December 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 7:00 p.m.
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2. Announcement of the Open Meetings Act Posting
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3. Staff and Student Presentations
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3.1. Burke Brown Website Development
Discussion:
Mr. Brown presented information regarding the updated web site and new mobile applications. The new page is designed to adapt automatically to the device that is accessing it. The site also allows for video input and other updated features. Mr. Brown discussed the ongoing work with school administrators to create a journalism club as outlined in the strategic plan. The club will be working with web site updates, web site development as well as assisting with the touch panel in the west commons through utilization of sector now software. The new club will have an ongoing video component as well as traditional print and social media applications. BOE members had an opportunity to ask questions regarding the presented information.
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4. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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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4.4. Financial Report
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5. Public Comment
Discussion:
Craig Bolz offered comment related to the construction of the south parking lot area in Palmyra and fiscal items including the building fund.
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6. 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 included Rule10 and Rule 11 accreditation, external team evaluation information for priority items and powerful practices, IDEA grant funds, instrumental and vocal music concerts, safety plan updates, adaptive seating and NSCAS reports. |
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6.1. Superintendent's Report
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6.2. High School Principal
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6.3. Elementary Principal
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7. Discussion Items- Committee Reports
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7.1. Building Committee Report
Discussion:
Committee agenda and notes: Lance, Jaimi and Doug were present. Also present Mr. Tim Ripp and Eric Pavey representing Clark Enersen and Mr. Brian Clinton of Cheever Construction.
Agenda Items included: Palmyra South Parking Lot update: Paving has been poured and sealing is taking place. Some rock is in place and that process is being completed. When the weather cooperates sidewalks will be poured and striping will be finished. Nebraska City will be contacted for lighting. Bennet East Parking Lot update: Bennet has had some grade issues. Dirt work is moving forward with grade changes. If the weather cooperates the parking lot will be poured. Palmyra Punch List Items: Concrete saw cuts are being addressed to increase the depth of each cut. Items remaining were reviewed including some shop wiring and roof tie in areas of old and new building areas, commons area tile replacement and HVAC vibration in the new gym. Palmyra house agreement and Bennet punch list items were reviewed. |
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7.2. Negotiations Committee Report
Discussion:
The committee met to review administrative arrays for area schools and conference schools. The committee plans to meet in either January or February before making specific recommendations.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action to receive the 2018 Audit Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Hanger thanked the business staff of Karen Hatcher and Lisa Phillips for their efforts with regard to coding changes. Board member Steward asked if the auditor could present information to the Board regarding the audit. Board member Desh inquired if the presentation would include more than what is already included in the report. Board Chairman Maahs will review the request.
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8.2. Presentation, discussion and or official action to receive the Annual Rule 10 Report.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Hanger presented information regarding the report and the contents from NDE and school data sources.
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8.3. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the First reading of BOE Policy 5306 Drug and Alcohol Testing .
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Wellness committee members have recommended that the board adopt the policy as presented to the committee in the December 6th meeting. BOE members reviewed policy details and had an opportunity to discuss the policy as presented.
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8.4. 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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5. Presentation, discussion and or official action regarding the Bridges Trust Company Agency Agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed the documents as presented and had an opportunity to ask questions about the agreement.
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9. Closed Session
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10. Board of Education Development
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10.1. NASB State Conference Report
Discussion:
Board members Desh and Church attended the NASB conference and presented information from select sessions and keynote speakers. It was noted that the conference will be moved downtown next year. Both members encouraged others to attend if their schedule allows.
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10.2. Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Discussion:
Legislative Issues Conference
January 27-28 | Lincoln School Board Member Week January 27 to February 2 Presidents Retreat February 17-18 Kearney, February 24-25 Lincoln Budget and Finance Workshop February 13 ESU 3 - La Vista February 20 North Platte
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11. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
January 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in Palmyra Budget update reorganization of the board. |
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12. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:54 p.m. December 10, 2018.
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