August 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Hearing on Budget Amendments
Discussion:
A hearing on budget amendments was opened at 6:30 PM to discuss approved refunding of 2007 bonds. Adam Elm, representing Pekny and Associates was present to explain how this decision would work and answer any questions. The hearing closed at 6:38 PM with a motion from Misek and a second from Brabec.
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II. Call Meeting to Order
Rationale:
STRIVE • COMMIT • SUCCEED - District Mission Statement
Discussion:
Meeting was called to order at 6:38 PM. In addition to the school board members, those in attendance were Superintendent Stevens, Principals Pavlik, Grammer, Comley, and Vrba, Assistant Principals Reinsch and Kovar, Activity Administrator Egr, and Curriculum Administrator Gibbons.
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II.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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II.B. Declaration of Open Meeting
Rationale:
This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the hallway outside the Media Center.
Discussion:
President Jedlicka stated that the meeting had been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session.
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III. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the consent agenda 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.A. Agenda
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III.B. Minutes
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III.C. Acceptance of Claims
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III.C.1. Bills of $5,000 or more
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III.D. Financial
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III.E. Other Listed Reports
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IV. Public Forum - We ask that all presentation be limited in their length.
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IV.A. Recognition of visitors and guests
Discussion:
Also present was Laurie Schlautman, library and media director at SMS.
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IV.B. Other topics (limited to 5 minutes - subject to guidelines of the Board Participation Policy)
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V. Board Requests/Reports/Action Items
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V.A. Americanism
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V.B. Budget
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V.B.1. Need to set a meeting date
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V.B.2. Discuss, consider and take action on proposed budget amendments for the 2011-2012 budget.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve proposed budget amendments as presented for the 2011-2012 budget. 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.C. Building and Grounds
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V.D. Curriculum
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V.E. Negotiations
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V.E.1. Negotiations workshop review
Discussion:
The majority of board members attended a negotiations workshop offered in Norfolk or Lincoln and all thought it to be very beneficial in preparing for future negotiations. The board members also agreed the Superintendent should contact legal counsel on the feasibility of a comparability study with schools within the region/state that compare with SCS regarding negotiations and then report back to the school board.
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V.E.2. Schuyler Education Association outcome of latest proposal - need to set a date for a meeting
Discussion:
The SEA has rejected the proposal put forth by the school board. It was pointed out that now negotiations must begin anew; a meeting date will be set for the negotiations committee.
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V.F. Planning
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V.F.1. Response to Won to Won I-Pad initiative questions
Discussion:
Mr. Droge responded at length to a list of eight questions regarding the appropriate use of the iPads purchased for the One to One Initative. A training day for teachers was held August 10 with two additional training days scheduled from the ESU7 and Apple.
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V.G. Policy
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V.G.1. Discuss, consider and take action on the 2nd reading of the concussion policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2nd reading of the concussion policy. 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.G.2. Discuss, consider and take action on the negotiations policy - first reading.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of the negotiations policy as presented - first reading. 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.G.3. Discuss, consider and take action on an amendment to the Facility Use policy to include a Certificate of Liability for $1 million requirement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an amendment to the Facility Use policy to include a Certificate of Liability for $1 million requirement. 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.G.4. Discuss, consider and take action on a resolution to waive the administrative residency requirement for Gerry Reinsch - .125 Rural/Satellite Principal and .375 Schuyler Middle School Assistant Principal.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following resolution to waive the administrative residency policy for Gerry Reinsch - - .125 Rural/Satellite Principal and .375 Schuyler Middle School Assistant Principal.
Where as: Mr. Gerry Reinsch may be seeking housing within the Schuyler Community Schools district; and
Where as: Mr. Reinsch is a "part-time" administrator.
Be it resolved the Mr. Gerry Reinsch be allowed to waive the administrative residency requirement policy for the 2012-2013 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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V.G.5. Discuss, consider and take action on renewing the Early Retirement Incentive Policy (ERIP) for the 2012-2013 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to renew the Early Retirement Incentive Policy (ERIP) for the 2012-2013 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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V.G.5.1. Discuss, consider and take action on deleting Section B. - Qualifications; Paragraph 1 - Certificated Employee - Clause b and c from the Early Retirement Incentive Program Policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to delete Section B. - Qualifications; Paragraph 1 - Certificated Employee - Clause b and c from the Early Retirement Incentive Program Policy. 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:
This action will remove administrators, technology coordinator and school psychologists from the ERIP policy.
