January 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
Discussion:
The January Regular Board of Education Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Dr. Andrew Dick, Superintendent.
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1.a. Call to Order by Dr. Andrew Dick, Superintendent
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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. 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
Discussion:
The Board designated the Star-Herald as the District newspaper of record. Motion Passed: Motion to select the Star-Herald as the District newspaper of record made by Polk, seconded by Lang. Polk: Yea, Lang: Yea, Reisig: Yea, Snyder: Yea, Merrigan: Yea, Schwartz: Yea
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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: Beth Merrigan, Scott Reisig, Paul Snyder |
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4.b.3.B. Facility Committee (Facilitator: Marianne Carlson)
Current Members: Mark Lang, Rob Polk, Scott Reisig |
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4.b.3.C. Finance Committee (Facilitator: Marianne Carlson)
Current Members: Beth Merrigan, Paul Snyder, Tory Schwartz |
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4.b.3.D. Student Services Committee (Facilitator: Dr. Wendy Kemling)
Current Members: Rob Polk, Tory Schwartz, Paul Snyder |
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4.b.3.E. Classified Salaried Representative
Current Appointee: Mark Lang |
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4.b.3.F. SBPS Foundation Representative
Current Appointee: Tory Schwartz |
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4.b.4. Consider, discuss, and take action to 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.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
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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. Angie Shaw, 1st Grade, Longfellow
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5.c. Approve Minutes as follows:
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5.c.1. December 11, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting
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5.c.2. December 21, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
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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.: $2,891,296.01
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: $215.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.c. Tory Schwartz Expenditures: $140.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Public Comment - a total of 60 minutes will be allotted (no more than 4 minutes per speaker).
Discussion:
The following member of the public addressed the Board of Education during Public Comment:
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8. Update
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8.a. Bluffs Middle School
Speaker(s):
Jana Mason
Discussion:
Bluffs Middle School Principal Jana Mason provided an update to the Board.
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9. New Business
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9.a. 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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9.b. Bridges Mathematics Third Edition Upgrade
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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9.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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9.d. QCPUF Resolution
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Reports and Proposals
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10.a. Board Members
Discussion:
Board Member Tory Schwartz welcomed all staff members back from Winter Break. Board Member Rob Polk also welcomed back all staff members and extended thanks for everything they do.
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10.b. Board Committee Reports
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10.b.1. Curriculum and Instruction/Americanism Committee: Next Meeting - January 19, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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10.b.2. Facility Committee: Next Meeting - February 6, 2024 @ 12:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
Attachments:
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10.b.3. Finance Committee: Next Meeting - February 5, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
Attachments:
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10.b.4. Student Services Committee: Next Meeting - January 11, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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10.c. From the Administrative Staff
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10.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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10.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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10.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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10.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick noted the District welcomed staff members back today and would welcome students tomorrow from Winter Break.
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11. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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11.a. January 9, 2024 - 2nd Semester Begins
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11.b. January 26, 2024 - PD Day - No School for Students
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11.c. February 12, 2024 - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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12. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Regular Board of Education Meeting adjourned at 6:41 PM.
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