January 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING

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, January 15, 2024, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the board norms were read aloud. 

Discussion:  President F. Kramer observed Open Meeting Law requirements. 

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, January 11, 2024, and posted at five local businesses along with notice to the president of the board and all members prior to the meeting date.

Discussion:  The Board reviewed Board Policy 2005:  Board Member Conflict of Interest Statement and Policy 2002:  Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education.

Discussion:  Motion failed as unanimous ballot was not cast.

Discussion:  President Kramer will have committee appointments at the February meeting.

 

Discussion:  President ____________________appointed ________ to the School's Foundation Board.

Discussion:  Board Committees Calendar will be set in February.
 

Discussion:  The Board reviewed Board Policy 2012:   Board Ethics/Code of Conduct.

Discussion:  President F. Kramer asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.  No guests present wished to speak.

Discussion:  The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.

Discussion:  Bryan Regier gave his Community Liaisons' report which included: Chamber of Commerce  Annual Banquet January 21st and Spelling Bee is January 31st.

Discussion:  The Activities Director's report given by Jeremiah Johnson included the following:  updates on season record for winter sports, Kaden Allen and Kaden Blake have improved dramatically in boys wrestling due to hitting the weight room, NSAAlegislative meeting attended in Kearney,will need to purchase shot clocks for basketball soon, planning winter schedules for next year, football schedule released February 7th, ten participants in Speech, working with Missy Kramer to schedule large fundraiser outside the community to support athletic program needs, and congrats to Mr. Regier and high school band members for being recognized for a "Excellence in Academic Achievement' award form NSBA for having a cumulative GPA over 3.5.

Discussion:  7-12 Principal Johnson's report included:  second quarter and first semester honor roll announced with celebration January 29, goals for second semester, worked with teachers on semantic-mapping at last in-service, SEL goals planned out for second semester, winter testing schedule, hosting a UNL Accounting/Finance workshop January 17 with Trinity Hansen and second semester formal teacher evaluations.

PK-6 Principal Isom report was reported by Mr. Johnson which included:  IEPs/MDTs/BIP/ELP A21, benchmarks and student progress, accelerated reader celebration for first semester with thank you to Booster Club for the money toward celebration, Language Arts curriculum adoption, goals for second semester, and establishment of 4-6 grade honor roll.

Discussion:  Negotiations Committe presented highlights on their meetings with certified and Superintendent.  Thank you to Mr. Redinger for working so well with his salary increase with state mandates.

Discussion:  Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following:  board member workshop on the January 24th, NRCSA Conference, late start schedules on Friday, and building and grounds list updated.

Discussion:  The Board reviewed past and present expectations of the Community Liaison.

Discussion:  The Board reviewed Board of Education Policies 5000 thru 5036.

Discussion:  The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  President F. Kramer adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.