October 25, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. LPS BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION
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 Notice of the time and place of the Lincoln Board of Education meeting was e-mailed to an extensive list of local and regional news media. A mailing list is maintained at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office. A public notice was published in the LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR.
The Lincoln Board of Education is empowered to act on any item listed on the Agenda at any time during the meeting, irrespective of the time or order listed. Pages listed, or further detail, are available upon request. The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of the matters to be considered at the meeting. The Lincoln Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed. Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. |
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2. CALL TO ORDER
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3. ROLL CALL
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4. ANNOUNCE OPEN MEETING ACT POSTING AND LOCATION
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5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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The attached minutes are intended to accurately reflect the action of the Board at its previous meetings.
Explanation The minutes have been prepared for Board approval.
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6. SPECIAL REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS OF SUCCESS
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6.1. Jamie Mapp has been honored as the Psychologist of the Year by the Nebraska School Psychologists Association (NSPA)
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Jamie Mapp, school psychologist at McPhee Elementary School, was honored as the Psychologist of the Year by the Nebraska School Psychologists Association (NSPA). Explanation Each year the NSPA awards one member the School Psychologist of the Year. This person demonstrates or has demonstrated contributions to the profession that are of exemplary status. Jamie Mapp had plenty of co-workers willing to nominate her for this honor, using words like ‘above and beyond’ and ‘professional,’ but the appreciation goes deeper. The work of school psychologist goes beyond the classroom and is critical to helping a student return to the classroom to be an active, engaged learner. One said: “She is constantly advocating for her students at home, as well as at school; in turn creating a better environment for them to thrive. She is an advocate for the field of school psychology by being a leader and role model for her peers and new psychologists who are still developing their skills.” Professional development is not only important to Mapp personally, but she is also willing to help others grow in their skills. This includes co-workers, interns and practicum students just learning their craft. The willingness to help, to be a leader, and share the responsibility for advocating for school psychologists demonstrate her commitment to students, families, schools, and beyond. Her supervisor, Jill Timmons, said: “At a district level, she provides training each year for administrators, teachers, school psychologists, bus drivers and paras. She co-facilitates monthly professional development meetings for school psychologists. She is a member of our district crisis response team and supports our team by being part of the school psychologist interviews each year.” |
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6.2. Ursula Vernon-Hansen, School Social Worker, awarded the Service to Children Award from the Nebraska School Psychology Association
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Ursula Vernon-Hansen, School Social Worker who serves Scott Middle School and Hill and Adams Elementary Schools, was awarded the Service to Children Award from the Nebraska School Psychology Association (NSPA). Explanation The ability to relate to children and keep their best interests at heart is the epitome for a school social worker. Ursula Vernon-Hansen has shown a natural ability to do both, and she combines that with a professional spirit dedicated to helping students, teachers and other social workers. She also does this in a field where ethics and professionalism are crucial to building trust. The result is a school district filled with qualified staff members ready to help any and all students. Vernon-Hansen’s dedication is evident in the words of her co-workers. One Co-worker wrote: “Ursula creates an environment for children that is based on mutual respect and makes school a safe learning community so that students can concentrate on their individual strengths.” Another co-worker wrote: “She does not silo herself in the Social Work world but collaborates with school psychologists in her work. Her dedication to students (even after school hours) is something to strive for!” Vernon-Hansen builds credibility with families, too. Her work to create a comprehensive plan that works best for the student is widely appreciated by all and helps her schools continue to educate the whole child. |
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT
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In keeping with Board Policy 8420:
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.1. Human Resources Matters
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The Human Resources Division also includes the Office of Risk Management. As such, in addition to the Lincoln Board of Education approving all contractual agreements with employees, all employee benefit issues, all personnel actions, and all other matters within the scope of the Human Resources Division, as part of the Human Resources Matters agenda; the Lincoln Board of Education also must approve the settlement of Workers’ Compensation claims, take action on tort claims filed against the district, and take action on all other matters within the scope of the Office of Risk Management. Explanation This report includes routine Human Resources changes: a. Certificated Employees: Changes of Status – 1 Leaves of Absence – 1 b. Substitute Certificated Employees: Elections – 24 c. Classified Employees: Elections – 36 Changes of Status – 3 Separations – 22 Proposal That the Board approve the Human Resources items presented in the attachment(s).*
*The information in the attachment(s) may be protected by privacy legislation until the Board of Education takes action on the staff recommendations. Therefore, this attachment(s) is not included in agenda materials provided the public and the news media. Any information in the attachment(s) that is not protected by privacy legislation, however, is available for public inspection from the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources upon request. That the Board is approving the Human Resources items attached with the information as presented or as on file with official district records and documents relating to each such item, or in such other form as may be approved by the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, or the Associate Superintendent’s designee, and that the Board hereby authorizes the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, or the Associate Superintendent’s designee, to transact and complete each such item approved hereby, and to sign, execute, and deliver necessary documents or contracts, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action as may be necessary to complete each such item of transaction as contemplated, for and on behalf of this school district. |
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8.2. Routine Business
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At each meeting, the Board of Education is asked to approve certain items of routine business of the school district.
