February 12, 2024 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 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 |
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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 front of the meeting room. Nebraska Open Meetings Act: http://nitc.nebraska.gov/documents/statutes/NebraskaOpenMeetingsAct_current.pdf
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II. Approval of Consent Agenda
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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.A.1. Foundation Update
Director Marci Ostmeyer and board member Joyce Baumert will give a brief overview of the services Schuyler Community Schools has utilized and dollars saved for 2022-2023 (final numbers) and what has been utilized as of (the day you need the document for the board agenda). |
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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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III.C.1. Bela Jedlicka will present on behalf of the student council.
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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.1. Presentation on Dual Language
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IV.B. 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.B.1. Adopt the Schuyler Warrior as the official mascot for Schuyler Community Schools.
Rationale:
The Schuyler Warrior would not replace the current symbol untilized by Schuyler Schools but be an addition.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the Schuyler Warrior as presented and shown in the attachment as the mascot of Schuyler Community Schools. 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.B.2. 2024-2025 School Calendar
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the school calendar 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.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. Praxical Strategies Hiring Group
Rationale:
Group Placement: Partnering with Praxical Strategies through our Group Placement program gives you access to a diverse pool of over 300 highly qualified international teachers across various specializations and grade levels. We establish partnerships with schools to provide a seamless hiring experience and match you with educators who meet your specific requirements.
Cost to district - $3,000 for each person we hire from their pool of candidates. $3,500 for the H1 Work Visa.
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IV.C.2. New Hire Recommendations:
Julee Jaixen - 2024-2025 (1.0 FTE), Step: BA, 7th Grade Language Arts Kristian Rocha 7th grade ELA at SMS FTE 1.0 BA
Katelyn Wiegand SCHS Science, FTE 1.0, BA
Sharon Overlien SES teacher, FTE 1.0, MA+9
Lexie Brester SES Teacher FTE1.0, BA.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the new hires as presented. 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.3. Resignations and Retirements:
We would like to congratulate Rick Carter on his retirement. Rick has taught for 34 years with 18 of those in Schuyler Community Schools. Mr. Carter not only taught math but also coached track and cross-country. We would like to congratulate Cynthia Vacha on her retirement. Cynthia has taught for 43 years with18 years in Schuyler Community Schools. Resignations Spencer Jakub- English SCHS Cole Martinez- Family Consumer Science SCHS Sarah Garcia- SES Isabelle Short- SES Heather McCurdy - Fishers
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the retirements and resignations 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.C.4. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve renewal of the superintendent's contract.
Rationale:
In compliance with the superintendent Pay Transparency Act, the proposed contract for Dr. Bret Schroder has been posted on our website for public review.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the superintendent's contract for the 2024-2025, 2025-2026 school years. 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. Discussion Items and Reports
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V.A. Principals Reports
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V.A.1. Principals will report on the challenges of hiring new staff.
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V.B. Superintendent's Report
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V.B.1. Safety Committee Update
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The Safety Committee Recently met and we will be moving forward with developing an SRO program in cooperation with the City of Schuyler.
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V.B.2. Strategic Plan Update
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At this time we have surveyed our staff, administration, and students. Dr. Gibbons has been helping lead this process and is doing an excellent job. Below is the current timeline for the remainder of this process.
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V.B.3. Future Agenda for Board Meetings
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V.C. Board Member/Committee Reports
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V.C.1. January 21st and 22nd in Lincoln - Legislative Session and Conference Wednesday, February 7th @ 5:00 - Budget, Finance, and Negotiations (Rich Brabec, Chuck Misek, and Amanda Jedlicka) Wednesday, February 7th @ 6:00 - American Civics, Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction (Rich Brabec, Amanda Jedlicka, and Renee Sayer) |
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VI. 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.
Discussion:
To review this meeting go to:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/WwZB5NJft9OFDVQh0wKkW06OEW_vLY_WBTH5ewpDgYogJiOrnKo8xy5aFAPGXj5k.cv16E3j0Ex3NuVky The meeting is called to order at the 14:02 mark. |
