December 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Loup City Public Schools Board of Education Regular Session
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Call Meeting To Order:
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Announce Open Meetings Act - Posted in Meeting Room
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Publication of Meeting
Discussion:
Jamie Lewandowski and Janelle Krzycki verified publication
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Approval of Agenda:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Consent Agenda:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Reading and Approval of Minutes for November 9, 2020 and November 30, 2020
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Approve Resignation of Angela Simpson, Superintendent
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Financial Report: Discuss, consider and take all necessary actiion to approve the fincial Report and Payment of Invoices.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Audit Report by KSO CPA's and Advisers
Discussion:
Brooke Miller and Whitney Cochran of KSO reported to the board on the Audit report for the fiscal year ending on Augst 31, 2020. She shared that there were no concerns by the audit team and the processes have improved over the last 2 years. Ms Miller noted that total spending for the district again decreased this past year. They complimented the board on their oversight practices and Makenzi Woollen and Angela Smpson for their work on the finances of the school district.
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Meet the Teachers - Secondary MTSS
Discussion:
Kim Henry, Camie Badura, Brenda Gregory, Shelby Brandt presented the MTSS process for the secondary building. They discussed the interventions and identification process of students who will need intervention and assistance to be successful in their course load. They discussed school wide testing and how that is used on an on-going basis.
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↵Superintendent's Report:
Discussion:
Ms. Simpson shared her plan for transitioning out of the district and how she will help in the selection and transition process. She shared the staffing plan and the gaols and indicator report completed by the board.
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Action Items:
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the following policies as written by KSB Law:
3001 Budget
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ms Simpson addressed each policy and how it wil change and add questions.
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the compensation packages for non-certified employees.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Classified salary schedule increase of 3.8% with no movement for the next school year. The final percentage will not be available until all classified staff have been evaluated and step increses recommended to the superintendent.
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the compensation packages for administrative staff.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Principal salaries were discussed ant the total package increase is 3.8% increase total package. Mr Reikofski will have a salary of $90,750 and Mr Asche will have a salary of & $86,300,
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the Superintendent's evaluation.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The evaluation instrument and responses were shared by the board.
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to contract with NRCSA for the Superintendent Search.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board officers met with NRCSA representatives to discussthe process they engage to recruit and hire a superintendent. NRCSA is the same search firm used in the past search and LCPS is a member.
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approved Science supplemental curriculum materials and Science curriculum materials.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
HMH Science Curriculum is a 6 year print and digital license for a total of $42,100.28. The teachers chose this curriculum with help from the science consultant at ESU 10.
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to staff a paraprofessional at the high school.
Discussion:
Ms Simpson proposed that the board consider the addition of a paraprofessional at the secondary level. She shared concerns about some coverage of classes with students needing assistance in special education, alternative education and in-school suspension. There are some methods of reimbursement due the to the district that would diminish the cost.
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action in relationship to the end of FFCRA
Discussion:
Ms Simpson shared with the board the FFCRA program will be ending on December 31, 2020 due to the lack of continuation by Congress. The board was given three options to be put in place. The first is to let the program lapse and the district, second is to continue the program in its entirety, third is to continue part of the program. the board will take action at the next board meeting.
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Principals Reports
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Committee Reports:
Discussion:
Ron and Wayne shared the contents of the committee meeting in November. Basketball and wrestling are in cycle for uniforms. The board will look at a proposal for senior night and parents night in the future.
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Future Meetings/Reminders:
Discussion:
Dec 15 mtg with NCRSA for Supt Search
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Shouts Outs!
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Recognition of outgoing Board Members
Discussion:
The Board of Education acknowledged Tami Heil, Ron Mroczek, and Loraine Panowicz for their years of service to the community of Loup City Public Schools.
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Executive Session:
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Adjourn:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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