October 9, 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 7:16 p.m. |
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2. Announcement of the Open Meetings Act Posting
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3. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Lance Gee asked to remove claims from the agenda. |
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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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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Members of the Board of Education reviewed claims.
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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:
Craig Bolz addressed the board regarding fiscal responsibility, football numbers and past legislative action. |
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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 the Last Friday in September enrollment report which show Enrollment numbers reflect an increase of 33 students with that growth showing in Bennet Elementary school. High school numbers are a result of the 38 students graduating in 2017 and the departure of 4 exchange students, REAP grant increase, construction updates, fall testing schedules, Parent Teacher conference attendance and Fire Safety week. |
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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. Area Membership Meeting
Discussion:
Brandon and Clayton attended the Area Membership Meeting held in Nebraska City. NASB leadership provided an overall vision for the future of Nebraska Education and addressing the "whole child". The group also reviewed the future work force and how legislation can positively impact this issue. Sessions also covered additional information building upon the new board member workshop presentation, board governance and policy. Sparqdata also provided a breakout session to update participants on the product. |
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6.2. Sparqdata comparison
Discussion:
Mr. Hanger presented information regarding the tiers of service offered by Sparqdata to be reviewed by the board for future reference.
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6.3. Electronic Signage information
Discussion:
Mr. Hanger and Mr. Brown provided cost and technical information to the BOE regarding electronic signage for the school. BOE members commented that an opportunity to partner with Bennet Builders may be an option for the school at Bennet. It was noted that perhaps the school should also reach out to the Village of Palmyra regarding potential signage. |
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Presentation, Discussion and or Official action appointing Superintendent Hanger as official representative responsible for State and Federal forms and applications.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hanger informed the Board that this is an annual requirement. |
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7.2. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with District OR-1 Certified Staff.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Brandon Desh and Jaimi Calfee provided information and comments from the collective bargaining process including goals for the negotiating committee and maintaining a stable position in the array. The bargaining unit for OR-1 staff asked to discuss base pay and insurance for a possible two year agreement. |
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8. Board of Education Development
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9. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
Members asked to review Board of Education goals and policy 2230. |
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10. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Monday October 9, 2017. |