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V.G.5.1.1. Discuss, consider and take action on financing the Early Retirement Incentive Program for the 2012-2013 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to finance the Early Retirement Incentive Program for the 2012-2013 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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V.G.6. Discuss, consider and take action on amending the Use of Facility policy to include a statement prohibiting the use of facilities by a non-school related group with out prior board approval between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to amend the Use of Facility policy to include the following statement: prohibiting the use of facilities by a non-school related group with out prior board approval between the hours of 11:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. 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.H. Public Relations
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V.I. Foundation
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V.I.1. Update - preparation for Labor Day celebration
Discussion:
The SCS Foundation met August 6, 2012 to finalize plans for their sponsorship of the Labor Day Alumni Dance to be held at the Oak Ballroom on September 2. They are also working with the Schuyler Economic Development coordinator to develop a professional brochure promoting the Foundation.
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VI. Administrative and Other Reports
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VI.A. Rural/Satellite Schools Report
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VI.A.1. Welcome Gerry Reinsch
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VI.B. Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment
Discussion:
David Gibbons updated the school board about the upcoming visit from the AdvanED Accreditation team September 16-19. Interviews will take place with administrators, teachers, parents, students,and the school board. An exit report will take place on Wednesday, September 19 at 3:30 PM.
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VI.B.1. AdvancEd accreditation visit - September 16 thru 19th - Interview board at noon on Monday the 17th of September
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VI.C. Activities Administrator Report
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VI.C.1. Discuss, consider and take action on a cooperative agreement in wrestling with Leigh and Clarkson for the 2012-2013 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to enter into a cooperative agreement in wrestling with Leigh and Clarkson for the 2012-2013 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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VI.D. Director of Facilities/Transportation Report
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VI.E. Schuyler Elementary School Report
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VI.E.1. Update on SES addition and remodeling
Discussion:
The SES addition and remodeling project are essentially complete with only a few minor items to correct. The approximate projected enrollment for SES is 786 students.
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VI.F. Schuyler Middle School Report
Discussion:
With the signing of Rule 10, middle school athletics will increase their competition contests in football, volleyball, and basketball.
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VI.F.1. Discuss, consider and take action on administrative adjustments
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the presented adjustments in administrative assignments for the 2012-2013 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:
Recommended administrative assignments are as follows: .375 SMS Assistant Principal – Gerry Reinsch; SMS Activities Administrator – Michelle Egr/Stephen Grammer; .125 Rural/Satellite Schools Principal – Gerry Reinsch; Preschool Head Teacher and Administrator – Karrie Healy and Bill Comley (w/ assistance from SCS Psychologist Mike Goos); and Substitute Teacher Coordinator – Darin Kovar.
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VI.G. Schuyler Central High School Report
Discussion:
A new registration format was instituted this year as parents/guardians & students were invited to come to SCHS to pick up registration packets and encouraged to complete them on site. 9th grade and new student orientation was held on August 8th at 7:30pm and was well attended. Projected student enrollment for the beginning of the year is 455.
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VI.G.1. Welcome Darin Kovar - residency plan
Discussion:
Darin Kovar, new Assistant Principal at SCHS, will seek housing in the district to comply with board policy on residency. It is his intention to move his family to Schuyler before the 2013-2014 school year if housing cannot be located before that time.
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VI.H. Superintendent's Report
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VI.H.1. NASB membership meetings - Norfolk September 26 or Wahoo October 3rd
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VI.H.2. Notice of school accreditation from the Nebraska Department of Education
Discussion:
Notice was received that SCS is accredited with the Nebraska Department of Education.
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VI.H.3. Vehicle update - sold van and pick-up
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VI.H.4. Curriculum development and/or Program Improvement proposals - Andre Prachel and Dawn Prescott
Discussion:
Andre Prachal and Cindy Beebe have completed work on curriculum development and program improvement.
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VI.H.5. Discuss, consider and take action on new hires for the 2012-2013 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following new hires for the 2012-2013 school year:
-Casey Brandl - SES Para
-Jeff Blum - Driver for Duncan Boys Town school and Food Service
-Chriss Kroeger - 4R custodian
-Ashley DeLeon - SES Para 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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VI.H.6. Discuss, consider and take action on resignations.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following resignations for the 2012-2013 school year.
-Kim Kern 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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VI.H.7. Option enrollment - update
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VI.H.8. Back to school - early thoughts
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VI.H.9. Next regularly scheduled board meeting - September 10th.
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VII. Correspondence Items
Discussion:
Correspondence was received from Jean Conrad, Denise Stevenson, Chrissi Bywater, Doug Phillips, and Laurie Schlautman.
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VII.A. Thanks from the music department - update of SCHS music room
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VII.B. Thanks from Chrissi Bywater - memorial in honor of Mildred Spulak
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VII.C. Denise Stevenson - Thanks for longevity award
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VIII. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn 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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