April 25, 2023 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. |
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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. Superintendent Transition Update
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT
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The Board believes public attendance and participation, when appropriate to the business at hand, is beneficial to the work of the Board and models the importance of civic engagement and civil discourse to the community’s children, but it cannot impede the Board from completing the business of the meeting. 2. A time limit of three minutes will be allotted for any speaker unless prior to the beginning of the Public Comment agenda item, the chair sets a different reasonable time frame to be allotted for speakers in order to accommodate the number of persons who have submitted "Record of Appearance" cards. The time limit is per speaker, per meeting and may not be transferred or assigned to other speakers. 3. The chair may endeavor to organize public comment by what agenda items or other issues have been identified as topics by public speakers, adjust for the age of speakers, and/or split the Public Comment agenda item to be conducted in different positions within the Board’s Order of Business. 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. 4. In order to be called forward to address the Board during Public Comment, each person wishing to speak must obtain a "Record of Appearance" card from staff at the meeting in which they wish to speak. "Record of Appearance" cards are available beginning 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the meeting. Those wishing to speak must accurately complete the required sections of the card, and submit it to the appropriate staff member by 15 minutes after the start of the meeting. 5. Individuals will be called forward to speak by name, organization being represented, if applicable, and address. Each individual speaking to the Board will be required to identify himself or herself prior to giving public comment by stating their first and last name and, if applicable, any organization they represent. 6. 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. 7. If the number of people wishing to speak under the public comment portions of the agenda is large, the chair may rule that a public hearing be scheduled. 8. Persons speaking to the Board during public comment may make printed materials (paper no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches) available to the Board but may not use any other form of media. Public speakers are asked to provide 10 copies of any copies of printed materials presented to the Board. Persons attending Board meetings and/or speaking to the Board during Public Comment or during a public hearing must follow all requirements established by the Board, as well as all Board, chair and staff directions in order to help maintain the order, proper decorum, safety and security, and the non-disruptive functioning of the Board meeting. These include, but are not limited to the following:
If at any time persons appearing before the Board do not comply with these or any other Board requirements, it shall be the responsibility of the chair to declare that person or persons out of order and require a change in behavior, delay or recess the meeting, or refuse permission to continue to address the Board, and ultimately may require the person or persons to leave the premises of the Board meeting. |
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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: Proposal: 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 April 25, 2023, were previously provided. Federal Tax ACH Deposit of $83,297.44. Procurement Card ACH Transfer of $165,447.16. Child Support ACH Transfer of $156.50. Term Life/Disability ACH Transfer of $177,885.09. Retirement ACH Transfer of $5,558,950.83. Vendor ACH Transfer of $9,962.56. b. PAYROLL FOR RATIFICATION - Payroll for the periods ending April 6 & 14, 2023, in the amount of $288,022.94. 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 trash can liners; weight room equipment; curriculum; computer equipment; kitchen equipment; furniture; annotation software; speech pathology services; easement; items listed for auction; archery program MOU; grant application confirmation; 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 April 25, 2023. b. Payroll for the periods ending April 6 & 14, 2023.
c. Gifts for The Career Academy, Lincoln High, and the district. d. Bids/contracts/other routine business for trash can liners; weight room equipment; curriculum; computer equipment; kitchen equipment; furniture; annotation software; speech pathology services; easement; items listed for auction; archery program MOU; grant application confirmation; and any other bids/contracts/routine business as presented.
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8.3. Option Enrollment Student Application for 2022-23
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On January 25, 2022, the Board adopted a resolution to accept option enrollment students for the 2022-23 school year. An application for enrollment during the 2022-23 school year has been received and is in compliance with the Board resolution of January 25, 2022.
Explanation The application included in this agenda item has been examined by staff and meets one of the criteria set forth by the Board in the resolution of January 25, 2022. Staff recommends approval of the application. Proposal That the Board adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, the student who has been assigned student number 448740 (for purposes of confidentiality, an assigned number is being used) meets one or more of the criteria of the Board resolution of January 25, 2022, with regard to such option student; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned student be accepted as an option student 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. Option Enrollment Student Applications for 2023-24
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On January 24, 2023, the Board adopted a resolution to accept option enrollment students for the 2023-24 school year. Applications for enrollment during the 2023-24 school year have been received and are in compliance with the Board resolution of January 24, 2023.
