February 12, 2024 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 Scottsbluff Public Schools Regular Board 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)
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. Approval of Certified Staff Hire
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4.b.1. Cole Kramer, Science, Scottsbluff High School
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4.b.2. Theresa Ascherl, ELA, Scottsbluff High School
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4.b.3. Shauna Mason, Speech Language Pathologist, SBPS
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4.c. Approval of Certified Staff Retirement
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4.c.1. Yvonne Lease, 2nd Grade, Lake Minatare Elementary
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4.c.2. Shane Talkington, Agriculture, Scottsbluff High School
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4.d. Approval of Certified Staff Resignation
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4.d.1. Nichole Hoesing, Registered Nurse, SBPS
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4.d.2. Ashley Harman, 5th Grade, Longfellow Elementary
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4.d.3. Ashley Jackson, 8th Grade ELA, Bluffs Middle School
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4.e. Approve Minutes as follows:
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4.e.1. January 8, 2024
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5. Expenditures
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5.a. Expenditures, without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C. and Tory Schwartz: $1,052,783.25
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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. Expenditures: $537.50
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.c. Tory Schwartz Expenditures: $170.00
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. Unified Bowling
Speaker(s):
Maggie Anderson
Discussion:
Unified Bowling Coach Maggie Anderson spoke.
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6.b. Lilian DeWitt - AFJROTC Flight Academy
Speaker(s):
William Runk, SMSgt
Discussion:
AFJROTC Sponsor SMSgt. William Runk spoke.
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7. Public Comment - a total of 60 minutes will be allotted (no more than 4 minutes per speaker).
Discussion:
The following members of the public addressed the Board of Education during Public Comment:
Cory Kinsey, Scottsbluff Raul Fernandez, Scottsbluff |
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8. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Ava Reed
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Senior Ava Reed stated the second semester is off to a great start. The high school recently held Winter Royalty Week, which included a pep rally and a dance. Ava noted Daniel Vidlak and Paige Horne were crowned Winter Royalty King and Queen. Ava stated the National Honor Society inducted 39 new members from Scottsbluff High School. The junior class is preparing for the ACT and winter sports are concluding this month. Ava took a moment to honor Mr. Keith Gille, commenting he would be greatly missed at SHS. Ava thanked the Board for their continued support.
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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 presented.
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10. New Business
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10.a. Board Policy Review, Revision, and Adoption - Policies 3130, 3133, 5205, 5406.1, 8261, 6000 Series - “Instruction,” and 9000 Series - “Bylaws of the Board” - First Reading
Discussion:
This was a first reading only; no action was taken.
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10.b. 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 School Calendar
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.c. Virtual Server Hosts and SAN
Speaker(s):
David Davis
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.d. Journalism Lab Computers
Speaker(s):
David Davis
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.e. Westmoor Elementary Modernization Student Furniture Purchase
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.f. Scottsbluff High School Auditorium Roof Bid
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.g. Coaching Services - BMS Assistant Soccer
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.h. Copiers
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.i. Vehicle Purchase - Student Services
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.j. Student Teacher Stipend for 2024-2025
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.k. Appointment of Temporary Committee for Naming School Facility
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Temporary Committee will include Board Members Paul Snyder, Rob Polk, and Beth Merrigan.
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11. Reports and Proposals
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11.a. Board Members
Discussion:
Board Member Paul Snyder stated there are many difficult decisions the Board is often required to make, which become more difficult because the Board is not in control of the State, including how they give or decline to give funds to the District. He also noted the Board cannot control the cost of computers, vehicles, etc., and the Board often feels less and less in control of what are the hardest decisions that must be made. Paul also commented he hopes the public is aware the current Board of Education members are mindful and attentive to what district administrators and teachers bring before the Board.
Board President Scott Reisig also noted being on the Board is a tough job, and he is appreciative of the work all staff members are doing. He spoke on behalf of the Board, noting the Board is very aware of the choices they have to make, adding they do not take any decision lightly. Board Member Rob Polk commented his first teaching job was in science in grades 7-12. He noted the hardest thing about being a Board Member is balancing finite resources with what benefit these resources can bring to students. Rob thanked the staff for what they do every day. |
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11.b. Board Committee Reports
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11.b.1. Curriculum and Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: March 15, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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11.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: March 5, 2024 @ 12:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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11.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: March 4, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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11.b.4. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: February 15, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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11.c. From the Administrative Staff:
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11.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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11.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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11.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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11.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick stated during the week of January 21-28, the District celebrated School Board Recognition Week. He publicly thanked each of the six Board members for their dedicated service to Scottsbluff Public Schools and the patrons they represent. Dr. Dick stated he is blessed to have Board members who seek to live out the District mission of "Every Child, Every Day." He thanked the Board members for their contribution of many hours of work behind the scenes, including committee work, emails, phone calls, and everything else that goes into the time between regularly scheduled Board meetings.
Dr. Dick extended a special thank you to the recent retirees, Shane Talkington and Yvonne Lease. Dr. Dick echoed Ava Reed's condolences to Jeanette Gille and the entire family of Keith Gille, stating it is in hard times such as these that we are reminded what a truly special place Scottsbluff Public Schools is. |
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12. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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12.a. February 16, 2024 - No School for K-2 Students
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12.b. February 19, 2024 - ESU Professional Development Day - No School for Students
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12.c. March 1, 2024 - No School for K-2 Students
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12.d. March 7, 2024 - End of 3rd Quarter
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12.e. March 8, 2024 - ½ PD Day & ½ Workday - No School for Students
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12.f. March 11, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting
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12.g. March 19, 2024 - ReConnect Graduation @ 5:30 PM - BMS Cafeteria
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13. Move into Closed Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education moved into Closed Session at 7:15 PM.
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14. Exit Closed Session
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15. Adjournment
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