October 17, 2022 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, October 17, 2022, 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
Discussion:
Burnside, Opela and Schaeffer gave highlights from the NASB fall meeting and sessions that they attended.
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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, October 13, 2022, 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.
A community member addressed the board thanking them for keeping the expenditures with the school budget at a minimal increase. |
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Routine 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's Report
Discussion:
The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.
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Reports
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Community Liaison
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger presented the Community Liaison's report for Mr. Regier which included: Chamber meeting discussion of initial plans for opening/creating a daycare center in Stapleton and the annual "Trunk or Treat" downtown on October 31st. The elementary Halloween parade at school is on October 31st in the gym with classroom parties in rooms following the parade. Congratulations to Caleb Burnside, Marianne, Zuniga, Cameron Berliner, Kyle Kramer, Natalie Sheets, Kelsey Amose, Madilyn McEntee, and Lilyan Sheets for being selected 2022-2023 junior chamber members. The high school choir has been selected to perform at the Nebraska Music Educators Association in Lincoln on Thursday, November 17th, at Westbrook Music Building, room 119, at 4:00 p.m.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Eric Kloke included the following: volleyball, football and cross country updates. Football has made playoffs and cross country boys won districts. Congratulations to both teams.
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Principal
Discussion:
Principal Gleisberg's report included: current enrollment, classroom observations, curriculum testing update, parent/teacher conferences, ESU 16 In-service Day highlights, staff input regarding the school year with thoughts and suggestions and cell phones.
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Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
The Building and Grounds along with the Americanism committees gave highlights from both their meetings. The Foundation Committee met and have awarded dollars for teacher requests and also accountability of past dollars awarded.
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: Jorgenson's Lawn and Snow final invoice.
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New Business
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Discuss and appropriate action regarding the 2021-22 financial audit
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Discussion and action to approve the repair of the stair lift.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion of Board of Education Policy #8346 Public Participation at Board Meetings.
Discussion:
The board discussed Board of Education Policy #8346: Public Participation at Board Meetings.
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Discussion and possible action to approve compensation for teachers covering classes during their plan period.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action regarding the school's cell phone policy.
Discussion:
The board discussed the use and policy guidelines regarding the school's current cell phone policy.
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Discussion regarding the installation of underground sprinklers at the school residence.
Discussion:
The board discussed obtaining bids for underground sprinklers at the school residence.
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Discussion and possible action regarding the purchase of a utility vehicle for building and grounds work.
Discussion:
The Board discussed obtaining bids regarding the purchase of a utility vehicle for building and grounds work.
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Discussion and action regarding the renewal of the superintendent's contract for 2023-24.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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 8:52 p.m. and ended at 9:40 p.m. |
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 7:30 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 9:57 p.m.
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