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 January 24, 2023. Staff recommends approval of the applications. Proposal That the Board adopts the following resolution: WHEREAS, the students who have been assigned student numbers 455576, 455580, 454249, and 455644 (for purposes of confidentiality, assigned numbers are being used) meet one or more of the criteria of the Board resolution of January 24, 2023, 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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8.5. 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 the expiration of the expulsion period. Student number 455662 (for purposes of confidentiality we are using an assigned number) 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 expulsions are completed. Proposal: That the Board approves the application and all recommendations of the Department of Student Services. |
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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. 2022-23 Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
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Annually, the Board of Education evaluates the Superintendent of Schools. The 2022-23 evaluation of Paul Gausman, Superintendent, has been completed and will be recommended for approval to be placed in his personnel file. A copy of a public summary of the Superintendent’s evaluation is attached.
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9.2. From Board Committees
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9.3. From the Superintendent
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9.3.1. Tuition Charges for 2023-24
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Each year, the Business Affairs Office makes recommendations to the Board of Education for tuition charges for regular and Special Education programs. This is done in accordance with Policy 3300 and Regulation 3300.1.
EXPLANATION: The following is the recommendation for tuition charges for the 2023-24 school year for the programs noted. The rates are intended to recover the district’s anticipated actual costs for the 2023-24 school year.
Based on 176 days elementary and 180 days secondary.
Special education tuition rates will be determined using the calculation provided by the Nebraska Department of Education. The rate will include Lincoln Public Schools’ cost per student calculated pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-598(3) plus Lincoln Public Schools’ average cost per student for special education services adjusted upward for students receiving an even more intense program.
Proposal That the Board discuss the proposed tuition rates. |
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9.3.2. West Vine Phase II Infrastructure Project #10755
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Bids were requested from interested vendors for the construction and installation of streets and related infrastructure on West Vine Street between NW 48th and NW 56th Streets.
Explanation It is recommended that award be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications: K2 Real Estate and Development (Lincoln, Nebraska) $1,899,000.00 There were two other bidders: MTZ Construction LLC (Lincoln, Nebraska) $1,943,311.10 Graham Construction Inc. (Omaha, Nebraska) $2,684,887.00 A complete tabulation is available in the Purchasing Department. This will be a total expenditure of $1,899,000.00 from the 2020 Bond Fund and other appropriate building funds. Proposal
The Board, by approving this agreement with K2 Real Estate and Development, is approving the award, the contract documents for this project, and all associated documents related thereto according to the terms and conditions as on file with district records or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee, and the Board is hereby delegating to and authorizing the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee to sign, execute, and deliver the contract documents and all such related 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 the transaction, and to administer, operate, and/or implement the contract and all associated documents related thereto on a day-to-day basis during this project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this school district, and hereby designates the Director of Operations, or another person as selected by the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee from time to time as its program administrator under this agreement. |
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9.3.3. Promoting Engagement and Knowledge (PEaK Project) Grant Application
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The NDE Office of Special Education remains committed to supporting districts in improving results for children with disabilities. To meet this purpose, project funding was available annually beginning with the 2018-2019 school year to support implementation and evaluation of Targeted Improvement Plans (TIPs). Budget realignment must be based upon anticipated needs and may not exceed the 2018-19 grant allocation. The PEaK Project funding is supplemental to, and shall not supplant or duplicate, any other funding source(s). Districts who participate in a consortium supported by an ESU must maintain involvement in that consortium for the duration of the project. Upon review, NDE may choose to reallocate funding if it is determined that the grantee is not meeting the assurances and expectations defined within the project. Project funds may not be used to fund (1) compliance monitoring requirements; (2) professional development activities that are not found to be in alignment with PEaK objectives; (3) curricular, intervention, assessment/progress monitoring materials for student use and/or (4) technology for students. These projects are funded with IDEA discretionary dollars for the specific purpose identified. The multi-year project supports will be contingent upon availability of funds.
