July 15, 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 had an opportunity to review claims and BOE member Steward requested information she did not receive due to email difficulties.
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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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4.1. In compliance with the provisions of State Statute Section 79-2,133, 134 the board of education provides this time for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations regarding Policy 5416 Student Fees.
Discussion:
The hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. The hearing was closed at 7:41 p.m. |
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4.2. In compliance with the provisions of State Statute Section 79-2,531 79-532, 79-533, the board of education provides this time for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations regarding Policy 6400 Parental Involvement.
Discussion:
The hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. The hearing was closed at 7:41 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
Some of the topics covered in the reports include accreditation, construction, strategic planning and information from Tremco. |
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5.1. Superintendent's Report
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6. Discussion Items- Committee Reports
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6.1. Open House Activities
Discussion:
Bennet Elementary Open House Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Palmyra Junior/Senior High School Open House in conjunction with the fall booster bash August 22, 2019 with times TBD. |
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6.2. School Law Conference report
Discussion:
BOE member Desh reported information from the annual law update held in Kearney. Some changes are awaiting decisions in case law including Title IX, service animals and FERPA.
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6.3. Negotiations Committee meeting date and time
Discussion:
The committee selected August 15th at 7:00 a.m. in Palmyra as a meeting time.
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6.4. July 17th meeting format information
Discussion:
Meeting information for the July 17th special meeting was reviewed. BOE member Desh provided the building location.
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6.5. Olson Foundation progress report
Discussion:
BOE member Desh reported information regarding the Olson Foundation construction process. Board members had an opportunity to ask questions about the construction status, potential delays and any equipment needs.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve on second reading of BOE policies 4030 Wage Information, 5012 Military Recruiters.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed information related to the second reading of the policy material. Board member Royal asked to show the date of adoption as that of the second reading.
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7.2. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the 2019-2020 staff Handbooks.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE member Royal offered some clerical edits to be sent by email to Superintendent Hanger.
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7.3. Presentation, discussion and or official action to review and revise Board of Education Policy 5416 Student Fees.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed the fees policy and changes and the impact of contracted food service.
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7.4. Presentation, discussion and or official action to review Board of Education Policy 6400 Parental Involvement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed the policy contents.
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7.5. Presentation, discussion and or official action to review Board of Education Policy 5415 Bullying Prevention.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed policy 5415 and the team effort associated with maintaining a safe and productive learning environment. Superintendent Hanger thanked the Board for their support and staff members who contribute to the character education process including but not limited to 8 to Great, Second Step and Character Counts.
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7.6. Presentation, discussion or official action to establish option enrollment capacities pursuant to policy 5006.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Members reviewed capacity levels at both facilities and the concept of net option funding and numbers that impact building spaces.
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7.7. Presentation, discussion and or official action regarding offers to purchase school district property located at 645 West Third Street.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed information related to the property located at 645 West third street in Palmyra. Thane Jensen was present to discuss a current offer on the property. Roger Smith was also present to clarify information related to the possible purchase. Board Chairman Maahs provided a resolution to sell the property to be moved off site. The resolution was read in its entirety.
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7.8. 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:
Board member Desh abstained out of an abundance of caution regarding the Benesch claim, voting in the affirmative on the remaining two claims.
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7.9. Presentation, discussion and or official action to revise policy 5506.
Discussion:
Superintendent Hanger reviewed Rule 91 and 92 changes that necessitate postponing this item until the August meeting date.
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8. Closed Session
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9. Board of Education Development
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9.1. Strategic planning and finance retreat date
Discussion:
Board members reviewed dates for a potential meeting establishing August 28th at Bennet beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will include Dr. Dlugosh.
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9.2. NASB Update
Discussion:
Board member Desh reported contacting the NASB legislative office to request a change in the timing of valuations being available to school districts.
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10. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
Budget review and rate of use for privately owned vehicles as established by NDE.
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:55 p.m. July 15, 2019.
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