December 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL BOARD MEETING HELD AT 7:00 PM AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD AT 7:30 PM
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Call Meeting to Order
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Call to Order
Discussion:
President Opela called the special meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Roll Call
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Nebraska Open Meeting Act statement and poster placement
Discussion:
President Opela observed the Open Meeting Law requirements.
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Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
The Board conducted the Superintendent Evaluation.
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Call Meeting to Order
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Call to Order
Discussion:
President Opela called the regular meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the norms read aloud.
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Nebraska Open Meeting Act statement and poster placement
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Roll Call
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Review of Norms
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Board Development
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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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Publication of Notice
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, December 17, 2020, and posted at five local business along with notice to the president of the board and all members prior to the meeting date.
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Public Comment and Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
President Opela asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.
Dawnae Nichols, kindergarten teacher, addressed the board regarding her classroom curriculum with her ten students and the goals for the year. |
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Old Business
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Approval of Prior Minutes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approval of Claims
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Treasurer Report
Discussion:
The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Gaffney.
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Community Liaison
Discussion:
Lacy Kinderknecht gave her Community Liaison's report which included: Spelling Bee was moved to Jan 6th at 1:30 p.m., Stapleton School Foundation meeting was held with Gala planned for March 5th, junior chamber members attended Chamber meeting, continual updating of website and sharing stories with the newspaper.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report given by Jason Wehnes included the following: update on winter sports season, One-Act Play Production was State Runner-up in D1, NCPA All-State Academic recipients: Jared Trimble, Tad Dimmitt, Hannah Burnside, Trinity Hansen, Megan Amos and Trisha Bernt, and winter sports season NSAA spectator guidelines.
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Principal
Discussion:
Principal Walker's report included: Applegate Grant for art, K-12 benchmarks, STEM, and Standard Response Protocol for school safety programs.
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Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
The school improvement committee gave a report on their meeting.
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School Improvement Committee
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Curriculum Committee
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New Business
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Discussion Items
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Card of Thanks from Leo Walz family
Discussion:
A Card of Thanks was read from the Leo Walz family.
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Attendance protocol at extra-curricular activities
Discussion:
The board discussed attendance protocol at extra-curricular activities and the 2021 NASB Virtual Legislative Issues Conference.
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2021 NASB Virtual Legislative Issues Conference
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Action Items
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Discuss and take action on approval and adoption of a resolution authorizing the District to reimburse itself for certain capital expenditures from the proceeds of its tax-exempt bonds, as required by the Internal Revenue Code
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on approval and adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance by the District of its General Obligation School Building Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,900,000
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on final construction plan
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on choice of law firm
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on basement bathroom in Superintendent's house
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on purchase of appliances in Superintendent's house
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on bus purchase through grant
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discuss and take appropriate action on snow removal
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Reports
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Gaffney's report presented information on the following: pandemic "new normal" with curriculum, GEERS grant, donation by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, guidance counselor interviews, maintenance/custodian position, anticipated mat position, appliance invoice, scheduled maintenance over break, snow removal and bus route need.
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Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The motion to go in to closed session to discuss negotiations and personnel and to prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an individual was repeated by President Opela.
The closed session started at 9:19 p.m. and ended at 9:54 p.m. |
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, January 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
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Board Goals Review
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Adjournment
Discussion:
President Opela adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
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