January 12, 2015 at 6:00 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 Board Vice-President
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Braun opened nominations for Vice-President. Deb Wilhelm was the only nominee.
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4.3. Election of Board 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 and Glenn Larson were nominated.
Following the motion to close nominations, Boyd Stuhr was elected by paper ballot.
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4.4. Election of Board 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:
Brad reported that the NRCSA Legislative conference will be February 16th in Lincoln. We will continue to update technology equipment using a new federal program which will cover up to 60% of costs - looking at a $47,000 total cost. First semester went well. Mr. Best will address additional items as they come up on the agenda.
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5.2. Principals' Reports
Discussion:
Mrs. Houck reported on the H2ALC (High ability learner) program which will begin in January for selected students in grades 2 - 12. Grace Janzen was the winner of the grade 5-8 Geography Bee with Ben Mestl coming in second. Testing will be beginning this month and continue through April. December teachers of the month were 1st grade teachers Dee Steever and Theresa Ratzlaff. The December students of the month were listed for each class with the overall student of the month being 4th grader Zach Quiring.
Mr. Carr reported that the NHS, FFA, FBLA combined food drive was very successful with over 35 households receiving food items. He also reported that the Chamber Singers and Brass Choir performed in NETV's Holiday Harmonies aired on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Mr. Carr then discussed some of the student projects which are utilizing the school's technology. Examples were given from classrooms of Mrs. Ohrt, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Mazour. Brittany Quiring also read a poem that she wrote.
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6. Discussion Items
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6.1. Review of Pre-School Evaluation
Discussion:
Mrs. Houck reviewed the Nebraska Department of Education evaluation of the pre-school program at Heartland.
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6.2. Pre-School Playground
Discussion:
Mr. Best reported that the NDE will require that the pre-school has a separate fenced area with age-related equipment. Preliminary estimates for this equipment and fencing is approximately $25,000.
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6.3. Retreat Date
Discussion:
Board retreat will be held on February 11th at a place to be determined.
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6.4. Summer Projects
Discussion:
Mr. Best reviewed a lengthy list of indoor and outdoor projects that are under consideration.
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7. Old Business
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7.1. 2nd Reading of Policy KDAA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Early Kindergarten Entrance Policy JBB
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8.2. Playground Structure
Discussion:
A final proposal will be presented in February.
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8.3. Bus Barn Concerns
Discussion:
Matt Quiring presented thoughts and concerns regarding the existing bus barn.
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9. Future Agenda Items
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10. Executive Session
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Braun declared the executive session ended at 8:28 p.m.
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11. Consent Agenda
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11.1. Approval of Minutes
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11.2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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11.3. Approval of Claims
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11.4. Financial Reports
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11.5. Out of State Travel Requests
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12. 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 9 at 7:00 p.m.
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