November 26, 2019 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. Staff Celebration: Alicia Davis Honored with Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching by the National Science Foundation
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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science teaching. The National Science Foundation administers the award, which recognizes those teachers who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. Scott Middle School Mathematics Teacher Alicia Davis was recently honored with this award for 2019.
The National Science Foundation has honored Scott Middle School Mathematics Teacher Alicia Davis with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award recognizes teachers who possess both deep content knowledge and the ability to motivate and enable their students to succeed. Davis recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to receive the honor. Holly Noser, a Mathematics Teacher at Scott Middle School, said this about Davis: "She truly believes that all students can do math, and her students know that because of how she interacts with them. She cares about every one of them and invests in them. She thinks through lessons and is always tweaking and changing things to make them even better from one year to the next. She is an incredibly supportive colleague and her compassion for students stretches to students that are outside her own classroom. She is an inspiration to me." Josh Males, K-12 Curriculum Specialist for Mathematics for Lincoln Public Schools, had this to say about Davis: "Alicia Davis is an excellent classroom teacher who always takes the time to carefully reflect on her students’ experience so she can best support their learning and help them reflect on their own understanding of mathematics. She is a committed, passionate educator who truly believes all students can grow their sense of what it means to ‘learn.’ Her leadership in her classroom, building, and district has had a large impact on LPS." |
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6.2. Staff Celebration: Schoo Middle School Librarian April Jorgensen Awarded NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship
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BACKGROUND:
Each year, the NEA Foundation awards NEA Global Learning Fellowships to one K-12 educator from each state. The goal of the fellowship is to help educators develop instructional methods to equip students for global citizenship in the 21st century. Schoo Middle School Librarian April Jorgensen has been awarded a fellowship for 2019. EXPLANATION: The NEA Foundation has awarded Schoo Middle School Librarian April Jorgensen with an NEA Global Learning Fellowship. The NEA Foundation awards one fellowship annually to an educator from each state. The goal of the fellowship is to help educators equip students for global citizenship in the 21st century. Chris Haeffner, Director of Library Media Services for Lincoln Public Schools, said this about Jorgensen: "April Jorgensen is the kind of school librarian who challenges students to think critically about the world in which they live. April is a passionate teacher-librarian, who will undoubtedly use this fellowship opportunity to make sure students have the skills and the mindset to ask important questions, form educated opinions, and participate actively to positively impact their world." Heather Steiner, a colleague of Jorgensen’s at Schoo Middle School, said the following about Jorgensen: "April is a shining example of a lifelong learner, so it is fitting that she was selected for the Global Fellowship to further her knowledge about issues impacting our world. For as long as I have known April she has always been searching for ways for Schoo students to think beyond the learning that takes place in the classroom. She is passionate about her work and it shows when she is working with her colleagues and students." |
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6.3. Staff Celebration: Rochelle Settles Honored With the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching by the National Science Foundation
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BACKGROUND:
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science teaching. The National Science Foundation administers the award, which recognizes those teachers who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. Fredstrom Elementary School Science Teacher, Rochelle Settles, was recently honored with this award for 2019. EXPLANATION: The National Science Foundation has honored Fredstrom Elementary School Science Teacher, Rochelle Settles, with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award recognizes teachers who possess both deep content knowledge and the ability to motivate and enable students to succeed. Settles recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to receive her award. Cheryl Richter, Principal at Fredstrom Elementary, said this about Settles: "Rochelle is the ultimate professional educator. Her enthusiasm for students and science learning has allowed our students to experience many innovative experiences under her guidance, both at Fredstrom and throughout the district. Her leadership in the area of science has positively touched many students' lives over the years and our students are so fortunate to have Rochelle to learn from at the highest levels." James Blake, K-12 Science Curriculum Specialist for Lincoln Public Schools, said the following about Settles: "Rochelle not only leads in the classroom, she supports district science work in a significant way. She wrote much of the new elementary science curriculum and helped to provide professional learning for hundreds of LPS teachers. She continues to lead the LPS Science Fair as Director in her fourth year with the event. Rochelle is very deserving of this honor." |
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6.4. United Way 2019 Community Campaign Update
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The unofficial LPS contribution total is $126,379.96 with a 32.5% participation rate.
Tonight we will recognize the top 5 elementary schools, top 2 middle schools, and top 2 high schools in total dollar contributions and any school or department that had a 65% or more participation rate. Those schools and departments include:
Top 5 elementary schools:
Clinton
McPhee
Zeman
Belmont
Huntington
Top 2 middle schools:
Lefler
Pound
Top 2 high schools:
North Star--LNS had the highest of any location!
