August 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. OPEN THE MEETING

1.1. Call to Order

1.2. District Mission Statement

• ECPS continues a deep tradition of strong core values, preparing students for successful futures through academics, citizenship, and opportunity in collaboration with our community.

1.3. Nebraska Open Meetings Law

• The "Open Meetings Act" has been duly posted at the front of the room.

1.4. Publication of Meeting

• Notice was provided according to Meetings policy 2008.

1.5. Board Member Roll Call

• Excuse Absent board member(s) per board policy 2002.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PUBLIC COMMENT (agenda item specific)

• According to Elm Creek School District Public Participation Policy 2009

4. INFORMATION ITEMS

4.1. Administrator Reports

4.1.1. Superintendent Report - Mrs. Beran

4.1.2. Principal/AD Report - Mr. Marquez

4.1.3. Principal Report - Mrs. Williams

4.1.4. Strategic Plan Update/District Goals Update

4.2. Board Committee Reports

4.2.1. Building, Grounds, and Transportation

4.2.2. Finance and Personnel

4.2.2.1. Tentative Finance Workshop on Aug. 29th at 6:00 pm

4.2.2.2. Budget Hearing on Sept. 9th at 6:00 pm

4.2.2.3. Designation of District Representative for 2% Joint Hearing, if applicable

4.2.3. Americanism

4.2.3.1. Appointment of Americanism Civics Committee

4.3. Policy Review & Discussion

4.3.1. Discuss Evaluation of Certified Employees Policy 4030

5. CONSENT AGENDA

5.1. Prior Meeting Minutes 

5.2. Amend the 2024-2025 District Calendar

5.3. Approve Certified Teacher Evaluation Tool

5.4. Approve Principal Evaluation Tool

5.5. Approve the Sale of Surplus Items

• bricks
• buffer 
• misc. equipment & supplies

5.6. Policy Final Reading and Adoption

5.6.1. Approve Mission Statement Policy (1003) - updated

6. ACTION ITEMS

6.1. Appoint Americanism BOE Committee

• Combine with Curriculum Committee?
• Appoint members - must be done at the beginning of each school year

6.2. Financial Reports and Claims according to Review of Bills policy 3007

6.2.1. Transfer $80,000 From General Fund to Nutrition Fund - Year End

6.2.2. Transfer $60,000 From General Fund to Activities Fund - Year End

6.2.3. Transfer $250,000 From General Fund to Depreciation Fund - Year End

• $175,000 to code 2620 Maintenance of Building
• $75,000 to code 2710 Vehicle Operation & Purchase

6.3. Approve Salary Schedule for Certificated Employees Policy 4029 - date changes

6.4. Approve ESU 10 SPED Contract

6.5. Designation of District Representative for 2% Joint Hearing, if applicable

7. Schedule Next Regular Board Meeting & Budget Hearing

8. Adjourn

9. **CLOSED SESSION: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.

10. **SEQUENCE OF AGENDA: The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board.