Minutes of Regular Meeting
October 14, 2020
Elgin Public School Board
Regular Meeting
EPS Cafeteria
October 14, 2020 7:30 PM
President Steve Busteed called the regular school board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Board members present were Doug Jones, Steve Busteed, Ron Bode, Todd Heithoff, Lisa Welding, and Stan Heithoff. Also present was Principal Greg Wemhoff and Supt. Mike Brockhaus.
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President Busteed led the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Busteed reminded everyone that a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Law was posted in the meeting room.
School board meeting notice complied with Meeting Notice Policy #204.07.
President Busteed opened the hearing at 7:31 p.m. for the Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy for the Computer/Internet Network #606.06. Board members reviewed the policy. There being no further comments, the hearing was closed at 7:37 p.m.
Todd Heithoff motioned and Lisa Welding second to approve the Consent Agenda: #5- Minutes of Regular Meeting, #6- Adopt the Agenda, #7- Financial Report, #8- Board Bills. Motion carried, vote 6-0.
President Busteed recognized visitors and asked if the patrons had any comments.
In the principal’s report, Mr. Wemhoff shared school activities and the upcoming calendar. He also shared that the multicultural report forms have been given to teachers. Parent-Teacher conferences went well and homecoming week was successful.
In the supt. report, Mr. Brockhaus gave a covid-19 update and reported that all employees and board members have completed Title IX training. Seniors took ACT test on Sept. 22.
In action items, Stan Heithoff motioned and Ron Bode second to approve a replacement teacher contract for Deb Jones for 2020-21. Vote Bode, Busteed, Stan Heithoff, Todd Heithoff, and Lisa Welding voted aye. Doug Jones abstained. Motion carried, vote 5-0 with 1 abstention.
Bode motioned, Jones second to vote for Michelle Reikofski for NASB Region 17 board member. Vote 6-0, motion carried
Welding motioned, Todd Heithoff second to approve Equal Educational Opportunity Policy 103.00; Educational and Operational Planning Policy 104.00: Special Board Meetings Policy 204.02; Meeting Notice Policy 204.07; Meeting Minutes Policy 204.11; Equal Opportunity Employment Policy 402.01; Staff Conduct with Students Policy 402.15; Abuse of Students by School District Employees Policy 403.03; Harassment Policy 404.06; Employee Conduct and Appearance Policy 405.00; Objectives for Equal Educational Opportunities for Students Policy 501.00; Student Conduct Policy 504.03; Hazing, Initiation, Secret Societies, or Gang Activities Policy 504.14; Harassment Policy 504.18; Bullying Prevention Policy 504.20; Dating Violence Prevention Policy 504.21; Suspension and Expulsion of Students Policy 505.03; Individualized Education Program and Family Services Plan Policy 612.05; Budget Adoption Process Policy 702.03; Live Broadcast or Videotaping Policy 1004.03
on 1st reading. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
Wellness Policy 508.13 was reviewed and revised. Welding motioned, Bode second to approve Wellness Policy 508.13 on 1st reading. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
Discussion was held on building projects and continuing to have all staff and students masked up until further notice.
The next regular board meeting will be on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 6:30 PM at the EPS cafeteria.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Stan Heithoff and seconded by Bode. Vote 6-0, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Doug Jones, Secretary
-This is a draft copy and does not become official Elgin Public Board minutes until approved at the next regular or advertised meeting.