April 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to order and roll call
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Once everyone had reassembled in the library, President Mitch Lindsey reconvened the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
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II. Consent Agenda (The board will vote to accept, reject or modify the items in one motion. If a member wishes, items may be considered on an individual basis.)
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II.A. Minutes of the March 9, 2020 regular meeting
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II.B. Approval of encumbrances, claims, transfers and change orders in the general fund, building fund, child nutrition fund, building bond fund, and activity funds, including the following:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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II.B.1. 2019-2020 general fund purchase orders #392-402, totaling $4,324.50
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II.B.2. 2019-2020 general fund change orders as of 4-9-2020, totaling $1,300.00
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II.B.3. 2019-2020 general fund payroll change orders as of 4-13-2020, totaling $17,956.38
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II.B.4. 2019-2020 building fund purchase orders #33-34, totaling $41,383.00
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II.B.5. Child nutrition fund report
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II.B.6. 2019-2020 child nutrition fund purchase orders #41-44, totaling $730.68
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II.B.7. 2019-2020 child nutrition fund payroll change orders as of 4-13-2020, totaling $116.67
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II.B.8. 2019-20 building bond fund 31 purchase order #34, totaling $412,382.42
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II.C. Activity fund report
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II.D. Treasurer's report
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III. Reports/Announcements/Meetings
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III.A. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Chapman reviewed the membership report, stating the number was from the last day school was in session, March 13th. He discussed the end of year activities that had been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Graduation has not been scheduled at this time. He said a two week notice would be given when graduation is scheduled. Mr. Chapman shared there were 19 applicants for the Elementary Principal position. He said 5 of the applicants looked promising. He will be interviewing prospects in the following weeks. Distance learning would be discussed in detail by the principals during their report. The child nutrition program is sending out 350 meals each week to students in need of food during the shut down. The cafeteria staff and volunteers are preparing the meals and the bus drivers are delivering them. AdvanceEd is a service the school is not utilizing. The cost is $1200 a year and Mr. Chapman suggested to cancel the service. The board agreed to cancel AdvanceEd. Mr. Chapman reviewed the transportation report and the utilities summary.
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III.B. Principals' Reports
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III.B.1. Elementary
Discussion:
Mrs. Boeckman gave her report on distance learning for the Elementary. Each teacher built learning packets for their students. Parents picked up the packets and personal belongings. Mrs. Boeckman added if parents are happy with their child's current grade, the packets did not need to be returned. If the parent wanted their child's work graded, the packets needed to be returned by April 30th or May 1st. She also shared that the teachers are staying in contact with their students at least once a week through classroom apps or email. Mrs. Boeckman added, for 3rd grade RSA, the state issued a medical pass for this year. She has 15 3rd grade students that need to be evaluated before passing to the 4th grade.
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III.B.2. Middle School
Discussion:
Mr. Ferguson gave his report on distance learning for the Middle School. Each student was given a packet of work with assignments for each class. An optional challenge was put into each packet for student that wanted an extra challenge. He shared that 100% of students came in to pick up learning packet, clean out lockers, and turn in school property. All packets must be turned in by May 8th to be graded.
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III.B.3. High School
Discussion:
Mr. Karpe gave his report on distance learning for the High School. 100% of high school students picked up a chrome book. Teachers are using the Accelus program to assign work. Alt ed and home bound students are able to continue with the program they currently have online. Special ed student were given paper packets to be completed.
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IV. Items to be considered by the Lindsay Board of Education
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IV.A. Vote to approve, reject or modify fundraising requests.
Discussion:
No fundraising request were submitted and no action was necessary.
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IV.B. Discussion and possible action on recommendation on temporary appropriations for the 2020-2021 fiscal year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.C. Discussion and possible action to declare as surplus two teacher desks and authorize superintendent to dispose of in a manner that is in the best interest of the district
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.D. Discussion and possible action on resolution to ensure employee pay
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.E. Discussion and possible action on early retirement policy for non-teaching personnel
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.F. Discussion and possible action on personnel items as follows:
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IV.F.1. Take action on any resignations/retirements received to date
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IV.F.2. Re-employment of certified staff for the 2020-2021 school year as per attached lists
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IV.F.2.1. Teachers on temporary contract
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IV.F.2.2. Probationary teachers
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IV.F.2.3. Probationary to career status teachers
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IV.F.2.4. Career teachers
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IV.F.3. Employment for 2020-2021 school year
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IV.F.3.1. High school English teacher
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IV.F.3.2. Vocational agriculture teacher
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IV.F.3.3. In school detention monitor
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V. New business
Discussion:
There was no new business.
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VI. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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