Public Meeting Agenda: February 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. LPS BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION

Rationale:

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.

2. CALL TO ORDER

3. ROLL CALL

4. ANNOUNCE OPEN MEETING ACT POSTING AND LOCATION

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Rationale: 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.

Attachments: (1)

Minutes - 1-23 Board Meeting

1/31/2018 at 3:46 PM

6. SPECIAL REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS OF SUCCESS

6.1. Josh Hinrichs: Honored With Gold Star Teacher Award from Working In Support of Education (W!SE)

Rationale:

Josh Hinrichs, Lincoln Southwest High School Business Instructor, has been named a Gold Star Teacher by the organization Working In Support of Education (W!SE).

EXPLANATION:

Josh Hinrichs has been recognized by the national educational non-profit organization Working in Support of Education (W!SE) for his work in business education and teaching financial literacy.

Josh is among the approximately 500 teachers nationwide who had at least 93% of their students pass the Financial Literacy Certification Exam. The exam at Southwest High School was given to students in Josh’s College Personal Finance course.

Julie Hippen, Assistant Curriculum Specialist for Career and Technical Education said:

"Josh’s students earned extremely high scores on the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification test and they could not have done that without his excellent instruction. Thank you to Josh for the time and effort he put into the College Personal Finance course and the dedication he has for helping students become financially literate."

6.2. Deb Wolken: Honored With Gold Star Teacher Award From Working In Support of Education (W!SE)

Rationale:

Deb Wolken, Lincoln Northeast High School Business Instructor, has been named a Gold Star Teacher by the organization Working In Support of Education (W!SE).

EXPLANATION:

Deb Wolken has been recognized by the national educational non-profit organization Working in Support of Education (W!SE) for her work in business education and teaching financial literacy.

Deb is among the approximately 500 teachers nationwide who had at least 93% of their students pass the Financial Literacy Certification Exam. The exam at Northeast High School was given to students in Deb’s College Personal Finance course.

Julie Hippen, Assistant Curriculum Specialist for Career and Technical Education said:

"Deb’s students earned extremely high scores on the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification test and they could not have done that without her excellent instruction. Thank you to Deb for the time and effort she put into the College Personal Finance course and the dedication she has for helping students become financially literate."

6.3. FLPS Update

7. PUBLIC COMMENT

Rationale:

In keeping with Board Policy 8420:

Persons speaking during Public Comment will be called forward individually by the Board Chair to the location identified for such purpose.
A time limit of five minutes will be allotted for any speaker. At the discretion of the chair, the speaker may be allotted additional time. Board members may share, address or consider comments from the public during public comment, at the end of public comment or when related business is on the agenda.
Each individual speaking to the Board will be required to identify himself or herself prior to giving public comment. A “Record of Appearance” card is provided for this purpose.
Persons wishing to appear will be heard in the order in which the Chair of the meeting determines appropriate.
In cases where more than one person wishes to speak on the same topic, their presentations to the Board may, at the discretion of the chair, be grouped together by topic.
If the number of people wishing to speak under the public participation portions of the agenda is large, the chair may rule that a public hearing be scheduled or the discussion be limited on the issue in question.
Persons speaking to the Board during public comment may make printed materials available to the Board but may not use any other form of media.

8. CONSENT AGENDA

Rationale:

8.1. Human Resources Matters

Rationale: Explanation:
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.

This report includes routine Human Resources changes:
   a. Administrator Employees:
             Changes of Status - 1
             Separations - 9
   b. Certificated Employees:
             Elections - 7
             Changes of Status - 5
             Leaves of Absence - 2
             Separations - 8
   c. Substitute Certificated Employees:
             Elections - 30
             Changes of Status - 16
             Separations - 10
   d. Classified Employees:
             Elections - 38
             Changes of Status - 4
             Separations - 26

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.

8.2. Routine Business

Rationale:

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 February 13, 2018, were previously provided.

Federal Tax ACH Deposit of $5,508,333.34.

