June 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
Meeting called to order by Board of Education President Maahs at 7:00 p.m. It was noted that the meeting will be held via Zoom in a blended format.
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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.
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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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3.4. Financial Report
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4. Public Comment
Discussion:
No members of the public offered 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 information from the Annual Statistical Summary, Early Childhood grant process, State Aid, Multi-Cultural information, summer workshops, graduation dates and times, handbook information and the impact of COVID-19 and summer enrichment opportunities. |
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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. Olson Foundation progress report
Discussion:
Board members reviewed information from the most recent Olson Foundation progress meeting. Board members had an opportunity to ask questions about specific items in the project scope.
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6.2. Curriculum review : Language Arts curriculum materials are provided pursuant to policy 6121
Discussion:
Board members Royal and Calfee were asked to arrange a time to pick up the curriculum materials for review. Superintendent Hanger expressed thanks to staff members who compiled the information for review.
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6.3. Review of the roof maintenance proposal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Jim and Tyler were present to provide information regarding the Tremco roof maintenance proposal and an update on the roofing project as it nears completion. Board of Education members reviewed the information and had the opportunity to ask for specific clarification on the Tremco plan as presented. Board members reviewed both the five year and one year proposal.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the 2020-2021 Bennet Elementary and Bennet Pre-School Student Handbooks.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed the handbook contents during the administrative reports.
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7.2. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the 2020-2021 Palmyra Jr.-Sr. High School Student Handbook.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed the handbook contents during the administrative reports.
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7.3. 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:
Board member Desh clarified questions regarding the sidewalk installation and abstained from the Benesch claim out of an abundance of caution.
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7.4. Presentation, discussion and or official action to revise policies 1040, 5006, 5101, 5103, 5406, 5506, 6117, 6283A.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed and discussed policies presented for revision.
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7.5. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the First reading of BOE policy 6111 Classroom Environment.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed the policy as presented. It was noted that this policy was necessary due to allergy concerns.
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8. Closed Session
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9. Board of Education Development
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9.1. Board of Education July retreat dates proposed for Phase V (McPherson and Jacobson) July 8, 22, 29.
Discussion:
Superintendent Elect Hart presented transition information for members of the Board. The Board reviewed proposed dates from McPherson and Jacobson a for phase five meeting. Board members selected July 29th from 5-8 p.m. for the phase five meeting. BOE members were asked to sign up for individual meetings with Mr. Hart. Members were asked to contact Mrs. Hatcher to set up specific times to meet. Mr. Hart also notified the Board that he will be surveying staff and reporting results. Administrative team meetings will also be held.
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10. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
The date and time of the next board meeting will be announced. July 13, 2020 7:00 p.m. Palmyra
Negotiations, Budget, Food Service, Student/Staff Handbooks, Student Fee Policy Review, Census Report, Parental Involvement Policy Review, Bullying Policy Review, Board Code of Conduct Policy Review, Establish Option Enrollment Capacities, start of the school year under COVID-19. |
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 9:41 p.m. June 8, 2020
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11.1. Board Video: 2020/06/08
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