March 19, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
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1.1. Call to Order, Roll Call
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1.2. Nebraska Open Meeting Law, Publication of Meeting
Rationale:
This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted on the N.E. wall of the meeting room. Notice of this meeting was given in advance by publication in the Tri-City Tribune and posted on the Cozad Community Schools website and at the District Office. Notice of this meeting was also given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. |
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1.3. Excused/Unexcused Board Member Absence
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1.4. Approval of Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rationale:
The Board of Education invites you to offer comments during the public comments portion of the agenda. This is the portion of the meeting when members of the public may speak to the board about matters of public concern. When you have been recognized, please stand and state your name and come forward to the front of the board table. The board will generally allow a total of 20 minutes for the presentation of all public comments. Individuals may speak only one time, and must limit comments to around 5 minutes. If there are more than 4 individuals who wish to address the board, the 20 minutes will be divided equally between the number of speakers. These time limits may be changed by a majority vote of the board members in attendance to extend the time for a specific item or speaker. For additional instructions on public participation, brochures are provided for you to view. A copy of Policy 2009 Public Participation at Board Meetings is available upon request.
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3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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3.1. Elementary Parent Organization - Playground Project
Rationale:
Blanca Hernandez, PTO representative, will be addressing the board regarding the Playground Project at the Elementary. In particular, Blanca is wondering if the school district will help by applying for specific grants.
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3.2. Textbook Adoption
Rationale:
Subjects that are up for rotation this year are:
Agriculture Fine Arts (Music/Art/Band) Physical Education Family Consumer Science Proposals will be submitted during March and should be presented for approval at the April meeting. |
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4. PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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4.1. Dave Evertson Report
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4.2. William Beckenhauer Report
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4.3. Jordan Cudney Report
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4.4. Brian Regelin Report
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4.5. Dale Henderson Report
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4.6. Jill Beckenhauer Report
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5. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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5.1. Security Assessment
Rationale:
A security assessment will be done on Tuesday March 20, 2018 in the district by Makhaira.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
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6.1. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Rationale:
Minutes of the February 19, 2018 Board of Education Regular Meeting.
Minutes of the March 13, 2018 Board of Education Retreat.
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6.2. Congratulations, Condolences, Correspondences
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Congratulations to Brooke and Thomas Twyford on the birth of their son, Donovan Jesse.
Thank you for the anonymous donation of school supplies, including notebooks, index cards, hand sanitizer, and reams of ruled paper, that were delivered to the District Office earlier this month and distributed to multiple buildings. Correspondence: Notice of Public Hearing given by the Cozad City Council held at 7:30pm on April 9, 2018 at 215 West 8th Street, Cozad, Nebraska. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comment prior to the review and consideration of two proposed amendments to the redevelopment plan. Redevelopment plan would allow for a deferral of valuation increase on sections presented. (Valuation of property would remain the same as it is currently, with no increase, for a period of 10 years).
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6.3. Classified Resignations
Rationale:
Robin Larsen, Afterzone - Effective March 6, 2018.
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6.4. Classified Hires
Rationale:
John Smock, Head of Transportation and Grounds - effective 3/19/18
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6.5. Salary Advancement Applications
Rationale:
Laura Johnson, Baker University, S.T.E.M. & S.T.E.A.M. - 1 hour
Laura Johnson, Baker University, Hot Topics for Teachers - 3 hours Erica Wieseler, Northern State University, Curriculum Writing - 2 hours Erica Wieseler, Northern State University, Performance Practice and Literature II - 2 hours Erica Wieseler, Northern State University, Advanced Rehearsal Techniques - 2 hours Audrie Woldt, UNK, Seminar in Education - 3 hours Audrie Woldt, UNK, Descriptive Linguistics - 3 hours Kelly Boshart, Concordia University at Irvine, Principles of Coaching and Leadership - 4 hours Kelly Boshart, Concordia University at Irvine, Kinesiology - 4 hours Morgan Williams, Chadron State College, Seminar in Reading - 3 hours Morgan Williams, Chadron State College, Improvement of Instruction in Reading - 3 hours Morgan Williams, Chadron State College, Philosophies, Approaches, and Techniques for Teaching Reading - 3 hours Drew Danielson, UNK, Philosophy of Physical Education- 3 hours. Drew Danielson, UNK, Phys of Exercise- 3 hours. Drew Danielson, UNK, ED Research- 3 hours. |
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6.6. Standing Reports
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6.6.1. Bond Fund Taxes Report
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6.6.2. Building Fund Taxes Report
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6.6.3. General Fund Taxes Report
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6.6.4. Sub Reports
