January 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular
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1. Open the Meeting
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1.A. Call to Order and Roll Call
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1.B. Recognize Open Meetings Act
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1.C. Status of Absent Board Members
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.D. Publication of Meeting
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1.E. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Celebration of Excellence
Discussion:
Celebration of Excellence: Superintendent Wiseman wanted to recognize the staff for working hard on their presentations for the NDE CIP external visit in late February. Each committee has a chair who is considered to be the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is made up of Logan, Chelsea, Summer, Meagan, Bev, Jason, and Kayla C. They have done great work! All staff will be able to share what their committee's role is in making EPS better.
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4. Public Comment
Discussion:
There was no public comment heard.
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5. Information Items: Administration and Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
The Board heard the Superintendent's report, Principal's report and AD's report. Board committee reports were also given.
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6. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.A. Minutes of previous meeting(s)
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6.B. Financial Reports
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6.C. General Fund and Lunch Fund Claims
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7. Reorganization of the Board
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7.A. Nominations for President
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7.A.i. Board President Official
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.B. Nominations for Vice President
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7.B.i. Vice President Official
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.C. Nominations for Secretary
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7.C.i. Secretary Official
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.D. Appoint District Treasurer
Discussion:
Brittany Christensen has been appointed as District Treasurer for 2025
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7.E. Designate the St. Paul Phonograph-Herald, Grand Island Independent or Omaha World Herald as Publisher for School District
Discussion:
Superintendent Wiseman suggested that we use at least two local newspapers as publishers for the school district. The Phonograph Herald will be used as usual. The Grand Island Independent and Omaha World Herald will be used in case of an emergency.
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7.F. Appoint Committees
Discussion:
By mutual agreement, the board committee appointments will remain the same for 2025
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8. Action Items
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8.A. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve reviewed and revised Board Policies 1000,2000's.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The 1000 and 2000 policies were reviewed at the December regular board meeting. Approval is needed for the policies to be posted.
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8.B. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve the 2025-2026 District Calendar.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The 2025-2026 District Calendar was presented to the Board. Superintendent Wiseman answered all board questions and asked that the calendar be approved.
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8.C. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve the ESU 10 Special Education Contract and Cooperative Services Agreement.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A short discussion was held on the ESU 10 Special Education Contract and Cooperative Services Agreement. All the services will be the same as last year, so it is asked that the board approve this contract.
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9. Personnel
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9.A. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve the Negotiated Agreement for 2025-2026.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Spilinek went through the 2025-2026 Negotiated agreement with the board. Since the Negotiations Committee and the EEA both agreed on the changes, it is asked that the Board approve this agreement.
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9.B. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve the PK-12 Principal contract for 2025-2026.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The 2025-2026 Principal Contract was discussed. Superintendent Wiseman made the board aware of changes that were made from Mr. Potter's previous contract.
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10. Discussion Items
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10.A. Discussion on 3000's Board Policies.
Discussion:
Superintendent Wiseman presented the 3000 policy changes to the board. She also asked for suggestions on policy updates with multiple different choices. These policies will be voted on at the February regular board meeting.
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11. Public Comment
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There was no public comment heard.
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12. Adjourn Meeting
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