June 13, 2016 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Declaration of Intend – Open Meetings Act
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2. Call to Order
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2.1. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.2. Roll Call of Members
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2.3. Approval of Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.4. Members Questions, Comments, Concerns, Communications and Reports.
Discussion:
Matt Hothem reported to the board that the Foundation has purchased an Ipad for an Chemistry
Class Mrs. Jean Pierce is taking this summer.
Bryce Williams reported to the board on contingency projects being done with the construction. These projects will be listed in the board minute book.
Storage areas were discussed and will be defined and assigned in place at the beginning of the school year.
Discussion that the 3rd grade room does not have a window will stay as is for the time being but thoughts for a skylight are being looked into. Considerations for where this may be put is being discussed.
Concerns that three and five year plans need to be reevaluated for ideas concerning the ag room and the business room.
July board meeting will include discussion for ventilation in the ag room and leaks in the west structure that need to be addressed as well.
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Public Forum
Discussion:
Teacher rep Lois McKenzie was present.
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4. Consent Agenda
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4.1. Approval of Minutes
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4.2. Approval of the Monthly bills, Claims and Payroll
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4.3. Approval of Treasurer’s Report and Budget Report.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Administrative Report
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5.1. Principals Report
Discussion:
Bell and class schedule was reviewed, curriculums for Ag and Business discussed, standards for all classes are being updated, handbooks discussed, 8-12 English Position explained and Mr. Beavers is working on the sports calendars for next year.
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5.2. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Mr. Finkey's report included his evaluation for the board, last day of moving out of rooms, explained professional development for the summer , strategic leadership team in place, asking board to recognize the Marzano evaluation tool and noted the discussion items on agenda items 7. - 7.e.
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6. Business Items
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6.1. Consideration of Underground sprinkler system for the football field
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Consideration of bids for exterior painting of the West building, with possible work on the shop area.
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6.3. Superintendent evaluation
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6.3.1. Finalize Superintendent contract for 2016-2017
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.4. Determine starting hourly wage for summer employment
Rationale:
Currently we have not policy on summer help. I can create a policy but I need the board's approval on the starting hourly wage. Our currently paraprofessional wage starts at $13.00 per hour. I would we start the summer wage at $13.00 per hour.
Please note this will only include the temporary help and not the full time employees.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. adopt Marzano's Instructional strategies for SEM teacher/principal evaluations
Rationale:
I would like to ask the board to make a motion to adopt Marzano's evaluation tool for use at SEM.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
State requires an adopted evaluation tool on file.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Kindergarten & 6th Grade Graduations
Discussion:
Thoughts on Kindergarten and 6th grade Graduation for the coming year was discussed. In the past they have had these events and it is a tradition. Discussed having a community night with both graduations on this night or a honoring ceremony of some type for a community night was one idea discussed. In general the consensuses is to continue the graduations.
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7.2. Cheerleading
Discussion:
Cheerleading .... no interest in our staff wanting to take on the sponsorship. Assign someone to take this position, see if a para can be talked into the position ... go outside the school to ask someone to sponsor. Those three options are available. Board discussed and advised Mr. Finkey and Mr. Schmidt to leave this activity for this coming year and try to get sponsor within the school.
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7.3. Cross Country Program
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Cross Country Program up for discussion. Information given to the board and discussed no reason not to compete. Entry fees are only expense except uniforms. Consensus is that SEM should have this program. Get signed up NSAA and if they do not want to do it ...
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7.4. Searches, Trained Dogs
Discussion:
Perry Law Firm agreed that searches using trained canine dogs was a benefit to any school. Discussed with the board and agreed to continue this process on random days.
Mr. Finkeys opinion... good idea. no problem from board ... no motion needed.
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7.5. Transgender issues
Discussion:
Transgender issues:
Input... do NOT make a policy but DO have a plan. Mr. Finkeys plan.. put locks on inside restroom doors and make signs ... one go in at a time... unisex bathroom. THIS Short term plan will be in place ... NO board policy at this time... All bathrooms would be included.
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8. Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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