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6.6.5. Nutrition Services SNP Claim for Reimbursement Summary
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6.6.6. Bus Route Averages
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7. ACTION ITEMS
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7.1. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the approval of the transfer of $30,252.59 from Building Fund to General Fund for reimbursement of expenses for the 2018 Elementary addition
Rationale:
AAA Sprinklers - $653.70
Cozad Telephone Company - $2,411.85 C's Seamless Gutters - $830.00 Dykshorn Welding and Fabrication - $152.25 Flash Electric - $7,975.79 Hinton's Lock & Alarm - $4,040.00 Jon Kruse - $1,359.00 Jones Plumbing & Heating - $7,400.00 Jones Plumbing & Heating - $1,180.00 Precision Plumbing - $4,250.00 TOTAL - $30,252.59
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the approval of the transfer of $4,320.00 from Depreciation Fund to General Fund for reimbursement of expenses for the 2018 Elementary addition
Rationale:
Midwest Tennis and Track - $4,320.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the Financial Reports and Claims
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4.1. District Treasurer's Report
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7.4.2. District Financial Report
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7.4.3. Check Journal General Fund
Rationale:
Payroll: $781,060.06
AP: $99,759.71 TOTAL: $880,819.77
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7.4.4. Check Journal Lunch Fund
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7.4.5. Activities Financial Report
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7.4.6. Activities Check Journal
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7.5. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the Approval to Repeal Policies 4161.1, 4161.2, 4161.3, 4161.10, and 4161.11
Rationale:
Per KSB, we need to repeal certified leave benefit policies since they are covered in our Negotiated Agreement. They are as follows:
Policy 4161.1 - Sick Leave Policy 4161.2 - Personal Leave Policy 4161.3 - Professional Leave Policy 4161.10 - Bereavement Leave Policy 4161.11 - Unpaid Leave Policy 4161.7 - Legal and Civic duty leave will not be repealed until it is addressed in the Negotiated Agreement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the Approval of Resignation of Certificated Staff at the end of the 2017-2018 Contract Year
Rationale:
HaLea Messersmith, 6-8 Science
Potential resignation to come
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the Resignation of Coach/Sponsorship Positions
Rationale:
HaLea Messersmith, Head Girls Softball Coach
Jann Kloepping, Dance Team Sponsor |
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7.8. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the Approval of Certificated Staff Contracts for the 2018-2019 School Year
Rationale:
Stephanie Flint, Elementary Counselor
Tracey Keifer, Elementary Special Education Ashley Ford, 6th grade Science.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.9. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to approve the contract for occupational therapy services for the 2018-2019 school year with Danette Anderson, OTD, OTR/L
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.10. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the Approval of the Bid for Auditing and Accounting Services for 2018, 2019 and 2020
Rationale:
The only bid received for accounting and auditing services for 2018, 2019 and 2020 was from Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway & Luth, P.C. The summary page for services is attached, and the entire document received from the office is provided to review in further detail.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.11. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the Driver's Education Contract for Summer 2018
Rationale:
Driver's Education classes will take place May 21-25, with driving and observing following the classroom instruction in June or July. Cost of the course is $275 and registration is due by May 11.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.12. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the Approval of Kucirek Engineering to receive bids for the High School HVAC project in phases
Rationale:
The two phases presented for the High School HVAC Project during the March 13, 2018 Board of Education Retreat were as follows:
Summer 2018 - Replace old pumps and add two new hot water boilers Summer 2019 - Eliminate steam boilers and all pipes/equipment that go along with that system
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.13. Closed Meeting
Rationale:
For the purpose of discussing the Superintendent Contract, classified and administrative salary packages.
Discussion of possible reduction in force.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.14. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to approve the Superintendent Contract for Joel Applegate, for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 contract years
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.15. Discuss, Consider, and take Action on the approval of the proposed 2018-2019 classified staff salary packages
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.16. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the approval of the 2018-2019 Administrative Contracts and Salaries
Rationale:
Administrative Contracts and Salaries for: Jill Beckenhauer, Special Education Director
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. AGENDA SETTING AND FUTURE MEETINGS
Rationale:
NAEP State Convention, March 20-21, 2018 in Grand Island.
NRCSA Spring Conference, March 22-23, 2018 in Kearney. Superintendent's Summit, April 4-6, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. NASBO State Convention, April 12-13, 2018 in Lincoln. Reduction in Force Deadline, April 15, 2018. Board of Education Regular Meeting, April 16, 2018. |
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9. ADJOURNMENT
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* 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 Law. **Sequence of Agenda: The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board. Please arrive at the beginning of the meeting. ***Action Item: The board reserves the right to take action on any item on the board agenda.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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