February 20, 2023 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Open the meeting
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1.1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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1.2. Open Meetings Act
Discussion:
President Jones referred to the Open Meeting Laws/Act.
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1.3. Status of Absent Board Members
Recommended Motion(s):
To excuse ___________ from the meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.4. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the agenda as established in advance of the meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Approve the minutes of the previous meetings
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the minutes of the previous meetings Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Approve the Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Treasurer's report Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Approve the General Fund Claims
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the February 2023 general fund claims Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Approve the Activity Fund Account
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Activity Fund reports with the exception of Mustang Media claim Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. Mustang Media claim
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Mustang Media claim for $1017.43. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Public Comment
Discussion:
No public comment
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7. Administrator Reports
Discussion:
Mr. Shivley reported that ELPA testing is underway and showed the board MAPS scores. Mr. Vance discussed MAPS results and pre-registration with numbers in each class. Pre-ACT and ACT tests are coming up for the Sophomores and Juniors. UNK will use the SPS facility for Drivers Ed this summer. Sutton Honors Society induction will be February 28th. Dr. Wiseman updated the board on current legislation. There will be senators reception at Westside schools. Ginny will be presenting next month on transportation. Dr. Wiseman discussed the 4 snowdays used. She proposed adding one back April 10th. This will be discussed at the next board meeting.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Presentation by KSB School Law Firm, Karen Haase.
Discussion:
KSB School Law Firm, Karen Hasse led a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions on open meeting laws.
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8.2. Discussion on 2023-2024 projected Enrollment/Course Enrollment, Elementary and Secondary.
Discussion:
For 2023-24 elementary will continue with 1 section of 6th grade and 2 sections of grades K-5.
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8.3. Discussion on 2023 summer facility and grounds projects.
Discussion:
Mr Shively reported to the board that he has been directing high school traffic leaving the parking lot after school. It has helped with the safety of our students. Dr. Wiseman will keep looking for bus drivers. Dr. Wiseman will bring in Yanda's and Heartland scenic Studios at March work session. They will each bring a quote and present on upgrading the lighting and sound in the theater as a summer project.
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8.4. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve Foreign Exchange Student, Jirapinya Prasertsri from Thailand.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Jirapinya Prasertsri from Thailand to attend SPS for a full academic year, 2023-2024 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Personnel
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9.1. Staff Resignation- Susan Spongberg
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Susan Spongberg, Special Education Teacher, letter of resignation effective at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board appreciates Sue Spongeburg for her many years of service to SPS and wishes her luck in her retirement.
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9.2. Presentation, discussion and/or official action to approve Jason Cafferty as Jr/Sr High Principal for 2023-2024 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Jason Cafferty, 7-12 Principal, for the 2023-2024 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Presentation, discussion and/or official action to approve Makyah Wagoner, Special Education Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Makyah Wagoner, Special Education Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.4. Presentation, discussion and/or official action to approve Megan Knuth, Special Education Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Megan Knuth, Special Education Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Presentation, discussion and/or official action to approve Kaylee Fitzke, Family and Consumer Science Teacher/ FCCLA Advisor for the 2023-2024 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Kaylee Fitzke, Family and Consumer Science Teacher/ FCCLA Advisor for the 2023-2024 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Adjourn Meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
Adjourn the meeting at ______ p.m. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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