East
Schools/Departments with 100% participation:
Fredstrom
Superintendent's office
Government Relations
Teammates
Other Schools/Departments with 65% or greater:
Beattie
Clinton
Don D. Sherrill
Federal Programs
Science Focus Program
Huntington
Kloefkorn
Morley Payroll
Roper
Zeman
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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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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: |
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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 November 26, 2019, were previously provided. Federal Tax ACH Deposit of $1,622.29. State Tax ACH Deposit of $997,929.34. Procurement Card ACH Transfer of $119,313.60. Child Support ACH Transfer of $957.00. Retirement ACH Transfer of $10,718,122.03. Vendor ACH Transfer of $40,512.77. b. PAYROLL FOR RATIFICATION - Payroll for the period ending November 6, 2019, in the amount of $13,208.54. 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 annual maintenance of AED devices, gym air conditioning at Elliott; the purchase of school buses; construction manager as constructor services; 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 November 26, 2019. b. Payroll for the period ending November 6, 2019.
c. Gifts for East and Southwest.
d. Bids/contracts/other routine business for annual maintenance of AED devices, gym air conditioning at Elliott; the purchase of school buses; construction manager as constructor services; items listed for auction; and any other bids/contracts/routine business as presented.
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8.3. Option Enrollment Student Applications for 2019-20
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On March 26, 2019, the Board adopted a resolution to accept option enrollment students for the 2019-20 school year. Applications for enrollment during the 2019-20 school year have been received and are in compliance with the Board resolution of March 26, 2019. Explanation
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8.4. Late Requests for Enrollment Option Out 2019-20
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March 15, 2019, 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 2018-19 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 Student Number Option District |
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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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9.1.1. Bond Resolution
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In 2005, the Board of Education adopted the initial LPS 10-Year Facilities Plan to serve as a guideline for district facility and infrastructure needs. The LPS 10-Year Facilities Plan as renamed in 2013 to the LPS 10-year Facilities and Infrastructure Plan and has been subject to annual reviews, approvals, and change as circumstances and conditions have demanded. The Finance Committee continuously monitors the funding streams available to support the work on the LPS 10-Year Facilities and Infrastructure Plan and the needs of the school district. The most recent versions of LPS 10-Year Facilities and Infrastructure Plan have spelled out significant needs. Due to state-imposed levy limitations, the district does not have adequate resources to make necessary facility and infrastructure improvements nor to construct new schools and additions to support student growth. Finance Committee analysis and planning indicates funding available based on the current building and bond fund levy rate with no planned levy increase in the combined bond and building fund.
In recent weeks, the Finance Committee and the Board of Education ave held numerous meetings and work sessions to review district facility and infrastructure needs in conjunction with funding available, financial analysis of debt capacity, and the potential proceeds from a successful bond issue based on the current building and bond fund levy rate with no planned levy increase in the combined bond and building fund on the current levy.
Explanation
It is clear that funding for implementation of district needs, the Superintendent Facility Advisory Committee Recommendations, the district’s Strategic Plan, and the Planning Committee recommendations for the LPS 10-Year Facilities and Infrastructure Plan requires the issuance of bonds. Issuance of such bonds must be approved by the voters of the school district. The Finance Committee recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached bond call resolution and associated documents. A simple majority vote is required. Proposal It is clear that funding for implementation of district needs, the Superintendent Facility Advisory Committee Recommendations, the district’s Strategic Plan, and the Planning Committee recommendations for the LPS 10-Year Facilities and Infrastructure Plan requires the issuance of bonds. Issuance of such bonds must be approved by the voters of the school district. The Finance Committee recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached bond call resolution and associated documents. A simple majority vote is required.
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9.1.2. 10-Year Facilities and Infrastructure Plan
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In 2005, the Board of Education adopted the initial "LPS 10-Year Facilities Plan" to serve as a guideline for district facility and infrastructure needs. The LPS 10-Year Facilities Plan has been subject to annual reviews, approvals, and change as circumstances and conditions have demanded. In 2013, the Board of Education updated, approved and renamed the plan as the "LPS 10-Year Facilities and Infrastructure Plan." Since 2013, the Board of Education and the Planning Committee have continually reviewed and updated the LPS 10-Year Facilities and Infrastructure Plan.
During the district strategic planning process in 2017, a goal related to ready facilities and infrastructure reaffirmed the district’s planning process. In 2018 a Superintendent’s goal was approved to establish a Superintendent Facilities Advisory Committee (SFAC) by February 1, 2019. Superintendent Steve Joel called together the SFAC in January of 2019. The group was charged with developing recommendations for the facility and infrastructure needs, of the district, over the next ten years. The group of approximately 100 community and school stakeholders, from across the city, made recommendations to Superintendent Steve Joel at the Board of Education meeting on August 27, 2019. In recent months, the Planning Committee and the Board of Education held numerous meetings and work sessions to review district facility and infrastructure needs, student enrollment data, building utilization data, capacity information, financing alternatives and the recommendations of the Superintendent’s Facility Advisory Committee.
