February 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Opening the Meeting
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II. Call to Order
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III. District Mission Statement
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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 |
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IV. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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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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V. Publication of Meeting
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VI. Board Member Roll Call
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VII. Pledge of Allegiance
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VIII. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.A. Minutes of the January 20, 2025 meeting of the board
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IX.B. Financial Report
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IX.B.1. Approval of $6,000 for the activities fund to be used for officials, fees, and other related costs. The details of these expenditures will be presented to the board at the next board meeting.
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IX.C. New Hire Recommendations:
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IX.C.1.
Alejandra Chavez - Elementary Teacher - BA Step 1 Diana Salazar Correa - Elementary Teacher - BA Step 7 Juan Francisco Jimenez - Elementary Teacher - BA Step 7 April Becker - Director of Special Education |
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IX.D. Resignations:
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IX.D.1.
Casey Harper - High School - CTE/FFA Sara Holtorf - Elementary School - 1st Grade Kylahn Freiberg - Middle School - Special Education |
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X. Public Comment
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XI. Discussion/Information Items
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XI.A. Dr. Schroder will present the initial draft of the strategic plan.
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XI.B. Bill Robinson will present an update on school finances.
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XII. Action Items
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XII.A. Approve the purchase of TeachTown curriculum for our high needs classrooms in all grades.
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This curriculum was presented to the board at the December board meeting.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.B. Approve the 2025 - 2026 Master Agreement for Certified Staff
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the 2025-2026 Master Agreement for Certified Staff. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIII. Information Items: Reports
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XIII.A. Building/District Administrators
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XIII.A.1. Principals will provide and update on considerations for instructional technology.
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XIII.B. Superintendent
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XIII.C.
1. Information on Property Tax Credit 2. Update on discussions and compensation with: a. Administration b. Directors and Coordinators c. Support Staff |
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XIII.D. Board Committee Reports
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This committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, requisitions/inventory, and instructional programs.
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XIII.D.1. Rich Brabec, Amanda Jedlicka, Brian Vavricek, and I attended the legislative conference held in Lincoln last week.
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XIII.E. Schuyler Community Schools Foundation Report
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XIV. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
adjourn. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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