Explanation The items included in routine business for this meeting are: a. REGULAR CLAIMS – Claims for the period ending October 25, 2016, were previously provided. Federal Tax ACH Deposit of $46,757.46. State Tax ACH Deposit of $800,795.61. Procurement Card ACH Transfer of $100,883.52. Office Depot ACH Transfer of $10,598.83. Retirement ACH Transfer of $4,774,477.78. Vendor ACH Transfer of $104,833.95. b. PAYROLL FOR RATIFICATION – Payroll for the period ending October 14, 2016, in the amount of $163,182.87. c. GIFTS – Approval for the gifts listed on the attached gift report. d. BIDS/CONTRACTS/OTHER ROUTINE BUSINESS – Bids/contracts/other routine business will be presented for approval for renovation of the bathroom and breakroom at DC; expansion and renovation at Operations; renewal of the TalentEd license; items listed for auction; and any other bids/contracts/routine business as presented. Proposal That the Lincoln Board of Education approve the following items of routine business: a. The regular claims for period ending October 25, 2016. b. Payroll for the period ending October 14, 2016. c. Gifts for The Career Academy, Hartley, and the district. d. Bids/contracts/other routine business for renovation of the bathroom and breakroom at DC; expansion and renovation at Operations; renewal of the TalentEd license; items listed for auction; and any other bids/contracts/routine business as presented.
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8.3. Option Enrollment Student Applications for 2016-17
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On February 23, 2016, the Board adopted a resolution to accept option students for the 2016-17 school year. Applications have been received from students requesting that they be accepted as option students for the 2016-17 school year. Staff recommends that the students referred to in this agenda item be accepted for enrollment as they are in compliance with the Board resolution of February 23, 2016. WHEREAS, the students who have been assigned student numbers 410216, 410252, 414131 and 407888 (for purposes of confidentiality, assigned numbers are being used) meet one or more of the criteria of the Board resolution of February 23, 2016, with regard to such option students; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned students be accepted as option students on the condition and with the express understanding that all programs, all classes and all buildings of assignment, except as otherwise required by law, shall at all times and from time to time during attendance at Lincoln Public Schools be determined solely by Lincoln Public Schools.
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8.4. Enrollment of Expelled Student
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Lincoln Public Schools regulation 5460.1 and Nebraska state law provides that if a student has been expelled from any public or private school, and the student has not completed the terms or time period of the expulsion, the student shall not be permitted to enroll in this school district until the expulsion period from such other school has expired, unless the Lincoln Board of Education approves by a majority vote the enrollment of such student prior to expiration of the expulsion period. Student number 272019 (for purposes of confidentiality, assigned numbers are being used) has filed the proper application and has requested enrollment. |
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9. FIRST READING, ACTION AT NEXT MEETING
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*The Lincoln Board of Education is empowered to act on any item listed on the Agenda at any time during the meeting, irrespective of the time or order listed. Pages listed, or further detail, are available upon request. The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of the matters to be considered at the meeting. The Lincoln Board of Education Board releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed. Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.
