June 13, 2018 at 8:00 AM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Declaration of Intend – Open Meetings Act
Discussion:
The regular June meeting of the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller School District Board of Education will be held on Wednesday June 13, 2018, at 8:07 A.M., in the School Library, 205 East 2nd Avenue, Sumner, NE 68878.
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2. Call to Order
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was published on June 7, 2018 in the Beacon Observer, Posted in the villages of Sumner, Eddyville and Miller and posted to the SEM Mustang school web site for the board meeting to be held on June 13th, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the published notice. All proceedings hereafter as shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. This meeting conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 84, Article 14.
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2.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order by school board president Bryce Williams at 8:07 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mr. Williams reminded everyone of the Open Meeting Law posted in the library and roll call was taken.
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2.2. Roll Call of Members
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.3. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.4. Members Questions, Comments, Concerns, Communications and Reports.
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Public Forum
Discussion:
Visitors present were Lois McKenzie, Barb Ibach, Janice Wolfinger and Brock Elsen.
Mr. Elsen addressed the board with concerns about the high property taxes and asked the board to consider this going into the new budget planning. |
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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. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Principal Schmidt's report was discussed an questions addressed.
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5.2. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Finkey's report was reviewed and he explained progress on the roofing project, bus orders and upcoming meeting dates to remember.
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6. Business Items
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6.1. Old Business
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6.1.1. Adoption of Job Descriptions
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
It is the requirement of the management to provide all employees with a job description. The job description is a protective layer for both the management and employee. These job descriptions are a product of Perry Law Firm and are implemented as produced by most school districts in the state. It is my recommendation to the board to approve the job descriptions.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. New Business
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6.2.1. Policy
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6.2.1.1. Policy -- Reading instruction and Assessment Policy
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
Reading Instruction and Assessment Policy is a requirement for school districts as part of the reading law presented during this most recent legislative session. Reading requirement will be mandated in the 2019-2020 school year, and the board will be required to have policy in place.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.1.2. Policy -- Recording of Others Policy
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
With our camera system nearly at 100% it is important for the board to have guiding policy about the usage of the system, and how recordings can and con not be used. This policy guides the usage of the recording system. Additionally, it covers all recording devices.
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6.2.1.3. Policy -- Bullying Prevention Policy
Rationale:
Executive Summary
It is required by law that every school board reviews and approves the bullying prevention policy on an annual basis. NASB recommends this to be completed before July 1 of each year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.2. Personnel
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6.2.2.1. Consideration of Letter of resignation from Kelli Taubienhiem
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.2.2. Consideration of Hiring John McArther of K-12 SPED
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2.3. Teacher Handbook
Rationale:
Executive summary:
The teachers handbook has been updated with no significant changes. The major difference in the 2018-2019 teacher handbook is the fact that within the handbook, board policies have been identified with items.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Potential Weight Room Project
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
There has been some ground work completed already on the potential of a weight room/fitness area project. A board committee toured both Overton and Pleasanton and I feel have some general information to allow the board to begin to feasibility discussions on the project.
Discussion:
The potential weight room project was discussed and the building committee will meet to get more information and move forward for the July meeting.
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8. Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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