March 16, 2020 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 8:00pm
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.2. Excuse Absent Board Members
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2. Approval of Consent Agenda
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2.1. Agenda
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2.2. Minutes of previous meeting
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Guests
Discussion:
Guest present was Cheryl Kleinschmit.
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4. Financial Reports
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4.1. Treasurer
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4.2. Claims
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4.3. Activity
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5. Action Items
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5.1. Consider, discuss, and make a motion to approve the resignation/retirement of Mrs. Vickie Clausen, elementary custodian.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education wishes Mrs. Vicki Clausen the best of luck in the future.
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5.2. Consider, discuss, and make a motion to approve the resignation/retirement of Mrs. Robbi Johnson, preschool teacher.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education thanks Mrs. Johnson for 42 years of service.
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5.3. Discuss, consider, and make a motion to approve a cooperative agreement with Osmond Community Schools in junior high boys football and basketball for the 2020-21 season.
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5.4. Discuss, consider, and make a motion to approve the graduating class of 2020 upon completion of all their academic requirements.
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5.5. Discuss, consider, and make a motion to hire Sherri Plumbtree as drivers' Ed. Instructor for the summer of 2020.
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6. Reports
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6.1. Superintendent
Discussion:
Mr. Hoesing advised the board that per the Nebraska North Central Health Department, it was recommended to close the school for 2 weeks to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 virus. 2 weeks from today Mr. Hoesing will again see what the recommendation is, if we get the okay to reopen, school will resume 3-31-20. Tomorrow Mr. Hoesing is meeting with staff to come up with an educational plan for our students throughout this time. The Nebraska Department of Education is suspending summative statewide assessment (NSCAS) for the 2019-20 school year. This includes NSCAS - General, Alternate, and ACT.
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6.2. Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Higgins thanked the Board for the time off when his son in law passed away. Mr. Higgins stated he feels Mr. Hoesing's choice to act on the recomendation from the Nebraska Department of Health was being proactive and the correct choice for our students and staff.
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6.3. Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Conn stated effective today, the NSAA stated all practices have been suspended until March 30th. All competitions are suspended until April 2nd. Wausa High School this year has 7 golfers and 39 Track and Field participants.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Discuss potential scenarios for coronavirus and Wausa Public school students and staff.
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8. Executive (Closed) Session (If needed)
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9. Dates of Future Board Meetings
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10. Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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