July 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 July 7th Addition of the 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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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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:
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 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. |
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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. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Minutes of the May 10, 2021, and the June 14, 2021, Regular Meetings
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3.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Approve Payment of Claims
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We may update these numbers on Monday if any additional bills come in on Monday morning.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel shared that Cassidy June was an FCCLA national champion.
Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek gave updates on state testing and Rule 10 revision. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard discussed changes to special education transition requirements. He shared a list of new staff and a list of open positions. He gave an update on summer projects. He included NASB's monthly update. He pointed out upcoming NASB trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Grade Level Student Enrollment Report
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No report this month. I will email the Board updated numbers as soon as we have them.
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4.3. Review Annual Transportation Report for the 2020-21 School Year
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The reports are attached.
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4.4. Review Annual Staff Absence Report for the 2020-21 School Year
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This report will be attached on Monday.
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4.5. Review 2021-22 Student Assessment Plan
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The report is attached. We are required by Rule 10 to have this plan in place.
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4.6. District Guiding Principles and School Improvement Process
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No new updates for this agenda item at this time.
Discussion:
No updates for this meeting.
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4.7. Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed. |
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5. Board Commentary
Discussion:
Board member Ned Pauley invited the board and administration to a picnic.
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARP and ESSER III) Including the Reopening Plan and Possible Expenditures
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Attached is our return to school plan and the plan for possible expenditures - which is what we reviewed last month.
These items will be sent to parents and staff through an email for comments as required. Right now, the board does not need to take action on these documents. |
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6.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Negotiated Agreement with the Milford Education Association
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We will move into executive session for this item.
Motion to enter into Closed/Executive Session for Item 7.4 Staff Negotiations. Executive Session is necessary 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. President Welsch will repeat the reason for Executive Session.
Discussion:
Moved to Executive Session.
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7. New Business
Discussion:
President Welsch opened the hearing at 7:53 p.m. No public hearing. President Welsch closed the hearing at 7:53 p.m.
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7.1. Hold Public Hearing to Discuss, Consider, and Receive Input on Policies 5045 - Student Fees, 5018 - Parent and Guardian Involvement in Educational Practices, and 5057 - District and School (Combined) Title I Parent and Family Engagement
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This is an annual item. The policies are attached.
President Welsch will call the hearing open and ask for public comment. After comments, if any, he will close the hearing. I do not have any recommended changes at this time. No action is needed by the board. If a board member requests changes we would add it to the August agenda.
Discussion:
President Welsch opened the hearing at 7:53 p.m. No pubilc comment. President Welsch closed the hearing at 7:53 p.m.
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7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Policies 5001 - Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism, 3004 - General Purchasing and Procurement, and 5054 - Student Bullying
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This is an annual item as recommended by KSB. The policies are attached.
I do not have any recommended changes at this time. No action is needed by the board. If a board member requests changes we would add it to the August agenda. |
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7.3. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Policies 4030 - Evaluation of Certificated Employees, 4031 - Evaluation of Probationary Certified Employees and the Teacher Evaluation Process
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This review and action item is required by NDE. We must have a current approved copy of our evaluation policies and the forms registered at NDE.
We have attached a couple of documents. Dr. Kubicek will share information related to both attachments. We continue to update the evaluation process each year based on the feedback from teachers and the administration.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Resolution for School District Standards for Acceptance or Rejection of Option Enrollment Applications as per Policy 5004
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This is an annual item. The attached resolution reverts to our "normal" resolution. Last year, due to COVID restrictions, we reduced these numbers to prevent option enrollment during the school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2021-22 Breakfast and Lunch Prices
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Current Prices:
Elementary Breakfast - $1.40 Elementary Lunch - $2.85 7-12 Breakfast - $1.65 7-12 Lunch - $3.10 Adult Lunch - $3.75 Main Entree - $1.50 We will once again be able to offer free lunches to all students as we did in 2020-21. Even though students will receive free lunches this year, I am recommending that we increase the lunch prices by $0.05. As long as there are free lunches it will not affect families this year. I am afraid that once the free lunches are stopped at the Federal level, we will need to increase our prices. I do not want to do a large increase at that time and so that is why I am asking for the $0.05 increase. Also, I do not trust that the free lunches will continue for the complete school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2021-22 Substitute Teacher Pay Rate
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Just like with all other positions, it is getting harder and harder to hire substitute teachers.
We are currently paying $72.00 for a half-day, $139.00 for a full day, and $160.00 for long term sub per day. I would like to move to $75 for a half-day, $145 for a full day, and $175 per day for a long term sub (10 or more consecutive days in one position). Our current per day rate for a 1st year teacher at 1.00 index is $204.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Setting a Date for a Special Meeting to Finalize the 2020-21 Budget and to Hold Preliminary 2021-22 Budget Hearing on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2021-22 Board Meeting Dates and Times
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Just wanting to look at the upcoming school year's scheduled dates for school board meetings and possible conflicts. Please look at the attachment and your personal calendars for possible conflicts. Thanks!!
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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 for Item 6.2 – Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Negotiated Agreement with the Milford Education Association
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Motion to enter into Closed/Executive Session for Item 7.4 Staff Negotiations. Executive Session is necessary 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.
President Welsch will repeat the reason for Executive Session.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Adjourn
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