April 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Routine Business
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1.1. Recognize the Nebraska Open Meetings Act
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:02pm with President Huxtable recognizing the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. Willoughby, Huxtable, Rickert, Rauert, Stutzman, Mr. Zessin, Dr. Lenz, Mrs. Klenckly were all in attendance with Anne Woitaszewski absent. Visitors include Mrs. Gottlob, Mrs. Woitaszewski, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Lambrecht, and Mr. Sheeks. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Brinley Hartman in 3rd grade.
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3. Recognize Visitors
Discussion:
The elementary 3rd grade teachers, Mrs. Woitaszewski and Mrs. Gottlob presented the drawing that Brinley Hartman received 3rd place from the Grand Island Independent.
Mrs. Martin gave an update on the RTI program and the 3 Tiers of Support that they use for all students in the elementary. Mrs. Lambrecht discussed the SIPPS intervention that they use for the Title 1 program in the elementary. Mr. Sheeks gave a presentation on the new tech items that will be purchased which included cases for Ipads that includes a keyboard and a mouse. The school is switching to a new wireless network called Edgerome which will also help with security. He discussed the projector in the elementary that was also used for the musical this year. Classroom speakers were put up in the elementary classrooms at the beginning of the year. He also showed the wrestling displays that he had put together for wrestling meets that display the scores for each mat. There was a new sound system put in high school gym this year. Football field speakers were just put in last week. |
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1.4. Approval of Agenda
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2. Presentations
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2.1. Activity Director Report
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hirchert discussed all of the activities that have been going on at the school such as the musical and district music that Wood River hosted. He also gave an update on the spring sports.
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2.2. Elementary Principal Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Klanecky talked about how busy the elementary schedule will be to the end of the year with all the end of year activities coming up.
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2.3. MS/HS Principal Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenz talked about the Pre-ACT and ACT testing which he said worked out very well. There is talk to bring in a CNA class taught by the school nurse. The class would be capped at 6 students at a time. Spring Band Concert, Vocal Concert, Awards Nigh 5th grade transition day and graduation are all activities coming up.
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2.4. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Mr. Zessin talked about the teacher shortage and the challenges schools are facing hiring teachers. New band uniforms are in the process to be ordered. He had applied for some funds which will go towards an elementary freezer. McCoun's sold the lot next to their business where we park the buses. The buses are allowed to still park there but rent will be paid to the new owner instead of McCoun's.
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3. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Approval of Prior Minutes
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3.2. Approval of the Claims
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3.3. Approval of the Financial Reports
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3.4. Resignation of Kelsey Johnson - Elementary Teacher
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3.5. Resignation of Connor Beranek - Middle/High School PE Teacher
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3.6. Resignation of Kelly Balz - High School English Teacher
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4. Discussions
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4.1. Facilities Update: Elementary Playground and Elementary and Middle/High School Front Entrances Construction Projects
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5. Regular Agenda - Business
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5.1. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action regarding approving the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action regarding 2022-2023 classified staff salary increases.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.3. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action regarding the negotiated items between the Board and WREA to be added to the 22/23 - 23/24 negotiated agreement.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.4. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action regarding a teaching contract for Jonah Bales for the 22-23 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.5. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action regarding a teaching contract for Grant Johnson for the 22-23 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.6. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action regarding a teaching contract for Lindsey Nielsen for the 22-23 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.7. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action for opening a QCPUF money market account and authorizing signers, Craig Huxtable, Crystal Stutzman, Jodi Rauert and Terry Zessin for Cornerstone Bank Accounts.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 10:11pm.
Dated the 11th day of April, 2022. Attest: Crystal Stutzman Secretary |