November 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call Meeting to Order
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STRIVE - COMMIT - SUCCEED - District Mission Statement Schuyler Community Schools in partnership with parents, students, and the community is committed to educate students to become skilled, knowledgeable and responsible citizens in a global society - District Vision Statement |
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.B. Declaration of Open Meeting
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This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the front of the meeting room. Nebraska Open Meetings Act: http://nitc.nebraska.gov/documents/statutes/NebraskaOpenMeetingsAct_current.pdf
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II. Approval of Consent Agenda
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Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the consent agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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II.A. Agenda
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II.B. Minutes
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II.C. Acceptance of Claims
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II.C.1. Bills of $5,000 or more
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II.D. Financial
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II.E. Other Listed Reports
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III. Public Forum - We ask that all presentation be limited in their length.
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III.A. Recognition of visitors and guests
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III.B. Other topics (limited to 5 minutes - subject to guidelines of the Board Participation Policy)
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III.C. Student Representative's Report
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III.C.1. Bela Jedlicka will present on behalf of the student council.
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III.C.2. The FFA representatives Allison Vavricek, Addison Vavricek, Talon Andel, Nathan Colvin, Grant Arps, and Caleb Bailey will present on their National FFA experience.
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IV. Action Items
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IV.A. Board Policy, Handbooks, and Support Programs
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This committee is responsible for annual review of board policies, handbooks, and crisis/safety plans. This committee is also responsible for the support and development of support programs(nursing, food service) in the district.
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IV.A.1. Consider, discuss, and take action to contract with Nebraska Association of School Boards to conduct the process and develop a district wide strategic plan.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to engage Nebraska Association of School Boards to conduct a district wide strategic plan. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.B. Budget, finance, negotiations, and personnel
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This committee is responsible for budget, finance, and contract negotiations with administration, certificated staff, and support staff.
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IV.B.1. Consider, discuss, and take action to accept the 2022-2023 District Audit and Annual Financial Report.
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Members of the Finance Committee met with Pekny and Associates to discuss the 2022-2023 AFR and Audit Report. If other members of the board would like to have a more formal review, we will arrange a time to meet. The two reports were reviewed and submitted to the State Auditor of Public Accounts and Nebraska Department of Education by November 1st and 5th as required by law.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to accept the 2022-2023 District Audit and Annual Financial Report. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.B.2. Accept the resignation of Nestor Pelayo, music teacher.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the resignation as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.B.3. We would like to congratulate Rick Carter on his retirement from Schuyler Community Schools at the end of this year. Mr. Carter has taught for 34 years with 18 of them in the Schuyler Schools. Thank you for your service, Mr. Carter.
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V. Discussion Items and Reports
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V.A. Principals Reports
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V.A.1. Principals will share their experiences at the recent recruiting and hiring fairs.
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V.B. Directors Reports
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V.B.1. Travis Steinhoff and Andy Banahan will present on the development of the Schuyler Community Schools online store.
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V.B.2. Dave Gibbons will provide an update on state assessment and science adoption.
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V.C. Superintendent's Report
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V.C.1. Safety - We took a team to the statewide Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Method training. This was a great training opportunity and will help us review and strengthen our safety plan and practices.
Legislation Update - The 2024 legislative session will begin January 3rd and run until April 18th. This 60 day session will have several bills that may have an effect on education. I plan to attend sessions hosted by NCSA and NASB to meet with senators. |
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V.D. Board Member/Committee Reports
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V.D.1. Board Policy/Handbooks/Support Programs
October 16, 2023 at 6:00
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V.D.2. Building/Grounds/Transportation
October 16, 2023 at 7:00
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V.D.3. Budget, Finance, and Negotiations
November 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
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VI. Correspondence Items
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VI.A. NASB Monthly Update
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VII. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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