July 11, 2022 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 6, 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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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 $210,597.81 |
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4. Reports
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4.1. Review/Discuss Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman discussed class lists and summer school.
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel included a written report discussing the 2022-23 master schedule; 2022-23 activities/athletic calendar; and summer school. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed the NDE requirements for NSCAS testing; the math department discussions on mathematics standards; and the new Exploratory Pathway partnership with SCC. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard included NASB's Monthly Update. He included a written report discussing the district checking account; free lunch for all students that was not included in the federal budget; and explained the new LB 644 (postcard law) requirements for budget and tax request hearings. He pointed upcoming NASB trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Review/Discuss Student Enrollment Report
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No report this month.
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4.3. Review/Discuss Annual Transportation Report for the 2021-22 School Year
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Reports are attached.
The total mileage is currently at 120,742 miles. This is 17,306 miles more than last year. Extra-curricular activities had the largest increase at 8,230 miles. In 20-21 we still had some events not take place or they were held virtually. At the bottom of the mileage report there is a report on fuel expenditures. here is the information:
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4.4. Review/Discuss Annual Staff Absence Report for the 2021-22 School Year
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Certified staff absences is at 1,187 days. This is an increase of 471 days. Sick days increased by 155 days, personal by 108 days, professional days by 97 days, and activities by 80 days. We spent $161,255 on substitute teachers.
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4.5. Review/Discuss 2022-23 Student Assessment Plan
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A calendar is attached.
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4.6. Review/Discuss District Guiding Principles and School Improvement Process
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Same as last months report.
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4.7. Review/Discuss Legislative Items
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4.8. Review/Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed.
Discussion:
President Welsch discussed restoring equalization aid to Nebraska schools.
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5. Board Commentary
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review/Discuss Covid-19 Report, the 2021-22 Safe Return to School Plan, and ESSER III Requirements
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Monthly item. No new updates.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Americanism/Committee on American Civics Meeting (Committee and Board as a Whole)
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This item is one of our "hearings" that are required through the Americanism Committee/Committee on American Civics.
We do have several attachments for your review - the scope and sequence for the department and the current State standards. We have updated the 7-12 math curriculum and integrated science. The administrative team has no concerns or items to point out related to the requirements of this item. Agenda for the Hearing
Discussion:
Americanism/Committee on American Civics Meeting
a. President opened the hearing at 7:55 p.m. b. No public testimony. c. Examined, reviewed, and re-approved the social studies curriculum, testing, and instruction. d. Disussed, considered, and took appropriate action regarding new requirements e. President closed the hearing at 7:58 p.m. |
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7.2. Hold Public Hearing to Discuss, Consider, and Receive Input on Policies 5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement in Educational Practices; 5045 Student Fees; 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 opened the hearing at 7:59 p.m.
President closed the hearing at 7:59 p.m. |
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7.3. Review Policies – 2016 Participation in Insurance Program by Board Members; 3004 General Purchasing and Procurement; 4030 Evaluation of Certificated Employees; 4031 Evaluation of Probationary Certified Employees and the Teacher Evaluation Process; 5001 Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism; 5052 School Wellness Policy; 5054 Student Bullying
Discussion:
The board reviewed these policies.
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7.4. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2022 Policy Updates Recommended by KSB Law – Policies: 2008 Meetings; 2010 Preparation for Board Meetings; 3003.1 Bidding for Constructing, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds; Policy 3004.1 Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds; 3012 School Meal Program and Meal Charges; Policy 3057 Title IX Policy; Policy 4056 Resignation of Certificated Staff; Policy 4064 Transporting Students in Employee Vehicles; Policy 5012 Testing and Assessment Program; Policy 6021 District Criteria for Selecting Evaluators to be Used for Special Education Evaluation and Verification and Independent Educational Evaluations
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These are the policies we need to update. There is a memo attached from KSB that explains each policy change. The red-line polices are also attached.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary on 2022-23 Student Handbook, 2022-23 Activity Handbook, and the 2022-23 Staff Handbook
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The administrative team has updated these documents. The attached document named Proposed 22-23 Handbook Changes lists the changes that were made. The handbooks attached are the redline versions.
If content changes are made between now and the start of school, we will bring those to the board in August. There may be changes to the attendance items after we meet with the county attorney's office.
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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 Setting a Date for a Special Meeting to Finalize the 2021-22 Budget and to Hold Preliminary 2022-23 Budget Discussions – Monday, August 29, 2022 at (time to be set by Board)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. 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. We can list the meetings that either need to change nights or start times in the discussion so that we can have the changes on the August meeting agenda.
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7.8. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Staff Negotiations
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The Board will move to executive session for this item.
Motion: Motion to move into executive session for item 7.8 Staff Negotiations. Executive session is necessary for the protection of public interest and the individuals have not requested a public meeting.
Discussion:
Moved to Executive Session.
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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 requested)
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8.1.1. Executive Session for Item 7.8 Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Staff Negotiations
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Adjourn
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