March 13, 2023 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 March 8, 2023 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 $96,028.20
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4. Reports
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4.1. Review/Discuss Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman discussed parent/teacher conferences; the 2nd/3rd grade concert; DARE graduation; and the 6th grade science fair. She thanked the Elementary PTO for the meals that were provided for teachers during parent/teacher conferences.
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel congratulated all activities on their many successes: Quiz Bowl; state wrestlers; speech team; culinary team; archery team; and dance team. He discussed graduation and spring sports. He pointed out upcoming junior/senior high activities. Director of Learning; Dr. Kubicek discussed spring state assessments; student advisory planning; March 13 in-service; and 2023-2024 professional development planning. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard included NASB's monthly update. He discussed the replacement of the fire sprinkler backflow; sports uniforms; paraprofessional change; and 2023-24 staffing updates. He pointed out upcoming NRCSA trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Review/Discuss Student Enrollment Report
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PK - 40
K-6 - 425 7-8 - 134 9-12 - 223 K-12 - 782 Two student less than last month.
Discussion:
PK - 40
K-6 - 425 7-8 - 134 9-12 - 223 K-12 - 782 |
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4.3. Review/Discuss District Guiding Principles and School Improvement Process
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4.4. Review/Discuss Legislative items
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard gave an update on the legislative bills being discussed in the legislature.
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4.5. Review/Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed.
Discussion:
President Welsch gave an update on school funding.
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5. Board Commentary
Discussion:
President Welsch recommended to the board to attend 3D archery.
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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
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6.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the 2023-24 Master Calendar
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2023-24 Option Enrollment Requests
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See Attachment. We recommend accepting all six requests to date.
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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 2023-24 Option Enrollment Resolution
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Three Attachments: Option Enrollment History, 2023-24 By Grade Level, and 2023-24 Option Enrollment Resolution
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 to Accept the Retirement/Resignation of Teacher Julie Eckman Effective at the End of the 2022-23 School Year
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Letter is attached. Julie has been a tremendous teacher and will be missed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Accept the Resignation of Administrator Dr. Sadie Coffey Effective at the End of the 2022-23 School Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2023-24 Initial Teaching Contract of Erin Schwager (Secondary English)
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Erin will be graduating from Wayne State. She is student teaching at Raymond Central. Erin is originally from Orchard, Nebraska
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2023-24 Initial Teaching Contract for Kadin Vrbas (Secondary Social Studies)
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Kadin has been our middle school math teacher this past semester. He student taught at the elementary first semester. Kadin will graduate from Concordia.
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 2023-24 Initial Teaching Contract for Dalton Mogul (Secondary English)
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Dalton is teaching at Dover High School in Dover, Maryland. He taught one semester at LPS. He is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan and York High School.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2023-24 Initial Teaching Contract for Trey Frey (Secondary Business)
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Trey is currently teaching at Winside and was head boys basketball coach. He started his teaching career at David City. Trey graduated from Northwest Missouri State and is close to finishing his Masters in school administration.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.9. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2023-24 Initial Teaching Contract for Whitney Hobbs (Elementary Special Education)
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Whitney Hobbs has taught at LPS for the past 15 years. She has a wide range of experience and multiple endorsements that will benefit MPS.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.10. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2023-24 Out of State Trip Requests
Discussion:
No action taken.
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7.11. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Milford Schools Foundation Board of Director Positions
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We need to re-appoint Christine Truhe.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.12. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Curriculum Textbook/Materials Replacement Cycle and Recommended Materials for Next School Year
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We will review at the meeting
Discussion:
Dr. Kubicek reviewed curriculum options.
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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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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
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