January 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM - KENESAW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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1. Opening the Meeting
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1.A. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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1.B. Call to Order
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1.C. Publication of Meeting
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1.D. Roll Call
Discussion:
Administration Present: Superintendent Masters and Principal Richardson Others in Attendance: Kevin Krull and Kelsey Toms |
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2. Welcome Visitors and Public Comment
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3. Reorganization of the Board (Election of Officers)
Discussion:
Superintendent Masters served as temporary chair. Superintendent Masters called for nominations for Board President for the 2018 year.
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3.A. Nominations For President
Discussion:
Cindy Olsen was nominated for President. All were in favor. |
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3.B. Nominations For Vice-President
Discussion:
Marlin Kimle was nominated for Vice President. All were in favor. |
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3.C. Nominations For Secretary
Discussion:
Shandra Uden was nominated for Secretary. All were in favor. |
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3.D. Nominations For Treasurer
Discussion:
Shawn Gallagher was nominated for Treasurer. All were in favor. |
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4. Appoint Standing Committees
Discussion:
EXECUTIVE BOARD - Olsen (C), Kimle, Uden FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION - Gallagher (C), Legg, Sidders BUDGET & PURCHASES - Legg (C), Kimle, Gallagher NEGOTIATIONS & POLICY - Uden (C), Olsen, Sidders CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & AMERICANISM - Kimle (C), Olsen, Gallagher ACTIVITIES & PUBLIC RELATIONS - Sidders (C), Uden, Legg PRESCHOOL - Olsen (C), Uden, Kimle
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5. School Board Appreciation Week (January 22-26)
Discussion:
Mr. Masters and Mr. Richardson were very thankful & appreciative of the board's support.
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6. Reports
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6.A. Comments from Principal Richardson
Discussion:
5 things from Principal Richardson 1. Inservice Jan. 29th at Red Cloud - ESU 9 - variety of sessions to attend. 2. Project DC - start looking for 2019 sponsors. Send email to see about sponsors. Do we have any ideas on how to proceed in the future? There is potential of substantial liability. 3. ACT is required by State of NE - scheduled test to be taken at ESU 9 this year. The date is Thursday April 5th for Kenesaw. We will provide breakfast to students taking test. 4. The banners from Neff Co. - District Champions & State Runner-Up recognition. Need to figure out where to hang in the new gym. 5. Skills USA - still looking at possibility of adding this - talking with Mr. Perry. Check out the website - Skills USA Nebraska site. The events and categories are listed. Extra Duty April 12-14 is NE State conference for Skills USA in Grand Island at the State Fair - continue to research & be prepared to discuss at the next meeting.
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6.B. Comments from Superintendent Masters
Discussion:
Option students Kindergarten student Preschool student - in Hastings now. |
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7. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.A. Minutes of the December 11, 2017 Regular Board Meeting.
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7.B. Approval of January Treasurer's Report.
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7.C. Approval of January Claims. Payroll: ($213,816.87) Claims ($64,991.52)
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7.D. Select Alquist, Maltzahn, Galloway, and Luth as the School Auditor for 2018-2019 school year.
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7.E. Designate Hastings Tribune as the district's legal school newspaper.
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7.F. Designate the firm of Perry, Guthery, Haase, and Gessford as the district's legal counsel.
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7.G. Designate Adams County Bank as the district's bank depository.
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8. Action Items
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8.A. Transfer $25,000 from General Fund to Nutrition - Hot Lunch Fund
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.B. Approve Superintendent salary for 2018-2019 School year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.C. Approve Principal salary for 2018-2019 School year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Discussion Items
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9.A. Review Policies Community Relations - 1200-1470
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9.B. Assign Policies - (Administration - 2000) for review at February meeting.
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9.C. Website Proposal - Angela Keiser
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.D. Solutions Inc. - Accounting Software
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9.E. Audit Review
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9.F. Krull Agency - Kevin Krull
Discussion:
Kevin presented the summary of insurance for 2018/2019 year. Handouts |
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9.G. Discuss FFA Program
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9.H. Discuss Skills USA Program
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9.I. Scoreboard for Old Gym
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10. February Master Board Calendar Items
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10.A. Mid-Year Status Report on School Improvement Plan
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10.B. Discuss Budget Goals and Priorities for next School Year
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10.C. Propose school Calendar for the next year.
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11. Executive Session
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12. Adjourn
Discussion:
meeting adjourned 9:25 pm |