January 16, 2023 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 16, 2023, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Swear in Newly Elected School Board Member Chance Connell
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger swore in Chance Connell as the newly elected board member.
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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, January 12, 2023, 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. There was no one wishing to address the board.
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Card of Thanks from Donna Bay Family
Discussion:
A Card of Thanks was read from the Family of Donna Bay.
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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: district spelling bee will be on Wednesday, January 18, at 2:00 p.m., and the annual chamber meeting will be on January 30th.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Eric Kloke included the following: winter sports update, MNAC brackets are out, and rescheduling postponed basketball games.
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Principal
Discussion:
Principal Gleisberg's report included: current enrollment, formal teacher observations to be completed this week, MAPS testing, curriculum, discipline reporting, and no in-service held on January 3rd.
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Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
The Negotiations Committee has met four times with the teachers and highlights were presented with base increase being negotiated.
The Coop Committee met and highlights were presented with fall coaches discussed for next year and future junior high football may have to go to 6 man. |
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: upcoming January 25th board workshop in North Platte, HVAC problems update, senior trip request to South Dakota and new superintendent evaluation tool to be presented in February.
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New Business
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Sine Die and Elect School Board Officers for the 2023 calendar year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board adjourned sine die to elect board officers for the 2023 calendar year. Superintendent Redinger conducted the voting.
Walz nominated F. Kramer for President, seconded by Connell. K. Kramer nominated Opela, seconded by Burnside. Vote: F. Kramer -4, Opela-2. F. Kramer voted in as President. Burnside nominated Opela for Vice-President, seconded by Connell. F. Kramer nominated Burnside, seconded by Opela. Vote: Burnside-5, Opela-1. Burnside voted in as Vice-President. F. Kramer nominated K. Kramer for Secretary, seconded by Walz. Opela moved nominations cease and cast unanimous ballot for K. Kramer, seconded by Connell. Motion carried. Burnside: Aye, Connell: Aye, F. Kramer: Aye, K. Kramer: Abstain, Opela: Aye, Walz: Aye Walz nominated Opela for Treasurer, seconded by Burnside. Opela nominated Walz, seconded by Burnside. Walz declined nomination. Walz moved nominations cease and cast unanimous ballot for Opela, seconded by K. Kramer. Motion carried. Burnside: Aye, Connell: Aye, F. Kramer: Aye, K. Kramer: Aye, Opela: Abstain, Walz: Aye |
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Discuss and take appropriate action to appoint Board Members to committees for the 2023 calendar year.
Discussion:
President F. Kramer appointed the following committees for 2023:
Negotiations: Connell, F. Kramer and Walz Buildings/Grounds and Safety: Burnside, Opela and Walz Transportation: F. Kramer, K. Kramer and Walz American Civics: Connell, F. Kramer, Opela Technology: Burnside, Connell, Opela School Improvement/Curriculum: Burnside, Connell, K. Kramer Wellness Committee: Opela PLC Committee: F. Kramer Foundation Representative: Opela Coop Committee: Burnside, F. Kramer, and K. Kramer Report Assignments: January: Coop February: TBD March: Building and Grounds, Coop April: Transportation, Foundation May: American Civics, Technology June: Building and Grounds July: School Improvement, Curriculum August: Transportation, Coop September: American Civics October: Building and Grounds November: Technology December: School Improvement, Curriculum |
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Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize Jeana Hanna and Brian Redinger 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 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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Review and sign a Potential Conflict of Interest Statement as required by the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure commission (if applicable).
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger 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 member 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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Discussion regarding the lease of classroom for purposes of a community daycare.
Discussion:
Discussion was held regarding the lease of a classroom for purposes of a community daycare. Ladybug Crossing Early Learning Center represented by Shantel Tonkinson and employee Lori Streit addressed the board regarding the lease.
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Discussion and action to purchase board of education policy services.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion regarding the District's Activities Account.
Discussion:
Discussion was held regarding the District's Activities Account. Tim Karn addressed the board regarding the basketball camp activity fund and coop requirements of the coaches.
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Discussion and possible action to approve a negotiated agreement with the Stapleton Education Association for 2023-24.
Discussion:
The board discussed teachers negotiations for 2023-24 with no action at this time.
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Discussion and action to approve coaching assignments for 2023 Fall Sports.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion regarding the district's administrative needs for 2023-24.
Discussion:
Discussion was held regarding the district's administrative needs for 2023-24 with a possibility of an additional administrator/AD role.
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Discussion and possible action regarding 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 F. Kramer.
The closed session started at 9:20 p.m. and ended at 10:20 p.m. |
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023, 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 F. Kramer adjourned the meeting at 10:32 p.m.
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