August 11, 2014 at 8:00 PM - Regular August Board Meeting & Annual Hearing to Review Student Fees and Parental Involvement Polic
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1. Call the meeting to order
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Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings: BOE Policy/Regulation 8346 outlines the parameters of public participation at Board meetings concerning items on the agenda as well as those not on the agenda. A copy of this policy is available in the Superintendent’s office and at each monthly Board meeting.
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1.1. Verification of Open Meetings Act Notice
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1.2. Verification of publication of meeting notice
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1.3. Roll Call
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2. Action Items
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2.1. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.1.1. Minutes of previous meetings
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2.1.2. Monthly Financial Report
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2.1.3. Claims
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2.1.4. Consider and approve payment in the amount of $715.35 to Kully Supply for replacement of water fountain in west high school wing from the depreciation fund
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2.1.5. Consider and approve payment in the amount of $1340 to Omaha Stage Lighting for replacement of stage spotlight fixtures from the depreciation fund
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2.1.6. Consider and approve payment in the amount of $1300.50 to Sysco for replacement of concession stand pop corn popper from the depreciation fund
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2.1.7. Consider and approve payment in the amount of $376.73 to Sears for replacement of push mower from the depreciation fund
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2.1.8. Consider and approve payment in the amount of $2495 to Finishline Construction for replacement of roof on concession stand at baseball field from the depreciation fund
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2.1.9. Consider and approve payment in the amount of $289.20 to Wilson Flooring for replacement of deteriorated tile in elementary east hallway and alternate gym area from the depreciation fund
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2.1.10. Consider and approve payment in the amount of $1390.38 to Wilson Flooring for replacement of floor covering in the elementary east hallway from the depreciation fund
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2.1.11. Consider and approve vehicle purchase (route van) from Big John's Ford in the amount of $16,500 from the general fund
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2.1.12. Consider and approve interfund loan repayment from special building fund to general fund in the amount of $70,000
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2.1.13. Consider and approve payment in the amount of $4143.78 to CEI for electronic security improvements (access points) from the special building fund
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2.1.14. Consider and approve transfer from the general fund to the lunch fund in the amount of $20,000
Rationale:
Each year the lunch fund is subsidized through budgeted transfers from the general fund.
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2.1.15. Consider and approve adopting the policies contained in the "Annual Policy Update for 2014" and to rescind all existing board policies that pertain to the same matters or that are otherwise conflicting, including without limitation existing policies upon second and final reading
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2.1.16. Consider and approve adoption of board policies 5202, 5204, 5205, & 5417 as presented and to repeal and rescind all existing board policies that pertain to the same matters or that are otherwise conflicting, including without limitation existing policies upon second and final reading
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2.1.17. Consider and approve adopting 2014-15 Franklin Public Schools 2014-15 Student Handbook upon second and final reading
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2.1.18. Consider and approve declaring items as surplus for immediate sale or disposal
Rationale:
Mrs. Shannette Kahrs recommends declaring 20 Holt Biology (ISBN 0-03-066473) and 6 Human Anatomy and Physiology Books as surplus for immediate sale or disposal.
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2.2. Consider and approve payment to R & R in the amount of $140.33 for parts (lock nuts, screws, wheel, belt) from the general fund
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.3. Consider and approve time and date for 2014-15 Franklin Public Schools Budget Hearing
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In the past we have always had the budget hearing first at 8:00 and then the property tax request hearing at 8:10, immediately before the regular September Board Meeting.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.4. Consider and approve time and date for the 2014-15 Franklin Public Schools Property Tax Request Hearing
Rationale:
In the past we have always had the budget hearing first at 8:00 and then the property tax request hearing at 8:10, immediately before the regular September Board Meeting.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.5. Public hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Franklin Public Schools Student Fee Policy (#5416)
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2.5.1. Review of the amount of money collected from students pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fee policies of the district for
the 2013-2014 school year.
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No money was collected from students in conjunction with the student fees policy during the 2013-14 school year.
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2.5.2. Hold Public Hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on a proposed Student Fee Policy. The public will be given the opportunity to present information and opinions on a proposed Student Fee Policy.
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2.5.3. Discuss, consider, and take action to adopt the Student Fee Policy as it is or to adopt it with modification(s).
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2.6. Public hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Franklin Public Schools Parental Involvement Policy (#6400)
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2.6.1. Hold Public Hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Parental Involvement Policy. The public will be given the opportunity to present information and opinions on a proposed Parental Involvement Policy.
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2.6.2. Discuss, consider, and take action to either alter the Parental Involvement Policy and then adopt the policy as altered, or to reaffirm the Parental Involvement Policy.
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3. Discussion Items
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3.1. Teammates Annual Report-Beth Johnson & Shannette Kahrs
Rationale:
These ladies will be presenting at a future board meeting instead of the August 11th meeting.
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3.2. Annual NASB Membership Meeting
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Reminder: The Annual NASB Area Membership Meetings will be held this fall. The one in Kearney is on September 24th, with registration beginning at 4:45 and the opening session at 5:00. Dinner and awards starts at 7:25 (which is optional). If you wish to register, please let me know and I can get you registered to attend.