As part of Nebraska’s Results Driven Accountability (RDA) System, all school districts must participate in an ongoing review of their special education program utilizing the Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities (ILCD) process. Districts utilize the guidance documents and resources available at http://www.education.ne.gov/sped/ilcd.html. The process includes an analysis of district data to study Impact Area data, district infrastructure, and other pertinent district data to identify target areas for improvement. This is followed by identifying measurable results (goals) and coherent improvement strategies that will be the focus for improvement. Next, the district reviews the current infrastructure and capacity to implement, scale-up and sustain evidence-based practice. Finally, based upon strengths and challenges, a comprehensive, multi-year TIP detailing coherent improvement strategies focused on improving results for children with disabilities is created. The PEaK Projects for 2023-24 support Implementation and Evaluation of the Targeted Improvement Plan. PEaK Project activities are intended to assist districts in implementing and evaluating the TIP. This is the last year for PEaK Project funding. The Project funding will be reconsidered and revised for future funding beginning with the 2024-25 school year. Projects should encourage agencies to leverage resources and align efforts to serve students with disabilities through continuous school improvement. Projects should increase the capacity of districts to deeply implement evidence-based practices designed to improve outcomes of students with disabilities. Project activities must address unique district strengths and needs. Applicants will identify the structures and supports necessary to implement and measure progress toward achieving the District TIP. Explanation If approved, Lincoln Public Schools Special Education Department would apply for the Promoting Engagement and Knowledge (PEaK Project) through the Nebraska Department of Education. The grant will support the implementation of interventions and provide professional learning opportunities for teachers. The target group will be at-risk 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade students performing below grade level. The target teachers will be teachers supporting 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade students across the district. The professional learning will include sessions related to the science of reading, research-based reading interventions, and math instruction that meets the needs of struggling learners. That the Board approve the submission of the PEaK Project to the Nebraska Department of Education for approximately $313,028. No district-funding match is required. |
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10. SECOND READING, RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION
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10.1. From Board Committees
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10.1.1. Newly Annexed Property to the City of Lincoln
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The Board of Education assigns school attendance areas to property newly annexed to the City of Lincoln or newly platted. This action establishes school attendance areas prior to the sale of residential lots, allowing purchasers to know what schools their children will attend.
Explanation
The City of Lincoln has annexed a parcel of land, which automatically brings this property into the district of Lincoln Public Schools. This property needs to be assigned attendance centers so that potential purchasers of homes in this area will know which schools they will be attending: East Dominion Estates, Annexation Ordinance #21418, for 2022-23 school year: Robinson Elementary, Culler Middle School, East High School. Proposal
That the Board approve the proposed attendance area assignments of the newly annexed property.
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10.2. From the Superintendent
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10.2.1. Title VI, Indian Education Program
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The U.S. Department of Education through Title VI of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides funds to fulfill the federal government’s responsibility to the Indian people for the education of Indian children. These funds support the goal of ensuring programs that serve Indian children are of the highest quality and provide for not only the basic elementary and secondary educational needs, but also the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of these children.
Explanation Lincoln Public Schools Indian Education program will provide support to Native American students in grades K-12 in the 2023-24 school year. Native American students are enrolled in all schools across the district representing about 60 tribes as designated by the parent. Estimated funding from Title VI for 2023-24 is approximately $198,000, based on the current student count of 719. Decisions regarding the use of these funds are made in consultation with the Native American Advisory Committee. That the Board approve the submission of the required application of the Indian Education grant to the U.S. Department of Education for approximately $198,000. No district-funding match is required. |
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10.2.2. Afghan Refugee School Impact Grant Application
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The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has awarded federal funds to the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) to provide refugee school impact services in Nebraska in communities with large Afghan Humanitarian Parolee populations. Funding originated from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Children & Families - Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
Many newly arrived Afghan families have children who need additional supports to help with effective integration and education. The purpose of the Afghan Refugee School Impact (ARSI) grant is to ensure that the goals, services, and activities defined for the Refugee School Impact (RSI) program benefit those newly arrived Afghan populations. Within the framework of the RSI program, the goal of the ARSI supplement is to improve the resettlement and integration of newly arrived Afghans into our communities through program development, education, and support services. Programming should be informed by an understanding of Afghan culture and the unique circumstances of the Afghan evacuation, and may include activities such as developing program capacity for new Afghan arrivals, providing specialized services and support for eligible children and youth, and supporting families learning to navigate the U.S. education system. NDHHS has tasked NDE with providing services to include the Lincoln Public Schools, Omaha Public Schools, and the Millard Public Schools. Explanation NDE is working with school districts in these communities to develop appropriate programming. If approved, NDE will provide $1,150 per student for the approximately 251 Afghan students served by Lincoln Public Schools (approximately $288,000). LPS will use these funds to hire a Bilingual Liaison who speaks Pashto and Dari to work specifically with Afghan students and their families, as well as a part-time adult literacy instructor to teach English to parents of these students and a part-time newcomer engagement specialist to coordinate services that help families acclimate to life in Lincoln. School-based therapy for students and parenting classes will also be provided. That the Board approve the submission of an LPS application to Nebraska Department of Education to support a Bilingual Liaison, Adult Literacy Instructor and Newcomer Engagement Specialist, as well as mental health services and parenting classes supporting new Afghan arrivals to Lincoln. The grant application request will be for approximately $288,000 for a period of 18 months. No match is required. LPS will be a subrecipient of this award through NDE, which is a recipient of funds through NDHHS. |
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10.2.3. Children's Hospital Community Impact Grant Proposal
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Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha has offered a competitive grant program for ten years that has been focused on preventing childhood obesity. As a result of a recent needs assessment and strategic planning process, four broader impact areas were identified, with emphasis on services to underrepresented children. The four focus areas are financial stability, food security, healthy housing and pediatric mental wellness.
