March 16, 2020 at 6:30 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR 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 6:35 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the board norms were 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:
F. Kramer arrived at 6:38 p.m.
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Approval of Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Publication of Notice
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, March 12, 2020, and posted at five local business along with notice 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.
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Card of Thanks from Polly Siegel
Discussion:
A Card of Thanks was read from Polly Siegel.
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Old Business
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Approval of Prior Minutes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approval of Claims
Action(s):
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 was a huge success, speech and pie social had a great turnout, math facts will be sent home with students as the family night was cancelled, community clean-up day is April 29th, and May 4th is the Science/Social Studies Fair.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Tera Kostelecky included the following: first practice for spring sports started but are now on hold at least until March 30, next Coop meeting this Wednesday, Speech won Conference with a big WOW!, spring practice and meets have been put on hold by the State, Governor's address regarding Coronavirus, and many cancellations of activities.
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Board Committee Reports
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Building and Grounds
Discussion:
Highlights of the Building and Grounds committee meeting were presented.
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Coop Committee
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New Business
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Discussion Items
Discussion:
The board discussed the following topics: technology updates with chrome books and rotations, custodial, maintenance, grounds contracts/position, NASB Monthly Board Meeting Update, Open Meetings Act Update Memo, Coronavirus FAQ, football sound system bid, and Board Policy 8130: Annual Organizational Meeting.
Moved by K. Kramer, seconded by Burnside, to move discussion item on football sound system to Action Item. K. Kramer moved to rescind motion. |
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John Victory on technology updates
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Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds Contract/Position
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NASB Monthly Board Meeting Update
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Open Meetings Act Update Memo
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Coronavirus FAQ
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Football Sound System Bid
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Board Policy 8130: Annual Organizational Meeting
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Action Items
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Discuss and take appropriate action on senior trip
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on technology updates
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on ESU #16 2020-2021 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 maintenance contract/position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on custodial contract/position
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Discuss and take appropriate action on grounds contract/position
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Discuss and take appropriate action on snow removal contract
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Transportation Contract
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Board Policy 1500: Emergency Closing
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Board Policy 1501: Emergency Exclusions
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Discuss and take appropriate action on plan for COVID-19 worse case scenario
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on resignation of certified staff
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on resignation of classified staff
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on declaring lumber and metal from stage bleachers as surplus property
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on possible building renovations/additions
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Addendum to Negotiated Agreement COVID-19
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Reports
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Gaffney's report presented information on the following: speech team was conference champs, extra effort by custodial staff to disinfect school, plan for COVID-19, meeting with architect, stage bleachers, and walk through by State Fire Marshal.
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Principal
Discussion:
Principal Walker's report included: early childhood education, NSCAS/ACT prep, parent/teacher conferences, kindergarten round-up, Germ Buster presentation for PreK-6, Upper Loup NRD Earth/Arbor Day on April 22nd, You Science, celebrating successful Gala and speech team.
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Executive Session
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, April 20,2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Board Goals Review
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Adjournment
Discussion:
President Opela adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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