March 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

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As required by Nebraska law, the public is advised that copies of the Open Meetings Act are available to the public.  As this is a Work Session for members of the Board of Education, residents of the District may speak only when a Board Member or the Superintendent requests that a person is allowed to do so and the Board President recognizes that person.  As per Board of Education Policy 204.12, "At no time during a meeting of the Board shall comments or questions relating to the employees of the District be permitted; such comments or questions should be referred to the Superintendent at another time."

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Board Goal for District:

Students, staff, families and community will collaborate to maximize readiness for our student's college/career and citizenship. We will increase the rigor and relevance of each student's learning experience while meeting their academic and well-being needs.

Rationale:  This month's Spotlight on Learning will feature Hastings High School.

Board members will reflect on recent building visits.

Rationale:  Daniel Birnie, Hastings High Teacher, will give Board members an update about the Skilled and Technical Sciences/Woods program.

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Dr. Tom Szlanda, Director of HR and Operations,  will provide information about the Student Fee Policy for the 2023-2024 school year.  According to Board Policy 504.19, a public hearing on student fees will be held on or before August 1 of each year.  This Policy was adopted pursuant to the Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act beginning with the 2002-2003 school year and authorizes the charging of fees to students as provided by the Act.  A copy of the Policy may be found in the on-line policies.

Public participation of persons who would like to address the Board of Education on action related to the Student Fee Policy will be given the opportunity to speak at this time.  If there are several persons who wish to address the Board on this matter, the Board President will assign a time limit for each presenter.

Rationale:  Approve the 2023 tentative graduation list.

Rationale:  Approve quote from CEI Security and Sound, in the amount of $60,794.00, for purchase of security cameras for the High School.  Paid with special building funds, the sale of property at 1924 West A Street.

Rationale:  Approve proposal from CEI Security and Sound, in the amount of $112,146.00, for the purchase of an intercom system for the High School. It will replace the current, outdated system and will be paid with ESSER funds.

Rationale:  Review bids to replace windows at Watson, Lincoln, and Hawthorne.  Trent Kelly will recommend the window bid from Tri-County Glass in the amount of $326,157.00. 

Rationale:  Regular Board Meeting - Monday, March 20, 2023 - 6:00 pm - Board Room at HPS District Offices