February 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Milford Public Schools Board of Education Information
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Mission Statement - Milford Public Schools will prepare all students to be successful citizens: Our Mission is fulfilled when all students read with comprehension, speak and write clearly, compute accurately, reason logically, understand and appreciate the fine arts, apply suitable strategies and habits of mind to solve problems, utilize technology to communicate and to understand information and behave morally.
This agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of its distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection during normal business hours in the District Office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be altered later than twenty-four hours before the meeting. The Board reserves the right to alter the order of items, as it deems necessary. |
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1.1. Meeting was advertised
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2. Opening Procedures
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2.1. Call to Order, Roll Call
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2.2. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
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2.3. Open Meeting Law - Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in the back of the meeting room
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Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in the back of the meeting room. |
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2.4. Additions to Agenda
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2.5. Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
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2.6. Community Input
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This is the public’s opportunity to speak to items on the agenda. This is also the public’s opportunity to speak to other non-agenda topics concerning the school district - since it is not an agenda item the board cannot discuss or take action on the matter at this time. To be recognized, all participants must complete the Request to Address the Milford Board of Education Form. The District has established separate complaint procedures for any complaints, including complaints and concerns against individual employees. As such, the Board requests that this complaint process be followed before discussion with the Board takes place. Thank you for your participation. |
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3. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Minutes of Previous Meeting
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3.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Approve Payment of Claims
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General Fund for $93,992 |
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4. Reports
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4.1. Review/Discuss Administrative Reports
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4.2. Review/Discuss Student Enrollment Report
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K-6: 388
7-8: 134 9-12: 241 Total: 763 Four fewer students than last month. |
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4.3. Review/Discuss Option Enrollment Numbers
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4.4. Review/Discuss 2025-2026 Staffing
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Attached are the proposed staff lists for the 2025-2026 school year. We do not have significant changes for next school year. We will plan to provide additional details at the meeting.
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4.5. Review/Discuss the Strategic Planning Process
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Attached is the data and information that will be used as part of the strategic planning process. Our first meeting is on Wednesday, February 12th, at 5:30. We will be reviewing our mission, vision, and beliefs as part of that initial meeting.
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4.6. Review/Discuss Legislative Items
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4.7. Review/Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed. |
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5. Board Commentary
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the 2025-26 Master Calendar
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This is the proposed calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. If there are questions and/or further discussion needed, the calendar can be placed on the March board meeting agenda for consideration.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review/Discuss Elementary Bathroom Remodel
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Attached is information about a proposed elementary bathroom remodel. If the board chooses to pursue this project, I can get a contract prepared for the board to consider at the March board meeting.
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7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Adopt a Resolution on Proceeding Toward a Potential Energy Services Project for HVAC Updates
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Facility Advocates has provided the attached solutions for HVAC updates for the high school building. The building committee will be able to share additional information discussed at the committee meeting.
If the board would like to move forward, we will need to work with an engineer to review the proposed work, and also with a lending organization to create a plan for financing. Attached is a resolution prepared by KSB that identifies the next steps in the process. If the board would approve this resolution we will begin to formalize finance options and prepare documents for the board to approve at the March board meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adopt the written resolution indication the Board's desire to proceed toward the potential HVAC project as outlined in the proposal Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.3. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on a Non-Binding Engagement Agreement with DA Davidson
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This agreement is a regulatory requirement for DA Davidson in order to provide financing scenarios related to construction projects. It is non-binding and can be terminated at any time.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the superintendent to sign the non-binding engagement agreement and disclosures letter for DA Davidson Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8. Executive Session
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The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Closed/Executive Session for 1) the protection of the public interest, or 2) the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and/or the individual has not requested a public meeting. When making a motion to enter into Closed/Executive Session, the member making the motion should be as specific as possible as to the reason(s) for executive session. |
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8.1. Executive Session (if requested)
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9. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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