June 10, 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. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members offered comments and or questions regarding minutes, concrete work and HVAC items.
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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:
Members of the audience did not offer public comment.
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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 information from the Annual Statistical Summary, budgeting information, construction updates, Multi-Cultural reports, summer enrichment and in-service opportunities for staff. |
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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:
Board members reviewed property information and upcoming blood drive information.
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6.1. Finance Committee meeting date and time
Discussion:
The committee chose to meet Monday July 1, at 7:00 a.m. in Palmyra
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6.2. Building committee meeting Friday June 14, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Palmyra
Discussion:
The Building Committee will meet Friday June 14, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.
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6.3. Olson Foundation progress report
Discussion:
Board members reviewed progress reports regarding the Olson Activities complex. Board member Desh indicated that rain has caused some issues and delays. Progress has been made with building footings in place, a course of block has been completed, sanitary lines are being put in place and the south parking lot is nearing completion. BOE members reviewed additional information about the site and work status.
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6.4. Curriculum review : Spanish curriculum materials are provided pursuant to policy 6121
Discussion:
Mr. Hanger provided information relating to the decision to hold the Curriculum Committee meeting in September allowing curriculum materials for science would be ready for a recommendation to the board. It should be noted that LB 399 will impact Social Studies standards and those are in the process of adoption by NDE at this time. Currently staff committees will continue their review of Science materials in preparation for the upcoming curriculum committee meeting.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the 2019-2020 Bennet Elementary and Bennet Pre-School Student Handbooks.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed handbooks as presented and had an opportunity to ask questions regarding contents and offer changes as necessary.
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7.2. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the 2019-2020 Palmyra Jr.-Sr. High School Student Handbook.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed the secondary handbook and provided discussion and questions regarding handbook contents.
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7.3. 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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed claims and the clarity of the documents. BOE member Desh voted yes noting that he is abstaining from the Benesch claim.
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7.4. Presentation, discussion and or official action to revise policies 1120, 5101, 5103, 5104, 5305, 3130, 3131, 5001, 6211, 6410, 8151, 8153.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed policy materials and changes as presented and revised by district legal counsel.
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7.5. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the First reading of BOE policy 4030 Wage Information.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed Policy 4030 on first reading.
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7.6. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the First reading of BOE policy 5012 Military Recruiters.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed Policy 5012 on first reading.
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8. Closed Session
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9. Board of Education Development
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9.1. Board of Education yearbook photo recognition and July retreat dates
Discussion:
BOE member yearbook photo will be taken at the August BOE meeting. The Board selected July 17th for the annual retreat to begin at 6:30 p.m. at either NASB or a location TBD.
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9.2. Superintendent Search Services
Discussion:
Organizations that offer this service include Nebraska Association of School Boards, Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association and independent firms such at McPherson and Jacobson LLC. Board chairman Maahs will obtain contact information from each firm.
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10. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
Policy review for parental involvement, bullying, student fees, student grade and program capacities and second reading of new policies as added in June.
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
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