STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY PUBLIC HEARING JULY 18, 2014

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1 STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY PUBLIC HEARING JULY 18, 2014 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathy Connell Tish Eckstrom Robert Jones TK Rogers Steve Schaeffer Rex Walz Clayton Waddle, Superintendent/High School Principal MEMBERS ABSENT: None ========================================================================================== The Board of Education held a parental involvement and participation policy public hearing on July 18, CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President Schaeffer at 7:00 p.m. Visitors: Lacy Kinderknecht, Rae Johnson, Chelsey Myers, John Lanka, Sandy Lanka, Marcia Hora, Clint Felber, Bryan Rooney, Amber Rooney, Mark Shaw, Katrina Shaw, Roberta Barnes, Bob Doyle, Tom Walz, Deanna Klosen, Nick Klosen, Katrina Frey, Patty Harvey, Dick Geweke, Bea Gaites, Kendra Cutler, Donna Jo Lovitt, Chris Harvey, Bud Harvey, Kami Florea, Natalie Jones, Shaylee Jones. PUBLIC COMMENT AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS There was no public comment. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION POLICY HEARING A public hearing was conducted to discuss, consider, receive input, and suggest modifications from district patrons relating to the current parental involvement policy. President Schaeffer adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Robert Jones, Secretary

2 STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT FEES POLICY PUBLIC HEARING JULY 18, 2014 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathy Connell Tish Eckstrom Robert Jones TK Rogers Steve Schaeffer Rex Walz Clayton Waddle, Superintendent/High School Principal MEMBERS ABSENT: None ========================================================================================== The Board of Education held a student fees policy public hearing on July 18, CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President Schaeffer at 7:05 p.m. Visitors: Lacy Kinderknecht, Rae Johnson, Chelsey Myers, John Lanka, Sandy Lanka, Marcia Hora, Clint Felber, Bryan Rooney, Amber Rooney, Mark Shaw, Katrina Shaw, Roberta Barnes, Bob Doyle, Tom Walz, Deanna Klosen, Nick Klosen, Katrina Frey, Patty Harvey, Dick Geweke, Bea Gaites, Kendra Cutler, Donna Jo Lovitt, Chris Harvey, Bud Harvey, Kami Florea, Natalie Jones, Shaylee Jones, Scott Gaites, Louie Siegel. PUBLIC COMMENT AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS There was no public comment. STUDENT FEES POLICY HEARING The Board conducted a detailed review of the proposed student fee policy pursuant to Neb. Stat. 79-2,125 to 79-2,135 (the Public Elementary and Secondary Student Fee Authorization Act.) The purpose of the hearing was to hear support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of district patrons relating to the proposed student fee policy. President Schaeffer adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Robert Jones, Secretary

3 STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 18, 2014 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathy Connell Tish Eckstrom Robert Jones TK Rogers Steve Schaeffer Rex Walz Clayton Waddle, Superintendent/High School Principal MEMBERS ABSENT: None The Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 18, CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President Schaeffer at 7:10 p.m. President Jones stated that a complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the west wall of the Library. Public was asked if anyone was taping the meeting. No one was taping the meeting. The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance and had a review of the norms. The board took a moment for board development. A Public Participation Script was read by the President Schaeffer. AGENDA APPROVAL Connell moved to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Eckstrom. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried. Publication of the Notice was placed in the local paper and posted at five local businesses. Visitors: Lacy Kinderknecht, Rae Johnson, Chelsey Myers, John Lanka, Sandy Lanka, Marcia Hora, Clint Felber, Bryan Rooney, Amber Rooney, Mark Shaw, Katrina Shaw, Roberta Barnes, Bob Doyle, Tom Walz, Deanna Klosen, Nick Klosen, Katrina Frey, Patty Harvey, Dick Geweke, Bea Gaites, Kendra Cutler, Donna Jo Lovitt, Chris Harvey, Bud Harvey, Kami Florea, Natalie Jones, Shaylee Jones, Scott Gaites, Louie Siegel, Ben Jones, Josh Allen PUBLIC COMMENT AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS SUPERINTENDENT/HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S REPORT Mr. Waddle presented the following items in his superintendent/high school principal's report A. Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute B. Building Survey Results C. Cleaning Schedule D. NASB Area Membership Meeting E. Upcoming Workshops F. Beginning In-Service Days G. Para Opening ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL S REPORT Mr. Waddle presented Mrs. Walker s written elementary principal s report as she was not in attendance. A. Summer School B. Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute

4 COMMUNITY LIAISON'S REPORT The community liaison's report included June IMP report on summer school activity, closing out the grant, August final reports. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS No board or committee reports at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Connell moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 16, 2014, and special meetings held on June 17, 2014, June 23, 2014, June 24, 2014 and June 30, Seconded by Jones. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against--none. Motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORTS/CLAIMS Connell moved to approve financial reports and claims as presented. Seconded by Walz. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against--none. Motion carried. The board recessed at 7:25 p.m. so that the meeting could be moved to the gym. The board reconvened at 7:35 p.m. PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION Those addressing the board regarding the proposed building project were: Kami Florea, Tom Walz, Chelsey Myers, Katrina Frey, Bob Doyle, Marcia Hora, Patty Harvey, Nick Klosen, Lacy Kinderknecht, Scott Gaites and Louie Siegel. Jones moved to adopt bond for Phase I plus Phase IIA Project. Seconded by Eckstrom. Vote 3-3 Yes Eckstrom, Jones and Rogers. Against Connell, Schaeffer and Walz. Motion failed. Jones moved to adopt bond for Phase I. Motion died for lack of a second. Jones moved to adopt bond for Phase I and Phase IIB project. Seconded by Rogers. Vote 3-3 Yes Eckstrom, Jones and Rogers. Against Connell, Schaeffer and Walz. Motion failed. The board recessed at 8:44 p.m. so that the meeting could be moved back to the library. The board reconvened at 8:57 p.m. HOT LUNCH PRICES Rogers moved to increase hot lunch prices as follows: K-6 at $2.20, 7-12 at $2.50 for the school year. The following will remain the same: Breakfast at $1.30 and adult lunches at $3.00 and additional milks at 30 cents. Seconded by Eckstrom. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried. DEPRECIATION FUNDS Walz moved to consolidate depreciation funds into one checking account and one money market account. These accounts would be labeled Depreciation. Seconded by Connell. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried. SUBSTITUTE CERTIFICATE Eckstrom moved to approve local substitute certificate for Rae Johnson. Seconded by Rogers. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried. NEBRASKA RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION

5 Walz moved to approve renewal of membership to the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) for the school year. Seconded by Connell. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried SECTION OF BOARD POLICIES PERSONNEL Jones moved to waive the first and second readings and adopt the 4000 Section of Board Policies Personnel, as presented and to repeal and rescind board policies that pertain to the same matters or that are otherwise conflicting. Seconded by Rogers. Vote 3-3 Yes Eckstrom, Jones and Rogers. Against Connell, Schaeffer and Walz. Motion failed. COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR TITLE IX Walz moved to approve appointment of Clayton Waddle, Superintendent of Schools, as the compliance officer for Title IX as of July 1, Seconded by Jones. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried. HOT LUNCH PROGRAM HEARING OFFICER Eckstrom moved to appoint Clayton Waddle, Superintendent of Schools, as hearing officer for the state and federal hot lunch program as of July 1, 2014 and to participate in programs. Seconded by Connell. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried. TRANSACT BUSINESS AT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Rogers moved to approve Clayton Waddle, Superintendent of Schools, to transact business on behalf of the district at financial institutions as of July 1, Seconded by Eckstrom. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY #6400 Walz moved to approve review of Board Policy 6400 Parental Involvement in Schools as presented. Seconded by Connell. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against--none. Motion carried. TITLE I PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY #6410 Connell moved to approve review of Board Policy 6410 Title I Parental Involvement as presented. Seconded by Eckstrom. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against--none. Motion carried. STUDENT FEE POLICY #5416 The board reviewed Board Policy #5416 Student Fees as presented. ANTI-BULLYING POLICY #5415 The board reviewed Board Policy #5415 Anti-Bullying as presented. ATTENDANCE POLICY Jones moved to approve Attendance Policy 5008 as presented as a result of changes to state statute LB 464. Seconded by Walz. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried. STUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICY Walz moved to approve changes to Student Discipline Policy 5101 as presented. Seconded by Eckstrom. Vote 6-0 Yes Connell, Eckstrom, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried. Eckstrom left the meeting at 10:10 p.m SECTION OF BOARD POLICIES PERSONNEL

6 Jones moved to reconsider waiving the first and second readings and adopt the 4000 Section of Board Policies Personnel, as presented and to repeal and rescind board policies that pertain to the same matters or that are otherwise conflicting. Seconded by Rogers. Vote 4-1 Yes Connell, Jones, Rogers, and Schaeffer. Against Walz. Motion carried STAFF HANDBOOK Rogers moved to approve the Staff Handbook as presented. Seconded by Jones. Vote 5-0 Yes Connell, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried STUDENT HANDBOOK Walz moved to table the Student Handbook. Seconded by Connell. Vote 5-0 Yes Connell, Jones, Rogers, Schaeffer and Walz. Against none. Motion carried NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME Regular Meeting: August 18, 2014, at 8:00 p.m. BOARD GOALS REVIEW The board discussed how they are meeting their goals by the discussion and action taken at the meeting tonight. President Schaeffer adjourned the meeting at 10:46 p.m. Robert Jones, Secretary