Public Meeting Minutes: January 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.1. Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

I.2. Open Meeting Act

I.3. Mission Statement

II. Roll Call

III. Adjourn Sine Die for Annual Board Reorganization

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To adjourn sine die for annual reorganization of board Passed with a motion by John Jutten and a second by Laurie Maris.

Marty Wheeler: Absent
Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea
Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV. Nominations for President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To nominate Allison Sandman as President, Laurie Maris as Vice President, Marty Wheeler as Secretary and John Jutten as Treasurer Passed with a motion by John Jutten and a second by Laurie Maris.

Marty Wheeler: Absent
Allison Sandman: Yea
Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

V. Appoint Recording Secretary

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To appoint Marj Rundback as recording secretary Passed with a motion by Laurie Maris and a second by Hondo Fanning.

Marty Wheeler: Absent
Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea
Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VI. Staff Presentations

Discussion: Betsty Johanson, Guidanace Counselor, presented to the Board what her role is throughout the entire school ranging from PK through 12th grade. Her responsibilities include guiding all students towards graduating and becoming productive citizens. She works with students to communicate, work with others, being good listeners, becoming good citizens, and character-building skills etc. Johanson shared a couple of specific examples of activities that are shared in the classroom. Freck shared that our teachers are thankful for Johanson's collaboration when issues arise in the classroom.

VII. Recognition of Visitors/Public Comments

Discussion: Tom Pantera of Wauneta addressed the Board about the book policy cautioning the Board to not ban books. Monica McKinney of Wauneta read a letter written by Stephanie Malcom of Palisade about the book review policy and cautioned the Board to not ban books. Vanessa Fanning of Wauneta addressed the Board about reasons to ban books and why a policy is needed to review the books that are ordered. Mick Majors of Wauneta addressed the Board about the content of books and why they shouldn't be in our school libraries and contested the purpose of the Building Fund. Ariel Fanning of Wauneta addressed the Board by sharing her own personal experience with her children and helping guide them when issues arise and asked that the Board should not remove books from the library. Monica McKinney of Wauneta addressed the Board by sharing her own personal experience with her daughter and why books are so important to help teach her own children when issues arise. She also shared that she has open discussion with her children when they bring a book home from the school library and this allows for great discussion between she and her children.

VIII. Amendments to the Agenda/Approval of the Proposed Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To amend the agenda to add amending school calendar and accepting lawn care estimate to action items Passed with a motion by John Jutten and a second by Aaron McKinney.

Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea
Marty Wheeler: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX. Action Items

IX.1. Approval and Signing of 12/13/2021 Regular Meeting Minutes and 12/20/2021 Special Meeting Minutes

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To approve and sign the minutes from the 12/13/2021 regular meeting and the 12/20/2021 special meeting minutes Passed with a motion by Laurie Maris and a second by Marty Wheeler.

Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea
Marty Wheeler: Yea
Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (2)

12.13.2021 Regular Meeting Minutes

12/22/2021 at 1:37 PM
12.20.2021 Special Meeting Minutes

12/22/2021 at 1:37 PM

IX.2. Approve the Monthly District Expenditures and Budget Reports

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

Payroll: $281,801.01 Accounts Payable: $94,735.17 TOTAL: $376,536.18 Passed with a motion by Hondo Fanning and a second by Aaron McKinney.

Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea
Marty Wheeler: Yea

Motion 2 Passed:

To approve the District Budget Reports as presented and District Expenditures of Payroll: $281,801.01 Accounts Payable: $94,735.17 for a Total: $376,536.18 Passed with a motion by Hondo Fanning and a second by Aaron McKinney.

Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea
Marty Wheeler: Yea
Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX.3. Appoint 2022 Standing Committees

Discussion: 2022 Committees:
Transportation: Wheeler, Jutten, McKinney
            Negotiations: Sandman, Jutten, Maris
            Budget: Maris, Sandman
            Building/Grounds: Wheeler, McKinney, Fanning
            Personnel: Sandman, Maris, Wheeler
            Policy: Sandman, Fanning
            Instruction/Americanism: Maris, Sandman

IX.4. Annual District Designation of Official Publication, Financial Institution, and Legal Counsel

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To designate Imperial Republican as the official publication, Sandhills State Bank as the official depository, and Perry Law Firm as the official legal counsel Passed with a motion by John Jutten and a second by Aaron McKinney.

Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea
Marty Wheeler: Yea
Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX.5. Amend School Calendar

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To amend the 2021-2022 School Calendar for no elementary school and professional development for teachers on February 2, 2022 to allow WP to host the Spelling Bee Passed with a motion by Laurie Maris and a second by Marty Wheeler.

Marty Wheeler: Yea
Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX.6. Accept Lawn Care Estimate

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To accept the lawn care estimate from Pankonin Ag Services for 2022 with discount for total of $5843.64 Passed with a motion by Hondo Fanning and a second by John Jutten.

John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea
Marty Wheeler: Yea
Hondo Fanning: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX.7. Discuss Full Board Policy Manual Review

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To allow Perry Law Firm to review our entire policy book Passed with a motion by Laurie Maris and a second by Hondo Fanning.

Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea
Marty Wheeler: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX.8. 2021 Superintendent Evaluation

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To accept the 2021 Superintendent Evaluation Passed with a motion by John Jutten and a second by Marty Wheeler.

Allison Sandman: Yea
Marty Wheeler: Yea
Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

X. Policy Review

X.1. Policy 6301--Instruction

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To waive the second oral reading and approve the adoption of Policy 6301--Instruction Selection and Review Policy Passed with a motion by Laurie Maris and a second by John Jutten.

Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea
Marty Wheeler: Yea
Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

6301--Instruction Selection and Review Policy

12/22/2021 at 1:41 PM

XI. Administrative Reports

XI.1. Superintendent Report

Discussion: Geier shared that NASA district meeting tomorrow in Holdrege, Thursday LB1184 meeting, RPAC Supt meeting next week.

XI.2. Principal Report

Discussion: Frecks shared it is nice to be back in school, 2022 is off to a great start. Spelling Bee 2/1 1st through 8th grade will allow middle school to compete. This will include Chase County middle school and allow a Chase County spelling bee as well. RPAC BB tourney begins 1/22/2022 and WP hosts 1/24 & 1/25 RPAC BB Quarter Finals.
Geier expressed his appreciate for our schools cooks and all they do. He also thanked Mr. Kennicutt for everything he does to keep things running smoothly.
Gaston shared that Quiz Bowl competes tomorrow, FFA students will travel to John Deere career day tomorrow, JH BB today and Thursday, HS BB Friday and Saturday.

XI.3. ESU 15 Report

Discussion: Sandman shared 1/19/2022 in Trenton at 6:30 pm MT.

XI.4. NASB Report

Discussion: Upcoming Legislative conference on 1/30-1/31 in Lincoln. Presidents Retreat 1/23-1/24 in Kearney.

XII. Executive Session

XII.1. Enter Into Executive Session

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To enter into executive session for purpose of superintendent salary at 7:23 pm MT Passed with a motion by Laurie Maris and a second by John Jutten.

Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea
Allison Sandman: Yea
Marty Wheeler: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

XII.2. Return to Open Session

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To return to open session 8:10 pm MT Passed with a motion by Laurie Maris and a second by John Jutten.

Allison Sandman: Yea
Marty Wheeler: Yea
Hondo Fanning: Yea
John Jutten: Yea
Laurie Maris: Yea
Aaron McKinney: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

XIII. Next Regular Meeting

Discussion: District Goals Planning Session 2/3/2022 at the Wauneta Attendence Center Library

Regular Meeting on 2/14/2022 at 6 pm MT at the Wauneta Attendence Center Conference Room.

XIV. Adjourn

Discussion: Meeting adjourned at 818 pm MT.

January 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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