April 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Open the meeting
Discussion:
The meeting was moved to from the Boardroom to the library due to the amount of patrons attending.
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1.1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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1.2. Open Meetings Act
Discussion:
President Jones referred to the Open Meeting Laws/Act.
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1.3. Status of Absent Board Members
Recommended Motion(s):
To excuse ___________ from the meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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1.4. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the agenda as established in advance of the meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Approve the minutes of the previous meetings
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the minutes of the previous meetings Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Approve the Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Treasurer's report Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Approve the General Fund Claims
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the April 2024 general fund claims Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Approve the Activity Funds Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Activity Fund reports Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Approve the Depreciation Fund Claim
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the depreciation fund bill to Friesen Chevrolet at $31,977 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Public Comment
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8. Administrator Reports
Discussion:
Mr. Shively-NSCAS testing next week. Kindergarten graduation May 14th Preschool graduation May 15th . Elementary awards day May 16th. Tessa Parrish and Michelle Kruetzer shared differences between full days and 1/2 days preschool. It won't affect Daycares in town. SPED report presented by Mr. Shively. Mr. Cafferty-Apptegy, CSI, Musical, Juniors took ACT, Track and golf, prom-he appreciates the help from parents. May 7 last day for seniors. Baccelarete-May 5th. Graduation May 11th-changing a few things for the ceremony. Last day of school is May 16th. Schedule is done for next year. District music this week.
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9. New Business
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9.1. Discussion on District Well-Being Survey, March 2024.
Discussion:
Discussion ensued on Well-Being Survey-The board is committed to taking note of survey results and doing better.
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9.2. Discussion on handicap parking.
Discussion:
Discussion ensued. Mr. Zoucha asked about more accessible parking in the elementary area. The board plans to send the issues to the building and grounds committee.
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9.3. Discussion on 24-25 staffing needs.
Discussion:
Discussion on available positions ensued.
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9.4. Presentation, discussion and/or official action to approve ESU 9 Special Education Services Contract for the 2024-2025 school year, School Age and Below Age 5 services.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ESU #9 Special Education Service Contract for 2024-2025 school year, School Age & Below 5 services Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
ESU 9 special services contracts were discussed. The district will be charged only if the service is used.
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9.5. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve May 17th, 2024 as a teacher workday.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve May 17th, 2024 as a teacher workday. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Shively asked for the day to train teachers on the new reading curriculum.
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9.6. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve half-day Early Childhood Program for 2024-2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve half-day Early Childhood Program for 2024-2025. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.7. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve school supply donation from POET Bioprocessing at the conclusion of their city park giveaway.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve school supply donation from POET Bioprocessing at the conclusion of their city park giveaway Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.8. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve the Apptegy contract for the onboard amount of $7,200 for website development, $7,200 for Rooms, and $15,050 for professional development, with $3,000 discount for 2024-2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Apptegy contract for the onboard amount of $7,200 for website development, $7,200 for Rooms, and $15,050 for professional development, with $3,000 discount for 2024-2025 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The discussion was that the school boards wishes are a platform for teachers to communicate with students about activities and a better updated website.
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9.9. Presentation, discussion and/or official action to approve the purchase of a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica minivan.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve purchase of 2022 Chrysler Pacifica mini van, trade in value, and extended warranty for $31,977 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.10. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve Foreign Exchange Student, Simon Lambert from Belgium.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Simon Lambert, Belgium, to attend SPS for the Spring semester of the 2024-2025 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.11. Board Development Series video presentation by KSB School Law, Student Discipline Act.
Recommended Motion(s):
No action taken Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
The video will be postponed until the next board meeting.
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9.12. Review, discuss, and take official action to place the Superintendent on Administrative leave and issue a notice of possible cancellation of the superintendent’s employment contract.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the board place the superintendent on administrative leave, issue a notice of the possible cancellation of the superintendent's employment contract, and authorize the board president to deliver the same. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Personnel
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10.1. Presentation, discussion and/or official action to approve Karigan Drudik as 1st grade Teacher for 2024-2025 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Karigan Drudik, 1st grade Teacher, for 2024-2025 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Presentation, discussion and/or official action to approve Sydney Sanderson as 4th grade Teacher for 2024-2025 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Sydney Sanderson, 4th grade Teacher, for 2024-2025 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.3. Staff Resignation- Alayna Kyle
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Alayna Kyle's resignation Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.4. Staff Resignation- Linda Finnegan
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Linda Finnegan's resignation Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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11. Adjourn Meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
Adjourn the meeting at ______ p.m. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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