October 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Discussion:  President Opela called the regular meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 77:00 p.m. on  Monday, October 18, 2021, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the board norms were read aloud. 

Discussion:  President Opela observed Open Meeting Law requirements. 

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, October 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.

Discussion:  President Opela asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.

Discussion:  The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.

Discussion:  Bryan Regier gave his Community Liaisons' report which included:  elementary Halloween parade and parade on October 27th, junior chamber members were selected by the Chamber, one-act soup supper will be held on November 23rd, spelling bee will be held on January 12th, the geography bee has been permanently canceled by the company, band placed 1st in Class D at UNK Band Day, and received an excellent at the Minden Bandfest.

Discussion:  The Activities Director's report given by Eric Kloke included the following:  homecoming went well, congratulations to the football team for making playoffs, and Colin Rooney and Jared Trimble for qualifying for State cross country, pep rally for send off of football team and cross country qualifiers, volleyball has made some great strides this year and placed 5th at MNAC conference, update team banners in gym and after fall sports are done start working on stats and record boards.

Discussion:  Principal Walker's report included: evaluations, NSCAS testing, inservice for Edventure in Sutherland, revised NDE English language arts standards and parent-teacher conferences Thursday, October 28th, 7:40 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Discussion:  Steve Schaeffer presented highlights from the Foundation meeting and what community money is being used for with scholarships and staff equipment and supplies requests.

Kristy Opela provided information on the Civics Committee.

The Buildings and Grounds Committee met and discussed the new addition, new locker rooms, entrance steps, outside lighting, drainage in the back of the school, trophy cabinets and short and long term projects.

Discussion:  Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: superintendent's house bathroom project update, COVID 19 Plan and band instrument inventory, 

Discussion:  The board discussed beginning certified negotiations for 2022-2023.

Discussion:  The board discussed the progress of the building project.

Discussion:  The board discussed possible adoption of a new procedure for the superintendent's evaluation.

Discussion:  The board discussed the letter to President Biden from the NSBA which called "for federal law enforcement and other assistance to deal with the growing number of threats of violence and acts of intimidation occurring across the nation..." at school board meetings.
 

Discussion:  The board discussed the recent changes to the district's Safe Return to School Plan.

Discussion:  The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 7:00  p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  President Opela adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.