January 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Rescheduled Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
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II. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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III. Roll Call by Superintendent Shepard - Reorganization of Board
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III.A. Oath of Office to each Board Member - Reorganization of the Board. President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
Discussion:
Larry I. Thomas and Sidney A.Tuttle, SR. signed Oath of Office and was sworn in.
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III.A.1. President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Shepard called for nominations for President of the Board. Nomination for Waylon LaPlante to become President was made by Larry Thomas. Cease nominations.
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III.A.2. Vice-President
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President LaPlante assumed Chairmanship and called for nominations for Vice-President. Nomination for Anita LaPointe to become Vice-President was made by Sidney Tuttle. Nomination for Sidney Tuttle to become Vice-President was made by Anita LaPointe. Cease nominations. Votes tied first round,
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III.A.3. Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Nomination for Larry Thomas to become Treasurer by Waylon LaPlante. Cease nominations.
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III.A.4. Board Secretary
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Nomination for Sidney Tuttle to become Secretary was made by Larry Thomas. Cease nominations.
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IV. Committee Assignments
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IV.A. Building and Grounds
Discussion:
Waylon LaPlante, Larry Thomas, Sidney Tuttle
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IV.B. Education and Curriculum / Americanism
Discussion:
Anita LaPointe, Susan Pike, DeWayne Wabasha
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IV.C. Finance
Discussion:
Waylon LaPlante, Anita LaPointe, Larry Thomas
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IV.D. Negotiations
Discussion:
Waylon LaPlante, Sidney Tuttle, DeWayne Wabasha
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IV.E. Legislative
Discussion:
Sidney Tuttle, Susan Pike, DeWayne Wabasha
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V. Public Comment & Recognization of Guests
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VI. Strategic Plan Update, Dr. Moon
Discussion:
Dr. Moon discussion of strategic plan draft
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VII. Approve the minutes of the December 10, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII. Treasurer Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Shepard will set up a finance committee and a work session. He recommends to the board that board members can be compensated for jobs when asked to do different activities. He will check policy. Everyone is okay for board members being paid.
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IX. Approve Outstanding Payables
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X. Discussion and Action Items
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X.A. Resignation - Business Manager, Miranda Fuhrer
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.B. Negotiation Agreement for 2025-26
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.C. McCrossen Boys Ranch Student Tuition
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.D. Lifetouch Pictures
Discussion:
Superintendent Shepard shared that we will be utilizing Life Touch company for school pictures. The Board acknowledged Shepard's recommendation to pay for the basic package for each student.
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X.E. Calendar 2025-26
Discussion:
Kristen Tucker from the WIT Leadership for Learning Team, presented the Draft calendar proposal for 2025-26.
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X.F. Authorize Superintendent Greg Shepard to be the official district representative for all local, state and federal programs
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.G. Designate the Niobrara Tribune and Omaha World Herald as official newspapers for the district.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.H. Designate Farmers and Merchants as the official depository for all funds for the District
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.I. Authorized signers for Isanti Community School accounts for Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.J. Board Policy 4002/4003/4033 Review - Drug Free Work Place
Discussion:
Table until next meeting
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X.K. Construction Update
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X.L. Facility Usage Agreement
Discussion:
Tabled until next meeting
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XI. Reports
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XI.A. Superintendent Update
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XI.B. EC Director, ELEM / MS Principal, HS Principal, Special Education Director
Discussion:
Ms. Denney - update for Early Childhood Ratios, Student Enrollment, Professional Development and Sixpence Discussion
Mrs. Nagel - update for Elementary and Middle School: Attendance, Student Enrollment numbers, ELA Interventions, Chuck a duck Mrs. LaPlante - College visits, Attendance, ACT Prep, Scholarships, FAFSA, Student Enrollment numbers, Warrior Bucks Ms. Wronko - Wokini Learning Center, K-5 Resource Room, 6-8 Resource Room and 9-12 Resource Room
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XII. *Closed Session: If, during the course of the meeting discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
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XIII. Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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