Explanation
Based on district needs and recognizing the significant growth in the student population, the Planning Committee recommends that the LPS 10-Year Facilities and Infrastructure Plan be updated and approved. Proposal That the Board of Education discuss the Planning Committee recommendations and approval and adoption of the "LPS 10-Year Facilities and Infrastructure Plan" dated November 26, 2019.
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9.1.3. Pegram-Siders Property Purchase #9821
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It is recommended that Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) purchase real estate potentially suitable as a high school site generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of South 70th Street and Saltillo Road, Lancaster County, Nebraska, which is currently owned by Aginvest, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The exact legal description for the property will be determined before closing by survey or plat, but generally will consist of: Approximately 143.57 acres of real estate legally described as Lot 8 SW, Section 34, Township 9 North, Range 7 East of the 6th P.M., Lancaster County, Nebraska (hereinafter the "Property").
Explanation
The purchase calls for payment of $3,600,000.00 plus payment of certain closing costs. The Board’s Planning Committee recommends the purchase. Proposal That the Board discuss, consider, approve, and adopt the following proposed resolution with Aginvest LLC: BE IT RESOLVED, by Lancaster County School District No. 0001, a/k/a Lincoln Public Schools, a Class IV School District under the laws and statutes of the State of Nebraska, at this regular meeting of its Board of Education, ("LPS"), that the Property Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Aginvest LLC site (hereinafter the "Agreement") in the form as discussed at this meeting and on file with official LPS records, available on request as permitted by law, and with such negotiated changes as are approved by the Associate Superintendent of Business Affairs, should be and is hereby authorized and approved; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee for the school district should be and is hereby delegated the authority and is authorized and directed to sign execute and deliver such Agreement and any other documents or agreements called for in such Agreement or determined to be in the best interest of the school district, for and on behalf of LPS, and is further hereby delegated the authority and is authorized and directed to complete and pay for all due diligence requirements, to retain and pay any engineers, environmental experts, and other necessary professionals for assistance in completing the purchase and sale transaction and in the site development, to pay the purchase price, development costs and expenses, and all transaction costs and expenses as provided in the Agreement or as otherwise necessary, and to take or cause to be taken all other action necessary or appropriate to close the purchase and conveyance transaction upon satisfactory completion of due diligence, presentation by Seller of good title and an acceptable warranty deed or other necessary documents on the described Property to be purchased, received and developed by LPS under the Agreement or otherwise for LPS school purposes.
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9.1.4. Ringneck Development, LLC Property Purchase #9822
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It is recommended that Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) purchase real estate potentially suitable as a high school site generally bordered by West Holdrege, NW 48th, West Vine (as planned) and NW 56th Streets, Lancaster County, Nebraska, which is currently owned by Ringneck Development, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company. The exact legal description for the property will be determined before closing by survey or plat, but generally will consist of: Approximately 118.60 acres of real estate as legally described in the proposed agreement in Lancaster County, Nebraska (hereinafter the "Property").
Explanation
The purchase calls for payment of $5,811,400.00 plus payment of certain development and closing costs. The Board’s Planning Committee recommends the purchase. Proposal That the Board discuss, consider, approve and adopt the following proposed resolution with Ringneck Development, LLC: BE IT RESOLVED, by Lancaster County School District No. 0001, a/k/a Lincoln Public Schools, a Class IV School District under the laws and statutes of the State of Nebraska, at this regular meeting of its Board of Education, ("LPS"), that the Property Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Ringneck Development, LLC site (hereinafter the "Agreement") in the form as discussed at this meeting and on file with official LPS records, available on request as permitted by law, and with such negotiated changes as are approved by the Associate Superintendent of Business Affairs, should be and is hereby authorized and approved; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs or a designee for the school district should be and is hereby delegated the authority and is authorized and directed to sign execute and deliver such Agreement and any other documents or agreements called for in such Agreement or determined to be in the best interest of the school district, for and on behalf of LPS, and is further hereby delegated the authority and is authorized and directed to complete and pay for all due diligence requirements, to retain and pay any engineers, environmental experts, and other necessary professionals for assistance in completing the purchase and sale transaction and in the site development, to pay the purchase price, development costs and expenses, and all transaction costs and expenses as provided in the Agreement or as otherwise necessary, and to take or cause to be taken all other action necessary or appropriate to close the purchase and conveyance transaction upon satisfactory completion of due diligence, presentation by Seller of good title and an acceptable warranty deed or other necessary documents on the described Property to be purchased, received and developed by LPS under the Agreement or otherwise for LPS school purposes.
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9.2. From the Superintendent
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9.2.1. Wheelchair School Buses #9807
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Proposals were requested from interested vendors to purchase five wheelchair school buses with 3-point safety belts for use by the Transportation Department. Proposals for diesel and gasoline engines were requested. The buses will be replacements to the fleet. The cost includes radios and is less trade-in value.
