August 9, 2021 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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                                        1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification                 
        Discussion: 
The regular Board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek at 8:00 pm with the full board present.  President Vyhnalek confirmed the advance notice to the public of the meeting and agenda.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.      | |||
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                                        2. Roll Call                 
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Also present are Superintendent Daryl Schrunk, Prinicipal Jake Wiese and Linda Woolsey.     | |||
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                                        3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment                 
        Discussion: 
No visitors present.     | |||
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                                        4. Request for Change of Agenda                 
        Discussion: 
No request for change of agenda.     | |||
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                                        5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s)                 
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                                        No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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                                        6. Financial Report                 
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                                        No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
                                     
        Discussion: 
Mr. Schrunk reviewed the results of the July financial reports.     | |||
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                                        7. Reports                 | |||
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                                        7.1. Principal's Report                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Wiese presented his report on recent activities.  Summer Reading and Math Camps were held - 2 weeks for elementary and 2 weeks for middle school.   A total of 30 elementary students and 7 middle students attended the camps.  Mr. Wiese attended NDE/NSCA Administrator Days held in Kearney at the end of July.  He shared information received there.  A "Lifetime Sports" class has been added in the 2021-2022 school year for secondary students.  "Longhorn Line-Up", which will be a mixed-age buddy groups meeting held monthly, will begin in September.  The student attendance policy for parent meetings has been revamped.  Fall sports practices have started today.  Teachers report for in-service days on Monday, August 16th.  Upcoming events were reviewed with classes starting next Wednesday, August 18th.       | |||
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                                        7.2. Superintendent's Report                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Schrunk shared information from the sessions he attended at Administrator Days.  He targeted sessions on ESSER III, legal requirements, SPED Obligations and the Nebraska Framework of Continuous Improvement.  Board members are invited to teacher in-service days next Monday and Tuesday, August 16th-17th.  Mr. Schrunk reviewed a bid to repair the HVAC system above the Preschool and Title rooms.  Repairs for the red van were briefly discussed.  Mr. Schrunk thanked Adam and Michelle for their work to get the school ready for teachers and students.  The building looks great!     | |||
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                                        8. Discussion Items                 | |||
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                                        8.1. Review 2021-2022 Anticipated Budget                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Schrunk presented information on the proposed budgets for 2021-2022.  This included anticipated budgets for all funds: General Fund, Depreciation, Bond, Special Building, and Lunch funds.       | |||
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                                        8.2. 2021-2022 Superintendent Goals                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Schrunk presented his educational goals for the 2021-2022 school year.  Input from the Board was requested.      | |||
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                                        9. Action Items                 | |||
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                                        9.1. Consider approving the "Safe Return to Learn Plan" including "Continuity of Services".                 
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                                        No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
                                     
        Discussion: 
Mr. Schrunk presented the "Safe Return to Learn Plan".  This includes all requirements for ESSER III funding.     | |||
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                                        9.2. Consider approving the following on the district-owned practice field: a runway for long/triple jump with sand pit, high jump area, and lanes for relay exchange & hurdle practice.                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Schrunk reviewed the drawing of the changes to the practice field.  This would be paid out of the Maintenance and Grounds budget within General Fund, which would be budgeted for 2021-22.  Once approved, the work would begin this fall.  This action is tabled until firmer bids are received.      | |||
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                                        9.3. Consider transferring up to $20,000 from General Fund to Athletics.                 
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                                        No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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                                        9.4. Consider transferring up to $75,000 from General Fund to Depreciation.                 
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        Discussion: 
Mr. Schrunk explained the actual transaction will occur at the end of the month to reflect firm budget numbers at that time.     | |||
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                                        9.5. Consider approving contract(s).                 
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                                        10. Board Committee Report(s)                 
        Discussion: 
No committee reports at this time.     | |||
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                                        11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)                 
        Discussion: 
Closed session at this time not needed.     | |||
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                                        12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)                 
        Discussion: 
The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, September 13 at 8:00 p.m.     | |||
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                                        13. Adjourn                 
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                                        No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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