February 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting

1. Signature of Notification

2. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Welcome Visitors

2.1. Acknowledge Open Meeting Laws

2.2. Notice of this meeting was published in the Star Herald on February 17, 2013

3. Excuse Absent Board Members

4. Patron Comments

4.1. It is this time during the Board Meting that the public is welcome to address the Board. We ask that you complete the appropriate form so that you may be recognized. The Board has set a 3 minute time limit per patron. The total time of all patron comments shall not exceed 30 minutes.

5. Consent Agenda*

5.1. *Sequence of agenda items subject to change. Please plan to attend the entire meeting.

5.2. Approval of Agenda/Amendment of Agenda Items

5.3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

5.4. Approval of Claims/Bills

5.5. Acceptance of Letters of Resignation

5.5.i. IT Coordinator (R. Hamer)

5.5.ii. 4th Grade Teacher (Manasek)

5.5.iii. Math Teacher (M. Smith)

5.5.iv. Resource Teacher (Ediger)

5.5.v. SPED Teacher (Berry)

5.5.vi. Girl's P.E. Teacher (Sharp)

5.5.vii. Science Teacher (Coon)

6. Action Items

6.1. Approval of ATM Contract with Western Heritage Credit Union

6.2. Authorize Superintendent to Sign Two-Year Note for Financing New Administration Office

6.3. Authorize Superintendent to Sign All Closing Documents in Regards to the Purchase of the New Administrative Office

6.4. Recommendation to Approve the 2013-2014 School Calendar

6.5. Election of Vice President

6.6. Appointments

6.6.i. Board Secretary

6.6.ii. Board Treasurer

6.6.iii. Committees

6.6.iv. VALTS Board

6.6.v. Regional Governance Representative(s)

6.7. Recommendtion to Approve Superintendent Contract (Hastings)

6.8. Recommendation to Approve Social Studies Curriculum

6.9. Second Reading of Board Policy 502.03 - Entrance/Admissions

7. Reports & Discussion Items

7.1. Recognition of Accomplishments

7.1.i. Freshman Academy Assistant Principal Kraig Weyrich was awarded $23,000 in KENO funds to be used for security purposes.

7.1.ii. On Saturday, January 26, Stephanie Upp and Melanie Bibb organized our girls and boys basketball teams to go to the Veteran's Home and play bingo with the members. Twenty four players showed up and had a great time with the Veterans.

7.1.iii. Northfield Booster Club planned and directed their first Talent Show on Feb 4 at the High School. Zac Karpf directed 24 performances. There was also a silent auction. Monies raised are targeted for a new playground. A list of participants is attached.

7.1.iv. Speech Team won the North Platte Blue & Gold Speech Meet

7.1.v. Basketball Team Won Over 3rd Ranked McCook

7.1.vi. Four Wrestlers sent to State Tournament in Omaha

7.1.vii. High School Art Teacher Ryan Bosche sends high school art students to each After School Program site to do an art project with the students once a month. These art programs occur on Wednesdays and the students and staff LOVE them.

7.1.viii. Mike Smith was selected as the Western Nebraska Wrestling Officials Sportsmanship Referee of the Year.

7.1.ix. Lincoln Elementary raised $1,154.04 for the "Pennies for Patients" Program.

7.2. Financial Report - The Business Committee reviewed all bills for this consent agenda. Bills unique to this month were discussed for clarification. The total amount of bills approved in the consent agenda for the month of January, 2013 by specific funds are as follows:

7.2.i. General Fund - $280,757.41; Depreciation Fund - $17,301.12; Cafeteria Fund - $67,176.61; Activities Fund - $39,551.66; Fees Fund - $900.00.

7.3. Student Services Report

7.4. Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes

7.5. Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes

7.5.i. Confirmation of 14 Slots at VALTS (Report by Curriculum Committee)

7.6. Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes

7.7. Business Committee Meeting Minutes

7.8. GNSA Representative(s)

8. Superintendent's Report

9. Board Comments

10. Tentative Committee and Meeting Dates

11. Adjournment