July 12, 2021 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
Discussion:
The regular Board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek at 8:00 pm with 5 members present, which constitutes a quorum. Mike Hatfield is excused. President Vyhnalek confirmed the advance notice to the public of the meeting and agenda. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Also present are Superintendent Daryl Shrunk and Linda Woolsey.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
No visitors present.
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4. Request for Change of Agenda
Discussion:
No request for change of agenda.
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5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed the June financial matters with the Board.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
No report.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk presented his leaves for the past year per his contract. The 2021-2022 estimated proposed budget was briefly reviewed. Mr. Schrunk has received information to refund the bond. He will gather further information closer to the bond renewal period. A proposal for replacement gutter for the shop building and changes to gutters on the main building was reviewed. The Buildings and Grounds Committee will review the bid and report at our next meeting. There will be a NASB get together with Senator Brandt and the NASB Legislative Team on Thursday, July 22nd at 11:30 am. Mr. Schrunk and Steve Vyhnalek plan to attend.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Discuss and review "Safe Return to Learn Plan" including "Continuity of Services".
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed our district's Safe Return to School Plan for 2021-2022. This is a requirement for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funds that allow state and local education agencies to continue safe in-person instruction and to address unfinished teaching and learning to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. This information is located on the school website. Our ESSER III Funds Survey for public opinions is also on the website. No public comment received.
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8.2. Discussion regarding runway for long jump (track).
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed a drawing of possible improvements to the practice field to include concrete for relay "exchanges", long/triple jump with sand pit and high jump with concrete pad. A shed for storage is another possibility. The next step is to get some solid numbers for the project.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Final Reading/Approval of Board of Education Policies #2005-Conflict of Interest, #2007-Reimbursement and Miscellaneous Expenditures, #3001-Budget and Property Tax Request, #3003-Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Site Improvement, #3003.1-Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds, #3004.1-Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Dollars, #3042-Construction Management at Risk Contracts, #3043-Design-Build Contracts, #5063-Audio and Video Recordings, #6004-Curriculum Development, and #6036-Reading Instruction and Intervention Services.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed policies for their final reading.
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9.2. Consider approving the rooftop unit (natural gas and a/c) above the Library.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk shared the bid from Beatrice Mechanical Service.
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9.3. Consider approving para position for lower elementary using ESSER III funds for 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed some requirements for the use of ESSER III funds. A new lower elementary paraprofessional for two years would be funded through ESSER III funds.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
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10.1. The Transportation Committee (Matt, Mike, & Steve) met on Monday, June 21, to review the fleet.
Discussion:
Mr. Vyhnalek, a member of the Transportation Committee, reported the findings of their review of the fleet. No changes were recommended at this time.
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11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Discussion:
The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, August 9 at 8:00 p.m.
* Attached = Review anticipated meeting dates/times for the 2021-22 school year. |
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13. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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