August 17, 2020 at 7:00 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 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2020, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the 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
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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, August 13, 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.
The following people addressed the board concerning Covid-19 decision concerns, West Central Health District recommendations and lack of communication from school district: Adam and Melody Wonch, Jenni Joedeman, Duane McClain, Jennifer Frey, Julie Correll, Brett Schaeffer, Dalen Wood, Amber Tatman, Tryon community member, and Bridget Weems. |
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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: no open house this year a video was created instead and placed on school's Facebook page, no room moms this year with communication being done through Class Dojo, 6-12th grade using canvas and parents can have access to Canvas, Stapleton Chamber of Commerce meetings, promoted shopping local for school supply list, Junior Chamber applications due Tuesday, September 22nd, and continued communication with local newspaper.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Jason Wehnes included the following: fall sports practice is going great, NSAA guidelines and suggestions on how to handle individual sports regarding current circumstances, protection equipment for athletes, installing cameras in the gym for broadcasting online and hoping to have as normal a sports season as possible.
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Principal
Discussion:
Principal Walker's report included: Covid, facemasks, alternate learning schedule, Title IX regulations, and Perkins Grant request approved for Polly Burnside for RealCare Babies for $3,491.80.
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Board Committee Reports
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School Improvement and Curriculum Committee
Discussion:
School Improvement and Curriculum Committee meeting has been postponed.
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Transportation Committee
Discussion:
The Transportation Committee met and looked at bus mileage, bus grant, problems with makes and bodies of present fleet, and addition of drivers.
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September meeting: American Civics
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New Business
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Discussion Items: Title IX changes, NASB Monthly Board Meeting Update and Covid-19 waiver and hold harmless agreement for extracurricular activities participation, facility use of school district property, spectator at district activity or event and visitor on district property
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Action Items
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Discuss and take appropriate action on wearing of mask waiver
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on sealed locker bids
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on resolution on fall reopening of school
Discussion:
No action was taken on resolution on fall reopening of school.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on adopting Board Policy 7100: Construction Manager at Risk.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mark Lewis from BD Construction addressed the board regarding aspects of a construction manager.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on revision to Board Policy 8342: Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on recognizing negotiation committee of the Stapleton Education Association
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Board Policy 1211: Title IX
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on bus grant
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on building project: office and concessions
Discussion:
Matt Fisher from First National Capital Markets addressed the board regarding building project.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on payment of claims and transfers prior to the end of the fiscal year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Contract of Sale
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Covid-19 Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreements for Extracurricular Activity Participation, Facility Use of School District Property, Spectator at District Activity or Event and Visitor on District Property
Action(s):
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: grant for students, bus route temporary changes, resolution on fall reopening and return to school, Covid-19 Waivers, start of school, West Central District Health Department Risk Dial protocols, summer painting, new milk cooler, eve troughs installed on weight room and patched leaks on the eve trough of ag shop, and gym floor refinishing.
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Executive Session
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
Special Meeting: Monday, August 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
Budget Hearing: Friday, September 18, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
Tax Request Hearing: Friday, September 18, 2020, at 7:05 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools. The next regular board meeting will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020, at 7:10 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 9:24 p.m.
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