Joint Meeting of the Clearwater Original Board of Education, the Ewing Board of Education, and the Orchard Original Board of Education
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Ewing Public School
President Hoke called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Motion by Williby seconded by Clifton to approve the agenda. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schwager to approve the absence of Kristi Schutt and Terri Hergert. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Public participation offered
Motion by Schwager seconded by Hoke to approve the architectural contract from Wilkins. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Schwager seconded by Clifton to approve the selection of Hausmann Construction as Construction Manager. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Schwager seconded by Hoke to approve the reorganization petition. RCV- Schwager (Y), Clifton (Y), Williby (N), Hoke (Y). Motion failed 3-1
Review of project schedule was given by Wilkins representative.
Motion by Williby seconded by Schwager to reconsider the vote for reorganization petition. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Hoke seconded by Clifton to approve the reorganization petition. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
President Hoke adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
DeAnna Clifton
Orchard Advisory Board Secretary


Published July 17, 2019
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PUBLIC NOTICE
​A Special Joint Meeting of the Clearwater Original Board of Education, the Ewing Board of Education, and the Orchard Original Board of Education will be held on:
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm
(@ Ewing Public School)
416 N. Spruce Street – Ewing, NE 68735
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approve Agenda & Recognize Visitors
3. Approve Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation
5. Discussion & Possible Motion on Architectural Contract
6. Discussion & Possible Motion on Selection of Construction Manager
7. Discussion & Possible Approval of Reorganization Petition
8. Review of Project Schedule
9. Adjourn
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative offices during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published July 3, 2019
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Orchard Advisory Board
June 5, 2019
3:30 p.m.
President Hoke called the meeting to order at 3:41 p.m.
Motion by Schwager seconded by Clifton to approve the amended agenda. RCV-Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 3-0
No board members absent.
Review public participation policy
Schutt arrived.
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schwager to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schutt to approve the treasurer’s report. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
Motion by Schwager seconded by Clifton to transfer $5,000 from CAB fund to an activity fund for merger purposes. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schwager to pay KSB School Law $2,542.00 from the CAB fund for pre-bond paperwork. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
The next Unified District meeting will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019, at 7:00 in Clearwater.
Administrative Reports:
● Schoolstore Update: We earned $466.94 in cash back and $2,055 in donated gift cards this year.
● Para resignation and Staffing: Joan Maple has decided to retire. Due to the increased student needs, we are planning to hire two para educators. Interviews are being conducted for these two openings.
● Follow up discussion on OCE joint board meeting and possible consolidation:
Board members further discussed the Petition to Consolidate and Construction Manager at Risk Policy.
● Student Interest in Cheerleading: There are around 14 girls on a list that are interested in starting a cheerleading group for next year. Conversations and discussion on this will continue.
● Creation of Summerland Bobcat Athletic Account: Ewing, Clearwater, and Orchard will contribute money to this account to help pay for new uniforms and get the account started. We will begin by having Orchard and Clearwater both put $5,000 from the current OC Athletic account into this account to get it started.
We will keep the OC Athletic account for football this year.
Hot lunch account summary was shared with board members.
Motion by Schutt seconded by Schwager to approve the Hiland Dairy bid for milk and juice. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
Motion by Schwager seconded by Hoke to leave hot lunch prices the same as the previous year. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
Motion by Clifton seconded by Schutt to approve a 3.77% raise for the cooks in Orchard. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 3-0. Schwager abstained.
Update on previously approved summer projects.
Motion by Schutt seconded by Schwager to declare classroom textbooks, dictionaries, TV, and VCR obsolete. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
Motion by Hoke seconded by Clifton to approve the first reading and waive the second reading on policy updates with the exception of 6103.2. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
The next meeting will be held on August 5, 2019, at 5:15 p.m.
President Hoke adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m.
DeAnna Clifton
Orchard Advisory Board Secretary


