March 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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1. The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Closed/Executive Session for 1) the protection of public interest or 2) the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and the individual has not requested a public meeting. When making a motion to enter into Closed/Executive Session, the member making such a request should be as specific as possible keeping the previously listed stipulation in consideration. 
2. If the Board is in agreement, a motion maybe to enter into Closed/Executive Session to 1) discuss a personnel matter, or 2) for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of the individual, or 3) to discuss litigation and for the protection of the public interest.
3. Action concerning matters discussed in Closed/Executive Session will be acted upon in open session

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Welcome to the Dundy County Stratton Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  The Board welcomes citizens to attend board meetings to become acquainted with the programs and operations of the district.  Members of the public are also encouraged to share their ideas and opinions with the Board during the agenda item labeled “Public Items”.  Comments or questions from the audience at any other time during the meeting except for the agenda item “Public Items” will out of necessity be declared out of order.

The Nebraska Open Meetings Act prevents the board from speaking to a matter that is not on the agenda.  Please understand that the board may be unable to address your issue during the meeting.  It is not permissible for the board to comment on items not listed for the protection of the public’s right to know and participate in the discussion of items that do come before the board and stated appropriately in the meeting agenda.  

During this agenda item “Public Items” we ask that you abide by the following rules:

Public Comment Protocol and Procedures

1. Anyone wishing to speak to the board on specific agenda items or on other topics relevant to board business must complete a Public Comment Request Card and submit it to the Board President prior to the opening of the meeting.   The public will only be recognized and their comments heard at Item “Public Items” on the board agenda.  The total time allotted for the public comment will not exceed thirty minutes and each member of the public will be allotted not more than five minutes to address the Board.  If a group wishes to speak, please designate one spokesperson for the group.
   
   
2. Please state your name and the topic you are addressing before you begin.  
   
   
3. Speakers are asked to direct their questions and comments to the chair.  A member of the Board of Education or the Superintendent may direct clarifying questions to the chair, but the board will not under any circumstance enter into a debate with any the member of the public.
   
   
4. Speakers may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs, but the Board would encourage members of the public to address complaints concerning individual district personnel through the proper chain of command.  The chair may direct the member of the public to the appropriate means to address concerns brought before the Board; however, the board will not respond with action but will take comments under advisement and direct the comments to the appropriate staff member to address outside of the board meeting.
   
   
5. Please remember that is a public meeting for the conduct of business of the Dundy County Stratton Public School District. Offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will not be tolerated. You should further be advised that there is no legal protection for any comments that are made. 
   
   
6. As stated in NEB. REV. STAT. § 79-570 Class I, II, III, IV, or VI school district; president; meetings; maintenance of order.  

   If any district meeting of a Class I, II, III, IV, or VI school district any person conducts himself or herself in a disorderly manner and persists in such conduct after notice by the president or person presiding, the president or person presiding may order such person to withdraw from the meeting and, if the person refuses, may order any person or persons to take such person into custody until the meeting is adjourned.

7. As stated in NEB. REV. STAT. § 79-571 Class I, II, III, IV, or VI school district; meetings; disorderly conduct; penalty. 

Any person who refuses to withdraw from such meeting on being so ordered as provided in section 79-570 or who willfully disturbs such meeting shall be guilty of a Class V misdemeanor. 

Rationale:  To verify that notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Benkelman Post, a legal newspaper for Dundy County Stratton and by written notice to each member of the board, the designated method of giving notice

Rationale:  We  have offered three contracts to teachers for the 2019-2020 school year

Rationale:  We have offered the social studies position to Brandon Zetocha. Brandon is from Wahoo, graduated from UNL and student taught at Mead High School. Mead is a C1 school that like us uses the Marzano Instructional Framework. He is very highly recommended and we look forward to having Mr. Zetocha join our staff. 

Rationale:  We have offered Dan Schroer a contract for the math teaching position for 2019-2020. Dan is  student teaching at Overton High School, a graduate of UNK and hails from Lawerence, NE. During his college days he kind of adopted Axtell as a second home and worked around there a lot. Mr. Schroer 'd recommendations are excellent and we look forward to having him on our staff. 

Rationale:  We have extended a contract offer to Taylor Lutz to fill the English position for the 2019-2020 school year. Taylor is one of our alumni and a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan. Taylor student taught here and then spent two years on our staff. Taylor comes back to us from Wray schools and has had some good experiences in her time in other systems. We are excited to have Taylor rejoin the staff. 

Rationale:  Peggy Parker has submitted her resignation and applied for the early separation incentive program. 

Rationale:  Presentation of the financial status of the district, balances in various funds, recent/impending activity therein, anticipated expenses and planning for future considerations.

Rationale:  An opportunity to discuss NASB issues as a board.

Rationale:  We will see what has happened on the legislation front to discuss at the meeting

Rationale:  We are required to review this policy every 3 years. This is year two with this policy but we are scheduled for a review by NDE this year so we are doing it a year early. 

Rationale:  We have multiple bids for your consideration. One of the companies is bidding a 53 passenger as well as the 47/48. That intrigues me for the Haigler route. 

Bus bid summary

Year

Brand

Cap

Engine

Trans

Brakes/Susp

Tires

Fuel tank

Mileage

Price *

Air

Seatbelts

Notes

2017

BB

48 Pass

6.7/220

Auto 5

Hydraulic

10R22.5

60 gal

13400

$  67,200.00

NA

Inc

AC, Off lease

2020

Int

53 Pass

6.7/240

Auto 7

Hydraulic

11R22.5

60 gal

<500

$  80,700.00

NA

NA

217 wb/demo

2020

Int

47 Pass

6.7/240

Auto 7

Hydraulic

11R22.5

65 gal

New

$  81,560.00

$  1,050

12280 3 pt

217 wb

2020

BB

48 Pass

6.7/220

Auto 5

Hydraulic

11R22.5

60 gal

New

$  81,839.00

$  2,360

1000 2 pt

217 wb

2020

Thom

47 Pass

6.7/220

Auto 6

Hydraulic

11R22.5

65 gal

New

$  80,700.00

$  2,140

8300 3 pt

217 wb

* Price includes hydraulic brakes, internal  and external storage, their largest engine and fuel tank and delivery here.  It does not include seatbelts and air.

Rationale:  We last bid our property/liability insurance ins 2012. We may want to look at that again. 

Rationale:  We may have some staffing items to discuss. Executive session may be needed. 

Rationale:  I would recommend that we not wait until June to do Principal compensation for 2019-2020.

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• NSCAS/ACT test preparations continue with the Science, Math, and Language Arts instructors. Various resources for ACT prep including John Baylor, NDE website, and sample tests/questions. Some sessions of the NSCAS test may occur at the end of this month with the main ACT date for the juniors to be April 2^nd.
• Planning for next year’s master schedule has begun as we near the end of the hiring cycle.
• Approximately 20-30 students are planning to participate in the Inter-High Contests at McCook and North Platte. The contests include many academic areas with potential scholarships being awarded.
• Job Shadow Day at the Dundy County Hospital will occur this month with about 10-15 students planning to participate.
• Annual staff evaluations are being conducted.
• Parent Teacher Conferences will be this Wednesday & Thursday from 2-6pm.

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1. Legislature: Hearings are over and debate is full swing. I try to send you any updates I receive that you do not (NRCSA and NCSA).  

Rationale:  Board information March 2019


 

1. Upcoming board workshops: There is a lot of stuff for you to potentially attend coming up. Let Crissy you know if you wish to be signed up.

Mar. 22/23          NRCSA Spring Conference
 

2. Legislation:  I am trying to forward you more information on legislation as I get it.