July 8, 2019 at 7:40 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:39pm.
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Scheer 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 Scheer 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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2.1. Americanism Quote
Discussion:
President Scheer read the Americanism quote: "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." Thomas Jefferson
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Scheer 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 paying the credit card as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2. Board needs to consider paying the bill to Rasmussen Mechanical Services for the two LES red boilers. $41,115 (depr)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2.1. Board needs to consider paying the bill to Environmental Direct for asbestos removal from main hallway. $12,400 (depr)
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. Board needs to appoint two more board members to the Committee on Americanism.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Board needs to consider approving Madison Hansen as a volunteer coach for Softball.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Board needs to reaffirm the Parent Involvement Policy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Board needs to review the Bullying Policy 5054.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the Bullying Policy. Supt. Poppert stated that there are many ways for students to report instances of bullying. Each report is investigated. Most reports do not meet the strict criteria of bullying, but any issues, whether bullying or not, are addressed. Mrs. Morgan asked questions about the frequency and types bullying reports over the past school year. Supt. Poppert will ask Mrs. Paider and Mrs. Hagen to address those questions at the next meeting.
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7.5. Board needs to approve the Student Fee Policy 5045.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Board needs to review the Title 1 Parent Involvement policy 5057
Discussion:
The Board reiterated the importance of parent involvement in the school system. The Board discussed some of the ways in which parent involvement in the school is encouraged. These include: Grandparents Day, Donuts with Dad, Muffins with Mom, Math and Science Fun night, Family reading nights, the Makers Fair, the Boo Bash, Dr Suess' birthday celebration, the First day of school open house and Ipad Roll-Out, holiday parties and fieldtrips.
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7.7. Board needs to discuss services from BVH for facilities.
Discussion:
The Board discussed some ideas that were brought up by an architect on a recent visit. He mentioned some possibilities for the 3 story building renovation. The Board directed Supt. Poppert to meet with the architect to find out the cost to assess the salvagibility of the 3 story building. The board also discussed options to increase the size of the cafeteria.
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7.8. Report from Building Committee
Tile going in on July 15th Phase 1 of roof completed, Phase 2 of roof to start on July 15th (small gym and stage) Phase 3 will start this fall, cafeteria, supt office, Mrs. Schulte's office and surrounding hallway. Phase 4 and 5 will be next year. MPAC , Should be ready for cement by time of meeting.
Discussion:
The Building Committee reported on the progress of roof repair and the MPAC building. |
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7.9. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
In the Superintendent's report, Supt. Poppert reported on a new government requirement, the Federal Inventory Review. It requires the school to provide information on how it spends federal dollars. He also reported that the Membership meetings are scheduled for Aug 28 in Kearney or Sept 4 in York. The Board decided to go the the meeting in Kearney.
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7.9.1. Federal Inventory Review for St. Paul Public Schools.
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7.10. Review Board Calendar
August 28th in Kearney Sept 4th in York I cannot attend the the 28th as I have a Conf. meeting that evening. |
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
Mr. Scheer will get in touch with Marcia Herring at NASB regarding the Board's Annual goals, and to set up the strategic planning meetings that were discussed at the Board Retreat earlier this year.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45pm. |