August 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call the Wellness and Nutrition Hearing Policy to order by
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1.A. Review Wellness and Nutrition Hearing Policy 5052.
Discussion:
Mr. Kelley reviewed the Wellness and Nutrition Policy with the Board. There were no public comments heard.
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1.B. Adjoun Hearing.
Discussion:
The hearing was adjourned at 7:38 PM.
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2. Open the Meeting
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3. Call to Order and Roll Call
Discussion:
The next board meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM.
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4. Recognize Open Meetings Act
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5. Status of Absent Board Members
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Publication of Meeting
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7. Pledge of Allegiance
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8. Approval of Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Celebration of Excellence
Discussion:
The board heard a Celebration of Excellence for the staff. Mr. Kelley stated that the last 4 days have been excellent. The teachers have been really focused and engaged and that creates a very positive environment for everyone.
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10. Public Comment
Discussion:
There were no public comments heard.
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11. Information Items: Administration and Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
The Athletic Director, Principal and Superintendent reports were given.
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12. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.A. Minutes of previous meeting(s)
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12.B. General Fund and Lunch Fund Claims
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12.C. Financial Reports: Bank Balances as of 7/31: GENERAL FUND: $1,287,763.63--
LUNCH: $8,470.54--ACTIVITY: $23,535.50--GENERAL SPECIAL: $2,827.70--HAZMAT: $1,087.26--DEPRECIATION: $46,081.23--SINKING: $234,743.14 Bank Balances as of 8/9: GENERAL FUND: $1,287,079.31--LUNCH: $8,470.54--ACTIVITY: $21,589.51--GENERAL SPECIAL: $2,621.84--HAZMAT:$1,087.26--DEPRECIATION: $46,081.23--SINKING: $234,743.14 |
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13. Discussion Items
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13.A. Discussion about increasing the school district's base growth percentage used to determine the school district's property tax request authority by up to 7%.
Discussion:
A discussion was held about increasing the school district's base growth percentage to 7%. This increase will likely not be necessary, but creates a cushion for the budget.
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13.B. Eakes Office Supplies quote to purchase file cabinets with locks.
Discussion:
Mr. Kelley informed the board that we do not currently have file cabinets with working locks. This is a safety issue in terms of anyone having access to student and staff records. Board approval is needed to purchase eight vertical file cabinets and one lateral cabinet.
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13.C. NASB Fall Area Meeting Date and NASB State Conference
Discussion:
Mr. Kelley needs to know if anyone is interested in attending the NASB membership meeting on August 21 in Kearney. He is also wondering if anyone wants to go to NASB conference in Omaha on November 19-21. Registration for this opens on September 10th.
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13.D. Title IX Policy
Discussion:
Mr. Kelley would like each board member to take some time and read our Title IX Policy. He presented the board with two options to update the policy and our current policy is very similar to the full version. This will be presented in September as an action item to decide which policy we feel is best for Elba.
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13.E. Vinyl Gym Graphic
Discussion:
The beautification committee has contacted Bank Wraps and Signs to put a vinyl graphic above the bleachers in the gym. Examples will be presented at the September board meeting.
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13.F. Four paraprofessional have been hired.
Discussion:
Five paraprofessionals have been hired with one of them being only part-time.
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13.G. Elba Five-Year Professional Development Plan.
Discussion:
Mr. Kelley presented a five-year professional development plan to the board. He would like the board to vote on this so that the plan is put in place. This ensures that the board, administration, and teachers all have shared direction moving forward.
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13.H. School Vehicles.
Discussion:
12 passenger vans have been made illigal unless re-certified as a 10 passenger. need to purchase 2 10 passenger vans. Ideas: get transits recertified and buy 2 suburbans.
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14. Action Items
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14.A. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to name the Superintendent as the
Authorized Agent for state and federal programs.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Superintendent needs to be approved by the board to be the authorized agent for all state and federal programs. This would include adding the Superintendent to the bank account in order to sign checks.
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14.B. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to adopt resolution increasing the school district's base growth percentage used to determine the school district's property tax request authority by up to 7%.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14.C. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to purchase file cabinets with locks from Eakes Office Supply.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14.D. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve the Wellness Policy 5052 for the 2025-2026 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14.E. Presentation, discussion, and/or official action to approve the Wellness Policy 5052 for the 2025-2026 school year.
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14.F. Elba Five-Year Professional Development Plan.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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15. Public Comment
Discussion:
No public comments were heard.
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16. Adjourn Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. Public Comment
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