April 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
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3. Notification of Open Meetings Law
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4. Pledge of Allegiance
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5. Guest Comments
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6. Correspondence/Announcements
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7. Reports and Discussion
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7.1. Financial Report
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7.2. Administrator Report
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7.3. Building and Grounds Report
Discussion:
Mr. McMurtry provided a report from Jason Sommer that included a summer work project list. A quote for additional black plastic on the walls was included. Work on the crow's nest at the football field should start this week. Shot clocks have arrived and will be installed when the gym is free. Work on the football field has begun with fertilizing, plugging, and mowing. Tires on the coach bus had to be replaced. There are 16 out of town trips remaining in the last 25 days of school. The old gym floor will be refinished as soon as school is out.
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7.4. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Mr. McMurtry advised the board that Maxwell join CJUMP for the choice gas program. Mr. McMurtry will once again serve on the commissioner's council for the 24-25 school year. The recommended cell phone policy changes were given to the board. Approval for these changes will be sought at the May meeting. Details for the academic success plan was given to the board. A legislative update was provided. The last day of the session is April 18th. There is a possibility of a special session to finish the work on property taxes. NCSA will have Justin Knight on a Zoom on April 22nd to break down on the impact that this session had on education. A staffing update was given. All the teachers are returning. Contracts have been signed and shared with the board president and secretary for signatures.
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8. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.1. Consider Minutes from Previous Meeting
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8.2. Consider Disbursements and Expenses
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Approve the teaching contract of Tallyn Simpson for the 24-25 school year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Approve the purchase of math materials from McGraw Hill
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. McMurtry noted that Mrs. Seamann, Mr. Madsen, and Lane Swedberg from ESU 16 put in a lot of work and selected the materials they feel are best for Maxwell Public Schools going forward. These materials will be for 7th, 8th, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. Maxwell plans to continue to utilize current resources for Calculus and Trigonometry.
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9.3. Approve NASB dues for the 24-25 school year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Bailey noted that there is a discount if the dues are paid by the end of April for NASB membership
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9.4. Appoint Shaun Pagel to the vacant position on the Maxwell School Board
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Meyer asked Mr. McMurtry if he was able to speak to Mr. Pagel about assuming the position. Mr. McMurtry stated that Mr. Pagel said he would accept the position with open arms.
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10. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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