October 19, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Theresa Seipel read the mission statement.

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Mr. Kay gave a brief summary on invoices paid, including iXL which is a platform for student learning, Edupoint our new student information system and Kidwell-Mitel which is support for our phone system, this is a 2 years contract. 

Discussion:  Chip Kay, Director of Business Operations reminded the Board that the CMS desks had been added since last week.

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Dr. Loeffelholz reminded the board that some of these projects may not happen because of COVID.

 

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Mr. Kay shared some updates, he said in looking for insurance for the Kramer Project we will be using Secure Builders Risk Insurance, there is a $500.00 deductible, very comparable to what was used when the new high school was being built.  CARES Act refund is coming, that money must be spent by September 2022. He has received official word from NSDA, they have extended the free lunches for all students. Preschool milk and afterschool snacks will also be covered by the program.  Students who bring lunch can participate in the pick three program, it will all be reimbursable.  Mr. Kay said a press release will go out by the end of the week to inform all CPS families.  He talked about the resolution with LSI, they will be here in November to speak to the Board.  The reimbursement from LSI will stay in the Nutrition Fund. Free and reduced applications carry over for this year, so other programs will not be affected for anyone unable to submit a new application. 

Discussion:  Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Buildings and Sites/Technology said the bid for scope 1 almost doubled the price, so he reached out to 4 different companies, he has a meeting scheduled on Wednesday with a Grand Island company. There was a local company that submitted the bid, they were not willing to lower their bid. He also shared the plan for demolition for the west side, two story area.  There is also a store-front that needs to come out for the classrooms that will be on that side of the building. Dr. Loeffelholz said because we only received one bid, we can solicit other contracts. Scopes 2 thru 5 will be done by local companies. 

Mr. Kwapnioski said we need to schedule a special meeting if we get a good bid in the coming week. 

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No Swett Fencing

Discussion:  Mr. Kwapnioski said there are only two companies in town to bid, we are staying with U&I as they continue to be the lowest. He also talked about buying a 14 foot dump trailer to haul and dump demo trash from the Kramer Building. Renting demo trailers/dumpsters and the drop fee, it seems more economical to purchase.

Discussion:  Mr. Harris said that the Crisis Team was activated to meet with Lost Creek Elementary staff on Saturday morning after hearing about the fire and fatalities. Our team is available for adults and students.

Discussion:  Dr. Loeffelholz talked about our teaching staff being overwhelmed, not from teaching, it's from the other things, mostly emotional. Worrying about their own children and family. The Commissioner of Education gave permission for teachers to work in their buildings without students, allowing 48 hours for planning.  So he is suggesting that Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week to give teachers time to work in their rooms to catch up, plan, to breathe. He said we will look at second semester to see what happens. Dr. Loeffelholz said we will give families as much notice as possible.  Discussion on distributing lunches on those days much like the summer lunch program.

Football playoff game at 3:00 on Friday, Pawnee Park.

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The board all shared that they are thankful for the crisis team and Mr. Harris during difficult situations. Heartfelt condolences to the family of our student who perished in the fire on Saturday. They are all so grateful for all that staff is doing during this difficult time, stressed the need to help staff look out for themselves and their team. They are really enjoying seeing the successes of our teams and activities. 

Discussion:  The Board did not go into Executive Session.

Discussion:  Adjourned at 6:32.