August 21, 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, August 21, 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, August 10, 2023 and August 17, 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.
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Gary Halstead reporting about Library and Varsity Golf.
Discussion:
Gary Halstead presented to the board highlights from his position as librarian and the great books and series that the students like to read. With the materials that the library receives for purchase, about 85% of the materials promote topics that Mr. Halstead views as unacceptable to age appropriateness and he does not purchase those materials. He also presented regarding his position as the head golf coach and he is excited about the coming year.
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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: Chamber Commerce held annual BBQ and junior chamber members helped serve, community splash pad update, and junior member applications for 2023-2024 are available.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Jeremiah Johnson included the following: first week of fall sports games, highlights from practices, cold immersion tub purchased, and homecoming week.
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Principal
Discussion:
PreK-6 Principal Isom's report included: a power point that highlighted each elementary grade with teachers, students, staff, and an Academic All Star bulletin board focusing on top test results.
7-12 Principal Johnson's report included: 3 main goals this year include: #1 trust and strong relationship with students, #2 build cohesion and efficacy with staff, and #3 establish rapport with community. |
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Board Committee Reports
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: board workshop, activities van, enrollment of part-time students and possible North Platte bus replacement.
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New Business
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Discussion regarding the anticipated 2023-24 School Budgets.
Discussion:
Discussion was held regarding the anticipated 2023-24 School Budgets.
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Discussion and action to approve additional tax revenue authority as required by recent legislation.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to increase the mileage reimbursement rate.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the latest proposal Sports Cooperative agreement with McPherson County Public Schools.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action regarding the Safe Return to School Plan as required by ESSER 3.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the 2023-24 Faculty Handbook.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approve payment of claims and transfers prior to the end of the fiscal year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action regarding the enrollment of part-time students.
Discussion:
The board discussed enrollment of part-time option students.
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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 p.m. and ended at p.m. |
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
Budget Hearing Monday, September 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., Tax Request Hearing at 7:05 p.m. and regular board meeting at 7:10 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 8:05 p.m.
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