March 10, 2025 The meeting will start at 4:05pm or immediately following the Budget Amendment Hearing - 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
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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
Discussion:
Moved Items 7.5 - Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on a Contract with Facility Advocates for HVAC Updates at the High School Building; 7.6 - Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Approve a Lending Agreement; and 7.7 - Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Amend the 2024-2025 Budget to follow 7.11 - Review, Consider and Take All Necessary Action on a Contract With Clark & Enersen to Review an Energy Project and Provide Construction Administration.
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2.5. Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
Discussion:
Mitch Carlson and Jonah Peterson
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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
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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General Fund for $72,338.08 |
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4. Reports
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4.1. Review/Discuss Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman discussed the Clay Anderson visit; the 2nd and 3rd grade program; the UNL WORDS Project Coaching; after-school tutoring; and March Madness.
Secondary Principal: Dr. Mowinkel congratulated the girl's basketball team. He commended the wrestling team, dance team, speech team, and archery team on their seasons. He thanked Mr. Mogul, Mrs. Mowinkel, Avery Carter and the journalism class for creating graphics for winter sports and activities. He discussed the Fine Arts New York City trip; Close Up Washington D.C. trip; blood drive; college visits; and statewide ACT. Director of Learning: Mr. Carlson discussed spring assessments and the ELA curriculum material selection. Superintendent: Dr. Kubicek discussed after-school tutoring; building and grounds; playground swing installation; and roofing repairs. He thanked the administrative staff for their help with the state tournament. He pointed out the upcoming NRCSA conference and future meetings. |
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4.2. Review/Discuss Student Enrollment Report
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K-6: 387
7-8: 133 9-12: 241 We are down 2 students from last month.
Discussion:
K-6: 387
7-8: 133 9-12: 241 We are down 2 students from last month. |
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4.3. Review/Discuss Strategic Planning Process
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I do not have any specific information to share. This is an opportunity for the board members to discuss anything from our first strategic planning meeting.
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4.4. Review/Discuss Legislative Update
Discussion:
Dr. Kubicek discussed legislative bills being discussed.
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4.5. Review/Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed. |
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5. Board Commentary
Discussion:
President Welsch shared the "Get Well" packet he received from the 3rd graders and the "Get Well" card he received from the 4th graders.
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on a Contract with Genesis for the Bathroom Remodel Project
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, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Milford Schools Foundation Board of Director Positions
More Information:
Board members have terms ending.
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 the Resignation of Dalton Mogul Effective at the End of the 2024-2025 School Year
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 the Resignation of Bailey Morley Effective at the End of the 2024-2025 School Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Reivew, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Approving a Contract with Haley Munter for a 9-12 Spanish Teaching Position for the 2025-2026 School Year
More Information:
Haley (Stutzman) Munter is a Milford graduate, and has several years of teaching experience. She also has served as the school counselor as part of her role at her current district.
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 a Contract with Facility Advocates for HVAC Updates at the High School Building
More Information:
At this point, we do not have a finalized contract with Facility Advocates. We are still waiting for the 3rd party engineer to complete the review.
Discussion:
Moved to Executive Session.
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7.6. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Approve a Lending Agreement
More Information:
We are still finalizing the terms of the lending agreement. We will likely be using a lease purchase agreement with Farmers and Merchants bank. I do not yet have the terms of the lease agreement to share.
Discussion:
Moved to Executive Session.
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7.7. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Amend the 2024-2025 Budget
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To use QCPUF for the HVAC projects, we will need to amend the budget in that fund to reflect the anticipated receipts and disbursements. This will not reflect any tax receipts for the 2024-2025 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Purchase of a 2016 School Bus from Cornhusker International
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We have been looking for a used bus to replace the 1996 bus that is in need of repair. This bus come available recently and would recommend purchasing this bus to replace the 1996 bus.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.9. Review/Discuss Scoreboards and Seating for the North Competition Gym
More Information:
I have shared some information previously about a possible scoreboard project. I have included some additional information related to the advertising costs and potential receipts. I have also included information from a few districts about their level of funds, who builds the graphics, etc. I will plan to share more at the meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.10. Review/Discuss Recommendations for the Acceptance of Credits from Non-Accredited Schools and Programs for Graduation Requirements
More Information:
I have attached a recommendation for a policy change for accepting credits for graduation to receive a Milford diploma. I will provide more information at the meeeting.
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7.11. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on a Contract with Clark & Enersen to Review an Energy Project and Provide Construction Administration
More Information:
I have included a contract that outlines the work Clark & Enersen will do to satisfy the legal requirements to use an energy services company for the HVAC project. The role of Clark & Enersen will be to review the energy savings of the contract, the cost of the items/install to ensure they are reasonable, and construction management during the construction phase.
Discussion:
Moved to Executive Session.
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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)
Discussion:
Moved to Executive at
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9. Adjourn
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