Explanation Lincoln Public Schools proposes to apply for $25,000 from Children’s Hospital’s Community Impact Grant to address the focus area of pediatric mental wellness. If awarded, grant funds would be used to purchase supplies to create calming kits for use at all LPS middle schools, including Nuernberger Education Center and the Student Support Program. These kits would be available for students in need of assistance to self-regulate at any point during the school day through their counseling office. Calming kits would include items that are meant to help students refocus from intense feelings so that they can return to class prepared to learn. That the Board approve the submission by Lincoln Public Schools of the Community Impact Grant application to Children’s Hospital and Medical Center for $25,000. This grant has no match requirement. |
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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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13.2. From Special Appointments
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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.
Explanation
The monthly financial report for the month ending March 31, 2023, is attached. Proposal Information item; no Board action required.
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14. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE BOARD
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April 26:
State Capitol Experience Day, State Capitol, 12:15 pm April 27: State Capitol Experience Day, State Capitol, 12:15 pm African American Scholar & Family Empowerment Celebration, SJDLC, 5:30 pm AFJROTC Awards Night, LNE, 6:00 pm May 3: Chamber Coffee, Chamber Office, 8:00 am LPS Retirement Celebration, Hillcrest Country Club, 5:00 pm May 4: Native American Senior Recognition Celebration, Indian Center, 5:30 pm |
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15. PUBLIC COMMENT
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The Board believes public attendance and participation, when appropriate to the business at hand, is beneficial to the work of the Board and models the importance of civic engagement and civil discourse to the community’s children, but it cannot impede the Board from completing the business of the meeting. 2. A time limit of three minutes will be allotted for any speaker unless prior to the beginning of the Public Comment agenda item, the chair sets a different reasonable time frame to be allotted for speakers in order to accommodate the number of persons who have submitted "Record of Appearance" cards. The time limit is per speaker, per meeting and may not be transferred or assigned to other speakers. 3. The chair may endeavor to organize public comment by what agenda items or other issues have been identified as topics by public speakers, adjust for the age of speakers, and/or split the Public Comment agenda item to be conducted in different positions within the Board’s Order of Business. 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. 4. In order to be called forward to address the Board during Public Comment, each person wishing to speak must obtain a "Record of Appearance" card from staff at the meeting in which they wish to speak. "Record of Appearance" cards are available beginning 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the meeting. Those wishing to speak must accurately complete the required sections of the card, and submit it to the appropriate staff member by 15 minutes after the start of the meeting. 5. Individuals will be called forward to speak by name, organization being represented, if applicable, and address. Each individual speaking to the Board will be required to identify himself or herself prior to giving public comment by stating their first and last name and, if applicable, any organization they represent. 6. 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. 7. If the number of people wishing to speak under the public comment portions of the agenda is large, the chair may rule that a public hearing be scheduled. 8. Persons speaking to the Board during public comment may make printed materials (paper no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches) available to the Board but may not use any other form of media. Public speakers are asked to provide 10 copies of any copies of printed materials presented to the Board. Persons attending Board meetings and/or speaking to the Board during Public Comment or during a public hearing must follow all requirements established by the Board, as well as all Board, chair and staff directions in order to help maintain the order, proper decorum, safety and security, and the non-disruptive functioning of the Board meeting. These include, but are not limited to the following:
If at any time persons appearing before the Board do not comply with these or any other Board requirements, it shall be the responsibility of the chair to declare that person or persons out of order and require a change in behavior, delay or recess the meeting, or refuse permission to continue to address the Board, and ultimately may require the person or persons to leave the premises of the Board meeting. |
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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 a closed session by the affirmative vote of a majority of its voting members if a closed session is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. The subject matter and the reason necessitating the closed session are to be identified in the motion to close. Closed sessions may be held for, but shall not be limited to, such the subject matter and the reasons set forth in the Proposal section below.
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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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