Public Meeting Minutes: November 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting

1. Call to Order

Discussion:

The meeting was called to order by Board of Education President Maahs at 7:00 p.m.

2. Announcement of the Open Meetings Act Posting

Discussion:

A copy of the updated Executive Order relating to the Open Meetings Act and board members impacted by COVID-19 is attached.

Attachments: (1)

Executive Order.20.34. Open Meetings Act Update.10.30.2020

3. Discussion Item

Discussion:

The discussion revolved around the committee interview process.

4. Action Items

4.1. Appointment of New Board Member

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to appoint a qualified registered voter of the Otoe County School District 66-0501 a/k/a District OR-1 Public School District, to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education of this district created by the resignation of Susan Royal, a member of the Board of Education. Passed with a motion by Jaimi Calfee and a second by Brandon Desh.

Calfee: Yea
Church: Yea
Desh: Yea
Maahs: Yea
Wilen: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion:

Board members listened to the results of the different interviews conducted by the Board Vacancy Committee and discussed options for appointing a new board member.
The discussion centered around the recommendation process and qualifications for new members of the board.
The decision to make a final recommendation was very difficult as the applicant pool was very strong and each candidate had their own unique talents and gifts.
Board Vacancy Committee members used a rubric of essential board characteristics to determine their final recommendation.
After much discussion, applicant Josh Penterman was recommended for appointment to the open board seat.
All applicants will be personally notified of the recommendation after the decision and those not selected will be encouraged to consider future board service.
The board was very pleased to have such quality candidates and expressed appreciation for the work of the committee and the interest from the applicants.
No further discussion occurred on this action item.

Attachments: (2)

5. Closed Session

Discussion:

The board did not go into closed session during the meeting.

6. Next Regular Meeting

The date and time of the next board meeting will be Monday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. at Palmyra High School in the media center.

7. Adjournment

Discussion:

The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

November 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting

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