July 15, 2014 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call Meeting To Order
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2. Roll Call
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3. Flag Salute
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4. Approve Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Patron's Comments
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6. Informational/Discussion Items
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6.1. Book Study of Effective School Boards by Eugene Smoley
Discussion:
Mr. Stecher asked the Board to review the book before the next meeting and to reflect on their reason for running for the Board. Plans for reading and discussion of the book will take place as we proceed through the school year.
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6.2. Legislation Update
Discussion:
Mr. Stecher informed the Board that we have received policy items that will need updated. These will be included in next month's packet. He reviewed LB470 Superintendents Pay Transparency Act which requires a school board to file a copy of the superintendent's contract with the Department of Education by August 1st.
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6.3. Report from the Foundation Meeting
Discussion:
Mr. Stecher and Mrs. Bostelman updated the Board on the Foundation meeting. Upcoming event will be the annual Golf Scramble in August. Discussion was held on the placement of Brainard High School alumni pictures which were removed from the Foundation hallway. Options discussed were finding another place to hang them or to digitize them.
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6.4. Summer Projects Update
Discussion:
Mr. Eldridge included the project list in the packed. He updated the Board on the progress of each project.
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6.5. Substitute Teacher Pay
Discussion:
This will be an action item for next month.
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6.6. Budget Plans/Process
Discussion:
Budget timeline includes proposed budget at August meeting; budget complete by August 28; budget hearing and adoption at September 9 board meeting; and budget filed by September 19.
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6.7. Policy Updates
Discussion:
Policy updates include truancy policy and concussion policy. More policies will be addressed at the next meeting.
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7. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1. Approval of Minutes
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7.2. Treasurer's Report
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8. Regular Agenda
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8.1. Purchase of 2 vans at a cost of $27,830 each.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Approval of 2014-2015 Student/Parent Handbook.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The handbooks will be placed on the website with paper copies available in the office.
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8.3. Approval of 2014-2015 Teacher Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Approval of selling shop equipment as presented last month.
Discussion:
Shop equipment will be advertised and sealed bids will be accepted.
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8.5. Approve offering paraprofessional contracts. Mr. Biltoft & Mr. Eldridge will have
recommendations.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. Approval of Additional Repairs to District House
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.7. Approval Cleaning of District House
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.8. Approval of Wallpaper removal and Interior Painting House
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.9. Approval of refrigerator and microwave for District House
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Administrative Comments
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10. Items for next Meeting
Discussion:
Substitute Teacher Pay and Propane Bids
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11. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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