July 9, 2018 at 7:40 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Routine Business
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1.1. Call Meeting to Order
Discussion:
Meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Matt Sullivan
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1.2. Roll Call
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1.3. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
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1.4. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Regular Meeting Agenda
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2.1. Public Participation
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2.2. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.2.1. Approval of Previous Minutes
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2.2.2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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2.2.3. Approval of School Activity Fund Report
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2.2.4. Approval of Receipts Summary Report
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2.2.5. Approval of Control Budget
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2.3. Approval of Previous Months Claims
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Parental Involvement Policy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Student Fees Policy
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Bullying Policy Review
Discussion:
Jamy Sullivan questioned the definitions of bullying. Mr. Kobza plans to implement systematic trainings for staff, students and parents. Matt S asked Mr. Kobza to contact KSB to clarify why there are two definitions of bullying included in the policy.
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6. Authorization of Signature
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Certified Resignation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Certified Hire
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Local Substitute Certificates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. McPherson and Jacobsen follow up
Discussion:
Phase 5 of McPherson & Jacobsen Superintendent search contract is a goal setting session. Mr. Kobza will contact them for possible dates for the session.
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11. ESU 9 Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Additional services for 2018-19 will be an LMHP one day per week. Board members requested a follow up report on what LMHP services look like once school has started.
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12. Application for Employment - Certified
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Accompanist Pay
Discussion:
Recommended that no action be taken on this item until conversation has been held with SEA.
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14. K-6 Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussion was held on notification time for parental visits, possible inclusion of Elementary activities list, and school supply list. An Elementary activities list will be added as a Communities Activities tab on the new school webpage. A statement will be included on the supply list regarding financial difficulty.
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15. 7-12 Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussion was held on including all types of bands (i.e. pep, jazz, etc) in the student fee section. Jamy Sullivan asked if a section should be added explaining what classes count toward GPA calculation. Jamy also discussed communication from coaches on fundraising and expenses that athletes will be responsible for paying.
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16. Correspondence
Discussion:
Items presented: NASB monthly update, 2018 ballot certification, 2018-19 Accreditation, 2016-17 IDEA MOE shortage letter.
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17. Discussion Items
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17.1. Hamburger Grill
Discussion:
Jason Jensen discussed need for an additional grill and/or griddle for use by the Beef Board when grilling hamburgers for school lunch. Funds will be used from the Nutrition Services Fund and the Wildcat Food Activity account to purchase an additional grill and griddle.
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17.2. Weight Room/Track
Discussion:
Mr. Kobza presented updates on weight room addition funding and construction progress. He also presented an update on the track construction and sidewalk requirements.
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17.3. Principals' Reports
Discussion:
Handbook presentations.
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17.4. Discussion of partnership with the City of Superior Police Department for cost sharing.
Discussion:
Mr. Kobza and Perry Freeman discussed the beginnings of a discussion on cooperation between the school and the Superior Police Department to coordinate officer presence in the school. A board committee will be part of an ongoing conversation on possibilities.
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17.5. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Kobza thanked the administration and community. He reported on leave used and upcoming meetings. The school is currently advertising for cooks and paras. Mr. Kobza would like to add a US flag and a Nebraska state flag to the board meeting room and begin each meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. He and Mary Hamilton are pricing kitchen kettle cooking units. He updated the board on the EIFS repair to the Elementary school.
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17.6. Report from Board Committees
Discussion:
The building committee met with W-Design regarding the track sidewalk requirements.
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18. Executive Session
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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19. Return to Regular Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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20. Items for Next Board Meeting
Discussion:
Safety Committee (Ad Hoc) volunteers - Brad Biltoft, Matt Bargen, Jamy Sullivan - will meet prior to next meeting and begin conversations on police cooperation. Mr. Kobza invited the board members to attend the Tuesday, August 14th, staff welcome at 8:30 a.m.
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21. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m. by M Sullivan.
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