January 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM - January 2022 Board Meeting

Rationale: 

Executive/Closed Session may be necessary during this meeting for either:

1) Protection of the public interest; or,

2) The prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.

Rationale:  Notice of this public meeting was published in the Voice News on January 6, 2022. Notice was also posted at the entrance of Freeman Public Schools, Adams Post Office, and Filley bank.

Rationale:  President: 
2021: Anthony Meints
2022: ______________

Rationale:  Excuse absent board members

Rationale:  Each month, we highlight the amazing things that are happening at Freeman Public Schools. This month, we would like to recognize the Freeman Public School Board of Education. Members are Tiffany Buhr, Eldon Ideus, Anthony Meints, Shawn Mencl, Marcella Rademacher, and Myron Schoen. 

The week of January 30 to February 5, 2022 will serve as School Board Recognition Week in Nebraska. 

Thank you for serving the school district and patrons of Freeman. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to the district. 

Rationale:  Vice President: 
2021: Shawn Mencl                    2022: ________________________

Treasurer: 
2021: Eldon Ideus                       2022: ________________________

Secretary:
2021: Marcella Rademacher       2022: ________________________

Rationale:  Holly Klein has been serving as the recording secretary and has consented to serve another term.  I recommend the BOE appoint Holly Klein as the recording secretary.

Rationale:  Standing committees at Freeman are: American Civics, Facilities, Curriculum, Negotiations, and Transportation

American Civics:
2021: Buhr, Rademacher, Schoen
2022: 

Facilities:
2021: Buhr, Meints, Mencl
2022: 

Curriculum:
2021: Buhr, Rademacher, Schoen
2022: 

Negotiations: 
2021: Ideus, Meints, Mencl
2022: 

Transportation:
2021: Ideus, Rademacher, Schoen
2022: 

Rationale:  Temporary committees at Freeman Public Schools consist of the following:

Foundation:
2021: Buhr, Mencl
2022: 

Media Advisory:
2021: Ideus, Meints
2022: 

Wellness:
2021: Mencl, Schoen
2022:

School Improvement:
2021: Ideus, Rademacher
2022: 

Activity:
2021: Meints, Rademacher, Schoen 
2022: 

Rationale: 

Previous Meetings Minutes

General Fund Claims in the amount of $48,224.73

Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $8879.45

Depreciation Fund Claims in the amount of $

Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $

Payroll expenditures in the amount of $501,392.83

Financial Reports

Correspondence to the Board and Accommodations:

Rationale:  December storm damage update
Gym floor resurfacing
E100 Science room update
Grounds - fertilization/weed control

Rationale:  Science/AD position timeline

Rationale:  Monthly policy review

Rationale:  Schools are required to review our Safe Return plan every 6 months through 2024. The plan is available on our website with a link for public comment.

The only recommended change made to the plan is the updated Isolation Guidelines that were released in late December (See pg. 10). 

Rationale:  Annual SparqData renewal:
Sparq Meeting subscription: $2,600
North Star Negotiations software: $1,560

Rationale:  Federal mandate approved annually to meet Equal Employment Opportunity requirements

Rationale:  2022 Superintendent Goals *DRAFT

Goal Area 1: Organizational and Cultural Leadership

Strategy 1: Increase staff and student recognition

Strategy 2: Develop an online application process for classified staff

Strategy 3: Clearly define leadership roles and responsibilities

Goal Area 2: Budget Planning and Management

Strategy 1: Long-range budget and facility forecasting

Strategy 2: Continued facility management and improvement

Goal Area 3: Mission, Vision, and Goals

Strategy 1: Collaboration among the district, school board, and community to develop and implement long-range planning goal action plan steps

Strategy 2: Continued implementation of Freeman’s Continuous Improvement goals
 

Rationale: 

Mr. Havelka:
- Legislative Update
- Fuel Contract
- Athletic/Activities Participation survey
- 2022 School Board Election (Deadline is February 15th for incumbents, March 1st for non-incumbents)

Mr. Schroeder:  
- Title IX Audit
- Freeman exchange student

Mrs. Sieh:
- Special Education

Rationale:  Van 1 update

Rationale:  CLASSIFIED: Superintendent meets with classified staff representatives to gain viewpoints regarding compensation and benefits

CLASSIFIED: BOE Negotiations committee meets regarding classified staff compensation and benefits
 

Rationale:  January 24: Facilities Committee

Strategic Planning Goal groups

NASB Legislative Issues Conference - January 30-31
Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln
Sunday Dinner and Program: $55
Conference Registration: $95

 

Rationale:  Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2022