April 11, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm.
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was published in the Phonograph Herald.
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room.
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2. Roll Call
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. None were made, and the minutes were declared approved.
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4. Bills As Presented By the Superintendent
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Great Plains Asbestos Control $4,000
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2. Scarborough Const. $3,300 Roof repair
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.3. B2 Environmental $2,300.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Building Maintenance Fund Bills
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5.1. Loup Valley Supply $90,336.40 second of three payments.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The foundation for the building has been poured, and plumbing and electrical equipment have been roughed in. Installation of the building itself will start in 2-3 weeks.
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6. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report.
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7. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Mr. Alberts and Mrs. Hill will present on the Destination Imagination project.
Discussion:
The Destination Imagination group presented their state champion skit for the Board. The group has qualified to attend the national competition May in Tennessee.
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8.2. Board needs to consider ratifying a certified contract for Whitney Kaminski. (Early Elem.)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Board needs to consider pay increases for classified staff.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Board needs to consider accepting the option report as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Hagen reported on the number of students at risk for not graduating. She summarized comments from the Grim Reaper surveys of students and staff. Mr. Poppert reported on some needed updates regarding technology. Mrs. Paider reported that the community now has a committee to oversee elementary sports, which is not affiliated in any way with the school. The committee will help organize elementary sports and encourage participation by all children that wish to participate.
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8.6. Report from Building Committee
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8.6.1. Track dirt work $4,500
Discussion:
Mr. Scott Reynolds is going to take 2-4 inches of dirt out of the inside of the track, to allow the water to drain away from the track.
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8.7. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Yearbook revision is occurring, with the correction of errors, at a cost to the district of $3,000. Funding for Destination Imaginations's trip to the national convention was discussed. Remodeling at the Heritage building continues, as the windows will be in soon, and bids for carpets are being obtained. Students are helping with the drywalling at that building. The project is expected to be completed in mid July. The Transportation Center construction is underway. In other projects, bids are being obtained to turn Mr. Peters' office into a permanent concession stand. Mr. Peters' office will move to the current superintendent's office, and the superintendent's office will move to the Board room. Comments from Ed Forum are available for the board to review.
Lengthy discussion was held regarding options for providing health insurance for classified staff. No decision was made at this meeting, as more investigation and discussion is desired by Board members.
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8.7.1. Destination Imagination
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8.7.2. Update on buildings
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8.7.3. PPAC update
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8.7.4. Education Forum comments
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9. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka restated the motion and indicated that only personnel would be discussed. The Board went into executive session at 9:32pm. The Board came out of executive session at 10:25pm. No action was taken.
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10. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25pm.
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