September 12, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. 2016-17 Budget Hearing and Budget Summary
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1.1. Public Comments
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1.2. Close Hearing
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2. 2016-17 Special Hearing to Set Final Tax Request
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2.1. Public Comments
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2.2. Close Hearing
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3. Call to Order
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3.1. Declaration of Legal Meeting
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3.2. Open meetings law is posted in Board Room
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3.3. Notice of Public Meeting, Posted
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4. Welcome Visitors and Guests
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Ms. Doggett: math world is running smoothly; new class this year - intervention math and reading class - jr high - utilizing Study Island program; MAP testing started last week; posted some great math scores; several classrooms using flexible seating; NeSA scores will be available the end of the week; Jrs will no longer take the NeSA test, they will take the ACT test - starting Spring 2017. Ms. Keough: went to state fair and marched - great time; Saturday is UNK Band Day for Jr High; next Saturday is Fall Festival - march in parade; following Saturday is Harvest of Harmony - march in parade; good turn out for band this year and doing great things. MCYC - invitation to Nov 7 presentation at the PAC in Central City, grades 8-12. |
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5. Consent Agenda
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5.1. Approval of Agenda
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5.2. Treasurer’s Report
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5.3. Minutes of previous board meeting(s) (corrections to minutes as presented)
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5.4. Approve option enrollment request(s)
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6. Claims
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6.1. General Fund
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6.2. Other Funds
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7. Reports
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7.1. Property Tax Report
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7.2. Principals’ Reports
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Mr. Morris: 2nd/3rd day of school - student handbook review - hot topics were cell phone use, water bottles/drinks, unexcused absences, dress code, cheating/plagiarism, down list; Tiger Notes - 7-12 students split among secondary teachers; Daily Facebook posts between high school and elementary; MAP testing thru the 23rd; curriculum mapping project - example of how it is working and explanation of meeting state standards. Mrs. Loeffelbein: MAP testing as well - will be done this Wednesday; CPAA (K-2 testing) will start testing soon; AIMS (Spec Ed) ongoing testing; Reading Street - teachers are figuring out how to utilize - few glitches; flexible seating in 2nd grade - going really well and kids are enjoying/sharing; special education - transition IEPs held when students move into district; 504s - accommodations and modifications for injuries and illnesses. |
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7.3. Superintendent’s Report
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Dr. Bohlken: NE door has been fixed at old gym (Thanks Arlo!); ALICAP review - only noted one thing; upcoming events review; good news emails.
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8. Public Input and Communication
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Angela Weller: parents unable to walk students down to the classroom, who decided and why? - taxpayer would like to see what's going on his classroom; taking book bags outside - what if something is broken or taken?; don't even know what flexible seating is; confrontation was done in lobby in front of other students and staff; taxpayers and parents don't see flexible seating.
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9. Items of Business
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9.1. Consider, discuss, take necessary action on 2016-17 budget
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9.2. Consider, discuss, take necessary action on 2016-17 fiscal year tax request
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9.3. Consider, discuss, take necessary action on drug testing policy for students participating in activities
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10. Pending or Future Agenda Items
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10.1. Distribute supt eval form for Nov.
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11. Adjourn
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