January 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Preliminary Procedures
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.2. Public Notice of the Meeting
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1.3. Roll Call
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2. Public Comments on Agenda Items
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3. Public Comments on Topics Not on the Agenda
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4. Election of Board Officers
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4.1. Election of Board President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Best opened the floor for nominations for President. Gary Braun was the only nominee.
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4.2. Election of Vice-President
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Braun opened the floor for nominations for Vice-President. Paul Brune was the only nominee.
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4.3. Election of Secretary
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Braun opened the floor for nominations for Secretary. Boyd Stuhr was the only nominee.
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4.4. Election of Treasurer
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Braun opened the floor for nominations for Treasurer. Kent Allen was the only nominee.
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5. Reports
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5.1. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Best reviewed his written report. In addition, he indicated that Tri-County Public School will be leaving the Southern Nebraska Conference next year. Also, Fairbury has indicated an interest in joining the SNC. Brief discussion was held regarding the process of joining the SNC.
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5.2. Principals' Reports
Discussion:
Mrs. Houck reviewed her written report highlighting the 2nd grader's "Old Fashioned Christmas" presentations. State testing has begun and will continue through the spring semester. Professional Development day on January 4th was very productive. Discussions among the K-12 science teachers has begun to develop our science curriculum.
Mr. Carr reviewed his written report highlighting the successful food drive at the end of last semester. He mentioned that the Brass Choir and Chamber Singers performed on the NETV Holiday Harmonies broadcast in addition to performing at the Henderson Care Center and the Bradshaw Methodist Church. He highlighted several student projects which board members could look at online.
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6. Discussion Items
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6.1. NSAA Transgender Participation Policy
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6.2. Summer Projects
Discussion:
Mr. Best listed several possible projects for the summer including Theater updates, and many other repair items.
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6.3. Policy Review Meetings
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6.4. Date for Board/Admin Retreat
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6.5. NASB Meetings
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7. Old Business
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7.1. Board Self-Evaluation
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7.2. Board/Admin Retreat Topics
Discussion:
Mr. Best revealed the top 3 topics from the recent survey of board members. Further input to Mr. Best prior to the retreat in February is encouraged.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Executive session to discuss Superintendent's contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Braun declared the executive session ended at 9:03 p.m.
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8.2. Superintendent's Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Future Agenda Items
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10. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.1. Approval of Minutes
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10.2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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10.3. Approval of Claims
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10.4. Financial Reports
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10.5. Out of State Travel Requests
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11. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The next scheduled meeting to be held on February 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
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