March 13, 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
Discussion:
The March Board of Education meeting was called to order by President Scott Reisig at 6:00 pm.
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1.b. Roll Call
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1.c. Excuse Absent Member(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
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4. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.a. Adopt Agenda
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4.b. Approval of Certified Staff Retirement
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4.b.1. Deborah Surber, Information Technology, Bluffs Middle School
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4.c. Approval of Certified Staff Hire
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4.c.1. Amanda Schultz, Bear Cub Preschool
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4.c.2. Kathryn Preston, Lincoln Heights Elementary
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4.c.3. Rachel Rico, Longfellow Elementary
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4.c.4. Kasandra Rossi, Westmoor Elementary
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4.c.5. Rachel Snow, Westmoor Elementary
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4.c.6. Annie Stahlecker, Bluffs Middle School
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4.c.7. Joshua Harnish, Scottsbluff High School
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4.c.8. Sara Foster, Special Education
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4.c.9. Jacklyn Cawiezel, LMHP
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4.c.10. Brittni Chancellor, Assistant Principal, Bluffs Middle School
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4.c.11. James Miller, Assistant Principal, Bluffs Middle School
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4.d. Approval of Administrator Appointment
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4.d.1. Kenna Urwiller, Assistant Principal, Scottsbluff High School (12 months/260 Days)
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4.d.2. Kelli Jensen, Assistant Principal, Scottsbluff High School (10 months/209 Days)
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4.e. Approve Minutes as follows:
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4.e.1. February 13, 2023
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4.e.2. March 2, 2023
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5. Expenditures
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5.a. Expenditures, without Tory Schwartz: $1,170,568.15
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.b. Tory Schwartz Expenditures: $50.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Awards & Recognitions
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6.a. Wrestling
Speaker(s):
Dustin Stodola
Discussion:
Wrestling Coach Dustin Stodola spoke.
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6.b. Swimming
Speaker(s):
Vanessa Woolsey
Discussion:
SeaCats Assistant Coach Joe Weis spoke.
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6.c. Girls Basketball
Speaker(s):
Mike Burda
Discussion:
Girls Basketball Coach Mike Burda spoke.
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6.d. Drill Team
Speaker(s):
Angie Hinze
Discussion:
Drill Team sponsor Angie Hinze spoke.
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6.e. Nebraska World Language Distinguished Scholars
Speaker(s):
Yi Ju Ting
Discussion:
World Languages teacher Yi Ju Ting spoke.
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6.f. Nebraska Culinary Competition - ProStart Students
Speaker(s):
Hannah Liptac
Discussion:
Culinary Arts teacher Hannah Liptac spoke.
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6.g. National Merit Finalist - Riley Ibero
Speaker(s):
Justin Shaddick
Discussion:
Principal Justin Shaddick spoke.
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6.h. 2023 ProStart Educator of the Year - Hannah Liptac
Speaker(s):
Justin Shaddick
Discussion:
Principal Justin Shaddick spoke.
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7. 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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8. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Roberts
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School senior Elizabeth Roberts reported the past month has been very successful. Elizabeth reported both the boys basketball and the girls basketball teams won district championships. Educators Rising students who qualified will compete at the National Conference, ProStart students qualified for the National ProStart Invitational, and DECA students will be attending the state competition. Upcoming SHS events include the commencement of spring sports, prom, the AFJROTC Military Ball, a digital citizenship presentation, and ACT/PSAT testing.
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9. Update
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9.a. Lincoln Heights Elementary
Speaker(s):
Jeremy Behnke
Discussion:
Principal Jeremy Behnke gave a building update, along with Assistant Principal Krystal Rodriguez and other staff members.
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10. Unfinished Business
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10.a. Board Policy Review - 5000 Series - "Students" - Second Reading
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11. New Business
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11.a. Interactive Flat Panel Displays - Lake Minatare Elementary & Bluffs Middle School
Speaker(s):
David Davis
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11.b. Recognition of the 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 Scottsbluff Public Schools Administrators Bargaining Unit & Representatives
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.c. Special Assignment Position - Assistant Activities Director
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.d. Addendum to the 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 Administrator Negotiated Agreement
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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11.e. Building Automation System Upgrade - Scottsbluff High School & Bluffs Middle School
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.f. Roosevelt Boilers
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.g. Superintendent Evaluation Instrument
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Reports and Proposals
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12.a. Board Members
Discussion:
Paul Snyder stated the highlight of serving on the Board is seeing so many SBPS students achieve so much success. Scott Reisig commented the Lincoln Heights building report was fantastic, stating it is great to see the buy-in all across the District. Scott also mentioned the da Vinci Surgical System demonstration was a great opportunity for SBPS students and community members. Ralph Paez stated ReConnect students have been doing great things in the community, including delivering food through Meals on Wheels. Ralph commended the staff at ReConnect for their efforts.
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12.b. Board Committee Reports
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12.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: March 29, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: April 4, 2023 @ 12:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: April 3, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.4. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: March 16, 2023 @ 12:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c. From the Administrative Staff:
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12.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick shared Bluffs Middle School was named the Nebraska Career and Technical Education Outstanding Middle School Program of 2023 and extended his congratulations to Principal Jana Mason and staff. Dr. Dick remarked that SBPS takes great pride in the career pathways and academies available to all students. Dr. Dick stated this Board meeting's agenda contained 11 certificated staff hire recommendations, and expressed his appreciation to the principals, directors, and executive directors, as well as Darla Schlager, for the thoughtful, creative, and diligent work in recruiting and hiring highly qualified staff. Dr. Dick commented on the amazing learning experiences that SBPS was recently able to provide for students, which involved the demonstration of the da Vinci Surgical System. Dr. Dick thanked SHS Health Sciences teacher Jen Harre, Intuitive Surgical, Inc., and Dr. Hertzler and Regional West Medical Center for partnering with the District to bring this authentic, hands-on learning opportunity to SBPS students, as well as students from Western Nebraska Community College, Gering Public Schools, and members of the public. Dr. Dick also commented that this experience exposed students to not only the healthcare field, but also engineering, business, and other fields of interest. Dr. Dick concluded by sharing the SBPS 2022-2023 Annual Report has been released. Dr. Dick stated this effort was led by Director of Communications Melissa Price, and is an informative, high-quality publication that showcases the great work happening within our schools. Families and stakeholders can expect to receive this report by mail.
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13. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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13.a. March 15, 2023 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
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13.b. March 16, 2023 - No School for Students - Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
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13.c. March 17, 2023 - No School for Students & Teachers
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13.d. April 7-10, 2023 - Spring Break - No School for Students & Teachers
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13.e. April 11, 2023 - Board of Education Meeting
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14. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.
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