State Tax ACH Deposit of $834,542.05.

Procurement Card ACH Transfer of $78,318.54.

Child Support ACH Transfer of $17,829.86.

Office Depot ACH Transfer of $11,231.50.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield ACH Transfer of $4,895,467.07.

Term Life/Disability ACH Transfer of $191,696.26.

Vendor ACH Transfer of $209,346.31.

b.  PAYROLL FOR RATIFICATION - Payroll for the period ending January 31, 2018, in the amount of $15,806,519.51.

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 of an agreement to LPS usage of Woods Park Tennis Center; 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 February 13, 2018.

b.  Payroll for the period ending January 31, 2018.

c.  Gifts for Beattie, Eastridge, Elliott, Fredstrom, Goodrich, Lefler, Northeast, Sheridan, Southwest, Zeman, and the district.

d. Bids/contracts/other routine business for an agreement to LPS usage of Woods Park Tennis Center; and any other bids/contracts/routine business as presented.

Attachments: (1)

2-13 Gifts & Bids

2/6/2018 at 2:55 PM

8.3. Option Enrollment Student Application for 2017-18

Rationale:

On February 14, 2017, the Board adopted a resolution to accept an option enrollment student for the 2017-18 school year. An application for enrollment during the 2017-18 school year has been received and is in compliance with the Board resolution of February 14, 2017.

Explanation
The applications included in this agenda item have been examined by staff and meet one of the criteria set forth by the Board in the resolution of February 14, 2017. Staff recommends approval of the applications.

Proposal
That the Board adopts the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the students who have been assigned student numbers 411884 and 411016 (for purposes of confidentiality, assigned numbers are being used) meet one or more of the criteria of the Board resolution of February 14, 2017, 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.

Attachments: (1)

February13 Bd Mtg for 2017-18

2/2/2018 at 9:14 AM

8.4. Late Request for Enrollment Option Out 2017-18

Rationale:

March 15, 2017, was the deadline for enrollment option applications to be completed for students wishing to attend school in a district other than the one in which they reside for the 2017-18 school year. The Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education has authority to waive the deadline for late enrollment option requests (NDE Rule 7, Section 004.05).

Explanation
A request from a student who resides in the district of Lincoln Public Schools and wishes to attend school outside of Lincoln Public Schools has been received after the March 15, 2017, deadline. The Lincoln Board of Education may deny or approve this request. If the request is approved by the Board of Education, it will be forwarded to the option school district for their approval.

Student Number Option District
266531 Omaha

Proposal
That the Board approve the request for option out for the 2017-18 school year.

8.5. Enrollment of Expelled Student

Rationale:

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 424321 (for purposes of confidentiality we are using assigned numbers) has filed the proper application and has requested enrollment.

Explanation
The Department of Student Services has reviewed the application and the background information on the student and is recommending that the application be approved and that the student be enrolled in the Lincoln Public Schools Expelled Student Program for the remainder of this school year, subject to such terms and conditions as imposed by the Director of Student Services and all program rules and regulations until the term or time period of the original underlying expulsion is completed.

Proposal
That the Board approves the application and all recommendations of the Department of Student Services.

9. FIRST READING, ACTION AT NEXT MEETING

Rationale: *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.

9.1. From Board Committees

9.2. From the Superintendent

9.2.1. Proposed Negotiated Agreement with the Lincoln Education Association

Rationale:

Explanation:
The Lincoln Board of Education has recognized the Lincoln Education Association (LEA) as the exclusive bargaining agent to negotiate salary, fringe benefits, and working conditions for members of that employee group. The negotiation teams, representing LEA and Lincoln Public Schools, have reached a tentative agreement for the 2018-19 year; and the LEA has approved the tentative agreement.The Lincoln Board of Education has recognized the Lincoln Education Association (LEA) as the exclusive bargaining agent to negotiate salary, fringe benefits, and working conditions for members of that employee group. The negotiation teams, representing LEA and Lincoln Public Schools, have reached a tentative agreement for the 2018-19 year; and the LEA has approved the tentative agreement.

