February 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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Opening The Meeting
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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, February 12, 2024, 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
Discussion:
Highlights from the ESU #16 Board Workshop were highlighted by Walz and Supt. Redinger.
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Publication of Notice
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 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 thanked the board for all they do and complimented Principal Johnson for all he does.
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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
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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: Annual Chamber Banquet, and Spelling Bee was held January 31st with winner Dylan Heinemann and runner-up was Abi Torrez both in 8th grade. State Spelling Bee will be March 9th at UNO.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Jeremiah Johnson included the following: winter sports update, 3 girl wrestlers made State with congratulations to Mariah Duran, Saije Phelps and Marianne Zuniga, JH boys and girls basketball finished with a winning record and Coach Wipplinger, Arensdorf and Lovitt deserve kudos for their dedication and improvement of athletes, purchased and received shot clocks, new 2 year football schedule is out and officials secured, 10 participants in Speech and took 2nd overall at MNAC and kudos to Coach Burnside and Coach Hansen, April 27 and Sept 21 are UNL concession dates at Memorial Stadium for athletic department fundraiser, 6 high school and 12 junior high students out for quiz bowl, hosting local event on March 19, winter postseason parent/community meeting scheduled for March 5 at 6:00 p.m. in Tryon, Co-op board meeting scheduled for March 18 in Tryon and volleyball coaches positions have been advertised.
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Principal
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7-12 Principal Johnson's report included: winter MAPS testing underway, second semester observations to be conducted the last two weeks of February, creating senior signing day for all seniors, ESU #16 Edventure Day in Sutherland for staff on Feb 19, grades 9-10 taking Pre-ACT and juniors taking ACT on March 26, Great Plains Communications Outstanding Teacher of the Year nomination of Patty Stewart, and considering adaption of Canvas for all teachers.
PK-6 Principal Isom reported on the following: IEPs/MDTs/BIP/ELPA21, MAPS and NSCAS testing, kudos to Mrs. Burnside with Title I for such huge jumps in students reading scores, Accelerated Reader Celebration, Bingo for Books, Language Arts Curriculum adoption and goals to meet before the end of the year. |
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Board Committee Reports
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Board President review of committee assignments and calendar.
Discussion:
President Kramer presented the 2024 Board Committee assignments and meeting schedule.
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: NCAA wrestling March 21-22 Superintendent trip, NRCSA Spring Conference, kindergarten and preschool windows needing replaced, parking lot rock bid, NASB annual handouts, elementary staff professional day on February 20, building and ground items needing attention and future projects.
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New Business
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Discussion regarding the current Safe Return to School Plan & ESSER Spending Plan Review.
Discussion:
The board held discussion regarding the current Safe Return to School Plan & ESSER Spending Plan Review.
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Board Candidate Filing Deadlines, Incumbents February 15th, 2024 by 5pm, Non-Incumbents March 1st, 2024 by 5pm.
Discussion:
The Board discussed board candidate filing deadlines, incumbents February 15th, 2024 by 5 p.m., non-incumbents March 1, 2024, by 5 p.m.
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Discussion and action to approve an Elementary Principal and Curriculum Director contract with Bobbi Isom for the 2024-25 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve a Secondary Principal and Activities Director contract with Jeremiah Johnson for the 2024-25 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the 2024-25 school calendar.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the service contracts with ESU16 for 2024-25.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Review of Board of Education Policy 5052 School Wellness as it pertains to the Triennial Assessment.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed Board of Education Policy 5052: School Wellness as it pertains to the Triennial Assessment.
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Review of Board of Education Policies 5037 thru 5067.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed Board of Education Policies 5037 thru 5067.
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Action to accept the resignation of Janet Victory, 7-12 Special Education & Driver's Education teacher at the end of the 23-24 year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to renew the board’s membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards for 2024-25.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve a negotiated agreement with the Stapleton Education Association for 2024-25.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, 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 8:48 p.m.
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