November 8, 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 Wednesday, November 1, 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. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Approve Resolution 11823 to Appoint a New Board Member - David Dickinson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Vice-President Tony Roth read Resolution 11823 to appoint new board member David Dickinson.
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2.5. Administer Board Member Oath of Office for David Dickinson
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2.6. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Assignment of Jessica Dunlap as Treasurer
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.7. Additions to Agenda
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2.8. Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
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2.9. 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 $92,036.76
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4. Reports
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4.1. Review/Discuss Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman recognized the students of the month. She discussed Red Ribbon Week; Eagle's Nest groups; Pumpkin Painting Contest; the Turkey Trot race and canned food drive; Veterans' Day Program; she thanked the Elementary PTO and Scheels for the new playground balls.
Secondary Principal: Dr. Mowinkel congratulated the Cross Country team for all of their accomplishments. He pointed out all school records that were broken during fall sports. He congratulated the softball and volleyball teams. He discussed the annual Career, College, and Military Access Day; the state volleyball broadcasting crew; SNC One Act Competition; Sadie Frazier being recognized at the ???? Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek included a written report discussing the math material update; reading assessments; Gerry Brooks, the national speaker for the January 3, 2024 staff in-service; and the Fall 2023 School Profile. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard included NASB's Monthly Update. He discussed the EHA insurance renewal rates. He pointed out upcoming NASB and NRCSA trainings and future board meetings. |
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4.2. Review/Discuss Student Enrollment Report
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An enrollment report is attached.
K-6 - 395. Three more than last month 7-8 - 133. One less than last month 9-12 -241 One less than last month K-12 - 769 One more than last month PK - 37 - One more than last month
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K-6 - 395 - Three more than last month
7-8 - 133 - One less than last month 9-12 - 241 - One less than last month K-12 - 769 - One more than last month PK - 37 - One more than last month |
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4.3. Review/Discuss Student Demographics and Assessment Data Report
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Dr. Kubicek is absent. We will answer any questions at this meeting and will review in detail at the December meeting.
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4.4. Review/Discuss Adjusted Valuation Report
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard included an adjusted evaluation report.
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4.5. Review/Discuss District Guiding Principles and School Improvement Process
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No changes
Discussion:
Board Member Dickinson asked questions on the property taxes.
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4.6. Review/Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed. |
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5. Board Commentary
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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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6.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Evaluation of Superintendent
Discussion:
No action taken,
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2022-23 Independent Audit Report (if available)
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The audit report is attached. Full audits will be available at our meeting if they arrive today.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Calendar Date Change for Hosting District Music Contest on April 18th and 19th, 2024
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Purchase of a 2014 GMC Mini Bus
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Cross County Community School is selling a 2014 GMC Mini Bus that has 78,273 miles. It also has two working wheelchair lifts. We have been looking for a used one for a number of years. This bus is actually in better shape than one of ours, and is equal to the 2nd. It would be used on our daily special education routes for our students that use wheelchairs and for activities for these students when needed. Cross County is asking $20,000. We will purchase this under special education accounts.
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 (if requested)
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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
Vice-President Roth adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
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