The proposed agreement calls for a 2.68 percent total package increase for 2018-19. This settlement is within the parameters set by the Board of Education. Included in the package increase are all district costs including the district's contributions to health insurance, state retirement, and Social Security.

Proposal:
That the Board of Education consider and discuss the proposed negotiated agreement for the 2018-19 school year with the Lincoln Education Association.

10. SECOND READING, RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION

10.1. From Board Committees

10.2. From the Superintendent

10.2.1. Resolution for Option Enrollment Students 2018-19

Rationale: Nebraska students may attend a school other than the one in the district in which they reside under the option enrollment statutes.

Explanation
The attached resolution would admit any K-12 option students who meet the statutory and legal conditions and whose application is received by August 3, 2018.

The resolution specifies the circumstances under which late-filed applications would be accepted.

Proposal
That the Board approve the option resolution for the 2018-19 school year.

Attachments: (1)

01 23 18 OPTION ENROLLMENT RESOLUTION

1/29/2018 at 8:28 AM

11. EXPEDITED/EMERGENCY ACTIONS

12. ITEM(S) REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

13. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/REPORTS

13.1. From Board Committees

13.1.1. Budget Calendar for the 2018-19 Budget

Rationale:

Board Policy 3100 (Attachment One) directs staff to present a budget calendar.

Explanation
The budget calendar includes the following: Publication of the budget hearing date on August 5, 2018; the public hearing/budget forum on August 14, 2018; and budget approval on August 28, 2018. Attachment Three is the budget calendar for the 2018-19 budget.

Proposal
An information item for Board comments and suggestions.

Attachments: (3)

2-13 Budget Development Calendar - attachment one

2/8/2018 at 2:02 PM
2-13 Budget Development Calendar - attachment two

2/8/2018 at 2:02 PM
2-13 Budget Development Calendar - attachment three

2/8/2018 at 2:02 PM

13.2. From The Career Academy

13.3. From the Superintendent

13.3.1. Superintendent Update

14. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE BOARD

Rationale: February 14:
TCA Joint Board Meeting, 8:00 am, TCA
Face the Chamber, 12:00 pm, Country club

February 15: Chamber Annual Lunch, 11:30 am, Cornhusker Hotel

February 21: GNSA Meeting, 9:30 am, NCSA

February 27:
LPS learning Lunch, 12:15 pm, LPSDO
Board Meeting, 6:00 pm, LPSDO

15. PUBLIC COMMENT

Rationale:

In keeping with Board Policy 8420:

Persons speaking during Public Comment will be called forward individually by the Board Chair to the location identified for such purpose.
A time limit of five minutes will be allotted for any speaker. At the discretion of the chair, the speaker may be allotted additional time. Board members may share, address or consider comments from the public during public comment, at the end of public comment or when related business is on the agenda.
Each individual speaking to the Board will be required to identify himself or herself prior to giving public comment. A "Record of Appearance" card is provided for this purpose.
Persons wishing to appear will be heard in the order in which the Chair of the meeting determines appropriate.
In cases where more than one person wishes to speak on the same topic, their presentations to the Board may, at the discretion of the chair, be grouped together by topic.
If the number of people wishing to speak under the public participation portions of the agenda is large, the chair may rule that a public hearing be scheduled or the discussion be limited on the issue in question.
Persons speaking to the Board during public comment may hand out printed materials to the Board but may not use any other form of media.
If at any time persons appearing before the Board exceed the time limitations or become abusive in language or behavior, the Chair may declare that person out of order and to refuse permission to continue to address the Board, require a change in behavior and may require the person or persons to leave the premises of the Board meeting.

16. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION

Rationale:

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.

16.1. Request for Closed Session - Negotiations/Collective Bargaining, Property/Real Estate, Litigation, Security, Criminal Misconduct, Personnel, and Legal Advice Matters

Rationale: 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.

PROPOSAL:

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.

17. ADJOURNMENT

February 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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