July 20, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication to the public and to all members of the Board of Education. The Open Meetings Act was available for review. 

Discussion:  Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance.

Discussion:  MS Design-Build team, DLR Group and W.A. Klinger, updated the board on the MS construction project. Budget and conceptual drawings were presented for consideration by the board to enter into the construction documentation phase to obtain a guaranteed maximum price. 
 

Discussion:  Board Member Knott provided an update to the board on the CKC program. Staffing, registration, budgets, handbooks and student rates were discussed. 

Discussion:  Student Fee Policy Hearing will be held August 4th at 6:20 p.m. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Hardwick provided an overview of the Return to School Framework that outlines potential practices and procedures that can be anticipated during the 2020-21 school year. 

Discussion:  WHEREAS, the school district was closed during a portion of the 2019-2020 school year based on the statewide outbreak of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the President and the Governor have declared a state of emergency; and

WHEREAS, the State of Nebraska and the East Central District Health Department have issued various directed health measures in response to the novel coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the directed health measures currently in place allow the school facilities to be reopened to in-person student attendance; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education wishes to support student learning while taking reasonable precautions to keep students, staff, and administrators safe; and

WHEREAS, the school district is also completing reopening plans with contingencies for changes in circumstances, but for the time being, the Board of Education believes it is important to address these critical issues to assist the administration in preparing for plans when school resumes;
 
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Education has determined as follows:

Site for Instruction
Student instruction will occur in-person in the classroom unless otherwise required by law.  All students who      are enrolled in the school district must attend school on all days when school is open for in-person instruction      unless the student’s illness makes attendance impossible or impractical or is otherwise excused by board      policy. 

Masks
All district teachers, staff, employees, and volunteers will not be required to wear face coverings at all times, but are strongly encouraged to do so.
All students will not be required to wear face coverings at all times, but will be strongly encouraged to do so.

Leave / Staff Attendance
Employees will be permitted to take leave (paid or otherwise) provided by the terms of employment (staff contract, negotiated agreement, etc.) and as provided by law (e.g., ADA, FMLA, FFCRA, etc.).

The superintendent is authorized to take all reasonable and necessary action to implement this resolution without further action of the Board.

If there is any conflict between this resolution and any provision of Board policy or of staff or student handbooks, the terms in this resolution shall control. 

NOW, THEREFORE, be it finally resolved that this resolution will expire upon the sooner of action taken by the Board to rescind it or the expiration of the 2020-2021 school year.

Discussion:  No changes were made to 6th-12th Grade Chromebook Handbook; 3rd-5th Grade Chromebook Handbook was adopted. 

Discussion: 

Recognition of potential amendments or supplements statement: In light of the unique challenges and circumstances posed by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and the recent promulgation of expansive federal regulations, the rules and information provided in this handbook may be supplemented or amended by the School District’s administration at any time, consistent with applicable law and board policy. All parents shall be provided notice of any such changes by the District’s regular means of contact. By signing below, you agree that you will read any such information and communications, discuss them with your child, and recognize that you must comply with all rules, procedures, and requirements as they apply at that time.

Discussion:  2020-21 Rates: After-School Full-time Rate = $$133.78/month.   Part-time Rates - $37.00/month for 1 day/week, $74/month for 2 days/week, $111/month for 3 days/week.  Before school rates (Wednesday mornings) -  $108.00/annual or $12.00/month. 

Discussion:  Board Policy 4200 Classified Staff benefits adopted to reflect changes to Cardinal Kids Club staff. Hourly rates as follows: Program Director Hourly = $22.00; Site Director Hourly = $16.00; Adult Staff Hourly = $12.50; High School Staff Hourly = $10.00. 

Discussion:  Special Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 4th @ 6:30 p.m. Boone Central High School 
Regular Board of Education Meeting - Monday, August 10th @ 7:30 p.m.  Boone Central High School

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m.