January 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.a. Call to Order by Dr. Andrew Dick, Superintendent
Discussion:
The Scottsbluff Public Schools Regular Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Dr. Andrew Dick, Superintendent. The meeting was held in the Scottsbluff High School Board Room at 313 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361.
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1.b. Oath of Office - New Board Members
Discussion:
New Board members Ralph Paez and Tory Schwartz were sworn in to the Scottsbluff Public Schools Board of Education according to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 11-101.
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1.b.1. Ralph Paez
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1.b.2. Tory Schwartz
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1.c. Roll Call
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1.d. Excuse Absent Member(s)
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
This meeting was held in accordance to the Open Meetings Act. Notice of this meeting was published in the Star-Herald and on the Scottsbluff Public Schools website. Any members of the public who wished to speak must have signed in with the Board secretary prior to the beginning of the Public Comment agenda item.
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4. Annual Reorganizational Meeting
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4.a. Election of Officers
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4.a.1. President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.a.2. New President Presiding - Elections Continue
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4.a.3. Vice President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.a.4. Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.a.5. Secretary
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.b. Approval of Committees, Positions & Delegations
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4.b.1. Consider, discuss, and take action to elect Secretary to the Board of Education
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.b.2. Consider, discuss and take action to select legal counsel
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.b.3. Consider, discuss and take action to elect Committees and Special Appointments as determined by the Board of Education
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.b.3.A. Curriculum and Instruction/Americanism Committee (Facilitator: Mike Mason) Current Members: Paul Snyder & Scott Reisig
Discussion:
2023 Curriculum and Instruction/Americanism Committee: Paul Snyder, Scott Reisig, & Beth Merrigan
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4.b.3.B. Facility Committee (Facilitator: Marianne Carlson) Current Member: Mark Lang
Discussion:
2023 Facility Committee: Mark Lang, Ralph Paez, & Scott Reisig
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4.b.3.C. Finance Committee (Facilitator: Marianne Carlson) Current Members: Scott Reisig, Beth Merrigan, & Paul Snyder
Discussion:
2023 Student Services Committee: Beth Merrigan, Paul Snyder, & Tory Schwartz
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4.b.3.D. Student Services Committee (Facilitator: Dr. Wendy Kemling) Current Members: Paul Snyder & Beth Merrigan
Discussion:
2023 Student Services Committee: Paul Snyder, Ralph Paez, & Tory Schwartz
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4.b.3.E. Classified Salaried Representative - Current Appointee: Mark Lang
Discussion:
Mark Lang will remain the Classified Salaried Representative for the 2023 year.
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4.b.3.F. SBPS Foundation Representative - Current Appointee: Open
Discussion:
Tory Schwartz volunteered to be the SBPS Foundation Representative for the 2023 year.
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4.b.4. Consider, discuss and take action on select Depository Bank(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.b.4.A. Platte Valley Bank
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4.b.4.B. Riverstone Bank
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4.b.4.C. First National Bank
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4.b.4.D. Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund
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4.b.5. Consider, discuss and take action to select the District newspaper of record
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.c. Consent Appointments and Designations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.c.1. Auditor: Dana F. Cole & Company
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4.c.2. Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Wendy Kemling
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4.c.3. School Physician: Regional West Physicians Clinic
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4.c.4. Federal Authorized Representative: Dr. Andrew Dick
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4.d. Approval of current Board policies and regulations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.e. Dissemination to each Board member of conflict of interest statutes
Discussion:
Each Board member received a copy of the Nebraska Conflict of Interest Statutes.
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5. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.a. Adopt Agenda
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5.b. Approval of Certified Staff Retirement
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5.b.1. Jodi Benson, Principal, Bear Cub Preschool
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5.c. Approval of Certified Staff Resignation
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5.c.1. Amy Pinney, English Language Arts, Scottsbluff High School
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5.d. Approve Minutes as follows:
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5.d.1. December 12, 2022
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6. Expenditures
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6.a. Expenditures, without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C. and Tory Schwartz: $2,327,984.88
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.b. Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C. expenditures: $419.25
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.c. Tory Schwartz expenditures: $635.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Awards and Recognitions
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7.a. AFJROTC Flight Academy - Daniel Vidlak
Speaker(s):
SMSgt William Runk
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School student Daniel Vidlak was recognized by the Board for receiving the Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy scholarship. Colonel Johnson spoke.
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7.b. Nebraska Music Educators Association All-State Chorus
Speaker(s):
Brad Ronne
Discussion:
Eighteen Scottsbluff High School students were recognized by the Board for participating in the NMEA All-State Chorus. Vocal Music teacher Brad Ronne spoke.
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7.c. Nebraska Music Educators Association All-State Band
Speaker(s):
Frank Ibero
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School student Zachary Wharton was recognized by the Board for participating in the NMEA All-State Band. Instrumental Music teacher Frank Ibero spoke.
