September 10, 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 6:43 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:
BOE members had an opportunity to ask questions regarding the consent 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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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:
Superintendent Hanger provided budget information for FY 2018. Craig Bolz offered comments related to budget proposals and the tax levy. Bryce Wilson offered comments related to the budget and how the state system interacts with budget authority. Noting that District OR-1 has traditionally been well under the budget of expenditures proposed. In the last five years the enrollment has increased 5.4% but budget growth has been well under that percentage including the addition of new staff necessary to take care of enrollment growth. Bryce pointed out that the general fund budget increase is minimal.
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4.1. In compliance with the provisions of State Statute Sections 13-501 to 13-513, the board of education provides this time for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget and to consider amendments relative thereto.
Discussion:
The hearing was opened at 7:09 p.m.
The Hearing were closed at 7:32 p.m.
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4.2. In compliance with the provisions of State Statute Section 77-1601.02, the board of education provides this time for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to setting the final tax request at a different amount than the prior year tax request.
Discussion:
The Hearing was opened at 7:09 p.m.
The Hearing was closed at 7:32 p.m. |
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5. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Administrative reports are available in their entirety at: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/174
Mr. Hanger and Mr. Johnson presented information to the BOE. Some of the topics covered in the reports include the outlook for funding of federal and state grants, strategic planning, parent teacher conferences, ECNC leadership course, MAPS testing, Accelerated Reader and the FFA presentation at Bennet Elementary. |
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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
Discussion:
Doug Church presented information from the building committee meeting and requested further information from Clark Enersen regarding parking lot proposals at Palmyra. The committee also reviewed preliminary numbers for Bennet parking. Brandon Desh offered information from the finance committee meeting. It was noted that the board wishes to keep the entire south half of the property purchased in August.
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7. Action Items
Discussion:
Board member Steward requested that the exhibit include reference to
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7.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action with regard to modification of Exhibit C to the Grant and Escrow Agreement and the Inter-local Agreement to incorporate the village street right-of-way (ROW) along the east side of "G" street beginning at West 5th Street northerly to West 7th Street, Original Palmyra Proper (for "loop trail system" walk in located in Village ROW of 70 feet in width)".
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members had an opportunity to review the changes to exhibit C as requested including legal descriptions of various properties. Board member Steward requested the addition of a legal description of 11th street improvements from "I" street to the schools property.
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7.2. Presentation, discussion and or official action to adopt the 2018-2019 Budget.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members had the opportunity to review budget information for each fund.
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7.3. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the 2018-2019 Tax Request Resolution.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Presentation, discussion, and or official action with regard to the construction projects at Palmyra Junior Senior High School buildings, including change orders and construction change directives. Based on reports, information and recommendations by the Project Architect and Owner's Representative.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Tim Ripp was present to provide information related to the project for parking lot construction in Palmyra. BOE members reviewed information presented at committee meetings and options for the proposal by Cheever Construction.
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7.5. Presentation, discussion and or official action with regard to proposals to expand Bennet Elementary east parking area.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed information related to parking lot expansion at Bennet Elementary. The Proposal from Cheever Construction was accepted and ratified for a project cost of $79,875.00.
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8. Closed Session
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9. Board of Education Development
Discussion:
Area Membership meeting in Nebraska City September 12th will be attended by Board members Church, Desh and Maahs.
State conference November 14-16 La Vista.
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10. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
Policy review, safety audit.
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:54 p.m. September 10, 2018
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