March 9, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka stated that notice of the meeting was properly published in the Phonograph Herald and/or in 3 public places, per policy. |
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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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2.1. Americanism Quote
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka asked Scheer to read the Americanism quote, which was "Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants". (William Penn)
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Depreciation
CEI $4,219 6 Wireless handheld sets CEI $2,371 3 wireless headsets, one additional mic and repairs to another device. Midwest restaurant $4,903.31 (compressor in walk in cooler)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2. Board needs to consider paying the credit card as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report. |
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6. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public. |
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7. New Business
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7.1. Board needs to consider accepting the resignations of Jarrod Schoneman and Taylor Schoneman.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Board needs to consider offering Sarah Nilson a certified contract for the 20-21 school year. (6th grade)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Board needs to consider offering Tara Sjuts a certified contract for the 20-21 school year. (special education)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Sjuts has been teaching for seventeen years.
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7.4. Board needs to consider purchasing 40 chrome books for replacement of old chrome books and large 6th grade coming up.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The purchase of additional chromebooks is necessary due to a large incoming 7th grade class and the need to have some extras for new students, loaners, and testing.
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7.5. Board needs to consider accepting a bid for the cement project for the W.A.C parking lot.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Principal's Report
Discussion:
In the Principal's report, Mrs. Paider and Mrs. Hagen reported that State testing for students will continue as previously scheduled. The need for a schedule change resulting from the coronovirus outbreak will be carefully monitored. The Ambassadors program will be rescheduled due to the boys basketball team qualifying for the State Tournament. Mrs. Hagen informed the Board of the decision to limit cell phone use for Jr. high students. Phones will not be allowed on their persons during the school day, but instead must be in their lockers or vehicles. The change will be implemented as soon as the school attorney has reviewed the new policy. Eventually, the rule will apply to all 7-12 students. Mrs. Paider updated the Board on the progress toward adoption of a new elementary reading curriculum.
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7.7. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
In his report, Supt. Poppert mentioned that he is working on setting a date for the Board Retreat. He updated the Board on the re-roofing project. He and the Board discussed what would happen if the school must close due to coronavirus. Thede asked if the school's policies are adequate for covering a situation such as the coronavirus outbreak. Mr. Poppert reported that the policies are appropriate, but if necessary, the school's law firm would send additional policies or revisions to the school. Beginning next week, traffic will be disrupted on the north side of the school as Howard Avenue will be torn up from the Library to the Senior Center. Finally, Mr. Poppert stated that nterviews are upcoming for a new Business Manager.
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7.7.1. Board Retreat date?
Roofing update |
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7.7.2. COVID 19 letter and precautions
Days in school |
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7.8. Review Board Calendar
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 9:07 P.M.
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