Explanation It is recommended that award for five gasoline buses be made to: Cornhusker International Trucking (Lincoln, Nebraska) $524,875.00 There were three other proposals: Nebraska Central Equipment (Alda, Nebraska)-Gasoline $536,810.00 Nebraska Central Equipment (Alda, Nebraska)-Diesel $572,050.00 Cornhusker International Trucking (Lincoln, Nebraska) $583,375.00 A complete proposal tabulation is available in the Purchasing Department. This will be an expenditure of $524,875.00 from the Depreciation Fund. Proposal That the Board discuss this award to Cornhusker International Trucking for the purchase of five buses. The Board, by approving this agenda item, is approving the purchase order and purchase from Cornhusker International Trucking according to the terms and conditions as presented or such other or additional terms and provisions as negotiated and approved by the Director of 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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9.2.2. American Airlines Flight Education Grant
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Lincoln Public Schools has been invited to apply for the American Airlines Flight Education Grant, funded by American Airlines. Only schools utilizing the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) High School Aviation STEM Curriculum are invited to apply. Four years of curriculum, aligned with math and science standards, are in development and are provided to schools at no cost, though implementation does require participation at a 3-day workshop at AOPA headquarters in Maryland. Last summer, LPS sent a North Star teacher to this training on 1st year curriculum—two courses called Launching into Aviation and Exploring Aviation. These courses are now offered at North Star, with 36 and 19 students in each respectively. Training on 2nd year curriculum will be attended next summer so that North Star can offer additional courses, with the intent to continue training for a 3rd year of curriculum the following year.
LPS recognizes the need for aviation study at the high school level, as the demand in this field will increase significantly in the near future. Data from a 2017 Boeing study estimates that 637,000 new commercial aircraft pilots, 648,000 technicians, and 839,000 cabin crew members will be needed globally over the next 20 years. Explanation Lincoln Public Schools proposes to use grant funds to support AOPA aviation courses through the purchase of equipment and materials that allow for hands-on activities such as building cardboard wind tunnels and air foils, hot air balloons, rockets, model electrical systems, and stirling engines. Funds will also support the purchase of flight simulators and drones to teach the basic applications of flight and draw a connection between content learned and real world flight, as this is at the foundation of AOPA curriculum. Together, the curriculum, the hands-on activities and the aviation equipment will allow students the basic knowledge and skills to pursue multiple careers in aviation including aircraft maintenance technician, airframe & power plant mechanic, drone certified pilot, aircraft pilot, or aircraft manufacturing engineer.
Proposal That the Board approves the submission of the American Airlines Flight Education Grant application for up to $25,000 for one year. There is no match requirement.
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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. Policy 3905 - Sustainability
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Lincoln Public Schools reviews policies on an on-going basis and updates policies to ensure their overall clarity and that they accurately reflect the ever-changing work of the district. The Planning Committee has reviewed the proposed Sustainability Policy and Regulation.
Explanation Sustainability is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Staff and the Board recognize the impact that district activities have on the natural environment and on the health and well-being of students, employees, and the community. Policy 3905 is to serve as a guideline and commitment to responsible stewardship to sustainability goals. Staff regulations under Policy 3905 as reviewed by the Planning Committee are to become effective with the approval of Policy 3905. Proposal That the Board approve the proposed Policy 3905 on Sustainability.
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10.1.2. Policy 6700 - Authorization of Student Activities
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Lincoln Public Schools policy collection includes some policies that require annual approval by the Board. These policies are reviewed by staff and forwarded to the Board for consideration at appropriate times during the year.
EXPLANATION: This revision of Policy 6700 continues the existing activity program for students in high schools and identifies which activities may include participation in Nebraska Schools Activities Association (NSAA) competitions. The revision includes the addition of Unified Track as a new activity. Unified Track was sanctioned by the Nebraska School Activities Association in the fall of 2019. LPS staff completed a review of Unified Track and recommended that it be authorized for spring 2020. The recommendation from staff was presented to the High School Activities Council, who also recommended it for the spring of 2020.
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10.2. From the Superintendent
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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. Annual Financial Audit
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State Law Section 79-1089, Chapter 1, of Title 92 of the Nebraska Administrative Code, Board Policy 3600, and other state and federal laws and regulations require an annual financial audit for Lancaster County School District 001 (Lincoln Public Schools).
Explanation The 2018-19 audit for the school district and Educational Service Unit No. 18 have been completed. A representative from BerganKDV will be present to discuss the audits. Proposal Information item; no action is required. |
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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.
Explanation The monthly financial report for the month ending October 31, 2019, 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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November 27-29: No School All Levels
December 2: No Elementary School December 4: Chamber Coffee, 8:00 am, Chamber Office December 5: GNSA Special Mtg, 3:00 pm, Elkhorn December 10: 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 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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