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9.1. From Board Committees
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9.2. From the Superintendent
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9.2.1. Canned and Frozen Fruits and Vegetables and Potatoes #8751
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Proposals were requested from interested vendors to provide canned fruits and vegetables and frozen potato products for use by Nutrition Services for all locations. The contract prices are for the period of December 1, 2016, through November 30, 2017. |
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10. SECOND READING, RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION
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10.1. From Board Committees
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10.2. From the Superintendent
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10.2.1. Wheelchair School Buses #8737
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Proposals were requested from interested vendors to purchase seven wheelchair school buses for use by the Transportation Department. Four buses would be replacement to the fleet and three would be an addition to the fleet. Explanation It is recommended that award be made to: Cornhusker International (Lincoln, Nebraska) $744,570.00 There were two other proposals: Nebraska Central Equipment (Grand Island, Nebraska) $765,492.00 Truck Center Companies (Lincoln, Nebraska) $771,439.00 A complete proposal tabulation is available in the Purchasing Office. This will be an expenditure of $744,570.00 from the Depreciation Fund. Proposal That the Board approve the proposed award to Cornhusker International. The Board, by approving this agenda item, is approving the purchase order and purchase from Cornhusker International according to the terms and conditions as presented or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Director Transportation, or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Director of Transportation, or a designee, to take possession of the property and to sign, execute, and deliver all necessary contract documents, make all contract payments, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete, administer, and implement the stated purchase order and the purchase transaction as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this school district. |
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10.2.2. 84-Passenger School Buses $8738
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Proposals were requested from interested vendors to purchase five 84-passenger school buses for use by the Transportation Department. These buses would be a replacement to the fleet. Explanation It is recommended that award be made to: Nebraska Central Equipment (Grand Island, Nebraska) $646,295.00 There was one other proposal: Truck Center Companies (Lincoln, Nebraska) $671,060.00 A complete proposal tabulation is available in the Purchasing Office. This will be an expenditure of $646,295.00 from the Depreciation Fund. Proposal That the Board approve the proposed award to Nebraska Central Equipment. The Board, by approving this agenda item, is approving the purchase order and purchase from Truck Center Companies according to the terms and conditions as presented or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Director Transportation, or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Director of Transportation, or a designee, to take possession of the property and to sign, execute, and deliver all necessary contract documents, make all contract payments, and to take or cause to be taken any and all other action and sign any other documents as may be necessary to complete, administer, and implement the stated purchase order and the purchase transaction as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this school district. |
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11. EXPEDITED/EMERGENCY ACTIONS
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12. ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/REPORTS
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13.1. From Board Committees
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13.1.1. DMC Update
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13.2. From The Career Academy
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13.3. From the Superintendent
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13.3.1. Superintendent Update
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13.3.2. Monthly Financial Report
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At the second Board meeting of the month, information regarding the district’s monthly financial report is presented.
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14. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE BOARD
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October 26: October 27: Strategic Planning Presentation, 6:30 pm, Kloefkorn PTO November 1: LIBA School Liaison Meeting, 11:45 am, LIBA Office November 2: Chamber Coffee, 8:00 am, Chamber Office November 8: Board Meeting, 6:00 pm, LPSDO |
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15. PUBLIC COMMENT
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In keeping with Board Policy 8420:
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16. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION
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The Lincoln Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.
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16.1. Request for Closed Session - Negotiations/Collective Bargaining, Property/Real Estate, Litigation, Security, Criminal Misconduct, Personnel, and Legal Advice Matters
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The Lincoln Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice.
Explanation
At this point, it is appropriate for the Board to meet in closed session for one of the stated matters and/or any other permissible closed session matters in compliance with the law. That the Board hold a closed session: 1. For strategy session with respect to negotiations/collective bargaining clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law. 2. For strategy session with respect to property/real estate matters clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
3. For strategy session with respect to pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
4. For discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
5. For investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
6. For personnel and the evaluation of job performance clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
7. For discussions of the legal consequences of specific action and legal advice clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law. |
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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