June 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. 2025-26 Parental and Family Engagement Policy Hearing
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I.A. Call the hearing to order
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I.B. The purpose of the hearing is to review, discuss, consider, and receive input, support, opposition, criticism, and suggestions from patrons relating to the parental and family engagement policy.
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I.C. Public comment
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I.D. Discussion
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal discussed the parent involvement policies.
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I.E. Adjourn the parental and family engagement policy
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II. Opening the Meeting
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II.A. Call Meeting to Order and Notification of Open Meeting Law
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II.A.i. Posted in the room
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II.A.ii. Publication of Meeting was provided according to 84-1411
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II.B. District Mission Statement:
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III. Board Member Roll Call
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IV. Excuse Absent Board Members
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V. Approval of the Agenda and changes to the Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.A. Approval of Minutes from the May 14th regular meeting
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VI.B. Approve claims and accounts
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VI.C. Approve new hires
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VII. Public Comment
Discussion:
Diana Hauck thanked the board for the opportunity to work for Homer Community Schools as a bus driver.
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VIII. Information Items: Reports
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VIII.A. Administrator reports
Discussion:
Mrs. Uhl discussed she will be going to literacy coaching training this summer and Mr. Brand shared he has been in the office doing some trainings and is looking forward to meeting staff this summer.
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VIII.B. Superintendent report
Discussion:
Food service staffing is complete with all positions now filled, ensuring smooth meal service for the upcoming school year. Additionally, three of the five bus driver positions have been successfully hired, with continued efforts underway to recruit the remaining drivers. As part of our commitment to community engagement, we are also exploring the possibility of opening the school library to the public one evening per week during the school year, providing increased access to resources for families and residents.
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VIII.B.i. Update on food service program
Discussion:
We have hired kitchen staff and will line up training for new staff.
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VIII.B.ii. Update on transportation
Discussion:
Jeff Reed informed the board about a GPS device we can install on the new buses and a parent portal that can be utilized. Cameras for the new buses were also discussed.
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VIII.B.iii. Library
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal expressed he is looking at offering a community library once or twice a week during the school year in our Library.
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IX. Discussion Items
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IX.A. Pepsi contract
Discussion:
Both the Pepsi and Coke contracts were looked it. We will be moving forward with Pepsi.
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IX.B. Legion update
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal has been working with the Legion and has come up with a monthly amount for the year so we can utilize the space at any time for many activities.
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IX.C. Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
The Superintendent Evaluation was just sent out to board members.
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IX.D. Policy Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal informed the board on the different policy updates.
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IX.E. Review policy regarding appropriate relationships with students.
Discussion:
This will be discussed with staff at PD.
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IX.F. Bully Prevention Policy Review
Discussion:
This will be a big push at our school next year.
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IX.G. Graduation Requirements Review
Discussion:
Graduation requirements were discussed.
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IX.H. HAL Program Review
Discussion:
HAL was discussed and will be talked about more next month.
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IX.I. Review attendance policy
Discussion:
Recovery of attendance was discussed and we will have a lot of information sent out regarding attendance and time mattering.
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IX.J. Review board adopted policies, rules, and standards pertaining to student conduct.
Discussion:
Discussion was held regarding standards pertaining to student conduct.
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IX.K. Student Handbook
Discussion:
Dr. Lefdal has reached out to our school attorney, and we will be redoing our handbook so it ties in with our policies.
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X. Action Items
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X.A. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the parental and family engagement policy.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.B. Consider, discuss, and take action to approve the 2025-26 transportation fees.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XI. Next Meeting
Discussion:
Will be Monday, July 14th at 6:00p.m.
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XII. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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