January 20, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Session Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order
Discussion:
This meeting was originally set for January 16th but due to inclement weather it was rescheduled to January 20th at 5:30 p.m. Tim Riechers was absent and excused.
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2. Recognition of Visitors and Procedures to Address Board Chair
Discussion:
Other guests present at the board meeting were: Superintendent Ray Collins, Christine Radcliff, Ryan Wiese from First State Insurance, Mary Matulka, and Jill Sykes. Mark Fritch arrived at 5:40 pm
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3. Adjustments to the Agenda
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4. Public Forum
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5. Consent Agenda
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5.1. Board Members receipt of notice of meeting acknowledgment
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5.2. Public notice of meeting acknowledgment
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5.3. Approval of the Agenda
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5.4. Approval of the regular session meeting minutes for December 19, 2016
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5.5. Approval of the re-organizational meeting minutes of January 5, 2017
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5.6. Approval of the Board Retreat minutes of January 11, 2017
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5.7. Approval of the claims and financial reports
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5.7.1. General Fund - $577,130.32
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5.7.2. Special Building Fund
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5.7.3. Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund
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5.7.4. Depreciation Fund
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5.7.5. Bond Fund
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5.7.6. Employment Benefit Fund
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5.8. Employment/Resignation
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5.8.1. Employ Rick Rohr, Maintenance/Custodian
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5.8.2. Keith Muller resignation, AD, Curriculum Director, Assistant HS Principal
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6. Agenda
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6.1. Unfinished Business
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6.1.1. Building Projects Discussion
Discussion:
Mr. Collins updated the Board on building projects for the summer
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6.2. New Business
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6.2.1. Consider, discuss and act on Preschool Fee Schedule
Discussion:
Mr. Wooten brought to light studies that show little difference between preschool and non-preschool achievement by 3rd grade. He is asking show tax payers be providing a prgram at taxpayer expense that by a national study is not effective. The District does not have formal data to support or
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6.2.2. Ryan Wiese of First State Insurance is bringing our renewal insurance policy and is available to answer any questions-we had originally agreed to a 3 year commitment and are still under that obligation
Discussion:
Ryan Wiese discussed high lighted sections of Total Insurance package for the Board. The premium is down slightly over $5,000. The reduction is due to lower workman's comp experience. Ryan answered other questions by the Board about the insurance policy.
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6.2.3. Consider, discuss and act on Board Goals
Discussion:
The Board had a discussion on the Board goals. We will table this action at this point in time as we would like to make some additional changes to them.
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6.2.4. Appoint Foundation Members (added 1-13-17 at 3 pm)
Discussion:
The Foundation Board members whose terms are ending are: Chris Linhart and Dave Houser. At this time, Chris and Dave have said they would like to continue to serve on the Foundation Board.
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7. Administrative Reports
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7.1. K-6 Building Update
Discussion:
Christine Radcliff, Elementary Principal updated the Board on the Elementary Building activities.
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7.2. 7-12 Building/Transportation Update
Discussion:
Mark Radcliff updated the Board on the high school activities and also shared a transportation update with them.
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7.3. Activities/Technology Update
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7.4. Department Reports
Discussion:
The Board reviewed other department reports.
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7.5. Superintendent's Absence Report
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the Superintendent's Absence report.
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8. Information and Communication
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8.1. Legislative Issues Conference-January 22-23, Lincoln
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8.2. Budget Workshop-January 23-Lincoln
Discussion:
Bob, Gary and Ray are registered for the Budget Workshop in Lincoln on January 23rd.
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8.3. Education Forum Conference-February 8-9, Kearney
Discussion:
Bob and Ray will attend the Education Forum Conference in Kearney on February 8th and 9th.
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8.4. NRCSA Spring Conference-March 22-24, Kearney
Discussion:
Bob and Ray will be attending the NRCSA Spring Conference in Kearney on March 22-24.
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8.5. Perry Law Firm communication regarding Policy Updates
Discussion:
Under communication I have included information from the Perry Law Firm regarding Policy updates. A couple of them must be in place by June 30 and their typical annual update comes out in June. The Wellness Committee is already reviewing model policies and requirements. There is also a Safety policy update and a reminder to make sure we are using the most current I-9 (Employment Eligibility) form.
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8.6. Letters from the Public
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8.7. Letter from NHSACA for Keith Muller for 2017 National Coach of the Year Finalist
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9. Executive Session
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10. Adjournment
Discussion:
After seeing no objections, President Sykes adjourned the meeting at 6:57 pm
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