February 17, 2020 at 6:30 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR FEBRUARY 2020 BOARD MEETING
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Call Meeting to Order
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Call to Order
Discussion:
President Opela called the regular meeting to order of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 6:32 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2020, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the board vision was read aloud.
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Nebraska Open Meeting Act statement and poster placement
Discussion:
President Opela observed Open Meeting Law requirements.
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Roll Call
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Review of Norms
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Board Development
Discussion:
Opela attended the NASB President's Retreat and presented hightlights.
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Publication of Notice
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by the board approved method of meeting notice. Notice of the meeting was given in advance to the president of the board and all members prior to the meeting date.
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Public Comment and Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
President Opela asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.
Senior Class President Hope Wade, Vice President Jasmine Coco and class member Kylee Goodrich presented 2 proposals regarding a senior educational trip that they are requesting the board approved with class funds. Pre-K teacher, Syd Rundback, presented to the board her program highlights, classroom size, ECERS-3 visit with a 5.24 overall score, Step-Up-To-Quality Program, and yearly activities. |
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Old Business
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Approval of Prior Minutes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approval of Claims
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Treasurer Report
Discussion:
The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Gaffney.
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Community Liaison
Discussion:
Lacy Kinderknecht gave her Community Liaisons' report which included: Foundation Gala on March 6th update, James Heinemann was spelling bee winner, March 10th Pie Social and Family Night, Community Day is Wednesday, April 29th, and the social studies/science fair is May 4th which will also be the night for fine arts.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Tera Kostelecky included the following: girls and boys basketball sub-districts are approaching, speech is doing very well in their meets, Tyler Wolfe qualified for State Wrestling and there will be a send off for him on Wednesday at 2:50 p.m. and student art work at MNAC art had a great showing in Broken Bow.
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Board Committee Reports
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New Business
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Discussion Items
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Card of Thanks from Bow Furniture and Margaret Ann Neal
Discussion:
Cards of Thanks were read from Bow Furniture and Margaret Ann Neal.
ALIPCAP Safety Alert for February 2020 was discussed. |
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ALICAP Safety February 2020
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Action Items
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Appoint Board Members to Committees for the 2020 calendar year
Discussion:
President Opela appointed the following 2020 board committees:
Negotiations: K. Kramer, F. Kramer and Walz Buildings and Grounds and Safety: Burnside, Opela and Walz Transportation: F. Kramer, Schaeffer and Walz Committee on American Civics: F. Kramer, Opela and Schaeffer Technology: Burnside, Opela and Schaeffer School Improvement and Curriculum: Burnside, K. Kramer and Schaeffer Wellness Committee: Opela PLC Committee: F. Kramer Foundation Representative: Schaeffer Coop Committee: Burnside, F. Kramer, and K. Kramer with Walz (alternate) Report Assignment: March 16, 2020: Building and Grounds, Coop April 20, 2020: Transportation, Foundation May 18, 2020: American Civics, Technology June 15, 2020: Building and Grounds July 20, 2020: School Improvement, Curriculum August 17, 2020: Transportation, Coop Sept. 21, 2020: American Civics October 19, 2020: Building and Grounds Nov. 16, 2020: Technology Dec. 21, 2020: School Improvement, Curriculum |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on membership with Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on 2020-2021 ESU #16 contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on administrative salary for Principal Kris Walker for the 2020-2021 school year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on 2020-2021 certified contract with Delite Weinman
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Superintendent Howard Gaffney contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on fertilizer bids
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Reports
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Gaffney's report presented information on the following: preparation for superintendent interviews, six grade position, financing of building projects, score clock, carpet and lighting updates, custodial contract, NASB board member workshop, MNAC art show, principal salary array, ESU #16 contract, 2019 Post School Outcomes Survey, State wrestling meet, and architect update.
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Principal
Discussion:
Principal Walker's report included: grants, honor roll for 2nd quarter/semester, kindergarten round-up, and parent-teacher conferences and recognize Hope Wade, Steven Cain and Citori Kramer for their great help during the superintendent candidate interviews.
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Regular Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in the school library
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Board Goals Review
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Adjournment
Discussion:
President Opela adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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