April 8, 2019 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. Alternative Seating
Discussion:
Mrs. Gill and Mrs. Buescher presented information regarding flexible seating. Creating an environment where students learn best is a major key to engagement. The class can still be structured with clear expectations but much more involved if students are able to move around the room. The change has led to more movement, more willingness on the part of students to participate and created a more open, collaborative and accepting environment. Canvas lends itself to teaching and working in a real world setting assisting students in discovering how they learn best. BOE members posed questions to the staff regarding the impact of flexible seating and thanked staff for their presentation.
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4. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
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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4.3.1. Presentation, Discussion and or Official action to accept Lexus Kleeb's voluntary resignation.
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4.3.2. Presentation, Discussion and or Official action to accept Lonnie Goodrich's voluntary resignation.
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4.3.3. Presentation, discussion and or official action to ratify a teaching contract for Elizabeth Kurtenbach
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4.4. Financial Report
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5. Public Comment
Discussion:
Members of the audience did not offer public comment.
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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 include state aid, construction, legislation, roofing updates, requisition process, kindergarten roundup, spring concert dates, summer enrichment, NSCAS testing, change drive. BOE members Gee and Royal volunteered to represent the Board at graduation. Brandon offered to represent the Board if someone is unable to attend. |
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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
Discussion:
Board member Gee attended a conference regarding e-cigarette/vaping use by teens. The topic included the effects of vaping and potential consequences associated with the products. Nicotine contents are very high in these products making them very addictive. Board member Royal attended State FCCLA and reported that the experience was very rewarding.
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7.1. Building and Transportation Committee reports
Discussion:
Committee members provided information from the Committee meeting. Lance reviewed the information obtained from Clark Enersen and Cheever regarding concrete replacment on the Palmyra east side. The house on the south property will be held by the district until fall with a request for Thane Jensen to relist the property in the interim. Tile has been replaced in the west commons and the new gym roof penetration issues resolved. BOE members thanked staff for their work in a difficult winter season.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action to adopt the ESU 4 Core Services Resolution authorizing the Superintendent to act as the Board’s representative in matters dealing with the provisions of Core Services provided by ESU 4.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members reviewed Core Services and related expenditures as provided by ESU 4.
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8.2. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the Special Education Service Agreement with ESU 4.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Hanger reviewed the special education services utilized through ESU 4 and BOE members had an opportunity to review the agreement.
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8.3. 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:
BOE members reviewed claims and the claims process as presented. Brandon informed members that minutes from construction meetings will be shared with the Board when meetings take place. As of this moment the first meeting is scheduled for April 16th.
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9. Closed Session
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed claims as presented.
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10. Board of Education Development
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10.1. Policy Review
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April: 5402, 5406, 5418, 6410, 3410ZB BOE members engaged in review of policy materials as presented. Training opportunities regarding "stop the bleed" and basic first aid were considered by BOE members as an opportunity for staff.
Upcoming policy review schedule: May: 8231, 6213, 1102, 3580, 9320 |
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11. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
Policy Review, curriculum reports, preliminary budget information, potential handbook changes.
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12. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:38 p.m. April 8, 2019.
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