July 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call Meeting to Order
Rationale:
STRIVE • COMMIT • SUCCEED - 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 |
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.B. Declaration of Open Meeting
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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.
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.C.1. Bills of $5,000 or more
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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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III.C. Student Representative's Report
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IV. Action Items
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IV.A. Americanism: Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Programs
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This committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, requisitions/inventory, and instructional programs.
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IV.A. Board Policy, Handbooks, and Support Programs
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This committee is responsible for annual review of board policies, handbooks, and crisis/safety plans. This committee is also responsible for the support and development of support programs(nursing, food service) in the district.
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IV.A.1. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve administrative recommendations on 2017-2018 handbook changes.
Rationale:
All Handbooks 1. Update staff assignments, add new staff and delete those not returning 2. Update calendar, dates, times, etc... 3. See attached changes for SES, Rural Schools, SMS, and SCHS and SCHS Activities.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 2017-2018 handbook revisions as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.A.2. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve first reading on new and amended board policies:
Rationale:
This Policy Update includes two entirely new policies:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve first reading of the recommended new and amended board policies. 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.
Discussion:
We use the recommendation of the NASB to review new policy and place changes into the policy manual where is it available online. A question was raised on how many fundraisers an individual groups can have per school year. Principals must approve each fundraising request.
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IV.A.3. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve activity pass rates for the 2017-18 school year.
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 2017-18 Activity Pass rates as recommended. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Recommended activity pass rates for the 17-18 are as follows: Preschool - No charge; K-12 - $10; Adult - $40; and Senior Citizens - $20. These fees include the use of the field house. |
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IV.B. Governance: Public Relations, Technology, and Planning
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This committee is responsible for recommending the annual district calendar, strategic planning process, technology, and promoting positive public relations and communications program.
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IV.B.1. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve 2017-2018 membership with the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA)
Rationale:
Attached is the annual membership renewal with the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA). See attached information for details on services provided by the Association. Dues for the 2017-18 school year reflect an increase of $150 from $700 to $850.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 2017-2018 membership with the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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IV.B. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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This committee is responsible for recommending approval of building/grounds and transportation programs, vehicle replacement schedule, building and maintenance and upgrade schedule.
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IV.C. Budget, finance, negotiations, and personnel
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This committee is responsible for budget, finance, and contract negotiations with administration, certificated staff, and support staff.
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IV.C.1. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the contract with Pekny and Associates, CPA's, PC for the 2016-2017 District Audit
Rationale:
Pekny and Associates have been doing Schuyler Community Schools' annual audit of financial statements, reviewing your schedule of assets, receipts, expenditures, and fund balances. See attached contract for details included in the annual audit.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the contract with Pekny and Associates, CPA's, PC for the 2016-17 District Audit 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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IV.C.2. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve staff resignations
Rationale:
Holly Schurman: Elementary Teacher. Submitted her letter on April 21, 2017. We hired her replacement, but never included her on the list of resignations to be accepted in May or June.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Holly Schurman's resignation and thank her for her service to the district. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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IV.D. Governance: Public Relations, Technology, and Planning
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This committee is responsible for recommending the annual district calendar, strategic planning process, technology, and promoting positive public relations and communications program.
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IV.D.1. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve 2017-2018 membership with the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA)
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V. Discussion Items and Reports
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V.A. Principals Reports
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V.B. Directors Reports
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V.B. Directors Reports
Rationale:
Summer School - We finished June Summer Camp with 336 students in Kindergarten through 8th grades and finished with 75 students at the high school. We currently have 198 registered for July STEM Camp in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Discussion:
Summer School at SMS and SES had 336 students in Kindergarten through 8th grades and 75 students at SCHS. The July STEM Camp for K-8th grade has 198 registered. |
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V.C. Superintendent's Report
Rationale:
1. Buildings and Grounds Summer Project Update: 2. Bus Barn Auction: 3. High School Addition Update: 4. Budget and Finance Update:
Discussion:
There will be an auction held on July 15th at 9:00 AM at the bus barn location to sell miscellaneous equipment. District schools are meeting with Erin Trotter to discuss ways to improve their landscaping. Steel is being erected on the new SCHS addition. Dr. Hoesing attended a workshop hosted by the NDE regarding budget changes for the 17-18 school year.
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V.D. Board Member/Committee Reports
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VI. Correspondence Items
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VII. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn 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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