Monday, September 9, 2024 The Board of Education Regular Meeting will begin at the conclusion of the Tax Request Hearing. - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.a. Call to Order
Discussion:
The Board of Education Regular Meeting was called to order at 6:13 PM by Board Vice President Beth Merrigan.
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1.b. Roll Call
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1.c. Excuse Absent Member(s)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. 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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3. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.a. Adopt Agenda
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3.b. Approval of Certified Staff Hire
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3.b.1. Vianca Castillo, Registered Nurse, SBPS
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3.c. Approve Minutes as follows:
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3.c.1. August 12, 2024
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3.c.2. August 28, 2024
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4. Expenditures
Discussion:
All end-of-year expenditures were approved at the August 28, 2024 Special Board Meeting.
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5. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Ava Reed
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School student Ava Reed gave an update to the Board of Education. Ava stated Scottsbluff High School has experienced a smooth start to the 2024-2025 school year, noting multiple orientations had a great turnout, including parent orientation, freshman orientation, and WNCC orientation. Ava also stated multiple activities have already begun, including fall sports, preparations for multiple CTSO competitions, play productions, and Mu Alpha Theta practices. Ava stated the high school students are looking forward to a great semester and thanked the Board of Education for their support and for providing the many opportunities for the students of SHS.
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6. Public Comment - a total of 120 minutes will be allotted (no more than 5 minutes per speaker).
Discussion:
There were no members of the public present who wished to address the Board of Education.
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7. New Business
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7.a. QCPUF Resolution
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.b. Action on the 2024-2025 Budget Resolution
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.c. Action on the 2024-2025 Tax Request Resolution
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.d. Early Childhood Bid
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.e. Welding Machines Trade-In
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.f. Discuss, consider, and take possible action on Motion to Approve Sale of 1.5 acres located in the Southeast ¼ of Section 2, Township 22 North, Range 55, Scotts Bluff County, and authorize the Board President to execute all necessary documents to complete sale.
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.g. Special Assignment Request
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.h. Naming of Building - "Scottsbluff Public Schools Education Center"
Speaker(s):
Melissa Price
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Reports and Proposals
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8.a. Board Members
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No report.
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8.b. Board Committee Reports
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8.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: September 20, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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8.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: October 8, 2024 @ 12:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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8.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: October 7, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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8.b.4. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: September 18, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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8.c. From the Administrative Staff:
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8.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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8.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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8.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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8.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick noted the start of the 2024-2025 school year has been very smooth, and credited the successful start of the year to the preparations made by district leadership, staff, and teachers.
Dr. Dick shared that the District recently received the Diamond Badge Certification for school safety and security from the Nebraska Department of Education. He stated this badge recognizes schools for meeting different standards of safety and security, and Scottsbluff Public Schools received the highest level of certification. Dr. Dick commented that the District is very proud of this achievement, but at the same time, he knows our work in this very crucial area is never complete. Dr. Dick thanked Director of Safety and Security James Todd and Executive Director of Student Services Dr. Wendy Kemling, as well as their teams, for their work on the District's safety and security plans, procedures, and training. Dr. Dick noted that safety and security remains the highest priority for all staff throughout the district. Dr. Dick thanked Executive Director of Finance Marianne Carlson for her work on the 2024-2025 budget in preparation for the Budget Public Hearing and the Tax Request Hearing. He stated that a $0.25 decrease in the overall levy and asking the taxpayers for over $3.8 million less than the prior year would not have been possible without the fiscal responsibility of the Board of Education and the entire district leadership team. Lastly, Dr. Dick thanked the Facility Naming Committee members, including Board members Paul Snyder, Rob Polk, and Beth Merrigan, community members Jodi Benson, Mari Pauley, and Dr. John Harms, as well as district staff. In addition, he thanked the approximately 45 community members who submitted suggested names. Dr. Dick stated there was a lot of good discussion throughout the process, and ultimately the committee arrived at a name that would broadly encompass the multiple purposes the building will serve and stand the test of time. |
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9. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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9.a. September 27, 2024 - PD Day - No School for Students
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9.b. September 30, 2024 - No School for K-5 & 6-8 Students
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9.c. October 14, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting
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10. 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 6:44 PM.
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10.a. Move pursuant to § 84-1410 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes, also known as the Nebraska Open Meetings Law, that the Board of Education for Scottsbluff Public Schools move into closed session to include Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick and Executive Director of Finance Marianne Carlson for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to a potential real estate purchase. The closed session is necessary for the protection of the public interest.
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11. Exit Closed Session
Discussion:
The Board of Education exited Closed Session at 7:36 PM.
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12. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education adjourned at 7:36 PM.
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