September 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting (Will Begin Immediately Following the 2020-2021 Property Tax Hearing)
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1. Milford Public Schools Board of Education Information
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Mission Statement - Milford Public Schools will prepare all students to be successful citizens: Our Mission is fulfilled when all students read with comprehension, speak and write clearly, compute accurately, reason logically, understand and appreciate the fine arts, apply suitable strategies and habits of mind to solve problems, utilize technology to communicate and to understand information and behave morally.
This agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of its distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection during normal business hours in the District Office. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda shall not be altered later than twenty-four hours before the meeting. The Board reserves the right to alter the order of items, as it deems necessary. |
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2. Opening Procedures
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2.1. Call to Order, Roll Call
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2.2. Excuse Absent Board Members (if needed)
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2.3. Open Meeting Law
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Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in the back of the meeting room. |
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2.4. Additions to Agenda
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2.5. Welcome and Introduction of Visitors
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2.6. Community Input
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This is the public’s opportunity to speak to items on the agenda. This is also the public’s opportunity to speak to any topic concerning the school district – since it is not an agenda item the board cannot discuss or take action on the matter at this time. Future discussion can be requested as an agenda item. To be recognized, all participants must complete the Request to Address the Milford Board of Education Form. No complaints regarding specific staff members will be heard during a public meeting. The District has established separate procedures for complaints against individual employees. Thank you for your participation. |
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3. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
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3.2. Approve Payment of Claims
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General Fund for $109,749.31
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman recognized the students that were elected for student council. She discussed the sixth grade egg drop, K-Kids, and Eagle Singers. She shared she is reading the One Word For Kids book with students.
Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel recognized Abby Houk as the student body president and recognized the cross country teams' success. He discussed Homecoming, the College Fair, parent/teacher conferences, On To College ACT Prep, the new postseason format for softball, college visits, and school pictures. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed the September 8th in-service and MAP testing for students in grades 3-10. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard included NASB's Monthly Update. He thanked Mr. Soester for his work with the cross country meet. He discussed the Spanish online program at the high school. He shared the USDA has extended the free lunches for the fall semester. He pointed out the upcoming NASB trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Review/Discuss Grade Level Student Enrollment Report
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We have had a number of changes since last month - including just this week!
K-6 is at 422 7-8 is at 124 9-12 is at 222 K-12 Total is at 768 We were at 756 in August. |
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4.3. Review/Discuss NDE Exempt School Report (Homeschools Located in our District Boundaries)
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In August we reported 74 students were on the list in 31 schools. The updated report shows 89 students in 35 schools. We know that 9 of these additional students are related to COVID.
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4.4. Review/Discuss COVID-19 Items
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard shared information regarding the change in the directives from the governor.
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4.5. Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed.
Discussion:
President Welsch discussed state funding and shared information he has received.
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5. Board Commentary
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review 2020-21 Board Meeting Dates and Times and Possible Action on Future Board Meeting Dates and Times
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The October 12th meeting conflicts with a JH football game at Lincoln Christian. Start time is scheduled for 6:15 so Jess and Tony will not be able to attend a meeting on this night. Please bring calendars so we can find an alternate date.
Discussion:
No action was taken.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Discuss/Act on 2020-2021 Proposed Budget
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The packet from the Budget Hearing is attached here as well. The following are the numbers that will be in the State's Budget Document.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Discuss/Act on 2020-2021 Proposed Tax Request and the 2020-2021 Property Tax Resolution
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The information packet we reviewed during the hearing is attached here as well.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Discuss/Act on 2019-2020 Multicultural Report
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Dr. Kubicek's report is attached.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Appoint/Act on 2020 NASB Delegate Assembly Representative
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Not sure how this will work this year. I am sure it will be held live and streamed. Jessica was our representative last year.
Discussion:
President Welsch appointed Jessica Dunlap as the NASB Delegate Assembly Representative.
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8. Executive Session
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The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Closed/Executive Session for 1) the protection of the public interest, or 2) the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and/or the individual has not requested a public meeting. When making a motion to enter into Closed/Executive Session, the member making the motion should be as specific as possible as to the reason(s) for executive session. |
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9. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
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