January 18, 2021 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 of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021, 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
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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 published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, January 14, 2021, 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.
Tyler Cox, Nebraska/Central Equipment, Inc, addressed the board regarding purchase of Blue Bird buses with the grant. Deanna Klosen, 1st grade teacher, addressed the board regarding her classroom curriculum and great students. |
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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: postponed meeting of School Foundation, junior chamber members and myself are planning on attending annual chamber meeting on February 1, at 6:30 p.m., Avery Weems was the spelling bee champion and will attend state bee virtually on March 6th, pictures and stories to newspaper and updates to school website and Facebook along with Carly.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Jason Wehnes included the following: girl s basketball will compete in MNAC conference this Saturday and the boys basketball got a first round bye, wrestling team is competing well, and winter sports guideline update.
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Principal
Discussion:
Principal Walker's report included: enrollment, academics, dual credit courses, Oregon Trails Honor Band, new science skeleton compliments of the school foundation and three students, professional development, basic threat assessment team training, HOLD practice, winter MAPS, School Improvement Team, goals, Kindergarten Round-up, and teacher evaluations.
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Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
Negotiation Committee gave an update on teacher negotiations.
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New Business
Discussion:
Principal Walker's report included: enrollment, academics, dual credit courses, Oregon Trails Honor Band, new science skeleton compliments of the school foundation and three students, professional development, basic threat assessment team training, HOLD practice, winter MAPS, School Improvement Team, goals, Kindergarten Round-up, and teacher evaluations.
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Discussion Items
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NASB Update
Discussion:
The discussed the NASB monthly board meeting update.
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NSBA 2021 Online Experience
Discussion:
The Board discussed NSBA 2021 Online Experience signup.
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Action Items
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Sine Die and Elect School Board Officers for the 2021 calendar year
Discussion:
The board adjourned sine die to elect board officers for the 2021 calendar year.
K. Kramer moved to nominate Burnside for president. Walz moved to nominate Opela for president. F. Kramer moved nominations cease. Seconded by K. Kramer. Vote 5-1. Motion passed. Opela elected president Burnside moved to nominate Schaeffer for vice-president. K. Kramer moved nominations cease. Walz moved nominations cease and all remaining officers remain the same: Schaeffer - vice-president; K. Kramer - Secretary, and F. Kramer - Treasurer. Seconded by Burnside. Vote 6-0 Motion passed. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on appointing Board Members to committees for the 2021 calendar year
Discussion:
President Opela appointed the following committees for 2021:
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/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 Assignments: January 18, 2021: Coop Committee February 15, 2021: March 15, 2021: Building and Grounds, Coop April 19, 2021: Transportation, Foundation May 17, 2021: American Civics, Technology June 21, 2021: Building and Grounds July 19, 2021: School Improvement, Curriculum August 16, 2021: Transportation, Coop Sept. 20, 2021: American Civics October 18, 2021: Building and Grounds Nov. 15, 2021: Technology Dec. 20, 2021: School Improvement, Curriculum |
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Architect 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 Bond Underwriter
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action for the authorization of Board Officers to sign checks for the General Fund; Contingency Fund; Special Building Fund; Depreciation Fund; Employee Benefit Fund; Bond Fund; Cooperative Fund; Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund; Lunch Fund; Activity Fund
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize Jeana Hanna and Howard Gaffney to check balances, access safe deposit box, use the online banking system, transfer money between accounts, and to send payroll information for all bank accounts held at Community First Bank
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Nebraska Association of School Board Code of Conduct
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Review and sign a Potential Conflict of Interest Statement as required by the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure commission (if applicable)
Discussion:
Superintendent Gaffney made reference to the process that would need to be followed if any board member has a potential conflict of interest. Forms were made available for members to review and complete as needed. Board members were directed to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosures Commission website for more information.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on designating an official depository for the school district funds
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action to designate the official legal counsel
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action to designate an official news publication for the school district
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on purchase of bus with 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 the administrative contract of Kris Walker
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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/custodial position
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on certified position
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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: Leading from a Full Cup article, budget update, first semester finished well, pat on the back to Mr. Wehnes regarding extra time following NSAA guidelines, COVID vaccination, guidance position, and maintenance/custodial position.
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Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The motion to go in to closed session to discuss personnel and to prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an individual was repeated by President Opela.
The closed session started at 9:12 p.m. and ended at 9:43 p.m. |
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021, 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 9:45 p.m.
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NASB Update
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