May 13, 2024 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 all board member present.  He confirmed the advanced notice of the meeting date and agenda.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.     | |
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                                        2. Roll Call                 
        Discussion: 
School personnel present are Superintendent Curt Cogswell, Principal Jake Wiese, and Jen Feeken.     | |
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                                        3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment                 
        Discussion: 
Karma Ridpath was present.     | |
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                                        3.1. Presentation by Mrs. Ridpath                 
        Discussion: 
Mrs. Ridpath presented the Title I End of Year Board Report as required by Title I policy.  Mrs. Ridpath gave the board a summary of Title I policies and procedures, number of participants last school year as compared to this year, as well as what's ahead for the program.     | |
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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)                 
                                    Action(s):
                                         
 
                                        No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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                                        6. Financial Report                 
                                    Action(s):
                                         
 
                                        No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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                                        7. Reports                 | |
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                                        7.1. Principal's Report                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Wiese reported that professional development has consisted of Hope Science training, discussing reading curriculum, and elementary MTSS.  He said that the juniors' ACT scores look good.  We have completed NSCAS testing.     | |
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                                        7.2. Superintendent's Report                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Cogswell told the board we have the last day of preschool on May 16th and the last day of school for K-11 on May 17th.  There will be a continuous improvement meeting @ ESU 6 on May 20th and an Elementary Data Retreat on May 21st.  Summer School will be June 17-21 and July 22-26.     | |
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                                        8. Discussion Items                 | |
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                                        8.1. 2024 Legislative Summary                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Cogswell discussed a summary from Perry Law Firm about required policy updates.       | |
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                                        8.2. Summer Projects                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Cogswell told board members about projects that need to be completed over the summer.     | |
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                                        8.3. Dual Credit Payment                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Cogswell discussed with board members about considering if the school should pay for a college math class through Doane.     | |
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                                        8.4. Student Attendance                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Cogswell and Mr. Wiese shared with the board some of their thoughts about student attendance procedures for the 2024-2025 school year.     | |
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                                        8.5. Superintendent Evaluation                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Cogswell told that board that he is required to have two evaluations since this is his first year.     | |
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                                        9. Action Items                 
        Discussion: 
There were no action items.     | |
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                                        10. Board Committee Report(s)                 
        Discussion: 
No board committe reports     | |
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                                        11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)                 
        Discussion: 
Closed Session 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, June 10 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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                                        14. Superintendent Evaluation                 |