Published June 12, 2019
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
1. PROJECT INFORMATION. Ewing Public Schools, Clearwater Public Schools, and Orchard Public Schools (District) are requesting proposals from qualified construction management firms (CM) to provide construction management at risk services for the construction of a new PK-12 school building.
2. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION. 20 copies of the proposal shall be addressed and delivered in a sealed envelope to Orchard Public Schools, Attn: Superintendent Dale Martin, 420 East Rusk Street, Orchard, NE 68764. Proposals will be received until 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) on July 1, 2019. Any proposal received after that time and date will not be opened or considered and will be returned to the CM.
3. OPENING OF PROPOSALS. Proposals will be opened publicly and simultaneously in the presence of CMs and/or their representatives beginning at 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) on July 1, 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Office of the Superintendent of Clearwater & Orchard Public Schools.
4. SELECTION PROCEDURE. The selection team, selection procedure, interview process, contract negotiation process, and contract execution process shall be as provided by a policy adopted by the School District in accordance with NEB. REV. STAT. § 13-2909.
5. INQUIRIES AND INSTRUCTIONS. The Proposal Instructions may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent at the address above or at [email protected], (402)893-2068, or the architect, Jacob Sertich, Wilkins ADP, Kearney, NE 68845, [email protected], (308) 237-5787.


Published June 5, 12, 19, 2019
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Joint Board of Education Meeting
Clearwater Original Board of Education – Ewing Board of Education – Orchard Original Board of Education
Clearwater Public School, Clearwater, NE
Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
President Hoke called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Motion by Schutt seconded by Hergert to approve the agenda. RCV- Schwager, Schutt, Clifton, Williby, Hergert, Hoke.  Approved 6-0
No board members were absent.
Public participation was offered.
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schwager to  approve Summerland Bobcats as the coop mascot and Carolina blue, black and silver as the coop colors.  RCV – Schwager (Y), Schutt (Y) , Clifton (Y),  Williby (N), Hergert (Y), Hoke (Y).  Approved 5-1
Motion by Hergert seconded by Schutt to approve Wilkins as the architectural firm for the proposed construction project.  RCV – Schwager, Schutt, Clifton, Williby, Hergert, Hoke.  Approved 6-0
Discussion on methods of contracting for services.  There will be one contract requiring three  board signatures. Dale Martin will be our point of contact.  Steve Williams from KSB was present to answer questions.
Motion by Schwager seconded by Hoke to select the criteria percentages to be used for the construction manager at risk contract delivery system.  RCV – Schwager, Schutt, Clifton, Williby, Hergert, Hoke.  Approved 6-0
Discussion on reorganization petition. Steve Williams of KSB went through the sections of the petition, and board members discussed and gave their input. Steve Williams will generate a new draft to be approved by the board at a later date.
President Hoke adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
DeAnna Clifton
Orchard Public School Advisory Board Secretary


Published May 29, 2019
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ORCHARD PUBLIC SCHOOL
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
3:30 p.m.
Orchard Advisory Board Meeting Agenda
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approve Agenda & Recognize Visitors
3. Approve Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting
6. Approve Treasurer’s Report
7. Bills for Approval
8. Unified District Update
9. Administrative Report
Schoolstore
Para Resignation & Staffing
Follow-Up Discussion on OCE Joint board Meeting
10. Hot Lunch Account Summary
11. Approve Milk/Juice Bid
12. Approve Hot Lunch Prices
13. Approve Hot Lunch Salaries
14. Discussion and Possible Motion on Summer Projects
Update on Estimates and Previously Approved Projects
15. Approve Policy Updates 1st Reading (Waive 2nd Reading)
16. Discussion and Possible Motion to Approve Architecture Contract
*The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning. The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative office at Orchard during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published May 29, 2019
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A Special Joint Meeting of the Clearwater Original Board of Education, the Ewing Board of Education, and the Orchard Original Board of Education will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at Clearwater Public School.
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approve Agenda & Recognize Visitors
3. Approve Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation
5. Discussion & Possible Motion on the Coop Name/Mascot/Colors
6. Discussion & Possible Motion on Selection of Architectural Firm
7. Discussion & Review of Design Method & RFP for Services
8. Review and Input on Reorganization Petition
9. Adjourn
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative offices during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published May 15, 2019
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Orchard Advisory Board
May 6, 2019, at Orchard
Following Original Board Meeting
President Hoke called the meeting to order at 5:51 p.m.
Motion by Schutt seconded by Clifton to approve the agenda. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0
No board members were absent.
Public participation was offered.
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schwager to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Clifton seconded by Schutt to approve the treasurer’s report. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Hoke seconded by Clifton to approve paying Hughes Construction $1,094.06 for repairs and service. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0
The next Unified Board meeting will be held on May 13, 2019, at 7:00 in Verdigre.
Administrative report was given by Mrs. Cooper. Topics included NSCAS Testing, NT External Visitation, Volunteer Football Coach, Next year’s schedule, Lawdawgs update, Volleyball machine request, and National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Administration assistant resignation letter was shared.
Motion by Schutt seconded by Hoke to approve the use of school vehicles for summer camps, clinics, and leagues. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Schutt seconded by Clifton to approve the use of school facilities for camps, clinics, and leagues in accordance with NSAA Athletic Bylaws. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Clifton seconded by Schutt to approve an OCE cross country coop for 2019-20. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Schwager seconded by Clifton to approve an OC one-act and speech coop for 2019-20. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Safety review was included in packets to review.
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schutt to approve the building and grounds walk through list with summer projects as presented. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Schutt seconded by Clifton to approve declaring a DeWalt Power Miter Saw and a list of technology items as presented obsolete. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Update on Mascot, Colors and Uniforms: The students from three schools will be meeting to narrow down options.
Update and Discussion on Bond/Consolidation.
Our next meeting will be held on June 5, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. The next Original Board meeting will be held with Clearwater and Ewing on May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in Clearwater.
President Hoke adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
DeAnna Clifton
Orchard Advisory Board Secretary


