April 11, 2011 at 8:00 PM - Northwest Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Regular Meeting
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1.1. Call to Order
Recommended Motion(s):
Recognize notice of meeting as published in the Grand Island Independent 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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1.2. Reading and approval of minutes from previous regular meeting
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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1.3. Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve treasurer's report as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.4. Approval of Bills.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve bills as submitted Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.5. Audience with individuals or committees wishing to make requests or reports
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1.5.1. Professional Learning Community, High School Science
Discussion:
Peg Coover and members of the Science Department presented information regarding the Science PLC and their goals for the current year.
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2. Report of Committees
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2.1. Building Committee
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2.1.1. Parking Lot Bids
Discussion:
Troy Johnston from JEO presented the bids from the bid opening for the Parking Lot Improvements. Six companies submitted bids for the projects at Northwest and Cedar Hollow.
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2.1.2. Restroom Design
Discussion:
Brad Kissler from Cannon and Associates presented information regarding the updating of bathrooms at Northwest, Cedar Hollow and 1R. Bids will be opened on Monday May 9th at 2:00 p.m. and bids will be approved at the May Board meeting.
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2.1.3. Request for Phone Proposals
Discussion:
Placke presented a request for proprosal for a new phone system for the district. Bid opening for the phone system will be on Wednesday May 4th at 10:00 a.m. Bids will be presented for approval at the May Board meeting.
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2.2. Finance and Negotiations Committee
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2.2.1. Recognize NWEA as Bargaining Unit
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2.2.2. State Aid Projections and Respin
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3. Unfinished Business
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3.1. Approve Parking Lot Bid
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Parking Lot Bid Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.2. Approve Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve contract 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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4. New Business
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4.1. Approve handicap bathroom designs and set timelines
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve handicap bathroom designs and timelines 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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4.2. Approve Request for Phone Proposals
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Request for Phone Proposals 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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4.3. Approve the Superintendent as the authorized individual for all State and Federal Programs
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Superintendent as the authorized individual for all State and Federal Programs for the District 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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4.4. Approve the cooperative with ESU #10 for Title I for 2011-12 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the cooperative with ESU #10 for Title I for the 2011-12 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.
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4.5. Approve NWEA as the bargaining group for certified staff for 2011-12
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve NWEA as the bargaining group for certified staff for 2011-12 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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4.6. Accept certified staff resignations: Vanessa Steinkraus and Nicole Husmann
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept certified staff resignations from Vanessa Steinkraus and Nicole Husmann 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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4.7. Adopt State Science Standards
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve State Science Standards as presesnted 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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4.8. Approve Certified Staff Contracts
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve certified staff contracts for the 2011-12 school year 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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4.9. Approve option enrollment requests
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve option enrollment requests 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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4.10. Approve the recall of June Prokesh .5 Elementary and Becky Jameson 1.0 Elementary staff members
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the recall of June Prokesh .5 Elementary and Becky Jameson 1.0 Elementary certified staff 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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4.11. Approve graduation for Alternative Education senior students who completed requirements
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve graduation for Alternative Education senior students who have completed requirements 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:
These students will not participate in graduation. They will receive diplomas after all requirements have been met.
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5. Superintendent's Report
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5.1. Annexation Update
Discussion:
A letter has not been received from the Planning Commission regarding this annexation. Mr. Mowinkel did send a letter to the City Council regarding this potential annexation. President Ostermeier attended the City Council meeting.
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5.2. Year End Activities
Discussion:
Mr. Mowinkel reviewed the year end activities.
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5.3. Nebraska Rural Schools Convention
Discussion:
Mr. Mowinkel, Mrs. Placke and Duane Witt attended the Spring Conference in Kearney.
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5.4. Add partial section for Kindergarten at Cedar Hollow and 1R
Discussion:
Mr. Mowinkel discussed the possibility of adding half time kindergarten classes at Cedar Hollow and 1R. Students have applied for enrollment and accomodations can be made to still meet the requirements of Elementary Class Size in the State Aid Calculation.
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6. Adjourn
Discussion:
President Ostermeier adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
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