May 10, 2021 at 8:00 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. Reports
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4.1. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Best shared updates related to number of positive Covid cases within HCS. He shared that graduation went very well.
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4.2. Principals' Reports
Discussion:
Mrs. Reinke shared an update in the elementary school regarding a childrens author visiting our school, 5th grade field trip to the Capitol building, and Senator Kolterman meeting with students.
Mr. Carr shared how HCS celebrated those seniors who received academic scholarships enabling them to further their education at colleges and universities. |
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5. Discussion Items
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5.1. Early review of 2021-22 Budget
Discussion:
Mr. Best presented budget information for 2021 through 2022. Budget is tentative and very preliminary. Total expenses projected to be 2.88% higher from last year. General fund tax needs are projected to be 4.84% higher than last year.
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5.2. Review of Current Legislation
Discussion:
Mr. Best presented the status of a number of legislative bills that have the potential of affecting schools that have passed or are in final readings.
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5.3. Future of Daycare and Pre-School Programming
Discussion:
Mr. Best presented information regarding future of daycare and pre-school at Heartland Community Schools. Two challenges facing our community and local employers including HCS are: 1) lack of housing, and 2) daycare services in our school district. Both HCS and our local hospital see additional daycare services expanding and helping with the recruitment of future employees.
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5.4. Facility Study Update
Discussion:
Mr. Best presented preliminary information from Clark & Enersen, an engineering firm based out of Lincoln on a HCS facility study. More info at a later date.
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5.5. Review Planning for Use of Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds
Discussion:
Mr. Best discussed the planned use of ESSER funds.
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6. Old Business
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7. New Business
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7.1. Consider Earlier Dismissal Date for 2020-21 School Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Best shared the staff and administration at HCS has done an amazing job over the past school year and is seeking to finish school earlier than what was planned. All teaching hour requirements by the state have been met. Staff and students ready to take break from a long year.
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8. Future Agenda Items
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9. Consent Agenda
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9.1. Approval of Minutes
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9.2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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9.3. Approval of Claims
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9.4. Financial Reports
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Out of State Travel Requests
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The next scheduled meeting to be held on June 14, 2021 at 8:00 pm.
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