June 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  Parent Involvement Policy Annual  Requirements:

1.  Hold a Public Hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Parental Involvement Policy.  The public will be given an opportunity to present information and opinions on a proposed Parental Involvement Policy.

2.  Attached are our parent involvement and parent engagement policies.  I also attached a sample policy provided by the Department of Education that puts us in compliance with all requirements of the Federal Title I program.  I sent our policies to Jim Luebbe from NASB for his review.  If he makes changes, he will include them with the new/amended policy recommendations for your consideration in July.  See attached policies.
 

Rationale:  Student Fees Policy Annual Requirement:

1.  Review the amount of money collected from student pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fee policies of the District for the 2017-2018 school year.  The annual report reflects student fees of $29,272.82 collected and $5,075 waived.   In comparison, fees waived for 2016-17 were $3,600, fees collected were $30,000.

2.  Hold a Public Hearing to discuss, consider and receive input on a proposed Student Fee Policy.  The public will be given an opportunity to present information and opinions on the proposed Student Fee Policy.
 

Rationale: 

STRIVE  -  COMMIT  -  SUCCEED  -  District Mission Statement

Schuyler Community Schools in partnership with parents, students, and the community is committed to educate students to become skilled, knowledgeable and responsible citizens in a global society - District Vision 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

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 back of the meeting room.

Nebraska Open Meetings Act:  http://nitc.nebraska.gov/documents/statutes/NebraskaOpenMeetingsAct_current.pdf

Rationale:  Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda

Rationale:  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.

Rationale:  Student Fees Policy Annual Requirement:
1.  Hold a Public Hearing to discuss, consider and receive input on a proposed Student Fee Policy.  The public will be given an opportunity to present information and opinions on the proposed Student Fee Policy.
2.  Review the amount of money collected from student pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fee policies of the District for the 2017-2018 school year.


 

Rationale:  Bullying Policy Annual Requirement:
1.  Annual review of the Bullying and Harassment Policy at a regularly scheduled board meeting.
2.  Review the bullying and harassment policy.
3. Take action to either reaffirm or amend the Bullying Policy as deemed appropriate.
 

Rationale: 
1.  Update staff assignments, add new staff and delete those not returning
2.  Update calendar, dates, times, etc...
3.  See attached changes for Fishers, Richland, SMS, and SCHS.
4.  No changes for SES and SCHS Activities Handbooks.

 

Rationale:   Last year the Legislature passed a set of laws designated as 79-2,149 to 2,152 directing NDE to develop a model policy relating to certain protections for pregnant and parenting students.  Statute 79-2,150 reads in part:
 
"Beginning May 1, 2018, the school board of each school district shall adopt a written policy to be implemented at the start of the 2018-19 school year which provides for standards and guidelines to accommodate absences related to pregnancy and child care for pregnant and parenting students. Such policy shall include procedures and provisions in conformance with the minimum standards set forth in any model policy developed by the State Department of Education... and may include any other procedures and provisions the school board deems appropriate."
 
Based on the model policy recently released by NDE, I am forwarding the following:
NASB’s recommended model Pregnant or Parenting Students Policy 503.07;

NDE’s model policy, and;A redline showing NASB’s changes to the NDE model policy.
 
This replaces our previous version of 503.07 -  Pregnant Students.  I have included a redline of the changes from that version since the policy is greatly changed and expanded.
 
As stated above, Nebraska statutes require the adoption of a model policy by May 1, 2018.

Rationale:  This committee is responsible for budget, finance, and contract negotiations with administration, certificated staff, and support staff.

Rationale:                  
                       SES and Rural Schools           Middle School                        High School                           Adult
Meal                 2017-18     2018-19            2017-18     2018-19               2017-18     2018-19            2017-18     2018-19
Breakfast          $1.60        $1.60                  $1.60        $1.60                      $1.60        $1.60                   $2.35        $2.35
Lunch                $2.35        $2.35                  $2.45        $2.45                      $2.50        $2.50                   $3.55        $3.55
                            No Change                             No Change                              No Change                           No Change

The State of Nebraska does an annual review of lunch prices and costs associated with our food program.  Schuyler is within a few cents of each of our reviewed program meal costs.  See food service balance on the monthly receipt_expenditure summary report.
This will be the third year in a row we have not changed breakfast or lunch prices.
 

Rationale: 

Activity Pass (Activities/Field House)	Required	Admission	Pass Cost
Preschool children	No	Free	NA
K-5 Students	No	$4.00	$10.00
6-8 Students	Yes	$4.00	$10.00
9-12 Students	Yes	$4.00	$10.00
Adult Passes	No	$5.00	$40.00
Senior Citizens (65 or older)	No	$5.00	$20.00
* Senior Citizens walk free during school hours
*Elementary (K-5 students) must be accompanied by an adult at the field house.
* Passes good for all regular season games and activities, and field house access.
(Not honored for Admission to Tournaments or out-of-town games)
Fees remain the same for all groups.

Rationale:  Teachers:
1.  Russell Newmann:  SCHS Special Education
2.  Shari Freeman:  Preschool/Headstart

Support Staff
1.  Guadalupe Marino:  SCHS Administrative Assistant
 

Rationale: 
1.  Jacqueline Poulas:  SES Teacher
2.  Catherine Lori Luce:  Fishers Teacher
3.  Joey Lefdal:  SCHS Science/Dean of Students
4.  Jill Hoesing:  SMS FCS Teacher (First Semester)

Rationale:  The draft plan was presented to the State Board of Education at their regular June meeting.  Final approval from the State Board of Education will be at their August Meeting.  See draft plan

Rationale: 
1.  Proposed Policy Updates for 2018-19:  Attached are the four policy updates included in the first policy update from NASB.  There will be additional updates sent over the next few weeks.  These policies will be presented for adoption in July (1st Reading)  August (2nd Reading).

Rationale:  Minutes from June 2018 Foundation Meeting
Members Present:  Brian, Sandy, Joyce & Dan
Members Absent:  Lumir, Virginia & Victor
Others Present:  Shelley, Jackie & Sheri
Brian called the meeting to order at 12:10 pm
Brian went over the Vision, Mission Statement and Goals
Secretary Report/Minutes from May 2018 meeting were approved as submitted
Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and motions were made to pay invoices for DA Event, $100 to chamber of commerce for a donation for fireworks for Labor Day weekend and payment to SCS Special Bldg fund for Field house pledges
Committee Reports
Labor Day
•     Foundation members met with Schuyler Chamber office to finalize plans for the Labor Day Dance
•     Shelley will send out email to foundation members to set up schedule for people to work at the dance
•     Sandy will need a check the night of the dance for $1,250 to Lemon Fresh Day for their final payment
•     Chamber will be doing more advertising for the dance and weekend events
Scholarships
•     Recipients of scholarships will be seeing Shelley for their checks
Education- nothing new to report
P/R Communications- nothing new to report
Alumni Honors Committee
•     Joyce and Sheri gave a brief report from the DA dinner etc.
•     Sheri will reserve the same caterer and golf club for the dinner next year
•     Discussed having the selection committee meet earlier and make their final selections and also Jackie will put in the notice for nominees on a Remembering Good Old Schuyler facebook page
Fundraising- nothing new to report
School Facilities
•     Dan gave an update on current school projects and future projects
Sandy reminded all members about the Annual Golf Tournament being held on August 4, 2018 and all members are to email her 10 people to contact for golf sponsors
Brian adjourned the meeting at 12:50 pm
Next meeting will be July 2, 2018 at noon at the Superintendent’s office at the high school