October 13, 2014 at 8:00 PM - Regular October 2014 Meeting
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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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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 financial support for Franklin FCCLA Members to attend the National FCCLA Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas
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2.1.5. Consider and approve request by the Franklin Teachers Association to be recognized by the Franklin Board of Education as the exclusive bargaining agent for all certificated non-supervisory staff for the 2016-17 contract year
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2.2. Consider and approve purchase of bus from Conrnhusker International in the amount of $75,650 from the general fund
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2.3. Consider and approve payment from the general fund in the amount of $1082.12 to R & R for mower parts
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2.4. Consider and approve payment from the general fund in the amount of $225.00 to H & Y Leveling for grass removal
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2.5. Consider and approve declaring three football sleds as surplus for immediate sale or disposal
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A patron approached me and wants to purchase the three football sleds (1, 1-man sled; 2, 2-man sleds) that have been sitting in the weeds by the practice football field. I checked with the AD and football coach and they recommend declaring them as surplus for sale or disposal. (Photo is attached to this agenda item).
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3. Discussion Items
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3.1. ACE Proclamation & September Recipients Presentation
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September ACE Recipients are Kendra Jackson & Grant Haussermann
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3.2. State School Board Convention Registration/Reservations
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You've all been registered for the conference for Thursday and Friday. You are registered for all meals and the hotel reservations for Wednesday and Thursday night have been made at the Comfort Inn on Grover Street. If any of you plan on not attending or staying either day/night, please let me know so that I can adjust the registrations and reservations.
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3.3. 1000 & 2000 Series Policy Review
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The board continuously reviews its policies and procedures. Community members, staff, board members, and administration are encouraged to review the 1000 & 2000 series of policies and make any recommendations for proposed changes to these series of policies to Mr. Schroeder.
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3.4. 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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3.4.1. 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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We need to have a discussion about the "School's Page" to ensure to get everyone on the same page as far as our expectations.
Actions: 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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3.4.2. 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 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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3.4.3. Goal #3: Maintain cash reserve strength while adhering to budgeting limitations and parameters.
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3.4.4. 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
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3.4.5. 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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3.5. Temporary Early Retirement Incentive Policy (TERIP)
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3.6. Negotiations (Executive Session)
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4. Board Members' Reports
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5. Visitor Comments
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6. Elementary Principal's Report
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Elementary Principal’s Report
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7. Secondary Principal/Activities Director's Report
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High School Principal’s Report – October 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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9. Positive Comments
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10. Adjournment
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