July 17, 2017 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 7:20 p.m. |
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2. Announcement of the Open Meetings Act Posting
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3. E-Meeting upgrade information for the BOE
Discussion:
Mr. Brown provided information about the new meeting interface from NASB. |
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4. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members had an opportunity to ask questions regarding claims and bills. |
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4.1. 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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4.2. Approval of Claims/Payment of Bills and Payroll
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4.3. Certificated/Classified Hire(s)/Reassignment(s)/Resignation(s)
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4.3.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action to ratify a teaching contract for Emily Buddenberg.
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5. Public Comment
Discussion:
No members of the public offered comments. |
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5.1. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Section 13-511, that the governing body will meet on the 17 day of July, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at Bennet Elementary School for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to amending the budget which was originally adopted on the 12 day of September, 2016. Special Building Fund actual expenditures for the current fiscal year will exceed budgeted expenditures unless the current fiscal year budget of expenditures is revised. Special Building Fund totals are amended to reflect actual cost of construction. This amendment will not affect the original tax request for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The originally adopted budget of expenditures cannot be reduced during the remainder of the current fiscal year to meet the need for additional money due to construction. The budget detail is available at the office of the Clerk during regular business hours.
Discussion:
The hearing was opened at 7:55 p.m. The hearing was closed at 8:42. |
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5.2. In compliance with the provisions of State Statute Section 79-2,133, 134 the board of education provides this time for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations regarding Policy 5416 Student Fees.
Discussion:
The hearing was opened at 7:55 p.m. The hearing was closed at 8:42 |
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5.3. In compliance with the provisions of State Statute Section 79-2,531 79-532, 79-533, the board of education provides this time for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations regarding Policy 6400 Parental Involvement.
Discussion:
The hearing was opened at 7:55 The hearing was closed at 8:42. |
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6. Administrative Reports
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6.1. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Hanger provided information for members of the Board.
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7. Discussion Items- Committee Reports
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7.1. Bennet Elementary Open House
Discussion:
Mr. Hanger informed the board of the planned open house on August 10. Members of the Board will be in attendance and the meeting will be posted. The public will be invited to attend the event on August 10. |
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7.2. Building and Grounds
Discussion:
Superintendent Hanger reviewed project status of items resulting from the building committee recommendations and some additions. These include but are not limited to additional sidewalk installation at Bennet Elementary, new roofing and associated materials and the installation of new windows in the Bennet gym. |
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the 2017-2018 staff Handbooks.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members reviewed the handbooks and changes. Several questions were asked and will be reviewed.
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8.2. Presentation, discussion and or official action to review and revise Board of Education Policy 5416 Student Fees.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Motion was made and seconded that the Student Fees Policy for the 2017-2018 school year, inclusive of Appendix "1," be adopted and that the two reading policy be suspended for purposes of this action.
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8.3. Presentation, discussion and or official action to review Board of Education Policy 6400 Parental Involvement.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Presentation, discussion and or official action to review Board of Education Policy 5415 Bullying Prevention.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hanger thanked staff for their efforts in character education as an integral part of bullying prevention.
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8.5. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve amendment to 2016-2017 Special Building Fund Budget.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hanger explained the need to amend the Special Building Fund due to construction costs.
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8.6. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the second reading of BOE Policy 3131 Procurement and 4028 Employee Fundraising.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members asked questions regarding procurement and Mr. Hanger has asked for clarification from the Perry firm.
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8.7. Presentation, discussion or official action to establish option enrollment capacities pursuant to policy 5006.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Corrections to capacities were reviewed.
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8.8. Presentation, discussion and or official action to adopt the parameters resolution authorizing the issuance of Series 2017 Lease Purchase Agreement.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Resolution was read and presented to the Board. Board members asked to review a five year term. |
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8.9. Presentation, discussion and or official action regarding disposition of the Pre-K building located on the Bennet Elementary Campus 50 Dogwood Bennet, NE.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Hanger presented information provided by Nebraska Realty. This included the means used to obtain a value on the Pre-K building based on construction costs, use and depreciation. Board members reviewed the contract with Nebraska Realty and had an opportunity to ask questions about the potential sale. |
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10. Board of Education Development
Discussion:
July 18, Open Meetings Law workshop at the Career Academy 8800 O street from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Area Membership meeting in Nebraska City October 4, 4:30 p.m. |
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11. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
Budget review and rate of use for privately owned vehicles. |
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12. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 9:38 p.m. July 17, 2017. |
