May 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order. Roll Call
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2. Announce location of posted Open Meetings Act
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3. Consent Agenda
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3.A. Approval of Agenda
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3.B. Approval of minutes of Regular April 15, 2024 Board Meeting
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3.C. Approval of Claims
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3.D. Financial Report
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4. Visitors and communication from the public
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Visitors in attendance: Jordan Glenn
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5. Action Items
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5.A. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the absence of Kert Hansen and John Donley.
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5.B. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the teaching certificate of Andrew Warner.
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Mr. Warner will join the staff as the new high school math teacher, assistant CC and GBB coach.
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5.C. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the purchase of a transit van.
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Superintendent Patterson discussed with the Board options for adding an AWD transit van to the fleet to be used as a route van. The current transit van being used is a 2WD and has been stuck in snow multiple times, causing delays to the transportation system.
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5.D. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the proposed Superintendent contract for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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5.E. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the purchase of a new Spanish textbook series.
Discussion:
The Boards curriculum committee reviewed and recommended the series for purchase to the Board.
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6. Discussion Items
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6.A. Discuss the proposed Superintendent goals for the 2024-2026 school years.
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Superientendent Patterson reviewed the superintendent's goals with the Board and they will be put in place moving forward.
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6.B. Discuss utilizing the NASB to assist in the development of a strategic plan for the school district
Discussion:
Superinentendent Patterson recomended that the Board utilize the strategic planning process with NASB. This will line up with current processes already in place, such as the upcoming facility needs meetings and lines up with the new cycle of school improvement.
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6.C. Discuss Preschool enrollment numbers for the 2024-2025 academic year and how those numbers are impacted by new State law allowing PK students to be 3,4 and 5 years of age starting next fall.
Discussion:
Superintendent Patterson reviewed law changes that impact PK students. The district will create and implement a priority list of accepting PK students.
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6.D. Discuss the transportation pay schedule
Discussion:
Superintendent Patterson presented the Board with projections to increase transportation pay. The Board will take action during the June meeting.
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6.E. Discuss classified staff openings
Discussion:
Superintendent Patterson discussed with the Board the additional work that each of the custodial staff has taken on with being short a staff member. The custodial staff have done a fantastic job keeping the facilities looking nice. The district is still actively looking to add a custodian to the staff. The district will have several para-educator openings next fall.
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6.F. Discuss the Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools award of $95,000 for the School Safety & Security-Related Infrastructure Grant
Discussion:
Superintendent Patterson shared that Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools was awarded one of the highest amounts in the state to address safety and security needs for the Hildreth building. Projects will be focused on adding keyless entry into the building as well as possibly remodeling the entrance of the building to include a three-point entry way. The money has to be obligated by October 2024.
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7. Administrator Report
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7.A. Superintendent Report
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Superintendent Patterson reported:
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7.B. Principal Report
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Principal Lovin- Review May activities and look at upcoming summer activities
Principal Muhlbach Reported on NSCAS Growth scores
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8. Next Board Meeting: 8:00 PM Monday, June 17, 2024 in the Wilcox Conference Room
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9. Adjourn
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