September 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM - September Budget Hearing, Tax Request Hearing and Regular Meeting
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Call Meeting to Order
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Call to Order
Discussion:
President Opela called the budget hearing of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. on September 18, 2020, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Roll Call
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Nebraska Open Meeting Act statement and poster placement
Discussion:
President Opela observed the Open Meeting Law requirements.
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Conduct a public hearing for the purposes of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations from district patrons relating to the adoption of the proposed budget for School Year 2020-2021 and to consider amendments relative thereto.
Discussion:
The Board was available to listen to support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations from district patrons relating to the adoption of the proposed budget for School Year 2020-2021 and to consider amendments relative thereto.
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Adjourn
Discussion:
President Opela adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
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Call Meeting to Order
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Call to Order
Discussion:
President Opela called the final tax request hearing of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:05 p.m. on September 18, 2020, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Roll Call
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Nebraska Open Meeting Act statement and poster placement
Discussion:
President Opela observed the Open Meeting Law requirements.
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Conduct a public hearing for the purposes of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations from district patrons relating to setting the final tax request at a different amount than the prior year tax request.
Discussion:
The Board was available to listen support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations from district patrons relating to setting the final tax request at a different amount than the prior year tax request.
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Adjourn
Discussion:
President Opela adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
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Call Meeting to Order
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Call to Order
Discussion:
President Opela called the regular meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:10 p.m. on September 18, 2020, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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Nebraska Open Meeting Act statement and poster placement
Discussion:
President Opela observed the Open Meeting Law requirements.
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Roll Call
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Review of Norms, Goals, Vision
Discussion:
The board norms were read aloud.
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Board Development
Discussion:
The Building and Grounds Committee has been meeting several times with the Improvement Campaign Committee.
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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, September 10, 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:
Ash Ramirez asked the board if there is a plan in place for children arriving at school when winter is here and if they will have to wait outside to have temps taken or if they can come in the building when temps are colder.
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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 Liaison's report which included: parents connected to Class Dojo, voting on junior chamber members, Spelling Bee January 27th, Geography Bee January 13, elementary celebrations video, Kids of Character slips continuing with Respectful, Accountable, Responsible and Empathetic, Stapleton School Improvement Committee meetings, Stapleton Education Association grant with match from NSEA toward postage, brochure printing, fees for voter registration lists, etc, and continuing to work with the local newspaper for stories.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Jason Wehnes included the following: everything seems to be going well and we are still in school which is great, great success in cross country, volleyball is competitive with growth, football is working hard and doing well, and obtaining Striv for watching games/activities online.
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Principal
Discussion:
Principal Walker's report included: student enrollment and staff numbers, parent-teacher conferences, preschool professional development, secondary principal certificate, MAPS testing is completed, ACT test will be administered, and Title IX.
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Board Committee Reports
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School Improvement and Curriculum Committee
Discussion:
The School Improvement and Curriculum Committee is waiting to meet.
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American Civics
Discussion:
The American Civics Committee is planning a meeting on September 22, 2020.
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Coop Committee
Discussion:
The Coop Committee met September 14, and standards and policies were discussed.
The Transportation Committee has been looking at some bids for a new bus that would be purchased through the bus grant. |
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October Meeting: Building and Grounds
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New Business
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Discussion Items: Information Campaign Meeting updates
Discussion:
The board discussed the Information Campaign Meeting updates.
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Card of Thanks from Syd Rundback and Louie Siegel
Discussion:
Cards of Thanks were read from Syd Rundback and Louie Siegel.
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Action Items
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Discuss and take appropriate action on appointing Title IX Coordinator
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on adopting Board Policy 1211: Title IX Procedures for Complaints of Sexual Harassment, along with Procedures, Formal Complaint Form, and Notice of Formal Complaint
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on closed campus
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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 bids
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the proposed School Year 2020-2021 budget with consideration for the following funds: General, Depreciation, Employee Benefits, Contingency, Activities, Special Building, Bond, School Lunch, Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking, Cooperative, and Student Fee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on the district property tax request(s) for the 2020-2021 school fiscal 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 2021-2022 Superintendent position
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: student discipline, good student effort, CARES ACT free lunches, pat on the back for Mrs. Walker for extra work during this school year and staff for great effort, reading curriculum, bus bids, bus repairs, budget, CD interest rates, and closed campus.
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Executive Session
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Stapleton School Library.
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Board Goals Review
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Adjournment
Discussion:
President Opela adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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