March 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Opening the Meeting
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I.A. Call Meeting to Order and Notification of Open Meeting Law
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I.A.i. Posted in the room
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I.A.ii. Publication of Meeting was provided according to 84-1411
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I.B. District Mission Statement:
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II. Board Member Roll Call
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III. Excuse Absent Board Members
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IV. Approval of the Agenda and changes to the Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.A. Approval of minutes from the February regular meeting
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V.B. Approve claims and accounts
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V.C. Approve new hires
Jacob Brand-Secondary Principal Ashley Ziska-Library/FCS Rose Brewer-MS Special Education |
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VI. Public Comment
Discussion:
There was none.
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VII. Information Items: Reports
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VII.A. Administrator reports
Discussion:
Mrs. Uhl informed the Board that our annual Blood Drive was held March 3rd. Conferences were held one day this year due to weather and the Elementary Knight Pride celebration will be March 13th. The Pk-5 Spring Concert will be held March 27th. Mr. Coviello congratulated our Girls Basketball team on their successful season. Conference Speech was held March 10th and was a successful day for our entire Speech Team. Spring sports have started, and we have a large percentage of high school students out for activities.
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VII.B. Superintendent report
Discussion:
The meeting covered several key topics, starting with Rule 10 compliance, ensuring the district continues to meet Nebraska’s accreditation standards. Attendance was discussed, focusing on current trends and strategies to improve student participation. Updates on scheduling were reviewed, along with plans for potential adjustments. A special recognition was given to the girl’s basketball team for their achievements and dedication. Transportation costs were reviewed, while an update on bullying prevention efforts and reporting procedures was provided. The Strategic Plan Survey process was discussed as a way to gather input for district planning. A notable highlight was the increase in state aid, rising from $2,008,934 to $2,189,637, which will impact budget planning. Plans for summer school were reviewed. The board also discussed student fees and potential adjustments. The addition of picnic tables for student and staff use was discussed. Updates were shared regarding requests for proposals (RFPs) for district lunch program. The meeting also covered gate box protocols for handling funds at events and reviewed the implementation of the Attendance Recovery Program to address student absences. Finally, snow days were discussed. |
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VIII. Discussion Items
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VIII.A. Community Eligibility Provision Lunch Program
Discussion:
The Community Elegibility Provision Lunch Program was discussed.
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VIII.B. Board Goals
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal handed out the results of a survey that was filled out by students, staff and board members. This will serve as a starting point for our strategic plan moving forward.
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VIII.C. Superintendent Salary
Discussion:
There was a discussion regarding Dr. Lefdal's salary.
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IX. Action Items
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IX.A. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the classified staff and principal salary increase of 3.9387%.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.B. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the Emergency Operations Plan
Discussion:
This will be discussed at next month's meeting.
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X. Next Meeting
Discussion:
The April Board Meeting will be held Monday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m.
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XI. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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