As such, the Board requests that this complaint process be followed before discussion with the Board takes place. Thank you for your participation.
Discussion:
Tim Fichtner, science teacher, spoke to the board and thanked them for everything they have done over the past 38 years.
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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. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Minutes of Previous Meeting
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3.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Approve Payment of Claims
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General Fund for $100,462.64
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman recognized student awards. She discussed Girls On the Run and Kindergarten Round Up. She pointed out upcoming elementary activities.
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel recognized and congratulated the individual and team accomplishments. He pointed out upcoming junior/senior high activities. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed teacher inservice, NSCAS testing, grade 5 and 8 science test, ACT test, and Social Emotional Screener for elementary students. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard included NASB's Monthly Update. He discussed the Webermeier Scholarship. He pointed out upcoming NASB trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Grade Level Student Enrollment Report
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PK - 39
K-6 is at 427 One less than last month. 7-8 is at 125 9-12 is at 221 Two less than last month. K-12 is at 773 Three less than last month.
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PK - 39
K-6 is at 427 One less than last month. 7-8 is at 125 9-12 is at 221 Two less than last month. K-12 is at 773 Three less than last month. |
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4.3. COVID-19 Update
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We will give a verbal report at the meeting.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard discussed activities, the second round of the vaccine, and masks.
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4.4. Legislative Update
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There is a lot of action in the legislature right now. I have attached a report highlighting a few items.
Also attached is a presentation by OpenSky. This is a great document that contains legislative updates as well as some state budget information. I have also attached it to Item 4.5. You can get more updates at the Nebraska Legislature's website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard included legislative reports and a presentation by OpenSky. President Welsch discussed legislative issues.
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4.5. Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed.
Discussion:
President Welsch shared information from the OpenSky Budget Briefing.
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4.6. District/Administrative Priorities and School Improvement Goals
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We will discuss this item when we discuss Items 7.4 and 7.5.
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5. Board Commentary
Discussion:
President Welsch commented on Tim Fichtner speaking to the Board and thanked the administration for letting him speak.
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2021-2022 Graduation Date
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The graduation date for 2021-22 is currently scheduled for Saturday, May 14th.
As we mentioned last month, the 2022 NSAA State Baseball Tournament is currently scheduled for May 14th to May 19th. If the baseball team would qualify, any senior playing baseball could miss either state baseball or graduation. Options include keeping it as is, moving graduation to Sunday, May 15th, or to Friday, May 13th. We have fielded some questions about the date as people are wanting to reserve a facility for their graduation party. Would like to discuss this and see what everyone's thoughts are on the topic. |
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Teacher Reitirement - Tim Fichtner
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Tim has asked to attend the meeting and address the board of education.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Teacher Resignation - Lynsey Kayton
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Lynsey is resigning effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year to be a stay at home mom. Lynsey is a great teacher and will be missed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Teacher Resignation - Caitlynn Ensley
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Caitlynn is resigning effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year. Caitlynn has done a fantastic job with our music program at the elementary.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Review and Discuss the Nebraska Framework External Team Five-Year Visit
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7.5. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the District's Guiding Priorities and School Improvement Process
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We have attached the rough draft of our recommended District Guiding Priorities and our recommended school Improvement process.
We have looked at several items the past few meetings and this is the latest version of it based on our external visit and all of the items we are working on currently. Our plan is to walk through this document and we will want the board to approve a version at either the May or June meeeting. I believe we are setting some bold goals that are very achievable but that will take time and will stretch our thinking while improving student learning. |
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7.6. Review and Discuss Summer School Plans
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We have attached a summer school document for review. We will explain the plan for the summer. We have also included an estimate of the cost.
Discussion:
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7.7. Discuss NDE's Proposed Health Education Standards
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Please see attachment. You will find links to NDE information and contact information.
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7.8. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Completion of a Facility Study
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One of the questions the external team of visitors had was what do we have for a facility plan to handle further growth. My response is that we will add as needed. The recommendation they had was to consider a complete facility study.
I do think it is a good idea and have shared that at previous meetings as something to consider. Several conference/area schools are currently using Clark & Enersen out of Lincoln or have in the past. I know we have used CWP in the past for architects but Clark & Enersen will complete a facility study for around $10,000 and will then credit the school if they are chosen as an architect firm in the future. I would like to explore this as an option. |
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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 9:42 p.m.
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