March 18, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Emergency Board of Education Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
President Gould called the meeting to order at 5:10 PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.
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2. Motion to Excuse Board Member's Absence
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All members were present.
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3. Open Meeting Law
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4. Public Forum
Discussion:
President Gould reminded the audience of the Open Meeting Laws that are followed.
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5. Discussion Items
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5.1. Superintendent COVID-19 Update
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School closure for 2 weeks beginning March 16 was based on the recommendation of Three Rivers Health Department which we will review next week. Many schools around us have gone to "indefinitely."
Superintendent Joel extended appreciation to ALL staff members for their flexibility and willingness to work together to support our students and families. While we may be in unchartered territory, we have a fantastic team of people committed to our mission and vision as a district. The first two weeks have been planned and communicated. We are now planning for a possible indefinite period of closure. |
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5.2. Emergency Response Resolution - Consider, discuss and take all necessary action
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Motion by Gould, second by Breitkreutz to authorize the Superintendent of Schools, or designee, to take all necessary action to prepare for the Board of Education to declare the COVID 19 virus situation as an "emergency" under the Nebraska Emergency Management Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§81-829.36 through 81-829.75, including preparation of any required resolution determining that an emergency exists and preparation for filing such resolution with the clerk of local governments and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. RCV 6-0. Motion carried.
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5.3. Pay During Closure Resolution - Consider, discuss and take all necessary action
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Motion by Breitkreutz, second by Black to authorize the Superintendent of Schools, or designee, to continue to pay the District’s hourly and/or non-exempt employees their regular pay, for up to 4 weeks during the temporary closure. If the District operations continue to be closed after 4 weeks, then the Board shall reconvene and determine what authority, if any, the Superintendent of Schools, or designee, has to continue paying the District’s hourly and/or non-exempt employees during the temporary closure. Nothing in this Resolution shall prevent the Superintendent, or designee, from assigning hourly and/or non-exempt employees to work or perform services and be compensated for such services. Each hourly employee will sign a work agreement that protects the District in the event of extending the school year. RCV 5-0, Abstained-Breitkreutz. Motion carried.
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5.4. Access to School Buildings - Consider, discuss and take all necessary action
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Access to school buildings is closed to everyone except staff members during the temporary closure. Teachers currently have a choice whether they come to the building site and work from their classroom. We are creating a plan to roll out on Monday to use our classified staff (work agreement) to provide service in a different capacity. We will also use classified staff to support teachers and students during remote learning beginning on March 30.
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6. Adjournment
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Motion by Breitkreutz, second by Burklund to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 PM. RCV 6-0. Motion carried.
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