Published May 15, 2019
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ORCHARD PUBLIC SCHOOL
ORIGINAL BOARD MEETING
AT ORCHARD
Monday, May 6, 2019
5:00 p.m.
President Hoke called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
Motion by Schutt seconded by Clifton to approve the agenda. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke, Hergert. Approved 5-0
Motion by Hergert seconded by Schwager to approve the absence of Terra Williby.
RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke, Hergert. Approved 5-0
Motion by Schwager seconded by Hoke to approve the bill for Curricular Audit to Craig Pease Consulting in the amount of $2, 813.00. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke, Hergert. Approved 5-0
Motion by Schwager seconded by Hergert to approve the contract from First National Capital Markets (Buchanan and Jones) as Municipal Agent in the amount of $12,000.
RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke, Hergert. Approved 5-0
Motion by Schutt seconded by Hoke to approve the Construction Manager at Risk Policy 1st reading waive 2nd reading. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke, Hergert. Approved 5-0
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schutt to select the construction manager at risk contract delivery system. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke, Hergert. Approved 5-0
President Hoke adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m.


Published May 15, 2019
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ORCHARD PUBLIC SCHOOL
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
AT ORCHARD
Monday, May 6, 2019
Following Original Board Meeting
Agenda
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approve Agenda & Recognize Visitors
3. Approve Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting
6. Approve Treasurer’s Report
7. Bills for Approval
8. Unified District Update
9. Administrative Reports
● NSCAS Testing
● NT External Visitation
● Volunteer Football Coach
● Next Year’s Scheduling
● Lawdawgs Update
10. Approve Administrative Assistant Resignation
11. Approve Use of Vans for Summer Camps, Clinics, and Leagues
12. Facility Rental for Camps, Clinics, and Leagues
13. Discussion and Possible Motion on OCE Cross Country and OC One Act, and Speech Coops
14. Safety Review
15. Discussion and Possible Motions to Approve Summer Projects
16. Approve Obsolete Equipment and Materials
17. Update on Mascot, Colors, Uniforms, Etc.
18. Update and Discussion on Bond/Consolidation
*The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning.
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative office at Orchard during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published May 1, 2019
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ORIGINAL BOARD MEETING
AT ORCHARD
Monday, May 6, 2019
5:00 p.m.
Agenda
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approve Agenda & Recognize Visitors
3. Approve Board Member Absence
4. Bills for Approval
5. Discussion and Possible Motion to Approve Contract of Municipal Agent: First National Capital Markets
6. Review, consider, and take all necessary action to adopt a resolution (1) adopting a construction manager at risk policy, (2) selecting the construction management at risk contract delivery system, (3) designating members of the Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee, (4) referring all construction manager at risk proposals to the Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee, and (5) taking any other action deemed necessary regarding the selection of the construction management at risk contract delivery system or required by the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act
7. Discussion on Reorganization Petition


