October 10, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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2. Notice of Open Meeting Act—Posted
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3. Motion to excuse absent board members
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4. Approval of the agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. Hold for discussion and for possible action approval of the following items:
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5.1.1. Minutes of prior meeting(s)
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5.1.2. Treasurer’s report
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5.1.3. Receipts
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5.1.4. Expenditures
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5.1.5. Claims for payment
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6. Public Forum: Recognition of visitors, delegations, and reading of communications.
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none
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7. Reports
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7.1. Committee:
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7.1.1. Negotiations
Discussion:
Committee met Sept 22 with FEA Negotiations Committee. Discussed some changes in verbage in current teacher contract regarding Sick Leave Bank. Will continue to work on any needed changes.
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7.2. Administration
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7.2.1. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Parent Teacher Conferences were well attended (97%). Have decided to change Preschool days of attendance from M-T-Th-F back to M-T-W-Th. Transitioning issues for 3- and 4-year-olds led to the change. Reading Wonders program is going very well. School Carnival was a huge success last Saturday. Fire Prevention Week and Red Ribbon Week are coming up. FAFSA presentation was held October 3 for all junior and senior students and parents. PSAT test will be held October 19. ACT will be given to all juniors on April 19.
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7.2.2. Secondary Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Dickinson presented for Mr. Dempsey: Friend band received a top-10 finish at Harvest of Harmony street marching. Rule 10 compliance has been completed. Secondary will also recognize Red Ribbon Week. The music department students will be traveling to Chicago in May.
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7.2.3. Superintendent
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Boundary fencing repairs are in progress. NASB State Conference and Tri-State Law conference arein November. School financial audit was completed in September. Mr. Kraus has attended several community organization meetings. Met with Marcia Herring discussing the school's strategic plan. Reviewing HAL program and policies. Investigating federal bus grants. ReVision grant work has begun. FPS Foundation met and awarded sophomore scholarships and teacher mini-grants.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Approval to purchase a school vehicle not to exceed $25,000.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Discussion Items
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9.1. Technology Update
Discussion:
Chris Nieveen from ESU6 discussed current technology issues at FPS, along with a three-year technology plan.
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9.2. Friend Public School 2015-16 annual report
Discussion:
Mr. Kraus completed the 2015-16 annual report which is a snapshot view of the district's business. It will be posted on the school website.
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10. Adjournment- Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting is November 14, 2016 at 6:30 P.M.
Discussion:
President Segner adjourned meeting at 8:34pm
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