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7.d. Nebraska Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra
Speaker(s):
Ashley Hillman
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School student Jolie Rodriguez was recognized by the Board for participating in the NMEA All-State Orchestra. Orchestra teacher Ashley Hillman spoke.
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7.e. Nebraska State Bandmasters Association 8th Grade All-State Band
Speaker(s):
Michael Koch
Discussion:
Bluffs Middle School students Adalynn Branon, Jonah Flammang, Drew Kaufman, Alexi Mata, Savannah Ramirez, and Noah Rugroden were recognized by the Board for participating in the NMEA 8th Grade All-State Band. Band teacher Michael Koch spoke.
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7.f. Girls Golf
Speaker(s):
Coach Jane Kelley
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School students Nielli Heinold, Shae Willats, Addison Wilson, and McKinley Knotts were recognized by the Board for earning Class B State Runner-Up in girls golf. Senior Anna Kelley was recognized for winning the Class B girls golf state individual title. Coach Jane Kelley spoke.
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7.g. Football
Speaker(s):
Judson Hall
Discussion:
The Scottsbluff High School football team was recognized by the Board for winning the District Championship. Coach Judson Hall spoke.
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7.h. Nebraska Department of Education Paraeducator of the Year - Veronica Torres
Speaker(s):
Jana Mason
Discussion:
Bluffs Middle School paraeducator Veronica Torres was recognized by the Board for being awarded Paraeducator of the Year by the Nebraska Department of Education. Bluffs Middle School Principal Jana Mason spoke.
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7.i. NSAA Distinguished Service Award - Dave Hoxworth
Speaker(s):
Justin Shaddick
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Assistant Principal & Activities Director Dave Hoxworth was recognized by the Board for receiving the NSAA Distinguished Service Award. SHS Principal Justin Shaddick spoke.
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7.j. NSAA Outstanding Service Award - Football - Matt Huck
Speaker(s):
Justin Shaddick
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Assistant Principal Matt Huck was recognized by the Board for being awarded the NSAA Outstanding Service Award in Football. SHS Principal Justin Shaddick spoke.
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8. Public Comment - a total of 60 minutes will be allotted (no more than 4 minutes per speaker).
Discussion:
There were no members of the public present who wished to address the Board.
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9. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Roberts
Discussion:
No report.
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10. Update
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10.a. Bluffs Middle School
Speaker(s):
Jana Mason
Discussion:
Bluffs Middle School Principal Jana Mason gave a presentation to the Board.
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11. Unfinished Business
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11.a. Revision of Board Policy 5202 - Graduation - 2nd Reading
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. New Business
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12.a. Emergency Operations Plan
Speaker(s):
James Todd
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.b. Approval of the District's Asbestos Designee
Speaker(s):
Travis Rickey
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.c. Tuition for Non-Resident Students
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.d. Roosevelt Stage/Servery Bid
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.e. Lincoln Heights Elementary Modernization Furniture Purchase
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.f. Lincoln Heights Elementary Modernization Bid
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Reports and Proposals
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13.a. Board Members
Discussion:
Beth Merrigan thanked Jodi Benson for her years of service to Scottsbluff Public Schools and Bear Cub Preschool. Paul Snyder, Scott Reisig, and Mark Lang all welcomed Ralph Paez and Tory Schwartz to the Board of Education as new members. Mark expressed how impressed he was with December's orchestra concert led by teacher Ashley Hillman, stating there was a full auditorium. Ralph thanked the group for welcoming him to the Board.
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13.b. Board Committee Reports
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13.b.1. Curriculum and Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: January 20, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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13.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: February 7, 2023 @ 12:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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13.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: February 6, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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13.b.4. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: January 12, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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13.c. From the Administrative Staff
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13.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
Marianne Carlson provided a copy of the 2021-2022 audit to all Board members. It was noted that similar to prior years, there were no audit findings.
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13.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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13.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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13.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Dr. Andrew Dick extended his official welcome to new Board members Ralph Paez and Tory Schwartz. Dr. Dick echoed Beth Merrigan's congratulations to Bear Cub Principal Jodi Benson and remarked that her upcoming retirement is bittersweet. Dr. Dick stated he has considered it a privilege to work alongside Jodi, and commented on the remarkable growth of Bear Cub Preschool under her leadership.
Dr. Dick also stated tonight was a great reminder of the high level of achievement consistently reached by Scottsbluff Public School students, as well as the quality of educators, as many students were joined by staff tonight to receive recognition. Dr. Dick remarked it is rare to see this level of excellence at other districts, and all the awards presented tonight were also representative of the talent and dedication of the staff, teachers, sponsors, and all others who work with our district's students. Dr. Dick stated he was excited to celebrate these students and staff tonight, and that it is his privilege to tell the District's story. |
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14. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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14.a. January 20, 2023 - Professional Development Day - No School for Students
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14.b. February 13, 2023 - Board of Education Meeting
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15. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Scottsbluff Public Schools Board of Education meeting adjourned at 7:09 pm.
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