January 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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Procedural Item
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1.A. Call to order
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Action Item
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1.B. Roll Call
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Action Item
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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Procedural Item
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2. Open meetings law
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3. Awards and Recognitions
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Action Item
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4. Public comment
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Welcome to the Dundy County Stratton Public Schools Board of Education Meeting. The Board welcomes citizens to attend board meetings to become acquainted with the programs and operations of the district. Members of the public are also encouraged to share their ideas and opinions with the Board during the agenda item labeled “Public Items”. Comments or questions from the audience at any other time during the meeting except for the agenda item “Public Items” will out of necessity be declared out of order. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act prevents the board from speaking to a matter that is not on the agenda. Please understand that the board may be unable to address your issue during the meeting. It is not permissible for the board to comment on items not listed for the protection of the public’s right to know and participate in the discussion of items that do come before the board and stated appropriately in the meeting agenda. During this agenda item “Public Items” we ask that you abide by the following rules: Public Comment Protocol and Procedures
Any person who refuses to withdraw from such meeting on being so ordered as provided in section 79-570 or who willfully disturbs such meeting shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor. |
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5. Consent Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items are generally housekeeping and routine items which require board action but should be discussion free. On this agenda items from 8.E on are beginning of the calendar year items. We already have those things in place but it puts them on the official record annually
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to move items _______ from the consent agenda to the business agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
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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5.A. Verification of publication and notice
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
To verify that notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Benkelman Post, a legal newspaper for Dundy County Stratton and by written notice to each member of the board, the designated method of giving notice
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to verify the publication and notice of the meeting was properly given Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.B. Adoption of the agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
To adopt the agenda of this meeting. The board reserves the right to change the order of items within the agenda.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adopt the agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.C. Approval of the minutes from the December 10, 2018 meeting and the January 10, 2019 special meeting.
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the December 10 regular board meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.D. Payment of the bills
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the bills as presented in the amount of $529,378.48 from the general fund; 19,235.94 from the activity fund; and 9,837.06 from the nutrition fund. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.E. Appoint non-discrimination officer
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The superintendent currently fills this role
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to re-appoint Jim Kent, Superintendents as the district's non-discrimination officer Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.F. Appoint a recording secretary
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The district business manager has been filling this role and that should continue. She has agreed to continue to do this.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to appoint Stacey Waters, Business Manager as the recording secretary for the board Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.G. Mileage rate
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
We have generally followed the federal rate for mileage reimbursements for authorized travel. For 2018 it was 54.5 cents per mile, it changes to 58 cents for 2019.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to follow the federal mileage rate for 2019. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.H. Designate State and Federal programs coordinator for the district
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
The superintendent generally serves in this capacity
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to appoint Jim Kent, superintendent, as the state and federal programs coordinator for the district Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.I. Recognition of the DCSEA as the official bargaining agent for certificated staff negotiations for the 2020-2021 contract year
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Part of the protocols for negotiations is the request of the DCSEA to act as the official bargaining agent of the teachers and the boards acceptance of that request. With the change in negotiations rules a few years ago, the NSEA has pushed their local units to get this done earlier. By mutual understanding our local association and the board conduct this procedure right after negotiations have been completed.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to recognize the Dundy County Stratton Education Association as the bargaining agent for the certificated staff for the 2020-2021 contract year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.J. Appointment of Title IX coordinator
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
We are required to have a Title IX coordinator by statute. Currently the Superintendent fills that role.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Jim Kent, superintendent as the districts Title IX coordinator Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.K. Teacher resignation
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Rationale:
Bill Wilson has submitted his resignation from teaching effective at the conclusion of this school year.
At this time his is the only resignation I have.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Bill Wilson and thank him for his 33 years of service to the district Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6. Business Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.A. Financial Report
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Presentation of the financial status of the district, balances in various funds, recent/impending activity therein, anticipated expenses and planning for future considerations.
Recommended Motion(s):
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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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.B. NASB information
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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This item allows for the reporting on and discussion of items brought forth by the NASB or items the board wishes to address with NASB.
NASB Monthly Update for Board Meetings Agenda Item: JANUARY 2019 "NASB Update" Happy New Year. January is always a busy time with the start of another Legislative Session, and School Board Member Week, which will run January 27th through February 2nd this year! We can’t say it enough, thank you for the work you do for your district, community, and the entire state! Look for a special recognition at this year’s Legislative Issues Conference. More to come ... This year’s 90-day legislative session started Wednesday, January 9th, and will see 13 new faces being their first term as a state senator. Be sure to stay engaged from the start as Days 1-10 will be fast-paced with the election of leadership and the introduction of bills. NASB will be keeping you updated as key items play out online, through social media, and in our Legislative communication. Follow along, and don’t ever hesitate to reach out to us for questions, clarifications, or ways you can help assist us share your story to the senators themselves. Stay in close tabs with NASB throughout the Session, scheduled to go into June, through Board Notes, Legislative Notes, twitter, and NASBonline.org for news, updates, and call to actions. Tips for you and your board this Session ...
