March 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm.
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was published in the Phonograph Herald.
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room.
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2. Roll Call
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. None were made, and the minutes were declared approved.
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4. Bills As Presented By the Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Loup Valley Supply $65,862.30 1st payment of 3 for Transportation Center
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report.
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6. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Mrs. Janet Latta will speak on the Speech Team.
Discussion:
Mrs. Janet Latta was present to discuss the new Communications course to be required for graduation beginning with the class of 2019.
Dan Scheer arrived at 7:46pm.
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7.2. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Ms.Catilin James. (Special Education)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Mrs. Holt. (Para-educator)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to Mrs. Kim Schulte (Special Ed Dir).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Schulte has been employed by CNSSP, and worked full time at St. Paul school. She will now be an employee of the school.
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7.5. Board needs to consider offering Mrs. Deb Dodson a certified contract. (Special Education)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to Mrs. Jen Meinecke, (Special Ed teacher)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Meinecke has been an employee of CNSSP and worked full time at St. Paul School. She will now be employed by the school.
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7.7. Board needs to consider offerring a certified contract to Mrs. Becky Knox, (special Education Teacher)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Knox has been an employee of CNSSP and worked full time at St. Paul School. She will now be an employee of the school.
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7.8. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to MaKayla Coufal. ( Ag)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.9. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to Ms.Taylor Hand. (Special Education)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.10. Board needs to consider offering Bob Fuller a classified contract and an extra duty contract.
Discussion:
Mr. Fuller has taken another position and will not be offered a contract from St. Paul Schools.
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7.11. Board needs to consider appointing Joleen Lewandowski as the treasure for the Board of Education.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.12. Board needs to consider adopting regulations for Policy 303.05. (Assistant Principal and Special Education Director)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.13. The Board of Education needs to review the 300's in the policy manual.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the 300 section of the policy manual.
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7.14. Board needs to consider approving the Activity Job description packet.
Discussion:
The Activity Job Description Packet is in progress. The Board reviewed the rough draft and made suggestions. The complete packet will be scheduled for approval at a future board meeting.
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7.15. Board needs to consider adding a Communication class to the list of required classes for students in 9th-12th grade.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The course is a one-semester class that would be required in order to graduate.
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7.16. . Board needs to consider adding a Personal Finance class to the list of required classes for students in 9th-12th grade.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is a one-semester course that would be required prior to graduation.
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7.17. Board needs to consider reducing the required hours for Social Studies from 35 to 30 hours.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.18. Board needs to consider changing the college classes to a Pass,No Pass system.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This allows the high school transcript to show college classes taken, but college grades will not be included in the high school GPA. The college grade will be reflected on the college transcript.
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7.19. Board needs to consider the offer for PPAC, (obama Care)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.20. Board needs to discuss purchasing yearbooks for 2015 seniors.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Students in the Class of 2015 that would like to receive a corrected yearbook will receive one at the school's expense. The maximum cost to the school would be $3,900.00.
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7.21. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Paider and Mrs. Hagen reported that they are working on NeSA scheduling. The data analysis meeting is scheduled for May 16-17, 2016. The final visit by the outside reading coordinator is upcoming.
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7.22. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Supt. Poppert reported on the Technology conference he attended. He updated the Board on pending legislation. He stated that the Catholic Church has requested the use of the Heritage Building for summer Bible School. This request will be considered when further details are determined. He distributed information regarding options for classified salary increases, which will be discussed at a future meeting. The Board calendar was reviewed.
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7.22.1. Grit Conf.
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7.22.2. Catholic Church use Heritage for Bible School
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7.22.3. Classified contract increase
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7.23. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board calendar was reviewed. The Judge and Jury workshop is March 23, 2016.
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7.24. Board needs to consider approving Mrs. Steph Grabowski as a Track volunteer.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 9:20PM.
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