October 13, 2014 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 Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. None were made, and the minutes were declared approved. Dan Scheer arrived at 7:32pm. Marty Mrkvicka arrived at 7:35pm.
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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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5. Building Maintenance Fund Bills
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report.
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7. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Mrs Kauk will present from the Elem. staff.
Discussion:
Mrs. Kauk and Ms. Wilson were present to update the Board regarding kindergarten curriculum and the use of ipads.
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8.2. Board needs to consider purchasing Overdrive for the High School.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Board needs to consider adopting the After School Program Handbook.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Board needs to consider adopting the new Language Arts standards approved by the State Board of Education.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4.1. Board needs to consider allowing students to take classes at Central Community College in Grand Island during seventh and eighth period.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The school would have no liability for those students after they leave the school building. Mrs. Hagen will find out how discipline issues would work if a students misbehaves while at CCC
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8.5. Board needs to consider ratifying a classified contract to Tamie Krolikowski for a para educator.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. Board needs to review policy 607-612.14/
Discussion:
The Board reviewed Policies 607-612.17. Updates and revisions will be made as appropriate.
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8.7. Board needs to consider approving option report as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.8. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Ms. Bonnie, the reading consultant, very pleased with implementation of the reading program, and the progress of the students.
Behavioral data from K-12 was reviewed. Mrs. Paider reported on an
Obesity awareness meeting she attended, and on the possibility of obtaining phonemic awareness kits for all preschools in town. Mrs. Hagen stated that the
Courage and Respect retreats had gone well and been beneficial to the students.
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8.9. Superintendent's Report
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8.9.1. LPC at Vireo Event Center
Discussion:
The Viaero Event Center has invited the Lou-Platte Conference to join the Fort Kearney Conference in playing their girls and boys basketball conference semifinals and finals, at the Viaero Event Center. Conference superintendents are discussing this matter.
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8.9.2. State Aide
Discussion:
The state has adjusted the local valuation, which may cause the district to be below the 95cent levy. The state requires the levy to be at least 95cents in order to receive 100% of state aid.
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8.9.3. Audit, Bond
Discussion:
Refinancing bond has caused an issue with the Auditors. School will receive a written notification.
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8.10. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board calendar was reviewed. The superintendents evaluation will be sent to board members online soon. Due date will be determined.
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9. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Anderson restated the motion and indicated that only teacher salary negotions would be discussed. The board entered executive session at 9:37pm and came out of executive session at 10:35pm. No action was taken.
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9.1. Negotiations with SPEA
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10. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 10:36pm
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