April 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Loup City Public Schools Board of Education Regular Session
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Call Meeting To Order:
Discussion:
3 members of the board were present via Zoom.
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Announce Open Meetings Act - Posted in Meeting Room
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Publication of Meeting
Discussion:
Ron and Janelle
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Approval of Agenda:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Consent Agenda:
Discussion:
Welcome to Jacob Hunter who will be our new math teacher for the 2020-21 school year. He will be completing a transitional certificate with UNK.
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Reading and approval of the minutes from March 9, 2020
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The minutes were corrected to reflect percentages of package raise and salaries of administrators.
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Reading and Approval of Minutes from the special meeting on March 19, 2020
Discussion:
Requested to correct adjournment of 8:30pm and record the vote.
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Approve the contract of Jacob Hunter for Secondary Mathematics
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the March Financial Report:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The report shows a higher than normal expenditure due to a double payment by NDE. It had to be expensed to be returned.
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Hearing of the Audience:
Discussion:
Members of the public all spoke via Zoom. Tina Treffer spoke about the concern with the schedule, room usage and her concern about building. Trent Loos spoke about concerns in budgets and the current economic situation.
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Discussion Items:
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Discussion of the possible Cooperative Athletic Handbook for 2020-21
Discussion:
The board reviewed some possible changes to the ALC handbook and received feedback from board members.
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Action Items:
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action on 2nd reading of changes to graduation requirements beginning with the class of 2024
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Graduation requirements will change with the class of 2024. These changes would add personal finance to the list of requirements, and reduce the number of math requirements to align with the state but would require all students to take Algebra, Geometry and Algebra II. The mathematics changes will make students take more rigorous math courses that will algin with the ACT and NSCAS, it will also allow Algebra I taken in the 8th grade to count as credit aligning us with other school districts and NDE guidelines.
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the renewal of ALICAP for the school year 2020-21.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
ALICAP is a cooperative insurance program for all school districts in the state and has been economical for LCPS.
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve an extension of the Return to Work Agreement for the duration of unanticipated school closure.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board discussed continuing the agreement through the remainder of the current school year to end on May 20, 2020.
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve summer maintenance projects including carpet, painting, moving of the business manager and concrete repairs.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board is looking at our normal summer maintenance in buildings. The board will look at paint, carpet, and some concrete repairs for the summer of 2020. The building committee will discuss bids and report back to the board.
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to address graduation requirements for 2020.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
With the unanticipated closure the board will remain with 250 credits. Requirements will stay the same and students will be contacted if they are in jeopardy by the high school principal and school counselor.
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action for the Wall of Fame 2020
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Due to the uncertainty with a commencement ceremony the board discussed not having inductions this year but giving all current nominations an additional year of eligibility.
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Leadership Reports:
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School Board Committee/Training Reports
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Elementary Principal Report
Discussion:
Mr Reikofski discussed how the students will be getting their enrichment materials and the support provided by the teaching staff. He complimented the staff and support staff for their work.
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High School Principal Report
Discussion:
Mr. Asche discussed the schedule change due to the unanticipated closure and the move to remote learning. Students have 4 days of classes and meet with their teachers on Zoom. A new grading procedure was introduced to encourage students to participate and to ensure they move forward.
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Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Ms Simpson discussed the closure and some of the work being done in the building. Thank you to all of the teachers and staff for their dedication.
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Future Meetings/Reminders:
Discussion:
Next regular session is May 11, 2020 at 7:30pm. If current conditions exist it will be on Zoom again. Link to meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94419197970
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Shouts Outs!
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Strategy session to discuss and receive legal advice related to pending Open Meetings Complaint filed by Cheri Kowalski, Roseann Wilson, Dianna Dethlefs, Jerry Dethlefs and Tina Treffer.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board has adopted a motion to enter closed session to conduct a strategy session and receive legal advice related to a pending Open Meetings complaint. |
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Adjourn:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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