December 14, 2015 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:33pm
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was published in the Phonograph Herald.
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room.
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2. Roll Call
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Anderson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. None were made, and the minutes were declared approved.
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4. Bills As Presented By the Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Depreciation Fund, CDW $9,995.80 computers and $5,636.18 Chrome boxes.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
New desktop computers were purchased for use in the High School, and Chrome boxes will be used in the elementary school.
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5. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report.
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6. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public.
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7. New Business
Discussion:
The first grade teachers were present to share a video regarding first grade reading instruction.
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7.1. Board needs to consider recognizing SPEA for the 17-18 school year as the negotiating team.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Mr. Glenn Pederson.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Board needs to consider the resignation of Sandy Clark.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Superintendent's Evaluation
Discussion:
The superintendents evaluation was discussed.
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7.5. Principal's Report
Discussion:
In their report, the principals provided information on the Climate Survey "top three and bottom three" area results, with further discussion to occur at the Board retreat. They also reviewed the SIP visit and goals, as well as AQUESTTt information, with the board. The administrators attended a Continuous Improvement Workshop, and were able to develop strategies that will help in meeting the new Improvement Priorities from the SIP visit. Results from the ESU 10 staff target surveys for the elementary showed that the district has highly engaged classrooms with lots of teaching and learning happening. A representative from NDE provided feedback regarding methods to help struggling readers. The teachers reported that the strategies shared have helped tremendously. Kindness retreat for 5th grade has been scheduled in January.
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7.6. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Poppert mentioned the possibility of setting up an informational worksession to be held for the Board to share information in preparation for the Board retreat. It will be held Monday Dec. 21, 2015 at 5pm. The Board retreat will be held Feb. 6, 2015 at 8am at Perkins Restaurant in Grand Island. The Legislative issues conference will be held in January. Supt. Poppert will register Board members that want to attend. Review of the policies numbered in the 1000's will begin in January.
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7.6.1. Work Session?
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7.6.2. Board Retreat January 22nd?
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7.6.3. Review 1000's online policies starting in January.
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7.7. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board calendar was reviewed.
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8. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka restated the motion and indicated that only teacher negotiations would be discussed. The Board went into executive at 8:27pm. The Board came out of executive session at 9:46pm. No action was taken.
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8.1. SPEA Negotiations
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 9:46pm.
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