The next few months will see a lot of other learning opportunities and events besides LIC, like:
Stay engaged online at www.NASBonline.org and follow NASB on twitter at www.twitter.com/NASBonline using the hashtag #liveNASB - To see a quick glimpse at the various items the NASB is involved in, check out pages 10 & 11 each month in the Board Notes newsletter for "This Month In ..." To access the latest newsletter, click here: https://nasb.enviseams.com/docs/default-source/board-notes/board-notes---december-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=dabb6991_4 Thanks for all you do for your board, your community and the entire state by serving public education in Nebraska. |
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6.C. Designation of official publication
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
This item is normally on the consent agenda, but Jason is not comfortable voting on it as he publishes the paper. We place it on the business agenda so that he may fulfill his obligation to abstain when voting on an item which raises conflict of interest concerns.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to designate the Benkelman Post and News Chronicle as the official publication of the district 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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6.D. Appointment of committees
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Committees are appointed annually. The list of our current standing committees, their membership and everyone's details of service is attached.
Typically members express interest to the president and he makes the appointments.
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6.E. Drug and alcohol testing policy #5504
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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This will be the second reading of the policy. Should it pass tonight we will move to implement as soon as possible. At 6:30 we will have a representative from one of the potential vendors call in to the meeting to present and answer questions.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve policy 5504 Drug and Alcohol Testing on second reading Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Motion to approve ______ as the Drug Program Administrator Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.F. NSAA legislative proposals
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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I will highlight a couple of the legislative proposals before the NSAA that I think are pertinent. If you want to see the entire list of proposals I will have them available for you to see upon request.
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6.G. Legislation
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Action Item
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Senator Mike Groene was elected to a second two-year term as Chair of the Education Committee. Senator Groene won re-election on a second ballot to Senator Rick Kolowski.
Senator Lou Ann Linehan was elected over Senator Brett Lindstrom for Chair of the Revenue Committee. The preliminary committee roster is attached: Education Committee Groene (C), Brewer, Kolowski, Linehan, Morfeld, Murman, Pansing Brooks, Walz Revenue Committee Linehan (C), Briese, Crawford, Friesen, Groene, Kolterman, Lindstrom, McCollister
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6.H. Staffing 2019-
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Action Item
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Agenda item to allow for discussion of staffing for the next school year and beyond.
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7. Reports
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Action Item
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7.A. Technology report
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Information Item
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7.B. Elementary principal report
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Information Item
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January 14, 2019
Report Cards Report cards were mailed Friday January 4th 2019.The elementary typically sends them out by the end of the week after the quarter ends. Enrollment Benkelman Elementary start of the year enrollment grades K-6 128; current enrollment grades K-6 136. Stratton Elementary start of the year enrollment grades K-6 33; current enrollment grades K-6 32. Lockdown / Evacuation Drill Benkelman and Stratton held another lockdown drill and then an evacuation drill on Thursday January 10th. It went very well. DARE Program Thank you to the Dundy County Sheriff department for providing DARE playground balls to the elementary schools. Men’s Club Thank you to the men’s club for providing popcorn at the 2nd quarter AR movie. Mr. Rotherham |
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7.C. Secondary principal report
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Information Item
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7.D. Transportation report
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7.E. Superintendent report
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Information Item
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Superintendent Report
January 14, 2019
Art Contest Jan. 16 at Cambridge Wrestling Jan. 18 at Maxwell Basketball Jan. 19-26 at Wauneta/Palisade, DCS, Paxton, MCC Vocal Music Feb. 4 at Wauneta/Palisade Speech Meet Feb. 13 at Medicine Valley
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7.F. Board and committee reports
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7.F.1. Board information
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Information Item
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Board items January 2018
Jan. 27-28 NASB Legislative Issues Conference, Lincoln Jan. 23 ESU 15/16 board member workshop North Platte (High School) Mar. 5 NRCSA Legislative Forum Lincoln Mar. 21-22 NRCSA Spring Conference
Jan. 14 Regular meeting 6:00 MT Jan. 24 possible meeting date
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7.F.2. Finance/Budget/Legislation committee
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7.F.3. Transportation/Facilities/Grounds committee
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Information Item
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7.F.4. Curriculum/Activities/Staff Development committee
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Information Item
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7.F.5. Americanism committee
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Information Item
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7.F.6. Negotiations committee
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Information Item
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8. Excuse absent member(s)
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Action Item
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9. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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