June 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
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President Burklund called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.
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2. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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The audience was reminded that the Nebraska Open Meetings Law would be followed.
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3. Motion to Excuse Board Member's Absence
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Motion by Benes, second by Lange to approve the absence of Bill Lange. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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4. District Mission Statement
The Raymond Central community is committed to providing a positive, challenging learning environment which prepares each individual to be a responsible citizen in an ever-changing society. |
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5. Consent Agenda
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Motion by Benes, second by Matulka to approve the consent agenda as presented including the regular meeting minutes of May 14, 2025; May financial statement; monthly bills; resignation of Paxton McClamen-1st Grade; reassignment of Makenzie Ronspies to 1st Grade; and new hire Courtney Barry-Kindergarten. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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5.1. Minutes of May 14, 2025 Meeting
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5.2. Financial Statement/Report
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5.3. Monthly Bills
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5.4. Policy Review
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5.5. Certificated Staff Hire(s)/Reassignment(s)/Resignation(s)
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6. Correspondence/Recognition
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6.1. Elementary MTSS Report
Discussion:
Deb Kruse and Monica Blank gave a presentation on the MTSS Framework they are moving towards. Teachers are excited to have grade alikes together so they can work collaboratively to support students. MTSS relies on data to identify students in need of support and to track their progress. MTSS uses a tiered structure where most students receive core instruction (Tier 1). Students who need more support are then provided with targeted interventions (Tiers 2 and 3) based on their individual needs.
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7. Public Forum
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8. Reports
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8.1. Administrative Reports
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Submitted by Troy Lurz, Jr-Sr High School Principal
The Professional Learning Team met on June 9. We will begin the development of the professional learning we intend to have our staff experience and be exposed to upon their return in the fall. This is the second year of work within the 6 Phase Model and we will continue to roll it out with our staff with intentionality, and a continued slow release associated with expectation. We had a great first year with the Professional Learning Team. It is my estimation that the early success we achieved with the staff regarding the 6 Phase model is a direct result of the excellent work of this team of staff leaders. Thank you Deb Kruse for all the time and effort you put into the organization. Summer School: Mr. Placke and Mrs. Newman have been meeting with 11 students since June 2 for summer school. Several of these students are closing in on completing their requirements to recover credits in certain classes already. A couple students are on pace to complete the requirements using the SchoolsPLP program by June 13. Sessions run through June 26. We are having a productive summer session. https://schoolsplp.com/ Summer Work: I would like to thank Jared and the maintenance crew for their efforts to get our school ready for this fall. There are so many projects and activities occurring that trying to list them all is impossible. They are commended for their early efforts to get the carpets shampooed and the classrooms cleaned in the HS. They are also commended for their efforts to get construction projects and classroom modifications done. The counseling offices that will now be in the library are starting to take shape. Kudos to you and your crew Mr. Shanahan. Staffing: New staff for the 2025-26 school year have started to frequent the school in anticipation of the start of next year. We have a very talented group of new staff members joining our educational family. They will bring great enthusiasm and expertise to Raymond Central. Achievement Scores and Testing: Data for grades 6-12 will be shared at a later date. Bookbags and A Question of Classroom Safety: As of now, there will be no change to the current process with respect to bookbags for the 2025-26 school year. Submitted by Elementary Principals Steve Rose and Deb Kruse Staffing Changes for Next Year - We are excited to announce Courtney Barry as our new kindergarten teacher! Makenzie Ronspies will move to 1st grade. Configuration Update - Teachers spent every minute and more of the 2 1/2 day early elementary release in May to pack up their rooms. This was a great opportunity for teachers to go through all their materials and weed out the things they no longer use. Teachers will get compensated for two days after July 15th to unpack and move into their new classrooms. MTSS Framework - As we move to grade alikes, we want to harness the power of collaboration and collective efficacy. We continue to work on our systems and supports for students through our MTSS framework. The Teacher Leadership Team will meet with Caryn Ziettlow on June 30 to work on next steps. The Professional Learning Team met on June 9 to plan the professional learning session for August 8 which will be a review of the science of learning and the RC Instructional Model. We will dig deeper into the phases of learning and research-based instructional strategies on professional learning days throughout the year. Last year’s focus was on the first two phases of learning and the strategies that accompany those phases. Those phases are: Become Interested and Commit to Learning. This year’s professional learning will focus on the next two phases: Focus on New Learning and Make Sense of Learning. Summer Professional Learning - Elementary teachers new to Raymond Central and teachers moving grade levels, will participate in a week long training this summer. The training is on our foundational skills curriculum, IMSE Orton Gillingham Comprehensive Plus and Morphology. |
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8.2. Superintendent's Report
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8.2.1. Classified Staff Hire(s)/Reassignment(s)/Resignation(s)
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8.2.2. NASB Monthly Update
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8.2.3. NRCSA Monthly Report
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8.2.4. Update on Superintendent Goals
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8.2.5. Safety Report
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8.2.6. Facilities Report
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8.2.7. Important Upcoming Dates
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8.3. Board Committee Reports
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8.3.1. Curriculum & American Civics Committee (Burklund-chair, Lange, Matulka)
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8.3.2. Facilities & Transportation Committee (Matulka-chair, Burklund, Lange)
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8.3.3. Finance Committee (Burklund-chair, Heyen, Lange)
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8.3.4. Negotiations Committee (Benes-chair, Heyen, Matulka)
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8.3.5. Policy Committee (Benes-chair, Heyen, Wiig)
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9. Old Business
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10. New Business
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10.1. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Appendix B Co-Curricular Salary Schedule
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Motion by Matulka, second by Heyen to approve Appendix B Co-Curricular Salary Schedule as presented. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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10.2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action Regarding Superintendent Contract.
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Motion by Matulka, second by Benes to approve a 3% increase to Superintendent Hanson’s salary. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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10.3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action Regarding Policy and Handbook Updates/Changes.
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Policies and Handbooks are being updated. These items will be acted on at the July Board meeting.
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10.4. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to accept the resignation from the Board of Education of Board member Jason Wiig, and adopt a procedure for the appointment of a new member to the Board of Education to fill the vacancy thereon created by the resignation.
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Motion by Benes, second by Heyen to accept the resignation of Board member Jason Wiig.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of this school district, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-570, that a qualified registered voter of the Raymond Central Public School District shall be appointed as a member of the Board of Education to temporarily fill the position vacated by the resignation of Jason Wiig from the Board of Education; said appointment to be effective from the date of appointment through the remainder of the unexpired term. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that applications to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education shall be accepted by the Board of Education up to and including July 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., with application forms being available at the office of the Superintendent of Schools during normal business hours; and that notice of the vacancy on the Board of Education shall be published and posted within the school district. RCV 4-0. Motion carried. A committee of Cathy Burklund, Mary Benes and Bill Lange will interview Board candidates. |
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10.5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Breakfast and Lunch Prices for the 2025-26 School Year.
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Motion by Benes, second by Burklund to keep breakfast and lunch prices the same as last year. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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10.6. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Declare Outdated Educational and Furniture Items Surplus.
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Motion by Matulka, second by Heyen to declare outdated and unusable educational materials, 24 computer desks and 30 student desks as surplus. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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10.7. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Mandated Dress Code Policy.
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Motion by Heyen, second by Benes to adopt Policy 5105-Dress Code and Grooming Policy pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-2,158. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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11. Next Regular Board Meeting
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The next regular Board of Education Meeting will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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12. Adjournment
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Motion by Matulka, second by Benes to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM. RCV 4-0. Motion carried.
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