December 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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2. Notice of Open Meeting Act—Posted
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3. Motion to excuse absent board members
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4. Approval of the agenda
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5. Consent Agenda
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5.1. Hold for discussion and for possible action approval of the following items:
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5.1.1. Minutes of prior meeting(s)
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5.1.2. Treasurer’s report
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5.1.3. Receipts
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5.1.4. Expenditures
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5.1.5. Claims for payment
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6. Public Forum: Recognition of visitors, delegations, and reading of communications.
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None
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7. Reports
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7.1. Negotiations
Discussion:
Met on November 23 with FEA bargaining committee. 2016-17 contract proposed with a $33,000 base. Health insurance deductible will increase to $900/year. Agreed to increase personal day reimbursement to $100/day. Extra duty schedule will most likely remain the same. Agreed to change the Sick Bank to a cap of 100 days.
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7.2. Administration
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7.2.1. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Officer Chavez from Saline County Sheriff's department contacted Mrs. Dickinson on Friday that one of our students was selected for "Shop with a Cop" program.
Elementary Christmas program was held last week, and was a huge success. FFA and FCCLA are going to collaborate with elementary teachers/students during second semester. DIBELS testing completed. Canned food drive was well supported. The elementary adopted a family for the holidays. PLC time is directed towards evaluating a new reading program. Support of students after the loss of Beckett Arp is ongoing.
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7.2.2. Secondary Principal
Discussion:
Attended State Principal's conference with Mrs. Dickinson. Completed all first semester evaluations. Lock down drill was held last month. Veterans Day program was held on 11-11. NSAA Moratorium runs from December 23-27; no students will be allowed on school grounds during those five days. High school staff is ready to implement student interventions in the second semester. Basketball teams will participate in NWU Holiday tournament. Thanks to all for support of the Arp family.
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7.2.3. Superintendent
Discussion:
Met with CRC Conference superintendents on Dec 8. Superintendents will vote on our membership in January. N-Jump membership has been explored. The 2016-17 school calendar is under development. Had a consultation with Garland Company to review the condition of our roof. They will provide a plan.
Preschool was inspected, and report received from NDE. Hours of instruction for 2015-16 school year was reviewed. Cash position history was included with board information. AQuESTT results have been distributed for the first time. We are exploring a partnership with Tuttle Inc for career and education benefits.
Mr. Kraus thanked all the staff for taking good care of students during the past few weeks. A veteran asked that we reposition the American flag in the west gym. Palmyra school district representatives will visit on Wednesday as they proceed with their own bond issue. School Board Association has a legislative and budget workshop on Jan 31-Feb 1.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Hold for review, discussion, and approval of the 2015-16 Board/District Goals.
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8.2. New Construction- Storage/Garage building
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9. Discussion Items
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9.1. Hold for review and discussion the first semester evaluation of the superintendent of schools.
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9.2. Hold for review and discussion of offering TERIP- Teacher Early Retirement Incentive Package
Discussion:
Discussed possibility of offering TERIP. Will be discussed in more detail at January meeting.
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9.3. 3 Year Asbestos Report- (AHERA)
Discussion:
The three-year asbestos evaluation was completed by B2 Environmental and there were two areas with guidelines of continued maintenance or repair, and with several other areas noted to maintain the material in the present condition. The full report is available through the superintendent's office.
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9.4. NASB State Conference
Discussion:
Members discussed sessions attended.
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10. Adjournment- 1. Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting is January 11, 2016 at 6:30 P.M.
Discussion:
Adjourned at 11:15pm
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