February 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD
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III. EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS
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IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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V. NOTICE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT
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V.A. President ensures all can hear proceedings
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VI. MISSION STATEMENT
Discussion:
The Mission Statement was read by Marv Zoucha.
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
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VIII. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
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IX. RECOGNITIONS BY BOARD
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X. BUILDING OR DISTRICT PRESENTATION
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XI. CONSENT AGENDA
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XI.A. Items to be removed from the Consent Agenda
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XI.B. Meeting Minutes
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XI.C. Finance Reports
Discussion:
Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Resources and Fiscal Support, shared details of the M5 Financial Report. His report included payments made to UNL and the City of Columbus.
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XI.D. Staffing Reports
Discussion:
Mr. Schapmann briefly updated the staffing reports with some additions to the Certified Staffing Report.
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XI.E. Professional Travel
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XII. FOUNDATION REPORT
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XIII. DIRECTOR & SUPERINTENDENTS REPORTS OR UPDATES
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XIII.A. Director of Teaching and Learning
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XIII.B. Director of Special Education
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XIII.C. Assistant Director for Student Services
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XIII.D. Director of Human Resources
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XIII.E. Director of Operations
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XIII.F. Superintendent
Discussion:
Chip Kay, Superintendent, shared information that is coming out regarding federal funding. Many of the programs CPS uses are being unfunded. Dr. Kay shared information on some of the legislative bills that are being discussed and how they will affect CPS. He said there are many concerns at this time.
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XIV. MONTHLY REVIEW OF POLICIES
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XV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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XVI. ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS MEETING
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XVI.A. JAG Program Proposal for CMS
Discussion:
This proposal was taken off the table because funding has been taken away.
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XVI.B. CMS 2025-2026 Course Description Handbook
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XVI.C. Fundraising Applications
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XVI.D. CHS Symphonic Band Trip/May 20-23, 2026
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XVI.E. CMS Auditorium Sound System Bid
Discussion:
Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Operations, received questions from the board on the bid for the sound system.
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XVI.F. Second Reading of Policy 504.18 Student Fees Including 504.18R1
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XVI.G. Elementary Building Vestibule Bid
Discussion:
Mr. Kwapnioski gave information on the bids received. The company chosen is from Lincoln, they will be using many local vendors and subcontractors. He also reminded the board that some funding will come from safety and security money because the closed vestibules are being added for safety purposes. This will include cameras, that bid will be coming next week.
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XVI.H. Discuss and Consider the TERIP Applications
Discussion:
Mr. Schapmann presented the TERIP Applications. He said with the 12 retirees listed there are 300 years of service.
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XVII. BOARD REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
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XVIII. BOARD SHARING
Discussion:
The board thanked the maintenance staff for all the long hours and getting the snow moved at all the CPS buildings.
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XIX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion:
The board did go into Executive Session.
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XX. ADJOURN
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