February 14, 2022 at 4:00 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 February 9, 2022 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
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 $140,564.72
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman discussed the 100th day of school; the K-Kids hand warmer drive and Super Bowl Challenge food drive; Girls on the Run; and Valentine's Day.
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel discussed Cassidy June's presentation at the legislature. He commended the girl's basketball team for their conference championship; the wrestlers for their district championship; Alexis Keib for her poetry success; Seth Stutzman for being selected for the Shrine Bowl; Joe Schluckebier for coach of the year. He pointed out upcoming activities. He discussed the S.W.E.A.T; state dance; CTE and FFA week; quiz bowl; and parent/teacher conferences. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed the February 7 teacher in-service and spring assessments. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard included the Nebraska Farmer articles and the NASB Monthly Update. He shared the 2022 and 2023 football schedules. He pointed out the NRCSA conferences and future meetings. He discussed girl's wrestling. |
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4.2. Grade Level Student Enrollment Report
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K-6 is at 433 7-8 is at 135 9-12 is at 222 K-12 is at 790 790 is 4 less than last month.
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K-6 is at 433
7-8 is at 135 9-12 is at 222 K-12 is at 790 790 is 4 less than last month. |
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4.3. Review/Discuss Current Exempt (Home) School Numbers
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We currently have 78 students enrolled in 32 Exempt (homeschool) Schools per NDE. The report is attached for administration and board members.
History: 2022 - 78 students 2021 - 92 students 2020 - 71 students
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard included a report on students enrolled in Exempt Schools.
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4.4. Review/Discuss Current/Future Option Enrollment Numbers
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We have attached two documents for your review. The current Option Enrollment History and the Option Enrollment Requests for 2022-23.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard discussed enrollment numbers.
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4.5. Review/Discuss Behavior Support System – Check N Connect
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Dr. Kubicek and Mrs. Hartman will present information on our Check N Connect program that is being implemented at the elementary. An information packet is attached.
Discussion:
Dr. Kubicek explained the program and shared the documents used with the students and staff. Dr. Kubicek explained the relationship to Eagle Pride and explained future plans and options. Board members Dunlap and Pauley asked questions on the history of the program, successes, barriers, etc. Mrs. Hartman shared information based on her work with the students and the program.
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4.6. Review/Discuss reVISION Grant – Career and Technical Education Pathways
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We will give a brief overview of this project we are working on.
Over the past few weeks we have had meetings with staff from SCC to discuss additional ways we might partner to help connect students to careers. This planning has helped develop a structure for courses for the 2022-2023 school year and we plan to apply for a grant through NDE called reVISION to help us implement this process and new pathways.
Discussion:
Dr. Kubicek shared information on the reVision Grant and current discussions with SCC. He discussed how open SCC has been to ideas and how the schedule change at SCC has assisted in this process.
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4.7. Review/Discuss District Graduation Requirements
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This item is on our recommended monthly topics for board meeting agenda items. It is for review only. We have included Milford's and NDE's graduation requirements.
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4.8. Review/Discuss Legislative Items
Discussion:
Discussed several bills that are being discussed.
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4.9. Review/Discuss District Guiding Principles and School Improvement Process
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We will do a quick review of this process.
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4.10. Review/Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed.
Discussion:
President Welsch shared information from meetings he has attended.
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5. Board Commentary
Discussion:
President Welsch praised the 5-12 band concert. He also shared information on Mallory Gregory and her students attending CTE Legislative Day.
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review/Discuss Covid-19 Report, the Safe Return to School Plan, and ESSER III Requirements
Discussion:
The administration and board discussed that no changes were needed at this time.
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6.2. Review/Discuss 2022-23 Calendar
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Information only again this month. Severel dates we need finalized before we can finalize this calendar.
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6.3. Review/Discuss 2022-23 Staffing Report
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I am recommending we move into Executive Session to discuss this agenda item.
Sample motion for executive session. Motion to move into executive session to discuss item 6.3 - Review/Discuss 2022-23 Staff Report. Executive session is necessary for protection of the public interest for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and the individual has not requested a public meeting. Dave or the president will repeat the reason for moving into Executive Session.
Discussion:
Moved into Executive Session.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the 2022-23 Option Enrollment Resolution
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I am recommending that we not act on this at this meeting. I would like to wait until our March meeting to make sure nothing happens legislatively that could effect how we set our numbers in the resolution.
Discussion:
No action taken.
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7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Seward County Wellness for All Program
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We will review the attachment at the meeting. All three schools involved are asking the school board to approve involvement in the program.
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 the 2022-23 Initial Milford Public Schools Teacher Contract for Cody Gregory
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As you know, we have been advertising for a 7-12 teacher. Looking at next year's schedule, we have decided our highest need is in the area of math with science a close second. Cody Gregory is currently a math teacher at Waverly. Cody has his Masters in mathematics, so it gives us options or the ability to offer dual credit courses. Cody will also be the new head track coach. Cody lives in Milford with his wife Mallory (FCS teacher) and their children.
Action(s):
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 for Item 6.3 - Review/Discuss 2022-23 Staff Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned Executive Session at 6:30 p.m.
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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m.
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