May 9, 2016 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. The meeting was called to order by President Jon Abrahamson.
Recommended Motion(s):
motion to verify that the meeting was preceded by published notice and that all members received the agenda prior to the meeting. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2. Visitors, communications, and designation of posted location of Open Meetings Law.
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3. Approval of previous minutes from the regular meeting held on April 11, 2016.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the previous minutes. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4. Action on Financial Reports.
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.
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5. Action on District Claims.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the district claims as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6. Old Business.
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6.1. Discussion and action on the purchase of laptop computers for the staff to replace older models currently in service--includes disposal of older equipment. (Discussed at 4-11-16 meeting.)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of laptop computers for staff for the 2016-17 school year and to authorize the disposal of older models for salvage reimbursement. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7. New Business.
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7.1. Name Bank Depository: (15-16 Depository: Farmers & Merchants Bank of Axtell). 2016-17 Depository: _______________ (Administrative recommendation: Same)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Axtell as the 2016-17 Axtell Community School District bank depository. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.2. Name the bus mechanic for inspections: (15-16 mechanic for inspections: Junior's Auto). 2016-17 Mechanic ___________ (Administrative recommendation: Same)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Junior's Auto as the Axtell Community School District bus mechanic for inspections for 2016-17. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.3. Authorize the Superintendent to sign state and federal forms, receive federal funds to include Title I funds, and apply for Title VI grant funds.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize Superintendent Steven Wickham to sign state and federal forms, to receive federal funds to include Title I funds, and to apply for Title VI grant funds. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.4. Discussion and action on the hiring of a Middle School teacher for 2016-17.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a contract with Jesse Yentes for the position of Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies instructor and school yearbook sponsor for the 2016-17 school year pending her release from her present contract with Grand Island Public Schools. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.5. Discussion and action on the non-certified staff wages for 2016-17.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the proposal for non-certified staff wages for 2016-17 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.6. Discussion and action on the quotes for an irrigation system for the football game field.
Recommended Motion(s):
Following discussion, motion to reject all proposals for the installation of an irrigation system for the football game field. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.7. Discussion and action on a new 5-year service contract and replacement of copiers and printers in the building.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a new 5-year service contract with Eakes Office Solutions of Kearney and to authorize Eakes Office Solutions to replace the District copiers and printers. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.8. Discussion and action on the possible purchase of a coach activities bus and trade-in of fleet a bus(es) seldom used.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of a 2001 Van Hool 57-passenger coach bus from Coachmasters of Kearney for $92,500 minus trade-in allowance for fleet buses ready to be traded. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8. Administrative Reports: Mr. Gilbreath
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8.1. Extra-duty assignments for 2016-17.
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8.2. 2016 summer roof maintenance recommendations.
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9. Administrative Reports: Mr. Wickham
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9.1. Announcement of the award of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grant from the Department of
Environmental Quality for using recycled tire rubber on our track renovation.
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9.2. Review the memorandum from our school attorneys on the handling of transgender issues that may arise.
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9.3. Discussion of dress code for prom attire.
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9.4. Discussion of staff comment sheets from April.
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9.5. Legislative action and recently passed legislative bills.
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9.6. NASB Nebraska School Law Seminar June 10 in Kearney.
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10. Information items
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10.1. The next regular Board of Education meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2016, at 8:00 p.m.
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11. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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