April 8, 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, April 8, 2024, at the Stapleton School Library in Stapleton.

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, April 4, 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:  President F. Kramer asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.

No one wished to address the board.

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

Discussion:  Bryan Regier gave his Community Liaison report which included:  March Chamber Meeting, Chamber's Easter Egg hunt organized by Junior Chamber Members, Community Clean-up Day will be held on April 24th during 6-8 periods for grades 7-12 with PreK-6 selecting a day during the week of April 22nd, and Walk at Lunch Day on April 24th with $20 donation by Blue Cross Blue Shield to Special Olympics of Nebraska for our participation.

Discussion:  The Activities Director's report given by Jeremiah Johnson included the following:  speech performed well at State with kudos to participants and coaches, our quiz bowl won our meet, golf placed second at home invitational, spring sports update, SVM Athletic Awards night on May 2nd, Dave Blevins Track meet on May 3rd, spring conference meeting, hosting MNAC band festival in 2024-25, next year's requisitions are being taken care of, coaches pay arrays, varsity sports for fall and winter have head coaches in place, spring coaches will be evaluated in May, and coaches and sponsorship openings are JH football, JH volleyball, JH wrestling, play production, speech, and quiz bowl.

Discussion:  7-12 Principal Johnson's report included:  summer school options for students, starting to contact parents about students in danger of not making grades/credits, possible expansion of Thrillshare/Apptegy footprint for transparent communication between staff/coaches/students and parents, class offerings for JH/HS 2024-2025 school year, rescheduled ACT to April 9th, Operation Thank You assembly today and thank Mrs. Joedeman and Mrs. Stewart for all their work on this, third quarter honor roll recipients received celebration smoothies courtesy of NHS, Academic Awards Night on April 29th at 7:00 p.m., and wish to acknowledge Jeana for tireless effort working with purchases/improvements for the future of the school and community.


Superintendent Redinger gave PK-6 Principal Isom's report with the following:  reading program quote, IEPs/MDTs/BIP/ELPA21, NSCAS testing, Special Education Review, Targeted Improvement Plan, Title I Review, and new teachers for next year. We are also gearing up for the end of the year with field trips, PreK graduation, elementary field day, AR day, NSCAS testing, Benchmarks, Bump Up Day, and the community clean up day.

Discussion:  The Coop Committee gave highlights on their meeting regarding coaching evaluations, fundraising, summer camps, and asked for feedback from committee members regarding the past year.

Building and Grounds will meet April 15th at 7:00 a.m.

Discussion:  Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following:  DERA Bus Grant, was declined, State Aid and revenue forecast, new elementary reading curriculum, enforcement of bed bug policy, building and grounds update and needs, key communicator community group and Board of Education Policy 4005:  Communication Between Board and District Employees.

Discussion:  President F. Kramer moved Old Business Item VII.B.: Early Release of Seniors up in the agenda.

The board discussed the early release of seniors, in good standing, during the second semester, beginning in 2024-25, while also meeting State and local requirements.  Guidance Counselor, Jenni Joedeman, presented that she has reached out to other counselors and schools that also have this practice.


 

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.

Closed session began at 8:05 p.m. and ended at 8:42 p.m.

Discussion:  Discussion was held regarding the future of the Family and Consumer Science program.

Discussion:  The Board reviewed Board of Education Policy 3014:  Use of School Property.

Discussion:  Discussion was held to increase Extra Duty compensation for 2024-25.

Discussion:  The Board discussed the early release of seniors during the second semester, beginning in 2024-25.

Discussion:  The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  President F. Kramer adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.