October 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Open the Meeting
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2. Call to Order and Roll Call
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3. Recognize Open Meetings Act
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4. Status of Absent Board Members
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5. Publication of Meeting
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6. Pledge of Allegiance
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7. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Celebration of Excellence
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9. Public Comment
Discussion:
No public comment was heard.
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10. Information Items: Administration and Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
The principal and superintendent reports were given. The board committee reports were also given.
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11. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.A. Minutes of previous meeting(s)
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11.B. General Fund and Lunch Fund Claims
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11.C. Bank Balances as of 9/30 : GENERAL FUND: $917,919.94 --LUNCH: $46,127.80 --ACTIVITY :$88,558.91 --GENERAL SPECIAL: $2,2621.84 --HAZMAT: 1,087.35--DEPRECIATION: $41,085.53--SINKING: $254,295.03
Bank Balances as of 10/10: GENERAL FUND: $985,855.17--LUNCH: $46,400.33 ACTIVITY: $88,558.91--GENERAL SPECIAL: $2,621.84 HAZ MAT: $1,087.35-- DEPRECIATION: $41,085.53--SINKING: $259,786.52 |
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12. Discussion Items
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12.A. Discussion on the purchase of 16 Axis T6112 MK II Audio microphones for each classroom.
Discussion:
The current microphones that we have in the classrooms don't work well when recording. New microphones are needed to ensure we can investigate if there is ever an incident. REAP funds were used to make this purchase.
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12.B. Discussion on PK-12 Enrollment numbers for 2025-2026
Discussion:
Mr. Kelley presented the board with an update of our enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. The last 3 years we have stayed fairly steady and we currently have good pre-k numbers.
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12.C. Change in the 2025-2026 calendar. Having a 2:30 dismissal on October 31st.
Discussion:
Mr. Kelley requested that the board allow for a 2:00 dismissal on October 31 to prepare for trick or treating. Staff will be required to be in the building until 3:30 for Professional Development.
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12.D. Elba Public Schools Education Association as exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non-supervisory certified staff for 2027-2028 contract year.
Discussion:
The Elba Public Schools Education Association must be approved yearly as the exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non-supervisory certified staff for the 2027-2028 contract year.
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12.E. Americanism/Committee on American Civics Meeting (Committee and Board as a Whole)
Discussion:
The state is working on changing history and PE standards but has not changed anything yet. It is required that the Americanism/Committee on American Civics Meet to discuss any changes made.
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12.E.i. Public Testimony
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12.E.ii. Examine, review, and reapprove social studies curriculum, testing, and instruction to ensure compliance with 79-724 1.(c)-(f), 4,5,6,7
Discussion:
Mr. Kelley recommended that the board re-approve the current social studies curriculum.
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12.F. Purchase of three CleverTouch Pro Series 65" TV's for the amount of $6552.64.
Discussion:
REAP funds will be used to purchase TVs so we can replace projectors in three classrooms. Every classroom will now have a TV.
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12.G. Purchase of a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 1LS.
Discussion:
This new (used) suburban is in. The dealership will put new tires on it and do an inspection to make sure it is in good working condition. This purchase completes our suburban purchases.
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12.H. Hiring of an elementary SPED teacher, Alexandra Benson for the remaining of the 2025-2026 school year.
Discussion:
Alexandra Benson is a substitute teacher that is certified in SPED. She works really well with kids, and we are excited to have her get started with small groups in the afternoons.
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12.I. Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
The superintendent evaluations will be coming in email soon. Please complete and return them as soon as possible.
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13. Action Items
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13.A. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve the Elba Public Schools Education Association as exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non-supervisory certified staff for 2027-2028 contract year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13.B. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve the purchase of three CleverTouch Pro Series 65" TV's for the amount of $6552.64.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13.C. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve the purchase of a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 1LS.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13.D. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve the change in the calendar to allow for a 2:00 dismissal on October 31st.
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13.E. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding 79-724 (a) and (g)
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14. Personnel
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14.A. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve Alexandra Benson for the remaining of the 2025-2026 school year.
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15. Public Comment
Discussion:
No public comment
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16. Adjourn Meeting
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