October 16, 2023 at 6:01 PM - Board of Education Meeting
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 9/6/2023 at 6:30 PM | |
| Jason Brack | Present |
| Haley Dehne | Present |
| Adam DeMike | Present |
| Betty Harms | Present |
| Neil Huskey | Present |
| Doug Meyer | Present |
| Mark Rathe | Present |
| Present: 7, Absent: 0 | |
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 10/16/2023 at 6:00 PM | |
| Jason Brack | Absent |
| Haley Dehne | Present |
| Adam DeMike | Absent |
| Betty Harms | Present |
| Neil Huskey | Present |
| Doug Meyer | Present |
| Mark Rathe | Present |
| Present: 5, Absent: 2 | |
| Minutes | |
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AGENDA
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Call the meeting to order
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Roll Call
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Kevin Reiman, Director of School Improvement and Special Education Amy Kroll, PreK-8th grade Principal Mary Mozena, and Asst. Principal/AD Michelle Heath.
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Acknowledgement of Nebraska Open Meetings Act posted
Discussion:
The BOE President acknowledged the posting of the Nebraska Meetings Act.
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Excuse absent board members
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve the absence of board member Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approval of consent agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve the consent agenda, which includes the minutes of the last regular meeting, Notification of meeting publication site, date, and time, financial report and payment of general funds bills, and the next regular meeting date Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approval of previous meetings minutes
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Notification of meeting publication site, date, and time
Discussion:
The meeting date, time, and location was published in the Southeast Nebraska Voice
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Financial Reports and Payment of Bills
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Next regular meeting date - November 20, 2023
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Communications
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Visitors/Open Forum and staff and program presentations
Discussion:
Visitors may address the board during this portion of the meeting. Each speaker is limited to 5 minutes. Multiple speakers for the same subject should appoint a single spokesperson to address the board for a maximum of 5 minutes.
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Kari Stephens, NASB
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Jessi Hedlund, JAG Nebraska Expansion Manager and Assistant Vice President Annette Zimmerman for Jobs for America’s Graduates
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Action Items
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to give approval on the proposed proclamations.
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve the American Education Week and Red Ribbon Week Proclamations Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To give approval to the proposed proclamations
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the memorandum of understanding with JAG Nebraska in affliction with the United Way of the Midlands
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve the memorandum of understanding with JAG Nebraska in affliction with the United Way of the Midlands Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To memorandum of understanding with JAG Nebraska in affliction with the United Way of the Midlands
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to recognize the WWEA as the bargaining agent for the certified staff members for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to recognize the WWEA as the bargaining agent for the certified staff members for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To recognize the WWEA as the bargaining agent for the certified staff members for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to purchase a snowblower from Ty's outdoor equipment
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to purchase an Ariens Prof 28 Alpine Snowblower from Ty's Outdoor Equipment at a cost of $3,152.90 Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To purchase an Ariens Prof 28 Alpine Snowblower from Ty's Outdoor Equipment at a cost of $3,152.90
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to declare items as excess equipment
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to to declare the list of items in the description at excess equipment Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Description:
Comments:
ADM REC: To declare the list of items in the description at excess equipment as presented
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to give approval to policies to be reviewed.
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to give approval to review policies 4041-Staff Dress and Appearance
4042-Employee Social Security Numbers
4043-Professional Boundaries and Appropriate Relationships Between Employees and Students
4044-Staff Election Conduct
4900-Early Retirement Incentive Program Policy Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The following policies meet KSB's recommendations:
Comments:
ADM REC: To approve these polices are reviewed with no changes
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Reports
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Administration Reports
Discussion:
Activities Director / Asst. Principal
PreK-8th Grade Principal
Continuous Improvement: Staff will finalize Continuous Improvement Goals for the next 5-year cycle (we are in year 2) on our Inservice Day -10/30. CIP Subcommittees are meeting monthly to analyze data and make decisions to meet the needs of students. The NDE hosted a MTSS/CIP Day at ESU #3 and school teams were able to interact with the new CIP template that districts will be expected to complete. Those in attendance were Mary Mozena, Michelle Heath, Chris Meeske, Jeremy Strong, Amy Kroll. ESU #3 Instructional Coaches are meeting with teachers regularly and offering support through observations and goal setting. Secondary 9-12: On October 10, Freshmen participated in Connect the Dots (career exploration activity), Sophomores completed the PreACT, Juniors completed the PSAT, and Seniors participated in a Poverty simulation activity. Special Education: Weeping Water has been selected to be monitored during the 23-24 school year. This includes completing a questionnaire, allowing NDE access to selected student files, clarification meeting with the Monitoring Team, Monitoring Report, and, if necessary, a Corrective Action Plan. On October 2nd, teachers and paras participated in Autism training (focusing primarily on PreK and early elementary). Another training for secondary staff next semester is being planned. Middle school teachers and administrators attended Sped. Strategies Training at ESU #3- Inclusive Practices. This is a 4-part training scheduled throughout the year. Sixpence/Bright Arrows Childcare: Weeping Water Sixpence hosted Anne Meeker on 10/14/23 for Sing, Play, and Love. Over 30 childcare providers/PreK teachers attended from Auburn, Bancroft Rosalie, and Weeping Water. September's socialization focused on fine motor skills development with the theme of Apples. October's socialization will be a trip to the pumpkin patch in Eagle. Childcare is closed on 10/23 for Pyramid Training. Superintendent
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Board Reports
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Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to enter into executive session for the purpose of negotiations for the protection of the public interest. Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Adjournment
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