August 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
Meeting called to order by Board of Education President Maahs at 7:05 p.m.
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2. Announcement of the Open Meetings Act Posting
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3. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Hanger informed board members of some corrections to previous minutes will be made after the August meeting. Board members reviewed claims items.
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3.1. Approval of minutes of previous meetings
Discussion:
Official Board of Education minutes are available on the district web site at www.districtor1.org |
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3.2. Approval of Claims/Payment of Bills and Payroll
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3.3. Certificated/Classified Hire(s)/Reassignment(s)/Resignation(s)
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3.4. Financial Report
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4. Public Comment
Discussion:
Craig Bolz offered comments regarding the cost of farming increases. Bill Umland asked a question regarding change orders and who initiated them, and thoughts on the construction of any future facility construction being considered by the Board.
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5. Administrative Reports
Discussion:
Administrative reports are available in their entirety at: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/174
Some of the topics covered in the reports include the introduction of new staff and a welcome to the district. Administrators offered their thanks to clerical, custodial and maintenance staff members for their efforts in preparing the building for the upcoming school year. In-service schedules were reviewed as well as open house activities, census data, community growth and the impact on enrollment. |
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5.1. Superintendent's Report
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5.2. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Johnson introduced himself and provided background information for BOE members. Board members welcomed Mr. Johnson and all new employees to the District.
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5.3. Elementary Principal
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6. Discussion Items- Committee Reports
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6.1. Policy 5417 Wellness Committee report
Discussion:
Board members Calfee and Steward reviewed committee information from the August 8th wellness committee meeting. Information regarding the process of random drug testing and a sample policy was also included. The Perry firm provided the sample policy for BOE review. Board members reviewed the policy and offered thoughts on the review process moving forward. BOE members indicated a desire for the administrative team to continue the research process and bring information to the Board at a later date.
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6.2. Building Committee meeting at Palmyra High School August 20, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Discussion:
Committee members will meet to review south parking proposals at Palmyra. The cost of developing the property may require an increase in the building fund levy for a one year time frame.
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Presentation, discussion and or official action regarding ratification of action plans associated with the strategic planning goals.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hanger thanked Board members for their edits as offered between meetings. Board members reviewed each action plan as presented.
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7.2. Presentation, discussion and or official action to revise BOE policy 3131.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed red line changes as received from the Perry firm. Changes reflect the revision of policy at the federal level.
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7.3. Presentation, discussion and or official action regarding Palmyra south property
Discussion:
This item will be held for a later meeting pending information from the building committee.
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8. Closed Session
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9. Board of Education Development
Discussion:
Clayton, Doug and Brandon have registered for the area membership meeting. The state convention is scheduled for Novemberr 14-16 at La Vista.
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10. Topics for Next Month’s Agenda
Discussion:
Board member Steward asked about the Superintendent evaluation instrument and how it will be scored. It was also acknowledged that Steward reported a call received regarding the alumni banquet. Board member Desh clarified the concerns of the alumni group and the policy regarding the use of school facilities and indemnification of liabilities. Board member Steward inquired about the availability of the school district audit process.
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:54 p.m August 13, 2018.
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