November 15, 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, November 15, 2021, in the art room 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
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, November 11, 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.
Kevin Starr addressed the board regarding what the school's protocol is on discipline for staff/teachers that cuss and make derogative comments toward students. |
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Routine 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's Report
Discussion:
The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.
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Reports
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Community Liaison
Discussion:
Bryan Regier gave his Community Liaisons' report which included: a successful Veterans Day Program, junior chamber members judged Halloween costumes and awarded chamber bucks to winners and attended Chamber meeting with highlights of upcoming events.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Eric Kloke included the following:
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Principal
Discussion:
Principal Walker's report included: Honor Roll with 57% and were honored with a breakfast, parent/teacher conferences were well attended at 83%, NSCAS State Assessments, English/Language Arts Standards, Inservice topics, technology and Securely classroom safety.
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Board Committee Reports: Negotiations, Technology, Coop (School Improvement, Curriculum-December)
Discussion:
The Negotiations Committee has been in contact with the teacher's committee. The Coop Committee highlights were presented with topics of pole vault, jersey rotation and annual review of coop in May.
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: construction project, superintendent's house basement update, repair of garage door opener, school newsletter kickoff in January, future Board work session, Board member workshop on February 2, 2022, at North Platte, and December Board meeting conflict with basketball.
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New Business
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Discussion regarding the progress of the building project.
Discussion:
The Board discussed the progress on the building project with projected completion scheduled for December 10th. Additional lockers have been ordered, second set of inside entry doors to be programmed for entry access, and front entrance walk/stairs will be redone.
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Discussion regarding the superintendent's evaluation process.
Discussion:
The board discussed the superintendent's evaluation process. The Board will meet on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to compile evaluation.
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Discussion and action to approve the addition of a flagpole and supporting structures to the newly added front entrance area.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and appropriate action regarding School Board Policy #4031 - Random Drug Testing - Employees.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Old Business
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Discussion and action to accept the 2020-21 financial audit.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion regarding the response of Robin Stevens - District 7 Representative to the State Board of Education to previous board correspondence.
Discussion:
The board discussed the response of Robin Stevens - District 7 Representative to the State Board of Education to previous board correspondence regarding proposed State health standards.
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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 8:22 p.m. and ended at 9:16 p.m. |
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Thursday, December 16, 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 9:19 p.m.
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