February 12, 2018 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 7:13 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 inquired as to the hiring process for the new building administrator and several claims.
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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 an administrative contract for Heath Johnson.
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3.4. Financial Report
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4. Public Comment
Discussion:
No member of the audience wished to address the BOE.
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5. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Superintendent Hanger and Mrs. Walter reported current information for members of the BOE.
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5.1. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Board members had an opportunity to ask questions regarding information presented.
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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
Discussion:
Brandon Desh reported information garnered from the NASB legislative issues conference. Senators focused discussion on what is the best investment and return with regard to state spending. Early Childhood education is a focus as it presents the best option with a high return potential. Bills in the legislature addressing tax reform are plentiful with a wide array of budget shortfall and TEEOSA and tax reform solutions.
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6.1. Negotiations Committee Report
Discussion:
Board member Desh reported information from the negotiations committee meeting which included an array of comparable administrative salaries both in area schools and schools in the conference. Brandon also reported information regarding classified salaries as an employee group.
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6.2. Transportation and Building Committee meeting dates.
Discussion:
Possible meeting dates include March 5 at 1:30 p.m. for the building committee with the transportation committee to follow at Bennet.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the 2018-2019 School Calendar.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Given the time parents need to plan events during the upcoming school term Superintendent Hanger reminded the board that in the future it would be beneficial to move this item on the Board calendar to December.
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7.2. 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:
Superintendent Hanger reminded the board of statutory dates. Board members had the opportunity to ask questions about the contract renewal procedures.
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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:
Superintendent Hanger reminded BOE members that Principals in Nebraska schools are considered continuing contract employees. Board members had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the process for establishing contract terms. Brandon Desh recapped salary percentages for the Board.
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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:
Board members reviewed classified staffing and the proposed increase as reported by Brandon Desh.
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8. Closed Session
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9. Board of Education Development
Discussion:
NRCSA Legislative Forum February 20 in Lincoln
Education Forum February 21-22 in Kearney President's Retreat February 18-19 in Lincoln Budget and Finance Workshop February 28 in Lincoln Spring Legal Workshops March 21 in Fremont NRCSA Spring Conference March 22,23 in Kearney |
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9.1. Policy Review series 8000-9000
Discussion:
Board member Steward addressed the policy review schedule and how the process is to move forward. Read/Rev,ew Sections 8000-9000 , Susan, Clayton and Lance Before March Meeting: Read/Review Sections 4000 - 5000 Doug, Brandon and Susan Before April Meeting: Read/Review Sections 1000 - 2000 - 3000 Doug, Lance and Susan Before May Meeting: Read/Review Sections 6000 - 7000 Jaimi, Brandon and Susan |
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9.2. Policy Review Board of Education Code of Ethics 8272 in conjunction with the Board Self Evaluation.
Discussion:
Board of Education members reviewed and discussed elements of the code of ethics policy.
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9.3. Teacher-Administrator-Board of Education Relationships Policy 8347 in conjunction with the Board Self Evaluation.
Discussion:
Board members moved the review of policy 8347 and trends for student needs and programming needs to the March meeting.
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10. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
The next special and regular meetings are scheduled for March 12, 2018.
Board of Education policy review, Transportation Review, Building Modification Requests |
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 9:25 p.m. February 12, 2018.
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