March 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 3/18/2024 at 6:00 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 | |
| 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
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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 - April 15, 2024 at 6:00pm at the Weeping Water Conference Room, Weeping Water Public Schools, Weeping Water, NE.
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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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Action Items
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to give approval on the proposed proclamation.
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to to approve April at School Library Month, April 6th - 12th as Week of the Early Child, and April 24th as Administrative Professionals' Day, and April 3, 2024 as "Weeping Water Paraprofessional Day 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 give approval for Month of the Military Child and the Resolution for the Support of Military Children and Families
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve the Month of the Military Child Proclamation and the Resolution for the Support of Military Children and Families Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To approve the Month of the Military Child Proclamation and the Resolution for the Support of Military Children and Families
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve classified staff raises for the 2024/2025 contract year
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve classified staff raises of 3.0% for the 2024-25 contract year Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To approve classified staff raises of 3.0% for the 2024-25 contract year
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to give the Superintendent authority to give individual raises to classified staff for the 2024/25 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to grant the authority Superintendent to give individual raises to classified staff for the 2024/25 school year. Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To grant the authority Superintendent to give individual raises to classified staff for the 2024/25 school year.
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to accept the resignation of Morgan Cole
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to to accept the resignation of Morgan Cole at the end of the 23/24 school year Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To accept the resignation of Morgan Cole
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve 2024/2025 administrative contracts with Michelle Heath
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve an employment contract for Michelle Heath for
the position of Assistant Principal / Activities Director for the 2024-2025 school year
with terms as stipulated in the employment contract Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: TO approve a 2024/2025 contract with Michelle Heath
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve 2024/2025 administrative contract with Amy Kroll
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve an employment contract for Amy Kroll for
the position of Director of School Improvement and Student Services for the 2024-2025 school year
with terms as stipulated in the employment contract Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: TO approve a 2024/2025 contract with Amy Kroll
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve a 2024/2025 contract with Mary Mozena
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to approve an employment contract for Mary Mozena for
the position of Principal for the 2024-2025 school year
with terms as stipulated in the employment contract Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
TO approve a 2023/2024 contract with Mary Mozena
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to purchase shot clocks for the two gyms
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to purchase shot clocks for the two gyms at a cost of $10,521 from Crouch Recreation 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 shot clocks for the two gyms at a cost of $10,521 from Crouch Recreation
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to renew the HVAC maintenance agreement with MMC
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to renew the annual HVAC maintenance agreement with MMC at a cost of $20,165 Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To renew the HVAC maintenance agreement with MMC at a cost of $20,165
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to renew the HVAC service maintenance agreement with AES
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to renew the 3 year HVAC service maintenance agreement with AES at a cost $15,667 Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Description:
Year 1: $6,077 - Includes software update
Year 2: $4,621 Year 3: $4,969
Comments:
ADM REC: To renew the HVAC service maintenance agreement with AES
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to award the school picture contract for the 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27 school years.
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to award Martin Photography the school picture contract for the 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27 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 award Martin Photography the school picture contract for the 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27 school years.
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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: 3031 - Students Electing to Attend School in Adjoining State , 4053 - Conflict of Interest, 5002 - Admission of Students, 5002.1 - Admission of Students Who Reside Out of the State of Nebraska, 5011 - Physical Examination and Visual Evaluation of Students, 5017 - Routine Directory Information, 5019 - Communicating with Parents, 5022 - Investigations and Arrests by Police or Other Law Enforcement Officers, 5037 - Student Internet and Computer Access, 5044 - Safe Pupil Transportation Plan, 5065 - Bed Bugs, 6007 - Senior Recognition, 6027 - Field Trips, 6031 - Emergency Exclusion 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 the following policies as reviewed
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to give approval to policies to be revised
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to to give approval to revise Policy 6014 School Attendance on Days of Scheduled Activities Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Comments:
ADM REC: To revise Policy 6014 School Attendance on Days of Scheduled Activities
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to accept contract for summer cleaning duties
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to To take no action at this time Board Member #2 seconded the motion. Motion Passed
Comments:
ADM REC: To not take any action on this item as we continue to review the bids that have come into the district.
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Reports
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Administration Reports
Discussion:
Activities Director / Asst. Principal
PreK-8th Grade Principal
Director of School Improvement / Special Education Continuous Improvement: 3/18 Inservice:
The Administrative Team met with ESU # 3 Administration to complete the District Services Plan- identifying district goals and needs and how ESU #3 services can support those needs. Summer Professional Development opportunities are being scheduled:
Costs for registration and stipends for teachers will be requested through either the School Mental Health Grant or PEaK (Promoting Engagement and Knowledge) Grant. Special Education: The NDE Monitoring Team will meet Special Education Staff and Administration on April 8th to review the findings from the Monitoring Process.
Secondary students attended Explore It! Career Fair at SCC in Beatrice on March 12th. (Hosted by the Nebraska) and a tour of Amazon is planned for March 21st Sixpence/Bright Arrows Childcare: The ITERS (Infant and Toddler Environmental Rating Scale) was completed March 7th and a debrief with the evaluator is scheduled for 3/20. March Sixpence socialization is being planned. Superintendent
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Board Reports
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Executive session
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member #1 moved to go into closed session to discuss potential litigation and contract 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.
Discussion:
The board came out of executive session at 7:13pm.
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Adjournment
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