July 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Olsen called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Olsen directed attention to the Open Meetings Act that was uploaded to Sparq.
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CHANGES TO AGENDA
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agenda 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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III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes as presented of the regular board meeting on June 9th, 2020, board workshop on June 17th, 2020 and the special board meeting on June 22nd, 2020 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. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the financial report 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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V. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Miles Colson shared his concerns with Covid-19 and the criteria that will be in place for students. He hopes there will be options for remote learning if a student is in quarantine.
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VI. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS
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VI.1. ACTIVITY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Discussion:
Mr. Hauxwell noted how things were constantly changing in regards to Covid-19 and athletics. The students are still lifting weights in the morning and the coaches have seen 107 different students take part in the program. The new weight equipment was installed last week. There will also be volleyball & football camps in the coming weeks. He was grateful to the staff for really stepping up to help with different tasks that need to be completed.
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VI.2. PRINCIPALS' REPORT
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Discussion:
Mrs. Odens noted that the 10 training days for ARC program had been planned with the first one being August 4th. She also informed the board that Mrs. Arterburn will be moving to Kindergarten so they can have 3 sections to help with social distancing amongst the Kindergarteners. That will leave 4th grade with 2 sections.
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VI.3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Information Item
Discussion:
Mr. Lambert informed the board that Mr. Sorensen had begun working at the school and was already meeting with the high school teachers. Regarding the buildings and grounds, he noted the windows in the Kindergarten rooms had been installed, the stucco is being worked on from the storm damage, the door frames had been installed with a few issues to still be completed, the classrooms had all been shampooed, and the Trane inspection was completed.
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VI.4. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT
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Action Item
Discussion:
Sheila said the Technology committee had met, but would discuss the meeting later in the action items.
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss and approve the cement work for the southwest corner of the school building Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Discuss and approve the recommended policy changes by Perry Law Firm. (1st Reading) Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
Discuss and approve the purchase of new Chromebooks and protective cases for incoming 9th and 10th graders Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
Approve the hiring of Sherryl Clevenger as a .5 FTE elementary teacher Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
Discuss, Consider, and take all necessary action regarding COVID-19 reopening considerations resolution Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #6:
Discuss and consider a proposal from Larry Munger concerning windmill fixes and signage for the arboretum Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #7:
Discuss and approve the authorization of the superintendent of schools to purchase, without prior board approval, any necessary equipment and supplies needed to carry out the districts reopening plan with the board to approve these claims at the next meeting. The purchases shall not exceed $64,811, which is the amount set aside by the Nebraska Department of Education through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund 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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VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
School Calendar - at this time it looks like school should start as scheduled.
Handbooks - Mr. Sorensen and Mr. Lambert are looking over the handbooks and will present at the next board meeting. Strengths Finder - Maika Leibbrandt works for Gallup and recently moved back to the area. Mr. Lambert will meet with her to see about a professional development day for the teachers and administration using Clifton Strengths. Email transition - Mr. Lambert asked the board members to get their school emails set up so he could send them emails there instead of their personal emails.
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IX. ADJOURN
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Discussion:
President Olsen adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM.
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