March 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
Discussion:
The Scottsbluff Public Schools 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. Regan Hodsden, Agriculture, Scottsbluff High School
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4.c. Approval of Certified Staff Resignation
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4.c.1. Jacklyn Cawiezel, LMHP, SBPS
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4.d. Approve Minutes as follows:
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4.d.1. February 12, 2024
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4.d.2. February 28, 2024
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5. Expenditures
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5.a. Expenditures without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C, Tree Monkeys LLC, and Tory Schwartz: $881,146.26
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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. Expenditures: $333.25
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5.c. Tree Monkeys LLC Expenditures: $2,250.00
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.d. Tory Schwartz Expenditures: $70.00
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Awards and Recognitions
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6.a. Wrestling
Speaker(s):
Dustin Stodola
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Wrestling Coach Dustin Stodola spoke.
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6.b. Girls Basketball
Speaker(s):
Hattie Burford
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Girls Basketball Coach Hattie Burford spoke.
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6.c. Boys Basketball
Speaker(s):
Scott Gullion
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Boys Basketball Coach Scott Gullion spoke.
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6.d. State Athletic Administrator of the Year - Dave Hoxworth
Speaker(s):
Justin Shaddick
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Principal Justin Shaddick spoke.
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6.e. NSAA Champions for Coaches Award - Darren Emerick
Speaker(s):
Dave Hoxworth
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Activities Director Dave Hoxworth spoke.
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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:
Sophie Bracken, Scottsbluff |
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8. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Ava Reed
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Senior Ava Reed addressed the Board, stating that multiple sports came to a conclusion recently. The SHS Boys Wrestling qualified nine students for the state tournament, with Chance Houser winning the State Championship. The Swim Team also competed at their State tournament, where Wisley Mooc placed 5th and broke a school record. Fifty students recently traveled to UNL Math Day. Both the Boys Basketball and the Girls Basketball teams earned a District Championship. HOSA returned from their State competition, where they won 30 medals in 17 different events. Drill Team and Cheer both competed at their respective State competitions, where Drill Team won in the High Kick Division. The Speech team qualified nine students for their State Championship. Educators Rising attended their State Conference recently, with 10 students qualifying for the National Conference, and Aspyn Andreas was selected as the 2024 Nebraska Educators Rising Member of the Year. Ava gave a shout-out to Activities Director Dave Hoxworth for being named the State Athletic Administrator of the Year. SHS students will also be busy in the upcoming month with the musical Matilda! on April 4-6, students taking the ACT on April 9, and Prom on April 13. Ava also wished good luck to the students participating in spring sports.
Ava closed by noting the passing of SHS Science Teacher James Bogus, stating he left behind a legacy at SHS where he has been greatly missed, and the students' thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. |
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9. Update
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9.a. Lake Minatare Elementary
Speaker(s):
Ashlen Schaneman
Discussion:
Lake Minatare Principal Ashlen Schaneman spoke.
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10. Unfinished Business
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10.a. Board Policy Review, Revision, and Adoption - Policies 3130, 3133, 5205, 5406.1, 8261, 6000 Series - “Instruction,” and 9000 Series - “Bylaws of the Board” - Second Reading
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11. New Business
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11.a. Annual Review of Board Policy 5415 - Anti-Bullying
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.b. Bear Cub Calendar
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bree Rock
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.c. Elementary iPads
Speaker(s):
David Davis
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.d. Interactive Flat Panel Displays for Westmoor Elementary/SHS
Speaker(s):
David Davis
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11.e. Splash Pool Fill In
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.f. Certified Negotiated Agreement
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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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:
No report.
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12.b. Board Committee Reports
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12.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: March 22, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: April 2, 2024 @ 12:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: April 2, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.4. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: March 21, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
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 stated it is hard to believe the fourth quarter is upon us, and we are now on the home stretch. Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for this week, and staff will have some long days on Wednesday and Thursday. Dr. Dick noted how important it is to have a two-way dialogue with families at Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Dr. Dick also echoed Ava Reed's comments, noting the loss of Jim Bogus. Dr. Dick stated it had been a challenging third quarter for Scottsbluff High School and for the District. Dr. Dick extended his condolences to Peg and Tori Bogus, the family of Jim Bogus. Dr. Dick thanked Executive Director of Finance Marianne Carlson, Teacher Anne Schmall, and the entire SEA Negotiation Team as well as the Board of Education for the positive outcomes during the process of this year's negotiations. Dr. Dick stated Marianne Carlson did extensive work behind the scenes this year, due to a change in legal representation. He also noted Anne Schmall does a lot in representing the Scottsbluff Educators Association, which can be a very thankless role. Lastly, Dr. Dick thanked the Board of Education for the extra work they performed or committed during this process. In closing, Dr. Dick commented that while our students are the reason we are here, it is also a joy to serve alongside adult staff members. He noted that two of the SBPS staff members recently earned state-wide recognition and extended his congratulations to Darren Emerick and also to Dave Hoxworth, whom he called an outstanding Activities Director, colleague, and friend. |
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13. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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13.a. March 13, 2024 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:00-8:00 PM)
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13.b. March 14, 2024 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 AM-8:00 PM) - No Students
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13.c. March 15, 2024 - No School for Students & Staff
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13.d. March 19, 2024 - ReConnect Graduation @ 5:30 PM - BMS Cafeteria
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13.e. March 29 - April 1, 2024 - Spring Break - No School for Students & Teachers
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13.f. April 8, 2024 - 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 Regular Board Meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM.
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