Published May 1, 2019
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Orchard Advisory Board
April 1, 2019
6:00 p.m.
President Hoke called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Motion by Schutt seconded by Hoke to approve the amended agenda.  RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke.  Approved 4-0
Stephanie Cleveland spoke about donation to the Beef in School program for $800 from Dusty’s and also commented on her concerns for purchasing new uniforms for coop.
Motion by Schwager seconded by Schutt to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.  RCV- Schwager, Schutt, Clifton, Hoke.  Approved 4-0
Motion by Clifton seconded by Schwager to approve the treasurer’s report.  RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke.  Approved 4-0
No bills for approval.
The next Unified Board Meeting will be held on Monday, April 15, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in Orchard.
Administrative reports update.
NSCAS testing will begin the first week of April.
ACT testing for the junior class will be on April 9th.  When the test is completed, the class will have pizza and then be free to leave for the rest of the day.
A banner for Beef in Schools, created by Avery Cheatum and Nalleli Zermeno, has been hung in the lobby of the school.  ASC Lockers has also purchased one to hang there.
Two junior boys have been selected for Boys’ State.
Scheduling for next year has begun.  Mrs. Hilkemeier will offer Voc Ag classes.
The Northern Tier External Visitation will now be held April 30th and May 1st.
The administration met to devise a plan for making up school days.  A total of nine days have been missed this year.  The administration decided to have school on Monday, April 22nd and to add 10 minutes to the end of each school day for the remainder of the year.
KSB/RFP update was given.  Administration received a Memorandum from KSB explaining school district reorganization processes and considerations.  A draft of the Petition to Reorganize addressed to the State Committee for the Reorganization of School Districts was also received.
Discussion on allowing the Nebraska Lawdawgs’ usage of the Orchard football field on Saturday nights during the months of June and July.
Extra-duty contracts were shared with board members.
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schwager to authorize administration to proceed with the purchase of new uniforms, mascot, and school colors.  RCV- Schwager (Y), Clifton (N), Schutt (Y), Hoke (Y).  Approved 3-1
The next board meeting will be held on May 6, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.
President Hoke adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
DeAnna Clifton
Orchard Advisory Board Secretary


Published April 10, 2019
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ORCHARD PUBLIC SCHOOL
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
at Orchard
Monday, April 1, 2019
5:00 p.m.
Agenda
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approve Agenda & Recognize Visitors
3. Approve Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting
6. Approve Treasurer’s Report
7. Bills for Approval
8. Unified District Update
9. Administrative Report
10. Presentation and Review of Extra-Duty Assignments
11. Discussion and Possible Motion on Purchase of New Uniforms
*The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning.
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative office at Orchard during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.

Published March 27, 2019
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Original Board Meeting
At Orchard
Monday, March 11, 2019
5:00 p.m.
President Hoke called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Motion by Schutt seconded by Clifton to approve the agenda. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke, Williby, Hergert. Approved 6-0
No board members were absent.
Public Participation was offered.
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schutt to approve the minutes from the previous meetings. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke, Williby, Hergert. Approved 6-0.
Motion by Schwager seconded by Clifton to approve the treasurer’s report. RCV-Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
No bills for approval.
The next Unified Board Meeting will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019, in Clearwater at 7:00 p.m.
Administrative reports were given. Items discussed were update on the elementary teacher opening and also the Ag teacher opening. The Northern Tier External Visitation is coming up March 27th and 28th. There was an AD meeting to discuss future coop details such as scheduling, practices, etc. Administrators will be meeting to discuss coaching.
Board discussion on the KSB Memorandum: Consent to Multiple Representation and Conflict of Interest Form.
The board had discussion on the election of members for bond and consolidation subcommittee. Hoke nominated Schwager seconded by Clifton. Schutt nominated Hergert seconded by Hoke. Hergert nominated Clifton seconded by Schwager.
Approved by ballot vote Hergert and Schwager for the bond/consolidation subcommittee.
The board had discussion on site location for possible consolidation. A central location was discussed. Board members were interested in finding out where the central location would be when taking into consideration the farthest point of each district.
The board had discussion on possible options for future planning if the bond would fail.
With so many unknowns at this time, it is hard to make a plan. Future unification, going on our own for a year or so, and looking into how to continue to move forward with Ewing and Clearwater were discussed. The board created a statement for the Unified Board:
The Orchard Original Board cannot commit to renewing the current seven-year unification agreement at this time. In considering a contingency plan, Orchard Original Board would consider unification in the future.
There was some discussion on summer projects. The HVAC system needs continued work. There are some rooms that may need carpeting, but we will have further discussion after the board walk-through is completed.
Tami Kuhfal has submitted her letter of resignation to the NE Unified District #1. The letter was shared with board members.
Motion by Schwager seconded by Clifton to approve Tony Tabbert and family mowing for $210 per mowing. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
Motion by Clifton seconded by Schutt to approve the 2019-2020 calendar as presented.
RCV-Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 1, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.
President Hoke adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
DeAnna Clifton
Orchard Advisory Board Secretary


