March 20, 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 F. Kramer called the regular meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, 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 F. Kramer 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, March 16, 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 F. Kramer asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.
Duane McClain, representing the Stapleton School Foundation, updated on the success of the Gala and expressed his thoughts regarding items on the agenda. Scott Gaites addressed the board regarding the condition of the shot put and discuss ring. |
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Card of Thanks from family of Charlene Walz
Discussion:
A Card of Thanks was read from the family of Charlene Walz.
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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:
Bryan Regier gave his Community Liaisons' report which included: Foundation Gala success, updating the website and Facebook page, sending pictures and stories to the newspaper, Chamber meeting, Easter Egg Hunt, Wednesday, April 5th for Preschool through 4th grade, and Community Cleanup Day on Thursday, April 20th from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Eric Kloke included the following: winter sports wrap up with boys basketball ending season with 9-14 record, MNAC Conference Basketball Awards: Jaylen Dimmitt (1st team), Abigale Nicholson (honorable mention), Kyle Kramer (2nd team), Caleb Burnside (honorable mention), Cooper Layher (honorable mention), spring sports preview, State Speech qualifiers: Cayson Johnston, Tessa Hansen, Tad Dimmitt, Emmalee Nicholson, Cameron Berliner with Cayson receiving 6th place in extemporaneous. Congratulations to all these students. Quiz Bowl contests have begun also.
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Principal
Discussion:
Principal Gleisberg's report included: current enrollment, instruction evaluations, curriculum, February 20 In-Service, Arbor Day Presentation, and NPCC Inter-High Day,
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Board Committee Reports: Building and Grounds, Coop (April: Transportation, Foundation)
Discussion:
The Buidlings and Grounds Committee met and highlights were presented: electrical needs, painting needs, landscaping at superintendent's residence, concrete work to be done, parking lot rock, and finish covering the building with cameras.
Coop committee highlights: JH football looking at going back to 6-man with upcoming numbers, consistent coaching and websites, and upcoming renewal date for coop is November 12th this year. |
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: building plans, truck and trailer needed to haul out accumulated metal, plans for family trip, renewal of teacher contract, and attending upcoming NRCSA convention.
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Old Business
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Discussion regarding a community daycare.
Discussion:
Discussion was held regarding a community daycare.
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Discussion regarding a sports program with McPherson County Public Schools.
Discussion:
Discussion was held regarding a sports program with McPherson County Public Schools. Items included utilizing administration more, sharing resources, sharing school schedules, transportation, player development and revisiting by-laws. With Stapleton's shorter school day this will create more of a delay before start of daily practice.
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Discussion and action to approve the 2023-24 school calendar.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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New Business
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Review of Board of Education Policy #5022 - Investigations, Arrests, and Other Student Contact by Law Enforcement and Health and Human Services.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board reviewed Board of Education Policy #5022 - Investigations, Arrests, and Other Student Contact by Law Enforcement and Health and Human Services with addition of wording clarifying law enforcement contact with student |
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Review of Board of Education Policy #5035 Student Discipline.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board reviewed Board of Education Policy #5035 Student Discipline.
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Review of Board of Education Policy #4058 - Confidentiality in Counseling and Guidance.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed Board of Education Policy #4058 - Confidentiality in Counseling and Guidance.
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Discussion regarding the financial impact of optional enrollment students.
Discussion:
The board held a discussion regarding the financial impact of optional enrollment students.
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Discussion and action to approve surplus property for sealed bid process.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve a contract with a 6th grade teacher for 2023-24.
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Discussion and action to approve contract with Bobbi Isom as Elementary Principal for 2023-24.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve contract with Jeremiah Johnson as Secondary Principal and Activities Director for 2023-24.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve certified contracts for 2023-24.
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 8:53 p.m. and ended at 9:11 p.m. |
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Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action with respect to ongoing litigation and indemnification of involved employees.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board discussed, considered, and took all necessary action with respect to ongoing litigation and indemnification of involved employees.
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Executive Session
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 9:15 p.m. and ended at 10:06 p.m. |
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, April 17, 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 p.m.
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