June 21, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call Meeting to Order
Rationale:
Schuyler Community Schools in partnership with parents, students, and the community will challenge and inspire students to be lifelong learners - District Mission Statement
Notice of this meeting was given in advance according to State Law 84-1411, by giving notice of the meeting to the public. Notice of this meeting was also given in advance to all members of the Board of Education
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order by vice president Mejstrik at 6:30 PM. Others present were Superintendent Stevens, Director of K-8 Education DeBlauw, and Assistant Principal Cunningham.
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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I.B. Declaration of Open Meeting
Rationale:
This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the hallway outside the Media Center.
Discussion:
President Wennekamp declared the meeting was preceded by advance notice and declared to be an open session.
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II. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the consent agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
. A motion was made by Parr and seconded by Misek to approve the agenda, minutes, acceptance of claims, financial, and other listed reports.
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II.A. Agenda
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II.B. Minutes
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II.C. Acceptance of Claims
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II.D. Financial
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II.E. Other Listed Reports
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III. Public Forum - We ask that all presentation be limited in their length.
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III.A. Recognition of visitors and guests
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III.B. Other topics (limited to 5 minutes - subject to guidelines of the Board Participation Policy)
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IV. Board Requests/Reports
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IV.A. Americanism
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IV.B. Budget
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IV.C. Building and Grounds
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IV.C.1. Lawn sprinkler system at SES - update
Discussion:
Two bids were received for the underground sprinkler system with an optional drip-system at SES. A third-party, John Deere Landscaping prepared the specifications. The completion date for the project is August 2, 2010.
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IV.C.2. Hard surface of the high school west parking lot
Discussion:
A plan to move forward to secure bids for the hard surfacing of the west parking lot was approved and the project will be completed in a four-year span.
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IV.D. Curriculum
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IV.D.1. Transportation/Automotive Update
Discussion:
Investigation continues on the best location to use for the Transportation/Automotive class for the 2010-2011 school year. Pros and cons involved the use of a lift, heating costs, monthly rent, the size of the building, and date of availability.
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IV.D.2. 1:1 - WON :WON
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IV.E. Negotiations
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IV.F. Planning
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IV.F.1. Overcrowding Discussion
Discussion:
A communication was received from the Nebraska Department of Education regarding the allocation of funds from Qualified School Construction Bonds. The allocation available for SCS is $4, 586,620; the loan would be interest free. The decision to use this money for a new K-4 elementary school would be preceded by a minimum of three meetings to discuss the project; all meetings would be open to the public. If a bond issue would be brought before the taxpayers, information would need to be filed by September 1 at the Colfax County Courthouse.
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IV.F.2. High School Entryway Addition/Renovation
Discussion:
Contracts have been signed and bids will be sought beginning July 1, 2010.
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IV.G. Policy
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IV.G.1. Proof of residency
Discussion:
. The proof-of-residency form has been revised to allow for homeless students, to allow a one-week time period to show three proofs of residency and to make clear that SCS is not requiring proof of documented status.
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IV.G.2. Handbooks
Discussion:
The policy committee met to look at all suggested changes for student-parent handbooks in the SCS system.
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IV.G.3. Dating violence
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IV.G.4. Board policy update - need for meeting
Discussion:
The policy committee needs to set a date to meet to look at updates for the upcoming year.
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IV.H. Public Relations
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IV.I. Foundation
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V. Action Items
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V.A. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on Proof of Residency - Pollicy # 502.01
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Proof Residency Policy - 502.01 - second reading Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.B. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on a k-3 Student/Parent Handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the k-3 Student/Parent Handbook for the 2010-2011 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.C. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on a 4-8 Student/Parent Handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 4-8 Student/Parent Handbook for the 2010-2011 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.D. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on a 9-12 Student/Parent Handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 9-12 Student/Parent Handbook for the 2010-2011 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.E. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on a Dating Violence Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the dating violence policy - second reading Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.F. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on hiring a high school Physical Education Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Jeremy Hlavac - high school physical education teacher - for the 2010-2011 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.G. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on hiring a high school Science Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Rebecca Geiger - high school science teacher - for the 2010-2011 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.H. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on hiring a 4-6 Literacy Coach
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Brook Simonson - 4-6 literacy coach - for the 2010-2011 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.I. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on hiring a 2nd grade teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Lisa Terrell - 2nd grade teacher - for the 2010-2011 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.J. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on hiring a 3rd grade teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Rachel Woods - 3rd grade teacher - for the 2010-2011 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.K. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on hiring a 4th grade teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Adrian Svitak - 4th grade teacher - for the 2010-2011 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.L. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on hiring a 5th grade teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Beth Alt - 5th grade teacher - for the 2010-2011 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.M. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on bills of $5,000 or more
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V.N. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on lawn sprinkler bids for SES
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the lawn sprinkler bid for SES from Platte Valley Design Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.O. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on a transition kindergarten teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Rebecca Sanders - transition kindergarten teacher - for the 2010-2011 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI. Administrative and Other Reports
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VI.A. Operating Council Report(s)
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VI.B. PreK-8 Director of Education Report
Discussion:
– Director of K-8 Education DeBlauw reported that the annual school census for 2010 is in progress including all the age groups 0 to 21. All staff has been hired for the 2010-2011 school year pending an additional kindergarten teacher if enrollment deems it necessary.
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VI.C. High School Principal Report
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VI.D. Director of Facilities/Transportation Report
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VI.E. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Stevens reported that six staff members have requested curriculum development/program improvement dollars. Each request has been approved by the Principal Baumert. Only three students are enrolled for preschool at District 1 at Richland so the decision to continue this program is in question.
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VI.E.1. Resignations
Discussion:
Kathy Martinez, an interpreter for SCS, has resigned.
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VI.E.2. Next Meeting July 19, 2010
Discussion:
The next board of education meeting is scheduled for July 19, 2010 at 6:30 PM.
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VI.E.3. Option/Transfer Update
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VI.E.4. Curriculum Development/Program Improvement Requests
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VI.E.5. Preschool @ Richland
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VI.E.6. Property Valuation - update
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VII. Correspondence Items
Discussion:
Correspondence was received from Tom and Linda Hagewood thanking SCS for condolences they received.
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VII.A. Linda and Tom Hagewood - mother of Linda - Berniece Harrifield
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VIII. Executive Session
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IX. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
A motion was made at 8:04 PM by Parr and seconded by Mejstrik to adjourn. Motion carried.
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