August 16, 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, August 16, 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, August 12, 2021, and posted at five local businesses 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.
Community members addressed the board concerning the safe return to school policy of Stapleton Public Schools, future Covid outbreaks, school webpage updating, and the start of school conflicting with Logan Co Fair. |
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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
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 Redinger.
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Reports
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Janet Victory, High School SPED, presenting program
Discussion:
Janet Victory, high school SPED teacher and volleyball coach, addressed the board regarding her program and training she is receiving in her area.
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Patrick Hynes, Social Sciences, presenting program
Discussion:
Patrick Hynes, social science teacher, addressed the board regarding his curriculum and following Nebraska standards.
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Community Liaison
Discussion:
Bryan Regier gave his Community Liaisons' report which included: welcome back open house, thanks to the Booster Club for the meal, communication is using class dojo again, chamber of commerce meetings have been attended and junior chamber members will be selected soon.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Jason Wehnes included the following: new Maverick's Sports Calendar, Coop meeting went with new streaming company with HUDL for viewing activities, schedule changes updated, and fall sports practice has started with good numbers participating.
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Principal
Discussion:
Principal Walker's report included: highlights from Administrator Day's held in Kearney, new teacher training and mentors, teacher in-service days, handbooks, eduClimber, bus, fire, evacuation drills and school class numbers.
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: custodial and maintenance needs, overview of sessions attended at Administrator Day's, need of substitute teachers and bus drivers, area membership meeting for board members, and previous non index wage.
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Board Committee Reports
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Transportation Committee
Discussion:
The transportation committee presented highlights from their meeting with purchase of new bus through grant and other vehicle updates.
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Coop Committee
Discussion:
The coop committee discussed items from their latest meeting with girls wrestling and new streaming capabilities.
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Building and Grounds Committee
Discussion:
The buildings and grounds gave a report on their meeting regarding underground sprinklers and superintendent's house updates.
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September Meeting: American Civics
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New Business
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Discussion Items
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Discussion regarding the current status and progress of building project.
Discussion:
The board discussed the following items; current status and progress of building project, current custodial and maintenance needs of district, 2021-2022 anticipated budget, proposed Safe Return To School Plan for 2021-22 as required by the ESSER III Grant Application, current grading system, upcoming renewal of the sports cooperative with McPherson County Schools, Nebraska Health Education Standards Draft #2, and District's approach to teaching about issues that may be identified with Critical Race Theory.
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Discussion regarding the current custodial and maintenance needs of the district.
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Discussion regarding the 2021-2022 Anticipated Budget.
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Anticipated Valuation: Logan +7%, McPherson +5.93%, Lincoln + 6.565%
Overall $24,362,901 +6.969%. Budget Possibilities: +$180,000 (-$0.04), $340,000 ($0.00) Considerations: General Fund Reserve (3 months recommended), coming inflation, LB644 (2% allowable growth above "real" growth) requires joint agency hearing (Jan 1, 2022), Football field renovation. |
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Discussion regarding the proposed Safe Return To School Plan for 2021-22, as required by the ESSER III Grant Application.
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Discussion regarding the current Grading System.
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Discussion regarding the upcoming renewal of the sports cooperative with McPherson County Schools.
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Discussion regarding the Nebraska Health Education Standards Draft #2.
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Discussion regarding the District's approach to teaching about issues that may be identified with Critical Race Theory.
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Action Items
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Discuss and take appropriate action on 2021-2022 Extra-Duty Assignments
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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 the formation of a cooperative of Girl's Wrestling with McPherson County Public Schools.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on opening Bond banking account
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Executive Session
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The Annual Budget Hearing will be held Wednesday, at 6:00 PM in the library. The Annual Tax Request Hearing will be held Wednesday, at 6:05 PM in the library. The next regular board meeting will be held on Wednesday, at 6:10 PM 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 9:27 p.m.
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