May 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.a. Call to Order
Discussion:
The Regular Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Board President Scott Reisig.
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1.b. Roll Call
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1.c. Excuse Absent Member(s)
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
This meeting was held in accordance to the Open Meetings Act. Notice of this meeting was published in the Star-Herald and on the Scottsbluff Public Schools website. A copy of the Open Meetings Act was posted in the Board Room.
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4. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.a. Adopt Agenda
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4.b. Approval of Certified Staff Hire
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4.b.1. Karla Abshire, Science, Bluffs Middle School
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4.b.2. Jin Ni, Special Education, SBPS
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4.b.3. Kyle Cotton, Special Education & Alternative Education, SBPS
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4.b.4. Carrie Snyder, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, SBPS
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4.b.5. Wendy Ramirez, Registered Nurse, SBPS
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4.c. Approve Minutes as follows:
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4.c.1. April 11, 2023
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4.c.2. April 27, 2023
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4.c.3. April 28, 2023
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5. Expenditures
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5.a. Expenditures, without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C.: $1,047,612.00
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.b. Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C.: $1,451.25
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Awards & Recognitions
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6.a. FFA
Speaker(s):
Shane Talkington & Alan Held
Discussion:
FFA Sponsor Shane Talkington spoke.
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6.b. DECA
Speaker(s):
Justin Gipe
Discussion:
DECA Sponsor Justin Gipe spoke.
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6.c. FCCLA
Speaker(s):
Anne Schmall
Discussion:
FCCLA Sponsor Anne Schmall spoke.
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6.d. EdRising
Speaker(s):
Anne Schmall
Discussion:
EdRising Sponsor Anne Schmall spoke.
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6.e. Journalism
Discussion:
Journalism student Mia Arnold spoke on behalf of Journalism Sponsor, Marqui Keim.
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6.f. Seal of Biliteracy
Speaker(s):
Dr. Amanda Wilson
Discussion:
World Language Instructor Dr. Amanda Wilson spoke.
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6.g. SkillsUSA
Speaker(s):
Rodney Bussinger
Discussion:
SkillsUSA Sponsor Rodney Bussinger spoke.
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6.h. SkillsUSA State Advisor of the Year - Rodney Bussinger
Speaker(s):
Justin Shaddick
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Principal Justin Shaddick spoke.
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7. Public Comment - a total of 60 minutes will be allotted (no more than 4 minutes per speaker).
Discussion:
There were no members of the public present who wished to address the Board of Education.
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8. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Roberts
Discussion:
Elizabeth Roberts addressed the Board with updates from Scottsbluff High School students, including the upcoming Class Day on May 19 and Graduation on May 21. Elizabeth thanked the Board for the many opportunities they have provided for the students of SHS. Principal Justin Shaddick thanked Elizabeth Roberts for her participation in Board meetings during the 2022-2023 school year and in prior years.
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9. Update
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9.a. Longfellow Elementary
Speaker(s):
Lukas Benzel
Discussion:
Longfellow Elementary Principal Lukas Benzel and Assistant Principal Wendee Powell spoke.
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10. Unfinished Business
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10.a. Board Policy Review - 3000 Series - "Business Operations" - Second Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. New Business
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11.a. 2023-2024 Bear Cub Preschool Calendar
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bree Rock & Jodi Benson
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11.b. 2023-2024 PAWS Calendar
Speaker(s):
Jeremy Behnke
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11.c. 2023-2024 PAWS Transitional Program Calendar
Speaker(s):
Jana Mason
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11.d. Magnetic Reading and Ready Reading
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
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11.e. SHS Textbook Adoptions
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.f. Property Disposal
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Reports and Proposals
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12.a. Board Members
Discussion:
Paul Snyder commented on the amount of awards continually presented at Board meetings, which represent the many accomplishments of SBPS students. Scott Reisig noted this meeting coincided with Teacher Appreciation Week, and thanked the SBPS teachers for their work and dedication. Mark Lang thanked the entire SBPS staff.
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12.b. Board Committee Reports
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12.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: May 19, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: June 6, 2023 @ 12:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: June 5, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.4. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: May 18, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c. From the Administrative Staff
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12.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick commented on Teacher Appreciation Week and the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the tremendous efforts and contributions all SBPS staff make to help students grow and learn. He noted he has the pleasure of working alongside a very talented and dedicated staff, whom he would like to thank for their efforts in fulfilling the SBPS mission of Every Child, Every Day.
Dr. Dick also thanked the Board members who participated in the recent Strategic Planning Retreat on April 27 and 28, along with representatives from certified and classified staff. He noted the intense and meaningful day of work, facilitated by Jamie Weingart, has brought the Strategic Plan close to the finish line. Dr. Dick stated this process began in December of 2022 with a comprehensive discovery phase which included insight from students, a parent survey, certified and classified staff, members of the public, and individual Board members. Dr. Dick stated he was pleased with where the process is at this time, as the Executive Committee continues to refine the language in order to present a living, dynamic document to the Board of Education for formal approval in June. Dr. Dick noted this plan will serve as a "road map" for the District moving forward, and the real work will begin in July and August as the District executes this plan. |
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13. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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13.a. May 10, 2023 - Retirement & Recognition Ceremony @ 4:00 PM - SHS Cafeteria
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13.b. May 19, 2023 - Senior Day
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13.c. May 19, 2023 - CHOICES Senior Celebration @ 7:00 PM - SHS Auditorium
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13.d. May 21, 2023 - Graduation Ceremony @ 1:00 PM - BMS Stadium
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13.e. May 22, 2023 - Special Board Meeting @ 5:00 PM - SHS Board Room
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13.f. May 23, 2023 - Early Release - Last Day of School
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13.g. May 24, 2023 - Teacher Workday
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13.h. May 25, 2023 - Teacher Workday
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13.i. May 25, 2023 - ReConnect Graduation Ceremony @ 5:30 PM - BMS Cafetorium
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13.j. June 12, 2023 - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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14. Recess
Discussion:
The Board of Education recessed from 6:48 PM until 6:55 PM to prepare for Board vacancy interviews.
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15. Board of Education Vacancy Interviews & Discussion
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education received six applications for the Board vacancy created by the resignation of Ralph Paez. Applicants Dr. Katherine Carrizales and Kimberlee Johnson declined the opportunity to interview for the vacancy. The Board of Education conducted an interview panel with the four remaining applicants: Matt Fleming, Dr. Tyson Lambertson, Brian O'Bannon, and Robert Polk.
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15.a. Dr. Katherine Carrizales
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15.b. Matt Fleming
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15.c. Kimberlee Johnson
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15.d. Dr. Tyson Lambertson
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15.e. Brian O'Bannon
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15.f. Robert Polk
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16. Oath of Office - New Board Member
Discussion:
Board President Scott Reisig administered the Oath of Office for newly appointed Board member Robert Polk.
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17. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Newly appointed Board Member Robert Polk voted Yea.
The Regular Board of Education meeting adjourned at 8:06 PM. |
