July 9, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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Mr. Bredvick, President of the Board of Education, called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. At the beginning of the meeting, the President announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act was posted on the wall in the meeting room.
All present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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1.1. Roll Call
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.2. Recognition of Open Meeting Law
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Reports, Communications & Public Participation
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2.1. Public Participation
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2.1.1. Board accepts public comments
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3. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Approval of Minutes
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3.2. Approval of Expenditures/Payroll for June
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4. Reports from Staff Members and Committees
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Administrators from each of the buildings reported on Career Exploration opportunities in their respective grades. Each provided a document outlining the student opportunities. See attached.
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4.1. Career Exploration K-12
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5. Board and Administrative Comments
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Superintendent Grant Norgaard welcomed new Business Manager, John Brazell, to the school and community. Mr. Norgaard also outlined the progress on summer projects. Items mentioned included: grass seeding, clean up at Hoehner Park, floors being waxed, and that there is an issue with the cooling tower in the high school that may be expensive to repair/fix. He also reported on the start of school and preparation for staff returning to work in August.
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5.1. Administrative Comments
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5.1.1. Welcome John Brazell
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5.1.2. Summer Project Progress
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5.1.3. New Teachers start August 6, Teaching staff August 13, K-9 August 15, 10-12 Agust 16.
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5.2. Business Manager Comments
Discussion:
Mr. Brazell reported on his first few days inthe office. He noted that the office staff is extremely helpful in helping him learn the culture and procedures of the district, and that eveyone has been very welcoming and helpful.
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5.3. Board Comments
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The NASB area meeting are coming up in August. Check the calendar and let Grant know if you plan to attend.
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6. Old Business
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6.1. Annual review and approval of Policy File 504.19 STUDENT FEES and Appendix to same
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7. New Business
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7.1. Approve appointment of Superintendent to sign for federal and state grants and funds
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Approve Superintendent contract and compensation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Positive Comments
Discussion:
Mr. Brazell commented on the willingness of staff to assist with his transition.
Mr. Hays commented on the cheerleaders and their success at Hastings College Camp. Mr. Esch commented on good reports concerning career readiness and it is good to have a new contract for the superintendent. Mr. Elder discussed the willingness of staff to stick around and work with the kids on their summer activities. Mrs. Thomas commented on student Shawna Wilkinson who has qualified for the National Junior Olympics Track Meet. Mr. Norgaard commented on the Administrative Teams Career Exploration Reports and the amount of time to prepare these over the summer and thank them for their time and quality reports Mr. Bredvick commented on positive tours of the school building being provided to new families moving into the area and on how alumni have positive comments about the status and quality of the facilities. |
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9. Closed Session
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The Board did not go into closed session.
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9.1. To protect public interest
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9.1.1. Superintendent's Evaluation to Protect from unnecessary damage to reputation
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10. Adjournment
Discussion:
President Bredvick adjourned the meeting at 7:44 PM
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