October 11, 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 October 6, 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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Ned will be out of town working.
Action(s):
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
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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 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 $158,915.09
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel congratulated the Quiz Bowl team, Junior High Volleyball, the Cross Country teams, the MHS band, Carter Roth and Avery Saltzman. He discussed the College and Career Access Fair, the annual College Fair, parent/teacher conferences, "Apply2College" day, Food Pantry Door Dash, and the SNC Volleyball tournament. He pointed out upcoming junior/senior high activities.
Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed the staff in-service day with Ken O'Connor and the new state assessment called NSCAS Growth. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard discussed the ALICAP Ransomware Coverage. He included NASB's Monthly Update. He shared the Americanism Committee meeting will be at the November board meeting. He discussed having a board retreat/community input session. He discussed the Fine Arts trip. He pointed out upcoming NASB trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Grade Level Student Enrollment Report
Discussion:
PK is at 38
K-6 is at 428 7-8 is at 134 9-12 is at 224 K-12 total is at 786 We have 87 students that option in We have 29 students that option out We have 74 students that home school |
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4.3. Review/Discuss 2021 Adjusted Valuation Numbers
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We have attached a document from the state showing the adjusted values, a document explaining the process, and MPS adjusted value history.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard included documents from the state showing the adjusted values and the MPS adjusted value history.
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4.4. Review/Discuss COVID-19 Return to School Plan and Report
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As required, this is on the agenda monthly for public comments. The plan and a survey link are also on our website for public input. There have been no changes to our Safe Return to School Plan.
The district currently has two students, 8th and 11th grade, quarantined due to positive tests. This is 0.24% of our student body. |
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4.5. Review/Discuss 2022 Election Information
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We have attached information from the Seward County website and current terms of current board members.
Incumbents must file between January 5th and February 15th. Jessica, Jim, and Dave are the incumbents that need to file. Non-incumbents have until March 1st. |
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4.6. Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed.
Discussion:
President Welsch shared that NRCSA will be meeting in Columbus on October 18 to discuss the "Columbus Plan".
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4.7. Review/Discuss District Guiding Principles and School Improvement Process
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This is a monthly item. There has been progress and action taking place but none that we will discuss this month.
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5. Board Commentary
Discussion:
Tony Roth shared the junior high football team had a great year.
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6. Unfinished Business
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2021-22 Calendar Change - Change Monday, November 1st from a Two-Hour Late Start Staff In-Service Day to a Full Day Staff In-Service - Student Day Off
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The administrative team is recommending that we make this change.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Review/Discuss Policy 3047 - Data Breach Response
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This is on our annual board topics list for October. No action will take place, just discussion if needed.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard included a copy of the policy.
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7.3. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Special Education Staffing
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We have discussed our concerns with the numbers in special education several times. I am requesting board approval to hire staff as needed to meet the needs of the students in our special education program.
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7.4. Review Superintendent's Evaluation Process
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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 (if needed)
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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned he meeting at 7:53 p.m.
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