April 10, 2017 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. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Motion to excuse absent board members
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5. Approval of the agenda
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.1. Hold for discussion and for possible action approval of the following items:
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6.1.1. Minutes of prior meeting(s)
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6.1.2. Treasurer’s report
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6.1.3. Receipts
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6.1.4. Expenditures
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6.1.5. Claims for payment
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6.2. Approval to offer an initial employment contract to Mitch Roberts, 3rd grade for the 2017-2018 school year.
Discussion:
Mr. Roberts asked to withdraw his signed contract as he had changed his mind. No action was taken
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7. Public Forum: Recognition of visitors, delegations, and reading of communications.
Discussion:
Mrs. Dickinson had third graders Brayden Foley and Babe Weber and kindergartners Christian Paulsen and Gehrig Weber read to the BOE demonstrating their skills learned with the Wonders reading program.
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8. Reports
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8.1. Committee:
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8.1.1. Transportation, Buildings Grounds (Facilities)
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Met April 6. Carpet will be repaired in 6th grade room. Will suggest to replace all lighting in building, with exception of new addition and east gym. New exterior lighting will be installed on north side of building. Key fob security system has been approved by committee. Main doors on east entry will be replaced, bids being received. Roof repairs are being bid now for fixes on old high school building and elementary. Elementary construction project was reviewed, with local contractors to submit bids. Still waiting on bids for football field ramp replacement.
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8.2. Administration
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8.2.1. Elementary Principal
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Curriculum for 17-18 has been ordered. Will ask FPS Foundation for another 20 iPads. NeSA testing will begin April 18. Mike Smith gave a school/life culture presentation on April 3. Evaluations are complete for the 16-17 year. Early Childhood Round-Up is scheduled for tomorrow at 6:30pm. Egg Hunt will be held on Wednesday during lunch recess. Attended AQUESST conference today in Kearney. Scholarship selection process is underway. York Theatre Company will present "Once Upon a Wolf" to elementary students later this month. End of Year PAWS celebration will be May 10. Junior parents have been informed about ACT test plans.
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8.2.2. Secondary Principal
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Class scheduling for 17-18 is in process. NHS inducted four new members last month. Prom was last Saturday. Pioneer Conference Quiz Bowl was hosted here last month. Todd Whitaker presentation will be attended this summer. "Into the Woods" musical was excellent. FCCLA STARS presentation received second place at state last week. Evaluations are complete for 16-17. Colten Benjamin qualified for the State Geography Bee.
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8.2.3. Superintendent
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Health Wellness screening for staff will be held this Thursday. Has met with staff advisory group several times, discussing best use of PLC time. Met with ESU6 staff last week. Bond refinancing is underway, with bonds all sold, and total savings to district totaling over $210,000. Another strategic planning session will be held with Marcia Herring and selected students on April 26.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Approve teacher resignations.
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9.2. Hold for discussion and possible action an administrative recommendation to approve the class of 2016-17 candidates for graduation.
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9.3. Hold for discussion and possible action adoption of an interlocal agreement made by and between Lancaster County School District 001(Lincoln Public Schools) and Saline County School District 0068 (Friend Public Schools) for services related to consulting, planning, coordination, and networking of enrichment activities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and who are residents of Saline County School District 0068.
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9.4. Approve bid from Diode Communications to install key fob security control system.
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9.5. Approve bid from IC Energy Solutions, Option 3 to replace existing lighting with new LED bars and independent drivers.
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9.6. Approve replacing the front northeast doors.
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9.7. Approve bid to restore elementary and high school roof.
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10. Discussion Items
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10.1. Discuss elementary remodeling project.
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Several local contractors will be contacted about providing estimates for adding offices and classrooms in the current elementary multi-purpose area.
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10.2. Bond Refinance update on total savings over $210,000
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First National Capital Markets has sold our new bond offering, and we will realize a $210,000 savings over the life of the new bond.
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11. Adjournment
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