July 2022 Minutes
Unofficial M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT #62
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022 @ 6:30 P.M.
SCRIBNER – SNYDER BAND BUILDING
Open the Meeting
Call the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Scribner-Snyder President, Laura Schnoor presiding.
Open Meetings Act
Notice of this meeting was properly published in a newspaper of general circulation by advance Public Notice with notice and advance agenda given to all members of the board prior to the meeting date. Scribner-Snyder personnel Joe Peitzmeier, Brad Stithem, Sharon Meyer and Malia Nemecek were in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
A call of roll showed 5 members present: Don Beck, Mike Fischer, Matt Kruse, Laura Schnoor, Cory Schlueter. Andrea Vacha - absent
Welcoming of Visitors
2 visitors
No Public Comments
Informational Reports
Board Members – Discussed Community Engagement
Principal Stithem reported on the following items:
- Annual review of the Multi-Cultural Reports
- Handbook approval
- Class of 1955 Reunion - July 23rd
- FFA and Megan Stock will do free face painting on July 23rd for Scribner Daze
- Administrator Days – July 26-29
- Order watermelon for the fair
Director - Malia Nemecek – AD/Data/Student Services
- FCCLA Nationals – SS had 5 students attend and all 5 placed in the top 10 of their division. Jillian and Kelby Dames placed in the top 3 and earned 2nd place. Congratulations to all students.
- Coaches will be attending the Coaches Clinic in Lincoln the last week in July.
- NSAA is recommending that when temperatures are above 80 degrees that a wet bulb globe is used to determine the heat index. NSAA will be suppling all schools with 1 wet bulb globe.
- Cleaned the uniform/equipment room.
Superintendent Peitzmeier reported on the following items:
- Legislative Issues:
-LB644
- Curriculum:
-Received Accreditation from The Nebraska Department of Education
- Facilities:
-Waiting for gym floor repair quotes
-Summer projects underway
-Cambium Phone System upgrade
-Freezer install update
-DLR meeting with staff
-Trane Update
- Workshops/Meetings:
-Budget Webinar
-Met with Dodge County Clerk in relation to LB644
-Sharon and I attended Retirement update
-NASB Area Meeting – August 29
- Miscellaneous:
-FCCLA Nationals
-Logan View Bus update
-Fair Watermelon
Updated the Board on Superintendent attendance/absences
Action Items
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Fischer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and excused Andrea Vacha from the meeting. This includes the approval of the agenda, the June 8, 2022 Minutes, Treasurers Report (attachment 1), Financial Reports (attachment 2), the actual General Fund expenses (attachment 3), Special Building Fund expenses (attachment 4) and placed them on file. Schlueter seconded and motion carried 5-yes, 1-absent.
Policy Hearing on 1005.03 “Parent involvement in Education Practices”
Hearing called to order at 7:03 p.m. by President Laura Schnoor
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Roll Call
A call of roll showed 5 members present: Beck, Fischer, Kruse, Schlueter and Schnoor. 1 absent – Andrea Vacha
Review Policy 1005.03 – “Parent Involvement in Education Practices”
No Board of Education Comments.
No Public Comments.
At 7:04 p.m. President Laura Schnoor declared the Policy Hearing adjourned.
Policy Hearing on 504.19 “Student Fees”
Hearing called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Laura Schnoor
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Roll Call
A call of roll showed 5 members present: Beck, Fischer, Kruse, Schlueter and Schnoor.
1 absent – Andrea Vacha
Review Policy 504.19 – “Student Fees”
No Board of Education comments
No Public Comments
At 7:06 p.m. President Laura Schnoor declared the Policy Hearing adjourned.
Policy Hearing on 504.20 – “Bullying”
Hearing called to order at 7:06 p.m. by President Laura Schnoor
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Roll Call
A call of roll showed 5 members present: Beck, Fischer, Kruse, Schlueter and Schnoor.
1 absent – Andrea Vacha
Review Policy 504.20 – “Bullying”
No Board of Education comments
No Public Comments
At 7:07 p.m. President Laura Schnoor declared the Policy Hearing adjourned.
