August 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
Discussion:
The Regular Board of Education meeting was called to order by Board President Scott Reisig at 6:00 PM.
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1.a. Call to Order
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1.b. Roll Call
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1.c. 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.
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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 Hire
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4.b.1. Katherine Schulthies, Reading/Intervention, Bluffs Middle School
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4.b.2. Kortni Zeiler, Special Education, Bluffs Middle School
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4.b.3. Jennifer Fenner, Cosmetology, Scottsbluff High School
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4.b.4. Michael Madkins, ReConnect
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4.c. Approval of Certified Staff Resignation
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4.c.1. Michael Klein, ReConnect
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4.d. Approve Minutes as follows:
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4.d.1. July 10, 2023
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5. Expenditures
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5.a. Expenditures, without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C.: $1,643,092.27
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.b. Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C.: $1,118.00
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. 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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7. Unfinished Business
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7.a. Approval of Board Policy Revisions, as Recommended by Perry Law Firm - Second Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. New Business
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8.a. Emergency Operations Plan
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.b. Laptop Bid
Speaker(s):
Mike Fogle
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.c. QCPUF Resolution
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.d. Air Quality Device Smart Sensors
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.e. Early Notification Retirement Resolution - 2023-2024
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.f. Coaching Services - Track
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.g. Nonresident Student Contract
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Reports and Proposals
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9.a. Board Members
Discussion:
Tory Schwartz and Scott Reisig both welcomed back staff and students. Beth Merrigan commented that this is an exciting time of year with schools bustling to prepare for the year. Paul Snyder noted the enthusiasm among staff and students on the first day of school is always catching, and he hopes this enthusiasm will continue throughout the school year. Mark Lang wished the staff and students a great year and also noted that he and Board member Rob Polk recently toured Lincoln Heights Elementary. Mark commented the school looks nice and extended his appreciation to Director of Facilities Travis Rickey and his crew for a job well done.
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9.b. Board Committee Reports
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9.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: August 18, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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9.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: September 5, 2023 @ 12:30 PM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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9.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: September 5, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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9.b.4. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: August 17, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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9.c. From the Administrative Staff:
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9.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No report.
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9.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
Executive Director of Student Services Dr. Wendy Kemling commented on all the wonderful staff who are returning for the school year and that is it wonderful to see them. Wendy noted there was a special education meeting held this morning where their team welcomed many new educators and she is excited to be able to see them in their classrooms.
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9.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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9.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick extended his thanks to Director of Facilities Travis Rickey and his team, Director of IT David Davis and his team, as well as Director of Safety and Security James Todd and his team for the work they accomplished in modernizing the Lincoln Heights Elementary building over the course of this summer. In addition to the Lincoln Heights project, other projects across the District were completed as well, including the Bluffs Middle School parking lot, the renovation of restrooms at Longfellow Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary, the Roosevelt Elementary servery project, as well as the installation of three elementary playgrounds. Dr. Dick noted this was a very busy summer, but all projects were completed on time, and as a result of the tremendous amount of work inside and outside of these District buildings, both the learning and the teaching environments will be improved. He again extended thanks to the staff and supervisors for their hard hard work.
Dr. Dick commented that despite the current educator shortage, the District is fully staffed, with the exception of very few certified, specialized positions. Dr. Dick thanked the principals and the business team for their work in hiring, as well as Director of Communications Melissa Price for her work in advertising. He noted it was a team effort to ensure all positions were staffed prior to the start of the year. Dr. Dick concluded by thanking Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Mike Mason for organizing the new teacher orientation schedule and all trainings for staff. The work led by Mike to prepare new staff as well as existing staff was essential in preparing to welcome back students on August 17th. |
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10. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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10.a. August 16, 2023 - ReConnect Graduation @ 5:30 PM - BMS Cafeteria
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10.b. August 17, 2023 - First Day of School for Students
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10.c. August 28, 2023 - Special Board Meeting @ 5:00 PM - Board Room
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10.d. September 1, 2023 - ½ PD Day & ½ Work Day - No School for Students
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10.e. September 4, 2023 - Labor Day - No School for Students & Staff
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10.f. September 11, 2023 - Board of Education Meeting
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11. Move into Closed Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Pursuant to § 84-1410 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes, also known as the Nebraska Open Meetings Law, this closed session is for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to a potential real estate purchase and is necessary for the protection of the public interest. The Board of Education moved into closed session at 6:25 PM.
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12. Exit Closed Session
Discussion:
The Board of Education exited closed session at 8:30 PM.
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13. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education meeting adjourned at 8:31 PM.
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