August 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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Call the meeting to order - 7:30 p.m.
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present were: Broberg, Johnsen, Negus, R. Tegeler, T. Tegeler. Absent: Schutt.
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Note the meeting notice was published in the August 9, 2023 issue of the Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler stated the notice of the meeting was published in the August 9, 2023 issue of The Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.
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Recognize Visitors - ‘Public Comment’ - refer to "Open Meetings Law’
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler referred to the open meetings law and welcomed visitors. There was no public comment.
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Routine Matters
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Approve minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the July 10, 2023 meeting. There were none. The minutes stand approved.
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Approve financial reports for July
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the July, 2023 financial report. There were none. The financial report stands approved.
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August bills for approval
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve transferring $100,000 from the General Fund to the Depreciation Fund with allocations of $20,000 each for building and grounds, technology, and textbooks and $40,000 for vehicle purchase.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne explained that by transferring money to the depreciation fund the district will be able to use the money in future years. This will enable the district to spend money from the depreciation fund in future years without affecting the current year's general fund budget. Schutt arrived during the discussion at 7:36 p.m.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve and take all other necessary action to update to policy 4043 - Professional Boundaries and Appropriate Relationships Between Employees and Students
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussion about changes to policy 4043 Professional Boundaries & Appropriate Relationships Between Employees and Students, specifically methods of communication. Board members asked about the Appetgy Rooms apps as a method of communication. Mr. Hahne will look into the cost and reviews from other schools and bring the information back to the board.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve and take all necessary 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 seven percent (7%).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne informed the board that adopting the resolution to increase the base growth percentage would be beneficial to the district. Even factoring in other increases such as special education funding and TEEOSA, the district may need the additional tax asking to help with the 2023-2024 budget.
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Building and grounds committee update on the potential football/field track project.
Discussion:
The buildings and grounds committee has met with Clark & Enersen to review initial drawings of the complex. They asked for more drawings after making suggestions so numerous options, such as one grandstand versus seating on both sides the football, could be reviewed before a final plan is decided on. They will meet again September 7th. A best case timeline would be: October community engagement meeting(s), December board resolution for a special election in February, bids due in June with construction to start by the end of June and a finish date of August 2025.
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Principals' Report
Discussion:
Mr. Black told the board the elementary teachers met on August 4th for Branching Minds training. There are 16 new elementary students and 28 K-12. The school psychologist will have office hours Mondays and Wednesdays while the mental health practitioner will be here Tuesdays and Thursday. Shana Cornett will be available to elementary students grades PK-2 for counseling services throughout the week. The electronic marquee located in the northwest corner of the playground is showing its age, with seams starting to separate causing an injury hazard. Jesse Johnsen has been instructed to purchase safety padding for the marquee. The elementary is reviving the monthly birthday assembly and initiating a student of the month based on good actions with each month having a different set of actions. Mrs. Novicki talked about the busy staff workdays that were full of meetings and trainings. There are numerous other meetings coming up such as school improvement November 20 and Year 5 workshop at ESU 8 September 26. An open house for preschool - 7th grade was held August 9th. There are currently five unassigned lockers for secondary students so with larger elementary classes coming up in the next couple of years more lockers will need to be ordered. Alex Ritter has been working to get all the apps used at various levels to work together under one sign in. Fall sports numbers look good. The junior high MTSS team will be meeting to identify students in need. There is new signage in the building and secondary students will be using E-Hall Pass which tracks students entering and leaving a classroom allowing them 4 passes throughout the day.
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Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
A board member asked if reimbursement for the mini van purchased with ESSERS money had been received. Mr. Hahne explained it should be arriving shortly as payment has been approved. It was brought up that the September board meeting is scheduled on the same day as a JH football game in Wakefield. Since there are three board members with JH boys, it was decided to change the September meeting time to 8:00 p.m. with the finance committee meeting at 7:45 p.m. to review bills.
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Budget Workshop Date
Discussion:
After checking personal calendars, it was decided to set the budget workshop for Wednesday, August 23rd. Mr. Hahne should have valuations from the counties by that time.
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Playground update
Discussion:
After checking with the school attorney, self-insuring for vehicle damage caused by playground balls going over the fence will not happen.
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NASB area membership meeting September 6 in Norfolk.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne asked that board members let him know soon if they plan to attend the NASB area membership September 6th.
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Adjourn
Discussion:
There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
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