February 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Board Meeting
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I.A. Call to Order
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I.B. Roll Call of Board
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I.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.D. Notice of Open Meeting Posted
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I.D.1. President insures all can hear proceedings
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I.E. Mission Statement
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I.F. Opportunity for Public to be Heard
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I.G. Presentations
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I.G.1. Community Survey Results
Discussion:
The Community Survey Results were presented by Kordica and Annette Eyean. The goal was to get 400 valid surveys from registered voters. They were able to get 440. The survey gives a picture of the community and the climate of the voters. It was very specific in how demographics were broken out. The data is all listed on the attached report.
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I.H. Board Special Functions
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I.H.1. CMS Course Description Book 23-24
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I.H.2. Approval of CPS Foundation Board Members
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I.H.3. Field Trip/Excursion Application Approval
Discussion:
Troy Loeffelholz, Superintendent explained the procedure we followed prior to COVID. Typically a year out they get approval for fundraising and then they get approval for the actual travel closer to the date of the trip. He said there is a need to review the policy. Dr. Loeffelholz said there will also be a conversation with Dave Hiebner, CHS Principal and Tim Kwapnioski, CHS Activities Director regarding the policy.
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I.I. Items to be removed from the Consent Agenda
Discussion:
Financial Report 4b was removed from the Consent Agenda.
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I.J. Consent Agenda
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I.J.1. Approval of Minutes
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I.J.2. Financial Reports M2, M3, M4a
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I.J.3. Financial Report M4b
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I.J.4. Financial Report M5
Discussion:
Chip Kay, Director of Finance and Human Resources shared some of the payments that have recently gone out, including American Reading Company for curriculum resources, Loup Power for electricity and gas, Associated Staffing for contracted staff. Dr. Kay said we pay Associated Staffing and they pay the employee, CPS will hire the employee after 12 weeks. Central Nebraska Rehab Service is on the list for OT and PT services contracted for special education.
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I.J.5. Certified Personnel
Discussion:
Dr. Kay said the certified hires and resignations list was updated from last week's meeting. He also said Heather Walla was rehired.
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I.J.6. Classified Personnel
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I.J.7. Professional Travel
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I.K. Acceptance of Gifts/Donations
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I.L. Curriculum and Instruction
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I.L.1. Administrative Functions
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I.L.2. Updates
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I.M. Business Operations and Human Relations
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I.M.1. Administrative Functions
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I.M.1.1. TERIP Application Information
Discussion:
Dr. Kay told the board there was one application added based on a unique and extenuating circumstance.
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I.M.1.2. Approval of Jay Spearman as Underwriter
Discussion:
Dr. Kay is requesting approval for Jay Spearman to serve as our fiscal advisor pre-bond. This would not entitle him to be the exclusive underwriter. Dr. Loeffelholz said this will help with estimating and Mr. Spearman is a person that is trusted by CPS.
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I.M.1.3. Approval of the Addition of New Staff Positions for 2023-2024.
Discussion:
Dr. Loeffelholz recommended to table this item as there is not a clear picture of state aid for next year at this time. |
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I.M.2. Updates
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I.N. Buildings & Sites/Technology
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I.N.1. Administrative Functions
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I.N.1.1. Safety Response Protocol-2023/Updated Language
Discussion:
The professional development schedule has been set up for next year.
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I.N.1.2. CASSETTE House Project Bid
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I.N.2. Updates
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I.O. Student Services
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I.O.1. Administrative Functions
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I.O.2. Updates
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I.P. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Loeffelholz reported on state wrestling, CPS had 6 medalists; girls basketball subdistrict this week and boys next week. He also shared that the next meeting will be March 20. There will be no Listening Session, so plan to tour Kramer at 5:00 and then begin the meeting at 6:00. |
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I.Q. Board Sharing
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The Board shared appreciation for the work done on the list for CHS English books, it was very thorough and gives a clear picture. They all agreed that the school year is going fast. Spring sports will be starting soon. Looking forward to everything coming up and the work on the bond. There were similar comments on the good information that came from the survey, very encouraging. |
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II. Executive Session
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III. Adjourn
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