December 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Flag Salute

3. Open Meeting Act

3.1. The "Open Meetings Act" has been duly posted at the front of the room.  It has also been advertised in the Beacon-Observer Newspaper ahead of time.  

4. Roll Call

4.1. - Excuse Absent Board Members

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Citizens Comments

The purpose of public participation is not to provide an opportunity for the board to act upon matters concerning the public, but instead, it is a forum for the public to provide information and be heard by the members of the board.  To acknowledge the purpose of public participation, the chair may wish to recognize the public comment received during this portion of the agenda, while emphasizing the board will not respond and/or act pertaining to matters brought before the board.  

7. Consent Agenda

7.1. Elm Creek Public Schools Mission Statement:
 

At Elm Creek Public Schools we will:
Be Kind
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
BeTrustworthy
Be Accountable
Be Honest
and Give Great Effort.

7.2. Minutes

7.3. Claims

7.4. Treasurer's Report

8. Information Items

8.1. Present the need for an additional 1.0 FTE in the area of Language Arts at middle school and high school.  

8.2. Present on the need for 39 football helmets.  

8.3. Strategic Plan Framework

8.4. Annual Report for 2022

9. Action Items

9.1. Add 1.0 FTE to the middle and high school in the area of Lanauge Arts.  

9.2. Purchase 39 new helmets at a total cost not to exceed $16,000.

9.3. An increase in pay for support staff by 4.69% to begin in the 2023-2024 school year.  

9.4. An increase in pay for the principals by 4.69% to start at the beginning of their 2023-2024 contract.  

9.5. Renew the superintendent's contract with an increase in pay of 4.69% for the 2023-2024 contract year.

9.6. Approve the newly developed Strategic Plan Framework.  

10. Board Committees

10.1.
November 30th @ 5:00 - Curriculum and Technology

1. Additional FTE for English and Language Arts

2. HUDL Focus

10.2. November 30th  @ 6:00 - Policy and Negotiations

1. Beginning review of 3000s for policy

2. Negotiations of:

   1. Superintendent

   2. Principals

   3. Support Staff

       

10.3. Finance Committee

December 7, 2022

 

1. Strategic Plan Framework - feedback and suggestions

2. Construction Update

   1. Budget 

   2. Estimated Funding 

   3. Allowance  

3. Track

   1. Next steps

   2. Timeline

4. Transportation

   1. Van delivery final price

   2. Budgeting for the next purchase - costs 

5. Cost of proposed increase:

   1. Support Staff

   2. Principals

   3. Superintendent

10.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation Committee 

December 7, 2022

1. Strategic Plan Framework - feedback and suggestions

2. Construction Update

   1. Fire Marshall Air Handler

   2. HVAC in gym

   3. Timeline

3. Track Project 

   1. Next steps

   2. Timeline

4. Transportation

   1. Van to be delivered

   2. Need for cargo van

11. Next Regular Board Meeting

12. Recognition of service for Jeff Meads and Ryan Harbur.  

13. Adjournment