January 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. OPEN THE MEETING
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.1.1. Publication of Meeting
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1.1.2. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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1.1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.1.4. District Mission Statement
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1.2. Board Member Roll Call
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2. BOARD MEMBERS' OATH OF OFFICE AS PER POLICY 2004
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3. BOARD MEMBERS' CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AS PER POLICY 2005
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4. REVIEW OF BOARD MEMBERS' ETHICS/CODE OF CONDUCT AS PER POLICY 2012
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5. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AS PER POLICY 2002
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5.1. Adjourn Sine Die
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5.2. Election of President of the Board of Education
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5.3. Convene the Board of Education
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5.4. Election of Board Officers
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5.5. Appointments by Board President to Committees
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6. DESIGNATE KSB AS LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AS PER POLICY 2014
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to designate [Law Firm] as legal counsel for Elm Creek Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. DESIGNATE FIRSTIER BANK AS THE FUND DEPOSITORY FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AS PER POLICY 3002
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to designate Firstier Bank as the official fund depository for the 2025-2026 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. DESIGNATE THE BEACON OBSERVER AND/OR KEARNEY HUB AS THE DISTRICT NEWSPAPERS OF RECORD FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AS PER POLICY 2008
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to designate The Beacon Observer and/or the Kearney Hub as the official newspapers of record for the 2025-2026 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. APPOINT BRANDON MARQUEZ AS THE TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Recommended Motion(s):
I motion to appoint Brandon Marquez as the title IX coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. APPOINT BRANDON MARQUEZ AND/OR KIM BERAN AS THE NON-DISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATORS
Recommended Motion(s):
I motion that we appoint Brandon Marquez and Kim Beran as the Non-Discrimination Coordinators for Elm Creek Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. PUBLIC COMMENT (agenda item specific)
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12. INFORMATION ITEMS
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12.1. Administrator Reports
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12.1.1. Superintendent Report - Mrs. Beran
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12.1.1.1. 2024 Tax Statement Explanation
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12.1.1.2. Discuss ESU 10 Special Education Contract for 2025-2026 School Year
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12.1.2. Principal/AD Report - Mr. Marquez
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12.1.3. Principal Report - Mrs. Williams
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12.1.4. Strategic Plan Update/District Goals Update
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12.2. Discuss Preventative Maintenance Contracts for HVAC and Boiler Systems
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12.3. Review Preschool Transportation Survey Results
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13. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Motion(s):
I move that we approve the consent agenda as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Alternatively, if any items are removed for separate discussion:
I move that we approve the consent agenda, with the exception of item(s) [specify item number(s)], which will be discussed separately. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13.1. Prior Meeting Minutes
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13.2. Financial Reports and Claims according to Review of Bills policy 3007
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14. ACTION ITEMS
Recommended Motion(s):
We will now move to [action item description]. I'd like to open the floor for any discussion or questions from the board. Once we've had the opportunity for discussion, we will proceed with a motion and vote on this item. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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14.1. Consider and Take any Necessary Action on Amendment to Superintendent Beran's Contract for the 2025-2026 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to amend Superintendent Beran's contract to include a salary of $140,760 for the 2025-2026 school year and the addition of bereavement days. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. SCHEDULE NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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16. ADJOURN
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to adjourn. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. **CLOSED SESSION: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
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18. **SEQUENCE OF AGENDA: The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Due to [reason for the change, if applicable], I would like to propose a change in the sequence of the agenda. Specifically, I suggest moving [item name] to [new position on the agenda]. May I have a motion to approve this change?. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Once the motion is made and seconded, the president can continue with:
All those in favor of changing the agenda sequence as proposed, please say 'aye.' [Pause for votes.] All those opposed, say 'no.' The motion passes, and we will proceed with the revised agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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