OCTOBER 8, 2007
SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA
By Matthew Hansen
AGENDA
PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Board Meeting
October 8, 2007 – 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum – 7:00 p.m. DST
2. Establishment or Approval of the Agenda
As of July 1, 2006, Nebraska Statute 84-1412(8) requires that the public be informed about the location of posted information regarding the Open Meetings Act. A copy of that information is posted in the meeting room and accessible to all members of the public.
Review agenda as presented, affirm that every board member received notice of the meeting and that the meeting was published. President will ask for corrections/additions to the agenda.
3. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
4. Approve Payment of Bills
5. Administrative Reports
- Secondary Principal
- Elementary Principal
- Superintendent
6. Audience with Board
Action: President calls on audience members to address board as allowed through Procedures for Public Comment form for items on the agenda or other concerns.
7. Performance Contract Presentation – Lee Hall, Siemens
Action: Ask questions, discuss
information presented and possibly make a decision to move forward
with the performance contract concept.
8. Long-term Sub Rate
Action: Establish daily rate and parameters for long-term sub usage for 2007-08.
9. Transportation Committee
Action: Committee members may have a report.
10. Activity Fund Plan
Action: Board members will be asked to consider and come to a consensus on the proposed plan.
11. Football Field Sign
Action: Board members will be presented information from the Event Center Committee on a proposed donation of a sign and provide direction for the committee to proceed.
12. Review and Approve Rule 10 Report
Action: Board members will be asked to review and approve the NDE Rule 10 report as presented.
13. Science Camp Trip
Action: Provide guidance as to the necessary steps as to board approval for the Science Camp trip in 2008.
14. Board Policy
- New Policy 4000-4021 – 1st Reading
- Introduction of New Policies Addressing Student and Staff Memorials
- New Policy Balance of 5000 – 2nd Reading
- Review Revisions of AR-4560.13 – Special Education Teacher
- Introduction of New AR – Student Laptop Computer Checkout Procedures
Action: Board Policy Committee members will recommend approval of the readings as indicated above.
15. Personnel
- Executive Session – Officer/Superintendent Meeting Follow-up
Action: Board members will go into executive session to allow officers to provide follow up on board officers and superintendent meeting.
16. Audience Comments on Agenda Items Discussed by Board
17. Upcoming Meetings
- Next Meeting – Monday, November 12, 2007 – 7:00 p.m.
18. Adjourn
This agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of its distribution on October 5, 2007. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be kept in the Pender administrative office and will be readily available for public inspection during normal office hours. Except for items of emergency nature, the agenda will not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. The Board reserves the right to change the order of business discussed.
