August 8, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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2. Notice of Open Meeting Act—Posted
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3. Motion to excuse absent board members
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4. Approval of the agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Consent Agenda
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5.1. Hold for discussion and for possible action approval of the following items:
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5.1.1. Minutes of prior meeting(s)
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5.1.2. Treasurer’s report
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5.1.3. Receipts
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5.1.4. Expenditures
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5.1.5. Claims for payment
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6. Public Forum: Recognition of visitors, delegations, and reading of communications.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Committee:
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7.2. Administration
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7.2.1. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Dickinson distributed information on the coming school year. August 15 is 7th grade orientation and elementary walk-to-school night. Our three new teachers attended an ESU6 workshop last week. New discipline plan was developed for the elementary. Fall Carnival is October 8.
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7.2.2. Secondary Principal
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Mr. Dempsey is preparing for start of school next week. Letters were mailed to all secondary students informing them of class schedules. New teacher workshop at ESU6 had several good sessions, including classroom management and student relationships. Attended NCSA Administrator Days in Kearney. Also attended Coaches Clinic. Fall sports practice began this morning. Exchange students all registered for classes today.
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7.2.3. Superintendent
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Budget is being developed for 2016-17. September 14 is NASB Area Membership Meeting. Chevy van was purchased last week. All staff will meet at 8:30am on Monday. FPS Foundation is working on second-year scholarships.
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Hold for discussion and possible action a recommendation by the Negotiations Committee to set the salary of the Superintendent for the 2016-17 school year.
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8.2. Approve the sale of the 1995 Chevy Sport Van to the highest sealed bid.
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8.3. Approve the sale of the Chevy Lumina to the highest sealed bid.
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8.4. Hold for discussion and second-reading approval, the following policy additions and/or revisions:
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8.4.1. Policy 5006: Option Enrollment
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8.5. Hold for discussion and possible action of adopting the 2016 Little Blue and Lower Big Blue Natural Resources Districts Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Discussion:
John McKee, emergency management administration director for Jefferson & Saline Counties, presented to board. He discussed the hazard mitigation plan that FPS has joined. As of now, there are no federal funds available for mitigation projects. Plans can be developed and submitted, and if funds are designated, the plan can then be funded 75-25%.
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8.6. Approve the purchase of a new water heater for the kitchen
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8.7. Hold for discussion and possible action a recommendation of paying coaches $20 when driving a school van to scheduled activities outside of school hours.
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8.8. Hold for discussion and possible action a recommendation to set the 2016-17 bus driver yearly salary to $7000 per route.
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9. Discussion Items
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9.1. Proposed changes in superintendent contract.
Discussion:
Plan to remove wording on relocation expenses and transition pay, and extend contract by two years. May also add days for bereavement leave. Motion will be presented next month.
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9.2. Update on school fence projects
Discussion:
Local contractor will complete west fencing projects, and repairs to east fence.
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9.3. Softball program and low numbers of participants to field a team
Discussion:
Kraus discussed the low participation numbers in the softball program. Klenke asked that the girls be allowed to practice through the preseason to give them time to field a team. Coach Arp would like to continue the season, but is concerned about low enrollment.
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10. Adjournment
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Adjourned at 8:56pm
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