January 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD
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III. EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS
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IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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V. NOTICE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT
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V.A. President ensures all can hear proceedings
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VI. MISSION STATEMENT
Discussion:
Board President, Mike Jeffryes, shared the Mission Statement.
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
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VIII. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
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IX. RECOGNITIONS BY BOARD
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IX.A. Joni Ebel Recognition for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) from Nebraska in the Mathematics award category.
Discussion:
Joni Ebel was introduced and commended on her hard work to receive this prestigious award. No one from CPS has ever won this award.
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X. BUILDING OR DISTRICT PRESENTATION
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XI. CONSENT AGENDA
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XI.A. Items to be removed from the Consent Agenda
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XI.B. Meeting Minutes
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XI.C. Finance Reports
Discussion:
Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Relations and Fiscal Support, updated the board on a change in the report of a transfer that was made from the Depreciation Fund. He also said that the Nutrition Fund is still delinquent. Mr. Schapmann shared some expenditures from the M5 Financial Report.
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XI.D. Staffing Reports
Discussion:
Mr. Schapmann talked about how CPS used Associated Staffing to find staff. They are very helpful in coaching the hires on what will be expected at CPS. He said we have had really good luck working with them, and maintain a great relationship with Associated Staffing. The people that are hired through them are treated just like staff hired by CPS.
Mr. Schapmann noted there is one more resignation on the report from last week. There is a TERIP meeting Monday, January 27, to go over the procedure with staff that qualify. The deadline for turning in applications is February 14.
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XI.E. Professional Travel
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XII. FOUNDATION REPORT
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XIII. DIRECTOR & SUPERINTENDENTS REPORTS OR UPDATES
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XIII.A. Director of Teaching and Learning
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XIII.B. Director of Special Education
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XIII.C. Assistant Director for Student Services
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XIII.D. Director of Human Resources
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XIII.E. Director of Operations
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XIII.F. Superintendent
Discussion:
Chip Kay, Superintendent, told the board that next week is School Board Recognition Week. He said the work the board does is appreciated. He mentioned to be watching and listening next week.
Dr. Kay spoke about the selling of the CASSETTE House. |
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XIII.F.1. Recognition of the School Boards in Nebraska
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XIV. MONTHLY REVIEW OF POLICIES
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XIV.A. Second Reading of Policy 203.06 Board Committees
Discussion:
Dr. Kay said we have all the committees needed by state statute. We can create more if needed.
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XIV.B. Approval to Adopt Policy 212.00 Board of Education Code of Ethics
Discussion:
By statute, this policy will need to be reviewed each year.
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XIV.C. Approval to Adopt Policy 903.10 Mapping of School Buildings
Discussion:
The policy puts CPS in compliance at this time.
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XV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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XVI. ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS MEETING
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XVI.A. Appointment of Board of Education Standing Committees
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XVI.B. Surplus Requests
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XVI.C. Fundraising Applications
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XVI.D. Mowing Bids
Discussion:
Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Operations, clarified the bids. He said it is never an easy decision when selecting who wins a bid. Mr. Kwapnioski said this is a new venture for us, it will need to be evaluated after the first year.
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XVI.E. CHS Handbook Additions
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XVII. BOARD REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
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XVIII. BOARD SHARING
Discussion:
The board shared their appreciation for all the work staff is doing to get the administration office ready. Also, thanks to Mr. Kwapnioski for taking them on the tour.
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XIX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion:
The board did not go into Executive Session. The superintendent mid-term evaluation will be done at a later date.
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XX. ADJOURN
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25pm.
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