November 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
Discussion:
The Board of Education meeting was called to order by Board President Scott Reisig at 6:00 PM.
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1.a. Call to Order
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1.b. Roll Call
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1.c. Excuse Absent Member(s) Paul Snyder
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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.
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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. Approve Minutes as follows:
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4.b.1. October 9, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting
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4.b.2. October 30, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
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5. Expenditures
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5.a. Expenditures, without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C. and Tree Monkeys, LLC: $916,687.37
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.b. Expenditures for Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C.: $2,096.25
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.c. Expenditures for Tree Monkeys, LLC: $5,300.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Awards and Recognitions
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6.a. Esports
Speaker(s):
Chris Brening & Alex Marker
Discussion:
Esports Coach Chris Brening spoke.
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6.b. Cross Country
Speaker(s):
Aaron Carrizales
Discussion:
Cross Country Coach Aaron Carrizales spoke.
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6.c. Girls Golf
Speaker(s):
Jane Kelley & Ashley Walton
Discussion:
Girls Golf Coach Jane Kelley spoke.
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6.d. Softball
Speaker(s):
Dan Fox
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6.e. Volleyball
Speaker(s):
Leslie Foral
Discussion:
Girls Volleyball Coach Leslie Foral 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):
Ava Reed
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Senior Ava Reed informed the Board that October was a very successful month at Scottsbluff High School. The Softball team won their first-ever game at state, and the Volleyball team won Districts for the first time since 2006. The Girls Golf team placed 3rd at State, the DECA team had 22 students place in the top three with six of those members being 1st place medal winners, and the high school's Play Production team won a recent home competition. The HOSA team now has over 100 members, who recently participated in the UNK Conference. The Trunk or Treat event was a success. The Old West Choir Fest was held in early November. ReConnect is currently finalizing their third downtown mural. Ava Reed thanked the Board for their continued support and for making all these opportunities available for students.
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9. Update
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9.a. Scottsbluff High School
Speaker(s):
Justin Shaddick
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Principal Justin Shaddick introduced SHS teachers Derek Deaver and Sue Herdt, who provided an update on the Skilled/Trades Programs and the CHOICES program.
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10. Unfinished Business
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10.a. Revision of Board Policy 5004 - Full-Time and Part-Time Enrollment - 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. Board Policy Review - 1000 Series - “Community Relations” - First Reading
Discussion:
This is a first reading of these policies; no action was taken.
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11.b. Revision of Policy 5404 - Safe Sport Authorization Act - First Reading
Discussion:
This is a first reading of the policy; no action was taken.
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11.c. Revision to the 2023-2024 SBPS Staff Handbook
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.d. Vehicle Disposal
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.e. Proposed 2024 Board Meeting Dates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
All meetings will be held at 6:00 PM unless otherwise specified.
January 8, 2024 February 12, 2024 March 11, 2024 April 8, 2024 May 13, 2024 June 10, 2024 July 8, 2024 August 12, 2024 August 29, 2024 September 9, 2024 October 14, 2024 November 11, 2024 December 9, 2024
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12. Reports and Proposals
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12.a. Board Members
Discussion:
Tory Schwartz commended and thanked the staff for professionally dealing with issues that arise throughout the year. Scott Reisig commented that the staff do a phenomenal job within the District, and noted there is not a staff member who is not doing a wonderful job. Rob Polk noted he recently attended a Unified Bowling event over the last weekend and many families were in attendance. Mr. Polk commented on how fun the experience was and noted Activities Director Dave Hoxworth organized the event well.
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12.b. Board Committee Reports
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12.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: December 15, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: December 5, 2023 @ 12:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: December 4, 2023 @11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.4. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: December 21, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c. From the Administrative Staff:
Discussion:
No report.
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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:
No report.
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13. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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13.a. November 21, 2023 - ½ PD Day & ½ Work Day - No Students
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13.b. November 22-24, 2023 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
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13.c. December 11, 2023 - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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14. Move into Closed Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education entered Closed Session at 6:47 PM.
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15. Exit Closed Session
Discussion:
The Board of Education exited Closed Session at 8:32 PM.
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16. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM.
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