June 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale: 
1.  Hold a Public Hearing to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Parental Involvement Policies (1005.03 & 1005.12).  The public will be given an opportunity to present information and opinions on a proposed Parental Involvement Policy.  Attached are our parent involvement and parent engagement policies.

Rationale:  Student Fees Policy Annual Requirement:
1.  Hold a Public Hearing to discuss, consider and receive input on Student Fee Policy 506.10.  The public will be given an opportunity to present information and opinions on the 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 2020-21 school year.  The annual report reflects student fees waived for 2020-21 were $4,120.00, fees collected were $19,611.76.  In comparison, fees waived for 2019-20 were $740.00, fees collected were $32,739.75.

 

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 front 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 Student Fee Policy 506.10. 
2.  Review the amount of money collected from student pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fee policy of the District for the 2020-2021 school year.
 

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

Adults	No	$6.00	$40.00
Senior Citizens	No	$6.00	$20.00

Rationale: 
The State of Nebraska does an annual review of lunch prices and costs associated with our food program.  According to the guidelines, if you are operating in the black, you do not have to increase prices.  If you are in the red, breakfast prices can only increase 5 cents, and lunch prices can only increase 10 cents.  We recommend leaving our breakfast and lunch prices the same for the 2021-22 school year.

        SES and Rural Schools              Middle School                   High School                  Adult
Meal          2021-22     2020-21        2021-22     2020-21         2021-22     2020-21     2021-22     2020-21
Breakfast     $1.65        $1.65             $1.65        $1.65              $1.65        $1.65          $2.45        $2.45
Lunch          $2.45        $2.45             $2.55        $2.55              $2.60        $2.60          $3.75        $3.75

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

Rationale: 
1.  Kristy Theilen:  SMS Para Educator
2.  Baylie Richtig:  Fishers Para Educator
3.  Kara Dinslage:  Head Start Para Educator

Rationale: 
1.  Jessica Wendt:  SCHS SPED/Newcomer Teacher
2.  Giselle Arroyo:  SES Para Educator
3.  Karino Reynoso:  SES Para Educator
4.  Maria Loya: SES Custodial/Housekeeping

Rationale:  1.  Board Policy Review:  The policy committee met with  Jim Luebbe from NASB on June 8th to beginning the policy review.  We completed 100's and 200's and are scheduled to meet  on June 17th to continue review of the 300's and 400's.  Our goal is to have the review completed for first reading in July on new and amended policies. 

2.  Policy and Handbook Updates:  With the board policy review, we moved first reading of new and amended policies to the July meeting along with handbook updates.  This will still give us time to finalize handbooks prior to August 1st. 

3.  Bullying/Harassment Policy Review:  We are required to review the bullying/Harassment Policy on an annual basis at a public meeting.  In the past, we have done this review in June, but, federal/state statutes have changed and the board will be adopting amended policies in July. 

4.  Window Bids:  Due to an error in the window bids, our legal counsel has recommended rejecting all bids, no board action, and re-open the bid process.  We will re-advertise the window project and set the date for bid opening and present the contract for board approval in July.

Rationale: 
1.  June Foundation Meeting:  Brian Vavricek will review the meeting minutes posted on the district website.  Due to the 4th of July holiday, the July Foundation meeting will be Monday, July 12th.