May 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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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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1.1. Meeting was advertised in the May 5, 2021, Edition of the Milford Times.
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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 Member(s)
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Jessica will be attending Honors Night at the high school.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.3. Open Meeting Law - 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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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
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Minutes of Previous Meeting - April 12, 2021 Regular Meeting
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3.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Approve Payment of Claims
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General Fund for $53,064.96 |
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman shared that ?????? placed second in the state art contest.
Assistant Secondary Principal: Mr. Soester discussed all the events happening at the junior/senior high school. He commended the senior class and all their accomplishments. He pointed out all the activities taking place at the end of the school year. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed the last teacher in-service, summer book study for teachers, the teacher evaluation and induction process, and student learning data. Superintendent: Mr. Winard included NASB's Monthly Report. He shared the retirement open house for Tim Fichtner and Tom McCall is May 17. He discussed graduation. He pointed out upcoming NASB trainings and future meetings. |
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4.2. Grade Level Student Enrollment Report
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K-6 is at 426. One less than last month.
7-8 is at 124. One less than last month. 9-12 is at 221. Same as last month. K-12 is at 771. Two less than last month.
Discussion:
K-6 is at 426. One less than last month.
7-8 is at 124. One less than last month. 9-12 is at 221. Same as last month. K-12 is at 771. Two less than last month. |
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4.3. COVID-19 Updates
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A document is attached. It will be updated over the weekend or on Monday night.
Discussion:
K-6 is at 426. One less than last month.
7-8 is at 124. One less than last month. 9-12 is at 221. Same as last month. K-12 is at 771. Two less than last month. |
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4.4. Legislative Update
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Report is attached.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard shared legislative reports.
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4.5. Discuss State Funding for Public Education
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Open discussion as needed. |
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4.6. District/Administrative Priorities and School Improvement Goals
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No discussion on this item as it appears again in item 6.2. I have had it listed as a report for a number of months now as a placeholder. This is where the item will appear in the future.
Discussion:
Mr. Wingard shared legislative reports. President Welsch discussed LB 132.
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5. Board Commentary
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6. Unfinished Business
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6.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2021-2022 Graduation Date
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We have attached the calendar and a document listing all the activities we are working around. Our recommendation is to move graduation to Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
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No action taken.
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6.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the District’s Guiding Priorities and School Improvement Process
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We are asking for approval of this item. There may be a few changes as we work through this process the next 5 years and will have the board approve those as needed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
No action taken.
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6.3. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Completion of a Facility Study
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I do not have any dates set up at this time.
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No action taken.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Administrator Resignation– Cameron Soester
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Cameron is resigning to take the 6-12 principal job at Louisville Public Schools. Cameron has had a tremendous impact on our district. His "just get it done" attitude will be missed. He is a great administrator and friend. We will miss him.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2021-2022 Initial Teaching Contracts for Janet Howles (Elementary Music), Jacob Leuenberger (9-12 Science), Brittany Wambold (1st Grade)
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Janet Howles - K-6 Music
Brittany Wambold - 1st Grade
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on 2021-2022 Initial Administrative Contract for Sadie Coffey (7-12 Assistant Principal/Athletic Director)
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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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8.1. Executive Session (if needed)
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9. Adjourn
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