December 13, 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 December 8, 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
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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 November 8, 2021 Regular 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 $90,991.15
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4. Reports
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4.1. Review/Discuss Administrative Reports
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Below is a link shared by NASB of a video from the State Education Conference and this is their monthly update message. At the 3-second mark you will see the hallway in our newest addition at the elementary.
NASB Video - Don't Ever Stop The following link is to the NASB site that has past videos they have created. NASB Website Link
Discussion:
Elementary Principal:
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel congratulated the One Act for getting runner-up at districts. Cassidy June, semester tests, winter assembly and One Act performance, holiday tournament Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed the NSCAS results; the new assessment called NSCAS Growth; and the Math Department discussion on a new program. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard included NASB's Monthly Update. He pointed out upcoming NASB trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Review/Discuss Grade Level Student Enrollment Report
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K-6 is at 431
7-8 is at 135 9-12 is at 225 K-12 is at 791 (increase of one student overall) |
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4.3. Discuss State Education Conference
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I have this on the agenda in case someone wants to discuss a session that they attended.
Discussion:
Tony Roth commended Mr. Wingard on his work at the conference. Tony Roth commented on a session regarding collaboration between businesses and school districts
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4.4. Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed.
Discussion:
Dave Welsch shared information on property tax relief. He also discussed the state reorganization committee.
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4.5. Review/Discuss District Guiding Principles and School Improvement Process
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Document is attached.
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5. Board Commentary
Discussion:
Dave Welsch thanked Ned Pauley for the dessert he provided. Jessica Dunlap shared a conversation with a former employee.
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review/Discuss Covid-19, the Safe Return to School Plan, and ESSER III Requirements
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Both attached documents are on our school website as required. The attached plan for use of the funds will be sent to NDE per requirements.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard shared the plan for the ESSER
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Recognition of the Milford Education Association as the Bargaining Agent Representing the Milford Certified Teaching Staff
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This is a yearly required item.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Acceptance of Bid from MMC Contractors for the High School South Gym HVAC Replacement Project through American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER III Grant
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As part of the ESSER III Grant, we are trying to address air quality items by replacing part of the original boiler heating/cooling system at the high school. The area chosen is the south gym. We worked with Carlson West Povondra Architects and Morrissey Engineering on this project. We originally applied for $300,000 and the bid is below this amount.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2021-22 Substitute Teacher Pay
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We have been discussing the need to do something to attract more substitute teachers to MPS since last year. At this point, I feel strongly that an increase in pay is our only option. Please see the attached document.
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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 2021-22 Bus Driver Pay
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We have been discussing the need to do something to attract more bus drivers to MPS for a number of years. At this point, I feel strongly that an increase in pay is our only option. Please see the attached document.
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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 Policy 4063 Extra Duty and Extended Contract Assignments for Certified Staff
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This is a new recommended policy.
From KSB Law: The Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System has recently changed their reporting requirements for full-time teachers who also perform extra duty assignments. Many schools have been deeply dissatisfied with these new reporting options and reached out to us to find some other options. We have worked out a policy solution which NPERS has agreed will meet their new requirements. NPERS has indicated that if districts decide to adopt this policy and issue these extra duty assignment letters, the retirement system will not require any additional record-keeping or reporting. NPERS will also allow this solution to be retroactive back to the beginning of the 2021-22 school year. Again, this option is only available for teachers (not classified staff) who are full-time (expected to work more than 1,100 hours per contact year). Tammy and I will try to explain this in more detail at the meeting.
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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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8.1. Executive Session (if needed)
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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
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