June 12, 2017 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Declaration of Intend – Open Meetings Act
Discussion:
A regular board meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, in the State of Nebraska was held in the School Library on the 12th day of June, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. Present were: Glatter, Williams, Beattie, Hothem , Berg, Supt. Finkey, Principal Schmidt, Principal Doud, and McFarland. |
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2. Call to Order
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2.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 8:07 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, roll call taken and everyone was reminded by Board President Marlin Berg of the Open Meeting Law posted in the library.
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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.
Discussion:
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2.4. Members Questions, Comments, Concerns, Communications and Reports.
Discussion:
Bryce Williams reported to the board that the west side of football field where the grandstands were has a low spot and grading needs to be done while they are doing the dirt work for the pad where the crows nest to be moved. Manifold is there and will have to be located before anything is done. The process will be looked into to level the area of concern for good drainage for a pad.
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Public Forum
Discussion:
Board President welcomed the visitors present . Mr Heckenlively, Mrs Smith, Mrs Ibach, Miss McKenzie and Donn Newquist.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Administrative Report
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5.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Questions about the principal report were discussed. Maps testing, cell phone policy will be included in the July meeting for the student handbooks, football numbers are down and it was decided to continue with the football program for next year. Pirncipal Schmidt's Full June report is attached.
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5.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Hot topic at conferences was ACT and most Juniors were taking the ACT test. Mr Doud has applied and received a "Circle of Friends" grant dealing with autism for $ 2000.00. He will be working with Kathy Cline on that. Mr. Finkey attended a conference and reported on some of the highlights from that. ACT was again a hot topic ... Maps testing and copyright laws were discussed. Nebraska Student Discipline act did not pass and will carry over to the next session. Rules ,procedures and processes were explained. There is Board Policy that will back up these rules. Forms with documentation is important. Student randsomeware is important to explain and know . Bobby Tru will be coming to SEM to discuss technology bullying this fall. Open meetings... closed sessions and reasons to go into closed session along with communicate with students with 504 plans and any individual plan was explained. Building updates were given to the board and cement work will be completed to connect the two playgrounds will be done. A planning day for moving the playground needs to be set or a committee to make arrangement and plan to move . Shelby Rising City School has weight equipment to sell. Eight pieces of equipment will be purchased for 900.00 . To move the weight room to the present 3rd grade classroom was discussed. Map of the numbered rooms of the school was given to the board for the safety committee to move forward with the safety plan. Hot lunch bills to collect is under $300.00 at the end of the year which is much better than previous years. New stove for the kitchen has been ordered, life skills room repairs are being addressed and the second and third floor bathroom floors are being redone. Supt. Finkeys full June report is attached. |
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6. Policy
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6.1. Bullying Policy
Rationale:
Executive Summary Chapter 79, Section 2,137 requires school districts to have policy in place that provides direction on dealing with bullying in schools. I have included 79-2,137 for your review. Board Policy 504.20 currently addresses Bullying and was last review and approved in July of 2016. This policy needs to be annually reviewed. I have included policy # 504.20 for your review as well. It would be my recommendation to review and adopt policy 504.20 as written.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Business Items
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7.1. Consideration of color tiles for pre-school playground
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Consideration for T & G bids
Rationale:
Executive Summary: It was brought to my attention, after the May meeting, that the advertizing for the T & G wood was not posted adequately. The decision was made to repost the T & G wood. I have bids ready for the board to consider.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
7 C. Tilley bid for the additional underground sprinklers for the playground area was tabled until next meeting or completion of the playground being moved.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Board of Education Self Evaluation
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8.2. Discussion of "Work Day" for the movement of the existing playground equipment from the east side of the field to the west side.
Rationale:
Executive Summary: A determination was made by the board during previous a meeting to organize a group of volunteers to help to move the playground equipment, saving the district considerable expense. My recommendation would be for the board to appoint one of its' own members to serve as a lead for this project. I would suggest someone who has some experience and expertise with the machinery needed to lift and transport the equipment. Additionally, it would be beneficial have this person be able to recruit stakeholders with this equipment. |
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8.3. Floor Cleaning/Carpets
Rationale:
Executive Summary: After a brief tour with Mr. Jeffery, it was his recommendation that in order to keep our warranty on the carpets, that the district should purchase an industrial strength, walk behind vacuum, and that floors are vacuumed daily. According to Dave, the estimated cost for the vacuum would start around $3,000.
Discussion:
Board discussed and decided that the floor cleaning / carpet vacuum in the amount of approx. $4,000.00 should have a needs assessment put together for the machine vs a professional cleaning service coming in. Mr. Finkey will have this for next month meeting.
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8.4. Budget and tax asking
Rationale:
Executive Summary: It was requested by a member of the budget committee to open up discussion for direction in the new budget cycle.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board discussed ideas for the budget and tax asking for the next year.
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9. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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