Public Meeting Minutes: July 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

1. Public Hearing and Review of the 2023-2024 KPS Student Fee Collection

1.A. Convene Hearing

1.B. Presentation, Discussion, Public Input

Discussion:

Dr. Chris Loofe, Associate Superintendent and Finance Director, presented the amount of fees collected as well as the total amount of fee waivers distributed in the 2023-2024 school year across the district.

1.C. Close Hearing

2. Public Hearing on Parent Engagement and Title I Parent Engagement Policies

2.A. Convene Hearing

2.B. Presentation, Discussion and Public Input

Discussion:

Mrs. Sara Paider, Director of PK-5 Education, and Mr. Jeff Schwartz, Director of Student Services and Safety, reviewed the Parent Engagement and Title I Parent Engagement policies, providing information on ways that KPS works to involve parents in their students education.

2.C. Close Hearing

3. Routine Business

3.A. Call to Order

Discussion:

President Gaasch called the meeting to order at 5:43 PM.

3.B. Open Meetings Act Announcement

3.C. Board Meeting Decorum Expectations

3.D. Pledge of Allegiance

3.E. Roll Call

3.E.I. Excuse Absent Board Member

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to excuse absent Board member Drew Blessing from the meeting. This motion, made by Kathy Gifford and seconded by Paul Hazard, Passed.

Drew Blessing: Absent
John Icenogle: Yea
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

3.F. Approval of the Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve the agenda for the meeting, as presented. This motion, made by John Icenogle and seconded by Kathy Gifford, Passed.

Drew Blessing: Absent
John Icenogle: Yea
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

4. Recognitions

5. Presentations

5.A. KHS Report on Student Participation in Activities

Discussion:

Ryan Hogue, KHS Assistant Principal and AD, reported on the number of students who participated in various activities and athletics at Kearney High School and Sunrise and Horizon Middle Schools during the 2023-2024 school year.

5.B. Construction Update

Discussion:

Kent Cordes of BD Construction gave an update on all the construction projects happening throughout the district.

6. Public Participation/Comment

Discussion:

A patron addressed the Board.

7. Board Reports

8. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as presented. This motion, made by Kathy Gifford and seconded by Amy Barth, Passed.

Drew Blessing: Absent
John Icenogle: Yea
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.A. Approval of Minutes of the June 10, 2024 Regular Meeting; the June 17, 2024 Special Retreat Meeting; and the July 2, 2024 Board Committee of the Whole Meeting, of the Board of Education

8.B. Approval of the July 2024 Claims

8.C. Approval of the July 2024 Financial Reports

8.D. Authorize the Superintendent or His/Her Designee to Dispose of All Obsolete Furniture, Books, Materials, and Equipment in the Most Favorable Manner to the District in Accordance with All Laws, Rules, and Regulations Pertaining to Such Disposition, for the 2024-2025 School Year

8.E. Designate Mr. Jason Mundorf as the Authorized Representative of the Kearney Public Schools to Sign All Claims and Forms for All Federal Programs for the 2024-2025 School Year

8.F. Designate Kate Murphy and Dr. Chris Loofe as the Authorized Representatives of the Kearney Public Schools to Sign All Claims for Reimbursement, as Well as All Federal, State, and Local Information Pertaining to the School Food Service Program, for the 2024-2025 School Year

8.G. Acceptance of the KHS Band Parents Annual Self-Audit Report for the 2023-2024 School Year

8.H. Approval of the 2024-2025 KPS Student and Staff Handbooks

9. Regular Agenda - Personnel

10. Regular Agenda - Business

10.A. Approval of a Three-Year, IXL Subscription for K-8 Reading and Math Support and Intervention in the Amount of $187,200.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve the three-year subscription with IXL, as presented. This motion, made by John Icenogle and seconded by Paul Hazard, Passed.

Drew Blessing: Absent
John Icenogle: Yea
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion:

It was noted that intervention support is provided through IXL along with enrichment for students who need an additional challenge.

11. Regular Agenda - Miscellaneous

11.A. Approval of Board Resolution 4149- Teacher Training

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve Board Resolution 4149- Teacher Training, as presented. This motion, made by Kathy Gifford and seconded by Paul Hazard, Passed.

Drew Blessing: Absent
John Icenogle: Yea
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion:

Dr. Melissa Herrmann read Board Resolution 4149- Teacher Training. It was noted that staff are given contract time to complete training, and they are not expected to do this on their own time.

11.B. Second and Final Reading Approval of New and Revised Board Policies

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve the second and final reading of new and revised board policies, as presented. This motion, made by John Icenogle and seconded by Amy Barth, Passed.

Drew Blessing: Absent
John Icenogle: Yea
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion:

Mr. Hazard voiced his desire to review the graduation requirements for PE. The Board agreed to move forward with final-reading approval.

12. Next Meeting

Discussion:

The next regular meeting of the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education will be held on August 12, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. in the Staff Development Room in the Administration Building at 320 West 24th St, Kearney, NE 68845.

13. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to adjourn the meeting. This motion, made by Kathy Gifford and seconded by John Icenogle, Passed.

Drew Blessing: Absent
John Icenogle: Yea
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion:

Meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM.

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 7/8/2024 at 5:44 PM
Amy Barth	Present
Drew Blessing	Absent
Steve Gaasch	Present
Kathy Gifford	Present
Paul Hazard	Present
John Icenogle	Present
Present: 5, Absent: 1

July 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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