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3.3. Summer Projects Update
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3.4. Second August Board Meeting Dates
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Generally, we have a second August meeting for the purpose of processing additional bills prior to the year end and making any necessary additional transfers. Possible dates for the lunch meeting include August 22, 25, 26, or 28. 4 Board Members need to be present. The meeting will be held at Black Powder at 12:00 noon. Each board member needs to please let Mr. Schroeder know which dates work in their respective schedules.
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3.5. Annual Strategic Planning Session Follow Up
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At the July 14th board meeting, the board reflected on their progress towards the five goals they have established and maintained. They identified additional actions they wanted to see taken during the 2014-15 school year to further their attainment of the five goals they have set.
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3.5.1. Goal #1: Develop positive relationships with our students by staying engaged and visible within our community, while acknowledging community involvement contributing to student success.
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1) Honor the Summer Weights Participants with a cookout 2) Continue to honor staff with recognition photos in Franklin Chronicle 3) Invite ACE Award Winner & Parents to Board Meeting and read corresponding proclamation 4) Run through on football field for elementary students on opening game 5) Send text updates through School Reach Software 6) Create Face Book Page for school 7) Create a "school's page" that generates teachers driven articles to be shared in The Chronicle and on Face Book 8) Continue "STOP Day" activities
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3.5.2. Goal #2: Emphasize attention to building improvements and maintenance of our school facilities to assure safety and security for our building, students, and staff.
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1. Finish metal roof on building
2. Replace concrete in parking lot 3. Paint main gym 4. Secure bids from mechanical contractors for air conditioning the main gym 5. Increase number of electronic access points with the keyless entry system 6. Remodel bathrooms 7. Student backpacks must remain in their lockers when not in use 8. Ensure working video is available on all route buses 9. Put seat belts on buses 10. Install "knox-box" on exterior of building for emergency responders 11. Examine possible different traffic patterns for drop off and pick up 12. Examine possibility of expanding crow's nest 13. Review the suggestions made by the Office of Homeland Security and implement those recommendations as funds and time allows 14. Grow the special building fund to allow for necessary improvements to the property
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3.5.3. Goal #3: Maintain cash reserve strength while adhering to budgeting limitations and parameters.
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1. Lower the overall general fund levy from $1.05 to 95 cents
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3.5.4. Goal #4: Recruit and attract quality staff as that need develops over the next few years.
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1. Explore consolidating staff positions
2. Explore cooping sports, such as golf and cross country, with Wilcox-Hildreth
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3.5.5. Goal #5: Reduce paperwork for parents, patrons, and staff.
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1. Maintain this goal by looking for new ways to eliminate paper for staff, students, parents and patrons.
2. Explore paperless ordering and electronic payment methods for parents and students ordering club and activity apparel. |
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4. Board Member's Report-Raquel Felzien on Whole Child Project
Rationale:
View the 10/11 News Story on the Whole Child Project at: http://www.1011now.com/home/headlines/New-Project-Identifies-Correlation-Between-Student-Health-Achievement-in-Nebraska-Schools-268208432.html.
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5. Visitor Comments
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6. Elementary Principal's Report
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Elementary Principal’s Report The Elementary teaching staff will start this fall focused on teaching behavior expectations to students. Holly Largent and I presented a list of behavior expectations that we received this year when attending APL training at the ESU in the spring of the last school year to our elementary teachers. Teachers then selected key behaviors from the list to focus on at the start of this school year. Students will be learning through modeling and practice of these behavior expectations in the classroom and in areas outside of the classroom. On the first day of school I will meet with each classroom of students and teach the expectations I will have for behavior on the bus and in the cafeteria. I will be working with lunchroom staff and our transportation staff to improve behavior in both of these areas.
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7. Secondary Principal/Activities Director's Report
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High School Principal’s Report – August 2014 Board of Education 1. Academic Information
2. Activity Information
4. Other Information
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8. Superintendent's Report
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1. 2014-15 Budget Draft
2. ACE (PBiS) Year End Data-Pages that contain student sensitive information (such as names of students) have intentionally been omitted from this report. 3. Administrator Days-Many of the same issues across the state, both good and bad. We are not alone. We are headed in the right direction: 1) Development and maintenance of policies; 2) Budgeting; 3) Instructional vision of creating a common language for instruction; 4) Use of MAPS and assessment data to develop standards-based instruction; 5) Positive Behavioral Support 4. Insurance Bidding-A couple questions: OK, so we are at the fork in the road. 1) Is the board possibly interested in changing programs to ALICAP and how much money would it need to save the District to move. Or 2) do they really just want to "keep it local", negotiate the best premium / coverage, and know that the coverage is correct and the premium is competitive? Option 1 requires a full marketing process and analysis of the risks as well as the comparison of the two programs at the end. $4,000 Consulting Fee Option 2 requires an analysis of the risk and program, best practices analysis, and help with the negotiation of EMC's premium. We can compare the rates with other districts we write and make recommendations. $3,000 Consulting Fee 5. Summer Project Odds and Ends-Roof, concrete, tile in kitchen bathroom, cove moldings
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9. Positive Comments
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10. Adjournment
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