October 9, 2017 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 7:31pm. |
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was properly published in the Phonograph Herald and/or in 3 public places, per policy. |
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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
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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. Board needs to consider approving the credit card as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2. Medical Supplies and Equipment Co. $5,845.53
(Depreciation)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This hot/cold whirlpool replaces the one that no longer works. |
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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. Kaminski will talk about the Preschool.
Discussion:
Mrs. Kaminski was unable to be present at the meeting. |
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7.2. Discuss,consider and take all necessary actions to consider the future use of the public weight room and it's contents.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board would like to evaluate other options for a classroom before making a decision on closing the weight room. |
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7.3. Discuss,consider and take all necessary actions to consider declaring the Steinway and Sons piano as excess equipment.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Discuss,consider and take all necessary actions to consider paying for FFA Ag Mechanics team that qualify for Nationals in Indianapolis.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Bowder and Mrs. Coufal were present to participate in the discussion regarding payment for FFA students that qualify for Nationals. By passing this motion, the Board would like to set a precedent for future students that qualify for a national competition or convention. Mrs. Morgan suggested, and the remainder of the Board agreed, that students that attend a national convention will be required to attend a board meeting and talk about their experience. |
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7.5. Board needs to consider Policy 5022 A
Discussion:
No action taken. |
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7.6. Board needs to consider action on: The use of local substitute teaching certificate has been approved by the board of education of the St. Paul Public Schools. I request that you issue a local substitute teaching certificate to Judy Baker
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Board needs to consider action on: The use of local substitute teaching certificate has been approved by the board of education of the St. Paul Public Schools. I request that you issue a local substitute teaching certificate to Mike Fowler
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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7.8. Board needs to consider action on: The use of local substitute teaching certificate has been approved by the board of education of the St. Paul Public Schools. I request that you issue a local substitute teaching certificate to Chris Wichmann
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.9. Negotiations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board went into executive session at 9:07pm. President Mrkvicka restated the motion and indicated that only staff negotiations would be discussed. The Board came out of executive session at 9:40. No action was taken. |
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7.10. Principal's Report
Discussion:
In the Principal's report, Mrs. Paider reported on Donuts with Dad, upcoming workshops that will be attended, and the ROAR run celebration. Mrs. Hagen shared information about the upcoming CARE presentation, and the upcoming 1184 (child abuse) meeting. Changes are being made to the method that preschool lunches are paid for, due to recommendations by NDE nutrition services. Mrs. Schulte reported on upcoming workshops, and this evening's community outreach program to help parents learn about resources available to them. The student, staff and parent survey results were distributed to Board Members. Teachers have found themes among the surveys. Priorities and potential solutions will be discussed. Mr. Swinarski asked the reason why there was no Harvest of Harmony candidate from St. Paul this year, and was informed that the deadline had been missed. Mrs. Morgan asked for follow up regarding a previous discussion regarding bullying. |
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7.11. Superintendent's Report
Safety Audit
Discussion:
Supt. Poppert reported on the Safety Audit. The school has been found to be one of the top safety schools in the State in recent years. Mrs. Morgan asked about the dress code enforcement at games, and was informed that school administration is responsible for enforcement. Supt. Poppert reported on staff changes in the kitchen. |
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8. Review Board Calendar
State Convention Comfort INN
Discussion:
Accomodations for the NASB convention in Omaha have been made. |
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:54pm. |