March 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
Discussion:
President Zoubek called the meeting to order at 7:01PM. School personnel present were Superintendent Mitch Kubicek, Principal Duane Dohmen, and Joyce Karl.
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2. Roll Call
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
No visitors present.
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4. Request for Change of Agenda
Discussion:
No request for change of agenda.
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5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Committee Reports
Discussion:
None
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7.2. Principal's Report
Discussion:
*Parent Teacher Conferences attendance was at 71%.
*Mr. Dohmen provided an update on student advocacy period, teacher evaluation, and upcoming events.
*Mr. Dohmen demonstrated NearPod and how it can be utilized in the classroom.
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7.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
*Mr. Kubicek provided legal updates on LB438, LB725, LB682, LB464, LB1103, LB923, and LB967.
*There will be an upcoming parent meeting (K-6) on April 8th at 6:30 PM at the school to discuss elementary activities. All patrons are welcomed.
*Requests from the Meridian Public School District and the Elba Public School District were directed to the Board.
*Students and staff visited Crete Area Medical Center to accept a donation to the Dorchester Backpack program.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Discuss Rule 11 Preschool Information
Discussion:
Benefits of a Rule 11 preschool for the district was discussed; opportunity for all children served, ability to provide transportation, data collection-curriculum monitoring, etc.
Information regarding the NDE Preschool Grant was shared.
Enrollment could include 4 and 3 year old students. Our current room size would allow 19 students.
Several steps are required to apply for the grant, including a review of parent survey data and meetings with partner groups.
Mr. Kubicek shared a sample budget.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Accept the Resignation of Mr. Zach Rosenboom, High School Social Studies Teacher
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Declare the 2014-2015 Special Education Program Closed for Option Enrollment Students
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Approve the Principal Contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on April 14th at 8:00 PM in the school library.
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11. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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