October 9, 2023 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 October 4, 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
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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 from the September 11, 2023, Regular Meeting and from September 27, 2023, 2023-24 Budget Hearing, 2023-24 Tax Request Hearing, and the September 27, 2023, Special 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 $154,415.90 |
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4. Reports
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4.1. Review/Discuss Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman discussed the Plum Creek Literacy Festival; the Ag Literacy Festival; and the Children's Zoo Sensory Safari.
Secondary Principal: Dr. Mowinkel included a written report discussing the College/Career/Military Fair; "Apply to College Day"; fall sports; NDE Career Clusters; homecoming week; and On To College ACT Test Prep. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed the review of math materials; the October 2 staff in-service day, and the Freshman Advisory Group. Suprintendent: Mr. Wingard include the NASB Monthly Update. He shared that Jason Roth was hired as the new maintenance supervisor. He discussed the district music contest being hosted at Milford. He pointed out upcoming NASB and NRCSA trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Review/Discuss Student Enrollment Report
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K-6 is at 392 7-8 is at 134 9-12 is at 242 K-12 is at 768 Down 3 students compared to last month.
Discussion:
K-6 is at 392
7-8 is at 134 9-12 is at 242 K-12 is at 768 Down 3 students compared to last month. |
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4.3. Review/Discuss 2023 Adjusted Valuation Numbers (if available)
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4.4. Review/Discuss District Guiding Principles and School Improvement Process
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4.5. Review/Discuss Legislative Items
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4.6. Review/Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed.
Discussion:
President Welsch mentioned that there is an interim study that will be taking place regarding state funding for public education.
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5. Board Commentary
Discussion:
Vice-President Tony Roth commended the band on the Harvest of Harmony Parade. He shared that they were amazing.
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review/Discuss 2023/24 Board Meeting Dates/Times and Possible Action on Future Board Meeting Dates/Times
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Review/Discuss American Rescue Plan (ARP Act) ESSER III Return to School Plan, Possible Expenditures, and 2023/24 COVID-19 Items
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Board Member Vacancy
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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 2024-25 Option Enrollment Capacity Numbers
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 Superintendent’s Evaluation Process
Discussion:
No action taken.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.1. Executive Session (if requested)
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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
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