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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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 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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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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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 $160,848.18
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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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Annual item
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3.4. Designate KSB School Law as the School District’s Legal Counsel
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Annual Item
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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
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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
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
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Open discussion as needed.
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
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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 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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KSB Law recommends that we review these policies annually in January. If any updates/changes are discussed and recommended, we would have those recommendations as an agenda item at the February meeting.
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7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Elect the Board of Education Officers
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Current Officers:
Option #2
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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
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As per policy, the current board president will assign board members to committee positions.
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
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This is an annual item.
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
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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
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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
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KSB Law is reviewing Mr. Wingard's current contract and will be making recommendations on any possible updates to the contract for the board to consider before beginning negotiations with Dr. Kubicek. Mr. Wingard will share those recommendations with the negotiations committee and the board as a whole.
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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
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This is an annual item and I recommend adding Dr. Kubicek at this time, so there will be no issues during the transition.
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 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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