Policy Hearing on 1005.03 – “Parent Involvement in Title l Program”
Hearing called to order at 7:07 p.m. by President Laura Schnoor
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Roll Call
A call of roll showed 5 members present: Beck, Fischer, Kruse, Schlueter and Schnoor.
1 absent – Andrea Vacha
Review Policy 1005.03 – “Parent Involvement in Title I Program”
No Board of Education comments
No Public Comments
At 7:08 p.m. President Laura Schnoor declared the Policy Hearing adjourned.
Policy Hearing on 503.01 – “Compulsory Attendance”
Hearing called to order at 7:08 p.m. by President Laura Schnoor
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Roll Call
A call of roll showed 5 members present: Beck, Fischer, Kruse, Schlueter and Schnoor.
1 absent – Andrea Vacha
Review Policy 503.01 – “Compulsory Attendance”
No Board of Education comments
No Public Comments
At 7:09 p.m. President Laura Schnoor declared the Policy Hearing adjourned.
Policy Hearing on 604.04 – “Multicultural Education”
Hearing called to order at 7:09 p.m. by President Laura Schnoor
Note the Nebraska Open Meeting Laws
Roll Call
A call of roll showed 5 members present: Beck, Fischer, Kruse, Schlueter and Schnoor.
1 absent – Andrea Vacha
Review Policy 604.04 – “Multicultural Education”
No Board of Education comments
No Public Comments
At 7:10 p.m. President Laura Schnoor declared the Policy Hearing adjourned.
Approval of Board Policies
Schlueter moved that policies 1005.03 “Parent Involvement in Education Practices”, 504.19 “Student Fees”, 504.20 “Bullying”, 1005.03 “Parent Involvement in the Title l Program”, 503.01 “Compulsory Attendance”, and 604.04 “Multicultural Education” be approved as presented. Beck seconded and motion carried 5-yes, 1-absent.
Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Board Policies
Fischer moved to approve board policies 408.02 “Certificated Employee Early Contract Release” (revised), 508.17 “Seizure Safe Schools” (new), 702.03 “Budget Adoption Process” (revised), 902.02 “Construction Plans and Specifications” (revised), 902.04 “Bids and Awards for Construction Contracts” (revised). After some discussion Schlueter seconded and motion carried 5-yes, 1-absent.
Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Rescind Board Policy
After some discussion Kruse moved to rescind board policy 408.01 “Certificated Employee - Resignation”. Beck seconded and motion carried 5-yes, 1-absent.
Consider and Act on Reauthorization of ESSERS lll Safe Return Plan
Schlueter moved to reauthorize the ESSERS lll Safe Return Plan as presented (attachment 5). After some discussion Kruse seconded and motion carried 5-yes, 1-absent.
Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Set Food Service Prices for the 2022-2023 School Year
Schnoor moved that the school food service prices for the 2022-2023 school year be set as presented (attachment 6). After some discussion Schlueter seconded and motion carried 5-yes, 1-absent.
Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action in Regard to Renewing Membership in the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) for the 2022 –2023 School Year
Schlueter moved to renew membership in the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) for the 2022-2023 school year. After some discussion Beck seconded and motion carried 5-yes, 1-absent.
Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Cleaning Services Contract with L.A.M.B. Cleaning Services for 2022-2023 School Year
Fischer moved to approve the cleaning services contract with L.A.M.B. Cleaning Services for the 2022-2023 school year be set as presented (attachment 7). Kruse seconded and motion carried 5-yes, 1-absent.
Approval of 2022-2023 Parent/Student Handbook, Elementary Handbook, Faculty Handbook and Support Staff handbook
Schlueter moved to approve the Parent/Student Handbook, Elementary Handbook, Faculty Handbook and Support Staff handbook for the 2022-2023 school year as presented. After some discussion Kruse seconded and motion carried 5-yes, 1-absent.
Discussion items
- Girls Wrestling
- Multicultural Report
- Board Policy Discussion regarding Juneteenth.
Adjournment
There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Laura Schnoor adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Meyer
Business Manager
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education of District #62, Dodge County, will be Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., in the Scribner–Snyder Band Room. Agenda items are kept current in the superintendent’s office and may be inspected during regular business hours.