August 14, 2023 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:
President Huxtable opened the meeting at 7:01pm and recognized the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. Present were Huxtable, Rennau, Gill, Woitaszewski, Rauert, Stutzman along with Mr. Zessin, Mr. Hirchert and Mr. Pieterzak.
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3. Recognize Visitors
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1.4. Approval of Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Presentations
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2.1. Activity Director Report
Discussion:
Mr. Hirchert talked about the fall sports and the number of students out for each sport. He was approached by the girl's wrestling coach to update the lettering requirements for girl's wrestling. He also discussed purchasing a Turf Tank which stripes the football field. Two other schools contacted Wood River to see if we would go in 3 way to purchase one.
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2.2. Elementary Principal Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Klanecky was absent so Mr. Zessin presented her report. The report began with an update for the school improvement plan and how they have made great improvements by the end of the school year. To celebrate they would like to take the elementary school to the Omaha zoo. They would also like to increase their goals every year. First day of school is August 15th with the first day of Kindergarten being August 18th.
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2.3. MS/HS Principal Report
Discussion:
The curriculum license increased to help meet our district reading goal with 7th and 8th graders. The front offices have moved due to the front entrance still being worked on. Some classroom doors have been replaced now all classroom doors lock from the outside. The staff have worked on updated passes for students in classes and emergency drills. He also gave a Leader In Me update and talked about some upcoming events.
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2.4. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Mr. Zessin opened with a bellringer asking What are the district goals. He then gave a construction update at the elementary and high school. The elementary is also making a handicap ramp. The fNASB all membership meeting will be September 13the in Kearney. The state conference will be November 15th-17th.
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3. Consent Agenda
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3.1. Approval of Prior Minutes
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3.2. Approval of the Monthly Claims
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3.3. Approval of the Monthly Financial Reports
Discussion:
Woitaszewski made a motion to approve the monthly finances with a second by Rauert. 6 yeas 0 nays
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4. Discussions
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4.1. Elementary Playground
Discussion:
Mr. Zessin gave an update on the elementary playground and wants to start to get some bids.
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5. Regular Agenda - Business
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5.1. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action on adopting the Emergency Operations Plan for the school district.
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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 to adopt a resolution increasing the school district’s base growth percentage used to determine the school district’s property tax request authority by up to 7%.
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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 on setting dates for the Budget Workshop, Annual Budget Hearing and a Special Meeting of the Board of Education to Adopt 2023-2024 Budget.
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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 on updating and approving the 2023-2024 Staff Handbook.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.5. Discuss, consider & take all necessary action on updating the student activities handbook for school year 2023-2024.
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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 9:07pm
Dated the 14th day of August, 2023 Crystal Stutzman Secretary |