June 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
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II. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Public Comment & Recognition of Guests
Discussion:
Derek LaPointe - on Career Day he would like the school to advocate the military more as an option. He would like to be an advocate to help set it up.
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V. Approve the minutes of the May 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI. Treasurer Report
Discussion:
Supt. Shepard talked about the difference in spending over the years. He visited about the comments concerning the per pupil costs. It's an unfair comparison because of Impact Aid monies.
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VII. Approve Outstanding Payables
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Questions about what the Nagel check was for by Larry Thomas. Greg told him it was protocol for schools to allow someone retiring to attend an NPERS Retirement planning seminar. Waylon asked if that was something that is available for everyone and if it's a negotiable item in their contracts? Greg said if Board wants to change that we can, but he doesn't agree. Board moved forward with agenda items and revisited the payables at the end of meeting.
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VIII. Discussion and Action Items
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VIII.A. Ecowater Proposal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Supt. Shepard wants to make sure all water in the school is good water.
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VIII.B. Technology Projects & Erate FY 2025 - Network update project
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Technology Projects: Smart Lab - 9,500; Interactive Panels in High School and 3 other classrooms 20,691; Firewall-Erate 6468.99; Fortinet Firewall 11,400 and Network Upgrade 37,699.17. Erateable projects are reimbursed at 85%.
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VIII.C. New Hires
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VIII.C.1. James Larson and Jeffrey Zeller
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.D. Classified and Professional Pay Scales
Discussion:
Board members would like a compariability with other districts.
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VIII.E. Update on Administrative Contracts, Principal Duties, CTE Duties
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Update on Admin Contracts: Make sure things are up to PAR make sure people are here to be here. Greg will sit down with both principals to go over job descriptions. Ruth LaPlante - Secondary 6-12 and Tiffany Phelps PK-5. Will be coming back to the board for discussion.
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VIII.F. Building Usage Agreement
Discussion:
Building Usage - July meeting we need to come up with an agreement. Maybe a custodian onsite for emergencies and cleaning.
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VIII.G. Board Policies: 1,000/2,000/3,000/4,000 Series
Discussion:
1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 series - All policy updates are tabled until July to give more time for members to look through. Add return to work drug policy to work session @ 5:00 on June 18, 2025
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VIII.H. Policy Updates for June Board Meeting
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VIII.H.1. Parent Involvement Policy (5018)
Title I Parental Involvement Policy (5057) Student Fees Policy (5045) Bullying (5054) Teacher Evaluation (4031) Safety and Security Committee (3040) Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism (5001) SRO Program and Agreement |
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VIII.I. 2023-24 Audit
Discussion:
Board received 2023-24 Audit.
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IX. Reports
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IX.A. Superintendent
Discussion:
Supt. Report: If anyone has questions about any of the auditor's findings, give Greg a call. Can we buy food for other programs in the community? Waylon asked if the school wanted to be a part of the pow-wow. He has a letter he forgot to bring. Greg said if everyone is OK with it, he is authorized to approve a 1,500.00 donation. Sid asked about staff retention - Greg is waiting for new budget to come out, and he thinks we need to add in there retention and new staff. Susan wants to know about the rehire policy for those who were fired for a failed drug test.
Waylon said payables 2/3 votes it passes 3 yes and 1 no. |
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IX.B. ELEM Principal and MS-HS Principal
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IX.C. Committee Reports
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X. *Closed Session: If, during the course of the meeting discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
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XI. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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