July 13, 2015 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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2. Excuse A Board Member
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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3. Announce Open Meetings Act and Location
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
We want those in attendance to know we have copies of the Open Meetings Act, and you can find those on the East Wall of the high school library. If anyone is interested in addressing out Board, you are welcome to do so. We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now so that you may be recognized during the Public Forum part of our meeting. These forms are also located by the entry doors of this room. |
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4. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Approval of Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.1.1. June 8, 2015 Regular Meeting
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Consent Item
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4.1.2. June 8, 2015 Work Session
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.1. General Building Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.2. Special Building Fund, if any
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.3. Treasurer's Report
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.3. Explanation of Consent Agenda Concerns
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5. Information Items/Reports:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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5.1.1. Buildings & Grounds Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Marcia Mahon
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Marcia Mahon informed the board the Buildings & Grounds Committee report to include: Boys & Girls Home, preventative maintenance, and lighting at Cardinal Park. No motion.
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5.1.2. Finance & Audit Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Rick Robinette
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Rick Robinette informed the board on the Finance & Audit Committee report to include: Administrative salary increases, information on recommendations including changes to benefit packages, and the budget process. No motion.
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5.1.3. Transportation Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Tom Gesell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tom Gesell informed the board on the Transportation Committee report to include: Review of the contract with Durham, bus fee schedule, and bids for a charter bus. No motion.
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5.1.4. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Fisher informed the board on the Superintendent report to include: Video on Space Camp that was held in June, August 6th Cabinet Retreat and brief summary of the USAA Conference . No motion.
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6. Public Comment
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Information Item
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7. Action Items:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1. Option Enrollment Request(s):
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1.1. T.S. Option In Request (Grade 4: Homer)
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.1.2. T.S. Option In Request (Grade 9: Homer)
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2. Personnel:
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.1. Resignation(s):
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board is required to take formal action to end a contractual agreement with one of the district's certified employees.
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7.2.1.1. Heather Zediker (Language Arts: MS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2.1.2. TBA
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.2. Appointment(s):
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board must take action on administration's recommendation to extend a contract offer to a certified candidate.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2.2.1. Christopher Williams (Social Studies: MS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.2.2. Korah Kramper (Kindergarten: ENS)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.2.3. Katie Larson (Sped/Resource: Harney)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
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Action Item
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7.2.2.4. Natalie Murkins (Tech: Covington)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.2.5. Amanda Durheim (Title I/Reading: St. Mike's)
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.2.6. TBA
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.2.7. TBA
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.2.2.8. TBA
Speaker(s):
Jill Gill
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.3. Contracts/Agreements:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.3.1. Boys and Girls Home (15-16 school year)
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Rebecca Eckhardt informed the board on the Boys & Girls Home Contract effective August 1, 2015 for the 2015-2016 school year at a rate of $70.78 daily for instructional services and programs for students referred in accordance with the state educational rules and regulations.
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7.3.2. Unity Point (15-16 school year)
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Becky Eckhardt informed the board on the Unity Point On-Site Nursing contract effective August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016 for a total cost of $197,136 for four School Health Nurses and credentialed professional supportive staff to plan and present comprehensive Health Management Services.
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7.3.3. Liaison Officers 2015-2016
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Rebecca Eckhardt informed the board on the Liaison Officers Agreement effective August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016, at a cost of $50/hour for Officer O'Dell and $52/hr for Officer Boneschans for services to include: guidance, law enforcement assistance at the school and informal law enforcement education for students.
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7.4. Student Handbooks:
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.4.1. Preschool Handbook
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4.2. Elementary Handbook
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4.3. Middle School Handbook
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4.4. High School Handbook
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Policies:
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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7.5.1. Policy 204.11 Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 204.11 Meeting Minutes addresses changes made by LB 365.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5.2. Policy 402.01 Equal Opportunity Employment (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 402.01 Equal Opportunity Employment addresses changes made by LB 627.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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7.5.3. Policy 404.11 Facilities For Milk Expression-New (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
New policy 404.11 Facilities For Milk Expression is created to address LB 627.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5.4. Policy 508.16 Return From Pediatric Cancer-New (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
New policy 508.16 Return From Pediatric Cancer is created to address LB 511.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5.5. Policy 603.01 Curriculum Development (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 603.01 Curriculum Development addresses changes made by Rule 10.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5.6. Policy 706.03 Bidding Procedures (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 706.03 Bidding Procedures addresses changes made by LB 431.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5.7. Policy 902.02 Construction Plans And Specifications (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 902.02 Construction Plans and Specifications addresses changes made by LB 431.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5.8. Policy 902.04 Bids And Awards For Construction Contracts (First Reading)
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 902.04 Bids and Awards For Construction Contracts addresses changes made by LB 431.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Authorize Treasurer to invest idle funds
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Authorize the Director of Finance to invest excess funds.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Authorize Superintendent to Apply for NCLB Funds
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Authorize Superintendent and/or designee to apply for NCLB Funds.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Annual Appointments
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8.1. Attorney (Mike Schmeidt-Crary Huff Law Firm)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To authorize use of Crary Huff Law Firm to represent the board of education in legal matters.
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7.8.2. Auditors (Erickson & Brooks)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To conduct the annual audit of the school district's financial practices.
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7.8.3. Bank (Siouxland National)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To serve as the depository of the school district's general fund.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8.4. Newspaper (Dakota County Star)
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To advertise board meetings, job opportunities, and advertise activities of the school district.
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7.9. Set Budget Hearing Date For August 31, 2015
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
In accordance with Nebraska statute, the district needs to approve the budget of expenditures prior to fiscal year 2015-16 spending.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.10. Food Service Pricing
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Need to increase pricing due to rising food cost and salary increases.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.11. Tuition Rate
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
To consider increase in tuition rate for 2015-2016 school year due to cost per pupil increases.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.12. Establish Fee Schedule for transportation for the 15/16 school year
Speaker(s):
Rick Feauto
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review transportation spending and discuss the possibility of adjusting the price of bus ridership.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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7.13. Annual Hearing on Student Fees
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Eckhardt
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Our student policy is to provide free instruction for courses which are required by state law and to provide staff, facilities, equipment and materials necessary for such instruction, without charge or fee to students. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input on the student fee policy.
Discussion:
Rebecca Eckhardt informed the board of the requirement to have an annual hearing on student fees and invited the public to address any questions/concerns. No motion.
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8. Announcements of Upcoming Events for the Board
Speaker(s):
Vern Fisher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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9. Request for Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board may go into executive session, to discuss land acquisition, for the protection of public interest.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Request for Closed Session
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The board may go into executive session, to discuss personnel, for the protection of public interest.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Administrative Salaries
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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