December 9, 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 7:01 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 reviewed consent agenda items as presented.
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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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3.3.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action to ratify a teaching contract for Shaylee Truax
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3.4. Financial Report
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4. Public Comment
Discussion:
No members of the public offered 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 AQuESTT ratings, Rule 10 information, IDEA grant award, calendar information, holiday concerts, NSCAS, NMEA award, Golden Apple award, elementary Student Council. |
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5.1. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Hanger wished to thank the staff for hosting the successful District One Act competition and for their efforts to make this event possible.
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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
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6.1. Negotiations Committee Report
Discussion:
Brandon Desh, Clayton Maahs and Jaimi Calfee provided information and comments from the collective bargaining process including goals for the negotiating committee and maintaining a stable position in the array. The discussion items included base pay and insurance for a two year agreement. The board reviewed information related to the zipper clause in effect with relation to school funding changes and insurance cost.
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6.2. Olson Foundation progress report
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed information regarding the Olson foundation progress meetings. Progress continues to be made at both the school and village locations. The baseball field may not be ready for play in the spring due to the need for the sod to have ample time to become rooted and stable. Board members had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the report and status of the project.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Presentation, Discussion and or Official action to approve the second reading of policy 3600 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members reviewed the policy as presented.
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7.2. 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 and discussed claims associated with the Olson Foundation project. Board member Desh abstained from the Benesch claim out of an abundance of caution.
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7.3. Presentation, discussion and or official action to receive the 2019 Audit Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members were presented an audit report for FY 2019. It was noted that no deficiencies were identified. Mr. Hanger thanked the business staff for their diligence and hard work in preparing the information for the auditor.
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7.4. 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:
BOE members examined information related to the Rule 10 report as presented.
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7.5. Presentation, discussion and or official action to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with District OR-1 Certified Staff.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
BOE members had an opportunity to review the proposed collective bargaining agreement information as presented by the negotiations team.
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8. Closed Session
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9. Board of Education Development
Discussion:
BOE members please be reminded that the incumbent deadline for filing to be on the ballot for re-election is February 18, 2020. This is due to the normal date of February 15th falling on a Saturday.
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9.1. NASB State Conference Report
Discussion:
Board members Church, Desh and Maahs provided information obtained by attending the NASB conference.
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10. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
The date and time of the next board meeting will be announced.
January 13, 2020 7:00 p.m. at Palmyra High School Board members noted that special meetings related to the Superintendent search will be held January 6th and 11th. Election of officers and reorganization of the Board, budget report, Board self evaluation. |
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:20 p.m. December 9, 2019.
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