June 12, 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 June 7, 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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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 $111,540.90
Depreciation Fund for $23,655,70
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4. Reports
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4.1. Review/Discuss Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed the current book study; summer school; Advisory System for 9th Grade; new staff training; and 2023-2024 Professional Development planning.
Superintendent: Mr. Wingard included NASB's Monthly Update. He gave an update on summer projects. He pointed out upcoming NASB trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Review/Discuss Student Enrollment Report
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PK is at 41
K-6 is at 421 7-8 is at 138 9-12 is at 219 K-12 is at 778 We will look at anticipated student enrollment numbers in July and August.
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PK is at 41
K-6 is at 421 7-8 is at 138 9-12 is at 219 K-12 is at 778 |
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4.3. Review/Discuss ALICAP Insurance Safety/Loss Control Visit
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This is the report from this year's insurance visit. No surprises. Our workman's comp number is very low, which is a great thing. Our workplace injuries have decreased.
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4.4. Review/Discuss ALICAP Appraisal December 2022
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We attached the report from our insurance carrier's reappraisal of our property values.
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4.5. Review/Discuss District Guiding Principles and School Improvement Process
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No new updates.
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4.6. Review/Discuss Legislative Items
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard discussed legislative bills that had passed during the legislative session. Mr. Wingard also reviewed the interim studies that will occur between now and the next legislative session. President Wellsch discussed legislation related to school finance.
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4.7. Review/Discuss State Funding for Public Education
Discussion:
President Welsch reported on LR 228 related to the school finance formula. The interim study will occur later this year.
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5. Board Commentary
Discussion:
Craig Shaw discussed the CTE conference and that NDE awarded Milford High School the Outstanding Secondary Career and Technical Program. The Board discussed AI and GPT-4 and the effects they have on schools.
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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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No new updates.
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6.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Staff Negotiations (if necessary)
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Interlocal Contract for Enrichment Activities Through the Southeast Nebraska Regional Program (Deaf or Hard of Hearing Services)
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This is a yearly item we act on to be part of this consortium and the interlocal agreement. Craig will need to sign the attached document after we act on this item.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Review/Discuss/Consider Activity Entrance Prices
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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 8:13pm.
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