February 19, 2024 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.
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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.
Discussion:
State Apportionment: Each district receives a share of the Temporary School Fund based on the 2023 census of children ages five to eighteen who live in the district. The actual 23-24 Apportionment of $59,523,203.13 among a state total census of $380,721 resulted in an apportionment factor of $156.34/child.
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4. Approve the General Fund Claims
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the February 2024 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 $433.74. 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:
Public comment was given against combining the 1st grade class for 24-25 school year.
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7. Administrator Reports
Discussion:
Mr. Shively spoke of an elementary time change for next year. 8:10-3:20pm to help alleviate after-school traffic. ELPA testing is underway. CKLA was chosen for the ELA curriculum. Mr. Cafferty- He will make a change in the handbook to say ineligible students will not attend home AND away games. Winter sports conclude with great success. Preparing for musical. ACT March 26. Science curriculum adoption will happen next year. Dr. Wiseman-Ginny will give a transportation report in March. Still looking for Spanish and ELL teacher. 5 snow days 2 Late Starts due to weather. Preliminary budget is drafted.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Presentation by Zach Parrish, Business Teacher, and Educator's Rising students.
Discussion:
Mr. Parrish and 3 students presented on Educator Rising curriculum. The students gained knowledge and experience by sitting in on classes at every grade level. Attended mock Paraprofessional interviews. Attended a conference with 60 plus kids in 12 districts participating in the program.
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8.2. Discussion on 2024-2025 projected Enrollment/Course Enrollment, Elementary and Secondary.
Discussion:
Due to the data and discussion presented, the board asked Dr. Wiseman to bring information on having 2 sections in 1st grade for next year. She and the principals will present this March 4th at the Work Session. Mr. Cafferty will put Ag-Science classes back in the full schedule.
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8.3. Presentation by Tobin Buchanan, First National Bank Capital Markets, renamed Northland Securities.
Discussion:
Mr. Buchanan discussed the years we have left to pay off the HVAC balance. He also gave the board a timeline and information on running a bond issue.
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8.4. Board Development Series video presentation by KSB School Law, Teacher Termination.
Recommended Motion(s):
No action taken Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.5. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve Sports Facility Maintenance, Omaha, NE proposal for new basketball standards and shot clocks in the HS Gym for $33,374.60.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Sports Facility Maintenance, Omaha, NE proposal for new basketball standards and shot clocks in the HS Gym for $33,374.60. 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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8.6. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve M & J Signs, Elm Creek, NE proposal for a new basketball scoreboard and shot clocks in the Elementary Gym for $21,409.90.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve M & J Signs, Elm Creek, NE proposal for a new basketball scoreboard and shot clocks in the Elementary Gym for $21,409.90 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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8.7. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve Kucera Painting, Inc., Kearney, NE, proposal to paint the theater ceiling defect areas for $17,333.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Kucera Painting, Inc., Kearney, NE, proposal to paint the theater ceiling defect areas for $17,333 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 theater ceiling will be painted this summer.
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8.8. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve April 1st, 2024 an Instructional Day for the 2023-2024 calendar.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve April 1st, 2024 an Instructional Day for the 2023-2024 calendar. 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 -Valerie Ellis
Discussion:
Thank you, Mrs. Ellis for your service to SPS!
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9.2. Staff Resignation -Taylor Roth
Discussion:
Thank You Mrs. Roth for your service to SPS!
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9.3. Staff Resignation -Lorraine McLaughlin
Discussion:
Thank You Lorraine McLaughlin for your service to SPS!
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9.4. Presentation, discussion and/or official action to approve Kayla Gibson, Kindergarten Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Kayla Gibson, Kindergarten Teacher for the 2024-2025 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 the Teacher Negotiated Agreement for 2024-2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Negotiated Agreement for 2024-25 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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