January 10, 2024 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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1.1. Meeting was advertised in the January 3 Milford Times, on the Milford Times Website, Schools Social Media sites, and posted.
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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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2.4. Additions to Agenda
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2.5. Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
Discussion:
Emily Hemphil, Milford Times
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2.6. Community Input
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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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3.3. Appoint Business Manager Tammy Salyer as Assistant Board of Education Secretary and Assistant District Treasurer
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3.4. Designate KSB School Law as the School District’s Legal Counsel
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4. Reports
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4.1. Review/Discuss Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman shared there are 6 student teachers at the elementary. She discussed report cards and the Seward County Spelling Bee.
Secondary Principal: Dr. Mowinkel shared the junior high musical will be held January 19. He discussed winter sports. He congratulated students on their accomplishments. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed the January 3 in-service and state and district assessments. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard shared that board member appreciation week is . He discussed the Rule 10 visit; a fellowship he will be part of; and the 2024-25 calendar. He pointed out upcoming NASB and NRCSA trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Review/Discuss Student Enrollment Report
Discussion:
PK - 38
K-6 - 398 (increase of 2) 7-8 - 135 9-12 - 241 (increase of 1) K-12 - 774 (increase of 3) PK - 12 - 812 |
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4.3. Review/Discuss District Guiding Principles and School Improvement Process
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4.4. Review/Discuss Legislative Update
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard included many legislative articles.
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4.5. Review/Discuss State Funding for Public Education
Discussion:
President Welsch shared he is drawing up another bill similar to the Nebraska Plan.
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5. Board Commentary
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Evaluation of Superintendent
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6.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Board Meeting Schedule and Possible Conflicts
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review the Following Policies and Procedures: 2001 Role of the Board of Education; Board Member Election Terms; Policy 2002 - Organization of the Board, Board Officers, Check Signing, and Committees; 2005 Conflict of Interest; 2007 Reimbursement and Miscellaneous Expenditures; 2008 Meetings; 2009 Public Participation in Board Meetings; AR: 2009.01 Request to Address the Board Form; 2012 Board Member Code of Ethics; 2014 Relationship with School Attorney; Annual Calendar of Meeting Topics, Annual Notices, and Annual Trainings.
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7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Elect the Board of Education Officers
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Appointment of Board of Education Committee Members by Board President
Discussion:
President Welsch retained the current committee members.
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7.4. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Recognition of the Milford Education Association as the Bargaining Agent Representing the Milford Certified Teaching Staff
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 the Resignation/Retirement of Teacher Phil Goddard Effective at the end of the 2023-24 School Year
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 the Resignation/Retirement of Superintendent Kevin Wingard Effective June 28, 2024
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 Approval of Hiring Dr. Mitch Kubicek as Superintendent Effective July 1, 2024, and Direct Superintendent Wingard to Prepare Documents for Contract Negotiations that will be Completed at a Later Date
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Appoint Superintendent Kevin Wingard and Dr. Mitch Kubicek as District Representatives for State and Federal Programs
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Executive Session
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8.1. Executive Session for Discussion of a Personnel Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m.
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