February 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
Meeting called to order by Board of Education President Maahs at 7:00 p.m.
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2. Announcement of the Open Meetings Act Posting
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3. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE member Royal asked about contracts and their location on the web site. Board member Steward also questioned the Sparq meeting invoice and the rate increase.
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3.1. Approval of minutes of previous meetings
Discussion:
Official Board of Education minutes are available on the district web site at www.districtor1.org
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3.2. Approval of Claims/Payment of Bills and Payroll
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3.3. Certificated/Classified Hire(s)/Reassignment(s)/Resignation(s)
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3.3.1. Presentation, Discussion and or Official action to accept Rebecca Cunningham's voluntary resignation.
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3.4. Financial Report
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4. Public Comment
Discussion:
Jackie Bremer offered comments related to the building project and drivers of school vehicles. Duane Bremer commented on BOE meeting conduct and the timing of the Superintendent elect contract press release.
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5. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Administrative reports are available in their entirety at: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/174
Some of the topics covered in the reports include formula student cost grouping comparison, state aid certification, PT conferences, ACT dates, in-service agendas and the ECNC One Act being hosted at our site on a permanent basis due to the high quality of the site for performances, parking and accessibility. |
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5.1. Superintendent's Report
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5.2. High School Principal
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5.3. Elementary Principal
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6. Discussion Items- Committee Reports
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6.1. Negotiations Committee Report
Discussion:
BOE members asked about the fence located at the south parking area at Palmyra High School. Members reviewed possible options. BOE member Desh provided information from the negotiations committee meeting. The committee reviewed information for the classified staff and building principals.
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6.2. Olson Foundation progress report
Discussion:
BOE member Desh reported that the construction progress team will meet again in March and in April. At this time Nemaha did not have updated information to provide as the site was essentially closed for winter.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action to authorize the Superintendent to issue contract renewals to the certified staff.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members had an opportunity to discuss and review the renewal process.
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7.2. Presentation, discussion and or official action with regard to the Olson Foundation Project for the construction of certain improvements on property of the School District and Village for athletic and recreational facilities to benefit the Palmyra, Nebraska Community (Project) to approve the Applications for Payment and billing statements related to the Project, including, but not limited to the cost of the legal services, architectural design and planning, and site preparation costs.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed the project notes as presented in the progress meeting update.
Board member Desh abstained regarding the Benesch bill out of an abundance of caution.
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7.3. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve Contract Terms for the Administrative staff.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed contract information. This includes a compensation increase of 0.9% for FY 2020-2021.
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7.4. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve employment terms for the support staff.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed the information from the committee. The proposal represents a 3% increase.
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8. Closed Session
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9. Board of Education Development
Discussion:
BOE members please be reminded that the incumbent deadline for filing to be on the ballot for re-election is February 18, 2020. This is due to the normal date of February 15th falling on a Saturday.
BOE member Desh provided information from the NASB legislative update held February 10th. Brandon reviewed proposed legislation including LB 974 and notes from speakers who were present at the conference. |
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10. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
The date and time of the next board meeting will be announced.
March 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in Palmyra |
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:11 p.m. February 10, 2020.
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