Published March 20, 2019
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Special Joint Meeting for Ewing Board of Education, Clearwater Original Board of Education, and Orchard Board of Education
at Ewing Public School
Monday, Feb. 25, 2019
7:00 p.m.
President Hoke called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
All Orchard Original Board members were present.
Motion by Schutt seconded by Schwager to approve the agenda.  RCV- Hoke, Schutt, Clifton, Schwager, Hergert, Wiliby.  Approved 6-0
Public comments/participation
Agenda Item A:  Motion by Schwager seconded by Schutt to approve a COOP with Ewing and Clearwater in the following activities for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years, contingent upon the successful consolidation board vote by all three school boards in Item B of this agenda.  Activities for COOP include: volleyball, girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball, wrestling, boys’ golf, and girls’ and boys’ track and field.  Not to include speech, play production, or music.  RCV-  Hoke(Y), Schutt(Y), Clifton(Y), Schwager(Y), Hergert(Y), Williby(N).  Approved 5-1
Agenda Item B:  Motion by Schutt seconded by Hoke to approve the consolidation of the Ewing School District, Orchard School District, and Clearwater School District effective June 4, 2020, contingent upon a successful bond vote in all three districts.  RCV- Hoke(Y), Schutt(Y), Clifton(Y), Schwager(Y), Hergert(N), Williby(N).  Approved 4-2
Agenda Item C:  Motion by Hoke seconded by Schutt to approve hiring KSB Law Firm of Lincoln to represent the districts in consolidation and to proceed with an RFP for an architect and construction manager at risk company, and to direct administration to begin the selection process for a financial agent.  RCV- Hoke(Y), Schutt(Y), Clifton(Y), Schwager(Y), Hergert(Y), Williby(Y).  Approved 6-0
President Hoke adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.


Published March 6, 2019
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Orchard Original Board Meeting
Orchard Business Room
Monday, Feb. 25, 2019
4:30 p.m.
President Hoke called the meeting to order at 4:37 p.m.
Motion by Schutt seconded by Hergert to approve the agenda and recognize visitors.  RCV- Hergert, Wiliby, Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke.  Approved 6-0.
No board members were absent.
Discussion on the results of community meeting and future planning.  128 surveys were turned in.  85 not in favor of building a new school and 43 in favor.
President Hoke adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m.


Published March 6, 2019
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Orchard Public School
Original Board Meeting
Monday, March 11, 2019
5:00 p.m.
Agenda
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approve Agenda and Recognize Visitors
3. Approve Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting
6. Approve Treasurer’s Report
7. Bills for Approval
8. Unified District Update
9. Administrative Reports
Information about Upcoming Northern Tier External Visitation
10. KSB Memorandum: Consent to Multiple Representation and Conflict of Interest
11. Discussionand Possible Motion on Selection of Bond/Consolidation Subcommittee
12. Discussion on Site Location for Possible Consolidation
13. Discussion on Alternate Options Based on Bond Election Results
14. Discussion on Unification
15. Discussion on Proposed Summer Projects
16. Letter of Resignation
17. Discussion and Possible Motion on Mowing Bid
18. Discussion and Possible Motion to Approve 19-20 School Calendar
*The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only.  The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate.  Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning.
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution.  A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative office at Orchard during normal business hours.  This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published March 6, 2019
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