March 9, 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:
Board members reviewed consent agenda items with some questions by Board member Royal. The chair reminded BOE members of the nature of the consent agenda and the procedure for questions to be received in a timely manner.
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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 ratify a teaching contract for Andrea Lemmer.
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3.3.2. Presentation, Discussion and or Official action to accept Elyse Moore's voluntary resignation.
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3.3.3. Presentation, Discussion and or Official action to accept Mindy Obbink's voluntary resignation.
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3.4. Financial Report
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4. Public Comment
Discussion:
Members of the public did not offer comment.
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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 Some of the topics covered in the reports include legislative updates, REAP grant application status, committee meeting times, NSCAS testing, family reading night, Kindergarten roundup, caring project, ACT testing, Boys Basketball, MUDECAS Music. BOE members had an opportunity to ask administrators questions regarding items reported. |
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5.1. Superintendent's Report
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 Some of the topics covered in the reports include legislative updates, REAP grant application status, committee meeting times, NSCAS testing, family reading night, Kindergarten roundup, caring project, ACT testing, Boys Basketball, MUDECAS Music. BOE members had an opportunity to ask administrators questions regarding items reported. |
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5.2. High School Principal
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 Some of the topics covered in the reports include legislative updates, REAP grant application status, committee meeting times, NSCAS testing, family reading night, Kindergarten roundup, caring project, ACT testing, Boys Basketball, MUDECAS Music. BOE members had an opportunity to ask administrators questions regarding items reported.
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5.3. Elementary Principal
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6. Discussion Items- Committee Reports
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6.1. Building Committee and Transportation Committee
Discussion:
Committee members opted to delay meeting until a later date pending completion of the roofing project. BOE members had an opportunity to review the roofing project and maintenance items. Transportation committee members set a time of Thursday at 11:30 a.m. to inspect bus 20.
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6.2. Olson Foundation progress report
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed information regarding the Olson Foundation project to date. The work includes foul pole installation, backstop installation, concrete work, additional fencing. concessions and restrooms at the city park have been completed. BOE members had an opportunity to review the project.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. 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 claims for the project.
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7.2. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve on First reading of BOE policies 1500 Emergency Closures and 1501 Emergency Exclusions.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members had the opportunity to review policy items and concerns related to the current virus status and potential issues.
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8. Closed Session
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9. Board of Education Development
Discussion:
As the CDC responds to the outbreak of the coronavirus we are taking steps to ensure that our school facilities follow CDC guidance to limit the person to person spread of the virus by following practices similar to all virus protection protocols at our disposal. These include but are not limited to keeping children home when they are sick, proper hand washing regimens, disinfecting surfaces and covering your mouth or nose when sneezing or coughing with a tissue or your elbow. Further guidance for families can be found at the CDC web site.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html |
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9.1. Bennet development Nemaha Ridge First Addition
Discussion:
Board of Education members reviewed current development plans in Bennet. It was noted that over the course of the summer it is possible that over 45 lots will become available.
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10. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
Staffing review, facilities update and preliminary report of requisitions.
The date and time of the next board meeting will be announced. April 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in Palmyra |
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
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