November 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call meeting to order
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. Recognition of Visitors: The Board of Education encourages citizens to take advantage of the opportunity to address the Board at its regular meetings. Such opportunities will ordinarily be limited to the, “Communications from the Public” section of the meeting. When there are several persons who wish to address the Board at a meeting, the Board President shall have the authority to limit the amount of time provided to each speaker. In compliance with Nebraska statute 84-1412 the Open Meetings Act is posted within the meeting room. |
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1.2. Roll Call
Rationale:
Excuse absent board members
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1.3. Acknowledge meeting notice and announcement
Rationale:
Notice of this public meeting was published in the Voice News on November 7, 2024. Notice was also posted at the entrance of Freeman Public Schools, Adams Post Office, and First State Bank in Filley.
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1.4. Freeman Falcon Spotlight
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Freeman has been utilizing the science educators from ESU #5 to enrich our science curriculum for over a decade. Patrick Brommer currently leads the program for the service unit. Patrick works with our 3rd - 6th grade teachers and students via distance learning and in-person lessons throughout the year. We appreciate the expertise Patrick brings and welcome him tonight to share more about the program and his experience working with the staff and students at Freeman. He is here tonight to discuss some of the things Freeman students are learning.
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1.5. Communication from the Public
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1.6. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $93,077.32 Financial Reports Correspondence to the Board and Commendations:
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1.7. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
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1.7.1. N/A
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1.7.2. N/A
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2. Discussion Items
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2.1. Discussion relating to potential construction projects
Rationale:
Project Scope
Bond details |
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2.2. Discussion relating to 2025-26 certificated staffing proposal
Rationale:
Mr. Wallinger and Dr. Havelka will present the attached 2025-26 staffing proposal
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2.3. Discussion relating to superintendent contract
Rationale:
See attached letter
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2.3.1. Executive Session
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Consideration and possible action to approve the 2023-2024 financial audit.
Rationale:
The annual financial audit was completed by Julie Bauman, CPA
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3.2. Consideration and possible action to approve the review of policies 3003, 3005, 3007, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3012, 3013
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3.3. Consideration and possible action to discuss, consider, and approve safety and security infrastructure purchases from Diode Technologies.
Rationale:
There is $144,000 in Freeman's Depreciation Fund specifically for Safety & Security Infrastructure.
Purchases to consider include: - Conversion of the current surveillance system to Verkada's cloud-based integration - Addition of 6 indoor cameras in the elementary and 7 outdoor cameras to cover the West parking lot - Five-year coverage license - Upgrade to a cloud-based door access system eliminating magnetic locks and key fobs
Recommendation: Verkada's surveillance and door access system - Completion of both projects this year since the surveillance and door access systems can be integrated and because funds are available through Freeman's Depreciation Fund. |
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3.4. Consideration and possible action to approve a K-12 art candidate and contract for the 25-26 school year.
Rationale:
Emily Osterhaus has been offered the K-12 Art position for the 2025-26 school year and has accepted pending board approval.
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3.5. Consideration and possible action to approve MOU with Jobs for America’s Graduates
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3.6. Consideration and possible action to increase the district faculty FTE by 1.0 for the 2025-26 school year
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3.7. Consideration and possible action to discuss, consider, and take action related to the superintendent evaluation.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Rationale:
Mr. Havelka: Superintendents report Mr. Wallinger: Principal report Mrs. Sieh: Principal report |
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4.2. Technology
Rationale:
No Report
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4.3. Assessments
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No Report
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4.4. School Improvement
Rationale:
No Report
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4.5. Facilities
Rationale:
Facility Update
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4.6. Transportation
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4.7. Negotiations
Rationale:
December:
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4.8. Extra Curricular
Rationale:
No Report
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4.9. Board of Education
Rationale:
American Civics committee
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: Monday, December 9, 2024
Rationale:
Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 9th
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6. Adjournment
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