July 9, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Those present at the meeting included Linda Lakey, Sheryl Clevenger, Jan Schultz, John Arteburn, JR Reeder,Connie Thompson, Brad Dillan and Jason Tulle. Nick Schultz, Rob Browning & Jo Leyland arrived at approximately 6:15pm.
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II. Approval of Agenda
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III. Approval of Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV. Approval of Financial Report
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the financial report as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Public Comment
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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VI. Reports
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VI.1. Activity Director
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
See the attached report.
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VI.2. Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Superintendent Schoeppey has been working on budget for 2013-2014. Items of note included obtaining quotes regarding security cameras and locks. He has been in contact with Armando Villareal to confirm timing with him regarding the artwork on the gym floor. He further noted fulfillment of the vacant bus driver position with Rhonda Huicochea and for the 4th grade teaching position with Rita Nickel.
Greg Smith inquired regarding circle drive repair prior to fall and Dr. Schoeppey noted he has considered it in conjunction with the parking lot and he noted he will address with local contractors in follow up.
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VII. Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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VII.1. Retirement Contribution Increase Expenditure Exclusion
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve to request from the State Board of Education for the Retirement Contribution Increase Expenditure Exclusion Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The 2% increase in mandatory retirement contributions that was a result of regulations in prior year is eligible for exclusion from the State of Nebraska spending authority, if the request is made.
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VII.2. Expenditure Exclusion equal to 2% of the 2012-2013 General Fund Budget Authority
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the request to the State Board of Education to access up to an amount equal to 2% of the district's 2012-13 Certified General Fund Budget Authority Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.3. Elections
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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VII.3.a. Rita Nickel - Elementary Teacher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Rita Nickel as an elementary teacher for the 2013-2014 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ms. Nickel was hired to replace Gary Patch in 4th grade. Dr. Schoeppey addressed Strombergers concern regarding whether adequate staff could have been reallocated from within verses additional hiring. In addressing, Superintendent Schoeppey noted reallocation where available had already been made at the elementary level, and therefore after reallocation he felt the position still needed to be filled. Stromberger reiterated her concern and Dr. Scheoppey noted that efficiency of staff will be noteably considered as scheduling is finalized for next year.
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VII.4. Adjust the payroll figure from the June 11, 2013 board meeting minutes from $448,919.55 to $442,906.83 which will adjust the Total General Fund Bills to $635,098.92
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the correction to the payroll figure from the June board minutes to $442,906.83 and the Total General Funds Bill to $635,098.92 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII. Discussion Items
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Procedural Item
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VIII.1. Discussion with the City of Imperial on the Wellington Facility
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
City council member John Arteburn addressed the Board from the perspective of the City Fire Dept noting a possible interest in just the land North of Wellington for the possible construction of a new fire hall. Estimates of the hall from Nick Schultz said the proposed structure would require approx. 150' of the North end. The expected time frame is flexible, therfore, the Board agreed to consider further. The next plan of action discussed was for the Fire Dept. and the School's building committee's to meet for further discussion and will plan to be on the August Board agenda.
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IX. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Meeting was adjourned at 6:48.
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