January 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER FOR REGULAR MEETING (Principles III, IV, and V)
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I.1. Pledge to the Flag
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I.2. Roll Call of Members
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I.3. Notification of Open Meetings Law Posting
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I.4. Recognition of Possible Recording of Meeting
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II. Organization Meeting of the Board of Education
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II.1. Election of Officers
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II.1.a. Election Of Board President
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to appoint _________ as the Board President for the 2025. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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II.1.b. Election of Board Vice President
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II.1.c. Election Of Board Secretary
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II.1.d. Election of Board Treasurer
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II.2. Appointments by Board President
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II.2.a. Appointments To committees
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II.2.a.1. Curriculum/American Civics
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II.2.a.2. Facilities/Transportation
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II.2.a.3. Finance/Negotiations
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II.2.a.4. Safety Committee
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II.2.a.5. Policy Committee
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II.2.a.6. Morrill School Foundation
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II.2.a.7. Strategic Plan Implementation
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III. Review of Board Ethics/Code of Conduct
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IV. CONSIDER CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL (Principles IV and V)
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Consent Agenda Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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IV.1. Approval of minutes
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IV.2. Appoint the Scottsbluff Star Herald as the legal publication for Morrill Public Schools
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IV.3. Appoint KSB Law Firm as the Legal Counsel for Morrill Public Schools
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IV.4. Designation of Platte Valley Bank as the Legal depository of Morrill Public Schools
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IV.5. Appoint C. Todd Chessmore as the Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Coordinator
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IV.6. Claims Payable
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IV.7. Business Manager's and Financial Reports (Principle IV)
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IV.7.a. Working Monthly Budget
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IV.7.b. Monthly Budget of Receipts
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IV.7.c. Activity Accounts
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IV.7.d. County Treasurer's Report
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IV.8. Approve transfer of $20,000 from the General Fund to the Cafeteria Fund for cash flow.
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IV.9. COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Principles IV and V)
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IV.9.a. Finance/Negotiations: Schuler, Frerichs, Hess
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IV.9.b. Early Childhood Principal's Report
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IV.9.c. Elementary Principal's Report
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IV.9.d. Superintendent's Report
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V. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENT (Principles III and V) The board has set aside 30 minutes for a public comment period if needed. Time for each speaker is not to exceed 5 minutes, and they will be asked to identify themselves and who they represent. While this meeting is open to the public, it does not facilitate direct interaction between the board and attendees during the public comment period. However, if a comment pertains to an agenda item, the board may take note and address it accordingly. Any concerns or comments unrelated to agenda items can be directed to the superintendent for further clarification. The superintendent will then address these concerns at a later date and, if needed, bring them to the board for resolution or guidance.
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VI. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION / INFORMATION ITEMS
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VI.1. Review the School District Report Card
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VI.2. Review 2024 Legislative Calendar and Bill Introductions
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VI.3. Upcoming learning Events:
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VI.3.a. NASB Legislative Issues Conference, Lincoln: January 26-27
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VI.3.b. NASB Board President Retreat-Kearney; February 16-17
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VI.3.c. 2025 NRCSA Spring Conference March 19-21 Kearney
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VI.3.d. NRCSA Legislative Forum February 20 Kearney
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VII. ACTION ITEMS
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VII.1. Policy 5026 Active Supervision of Children
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve this policy as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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VII.2. Approve Reduction in Force Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the Reduction in Force Resolution as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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VII.3. Resignations
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VII.3.a. Reduction in Hours Rebecca Peacock
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend to approve the request of Rebecca Peacock to go from full-time Art teacher to .56 FTE Art Teacher. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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VII.3.b. Resignation of Lauren Haag
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to accept the resignation of Lauren Haag and thank her for her years of service in the district Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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VII.3.c. Resignation of Dan Long from Morrill Public School School Board
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend to accept the resignation from Dan Long and thank him for his service to Morrill Public Schools Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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VII.4. Appoint new Board Member
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to appoint ___________ as board member to complete the unexpired term of the position of Dan Long who resigned effective 1/20/2025 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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VIII. Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend to enter into executive session to discuss teacher negotiations no other items will be discussed Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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IX. Next Regular Meeting Date
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X. ADJOURNMENT
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