December 11, 2017 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 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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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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. Board needs to consider paying the credit card as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Receipts for all items have been turned in to the business manager and approved. |
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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. FFA will report on their National Convention.
Discussion:
Students Jacob Paczosa and Ethan Uhlir, along with sponsor Boyd Bowder, reported on their trip to the National FFA convention. They reported on their experiences and projects in Nashville. |
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7.2. Mrs. Harrington will present on the K-6 Physical Education department.
Discussion:
Mrs. Harrington, elementary PE teacher, presented on her philosophy and curriculum. She shared the new Nebraska PE standards. |
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7.3. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Paider, Mrs. Hagen and Mrs. Schulte reported on curriculum, assessments, and professional development. Student achievement scores were discussed. Options for revamping the health curriculum are being discussed, as well as the options for reorganizing the structure of music program. Smaller class sizes would be desirable, allowing more contact for students with the teacher. |
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7.4. Report from Building Committee
Discussion:
The building committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday the 21st at 4pm. |
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7.4.1. Curriculum Committee
Discussion:
The next curriculum committee meeting will be Dec. 14th at 4:00 pm in the board room. |
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7.5. Board needs to consider Morning Practices for activities.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Board needs to consider a bid from Egan Supply for rugs.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Board needs to consider the resignation/retirement of Mr. Vince Tomlinson (transportation director)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Board needs to consider paying the bond payment to Cornerstone Bank for $313,682.50.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The next payment is due in June for $46,511.25 |
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7.9. Board needs to consider declaring the the list of equipment as excess equipment and except sealed bids for each item.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Bids will be taken over the next 2-3 months. |
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7.10. Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
The Superintendent's evaluation was shared with Supt. Poppert. |
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7.11. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
In the superintendent's report, Mr. Poppert reported that APL training will occur next week, for the teachers at the school. These are teacher inservice days. He also reported that a buyer for the 1929 piano has not been found. An appraisal will be done on the piano later this week. |
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7.11.1. APL training next week
Discussion:
In the superintendent's report, Mr. Poppert reported that APL training will occur next week, for the teachers at the school. These are teacher inservice days. He also reported that a buyer for the 1929 piano has not been found. |
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7.12. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board calendar was reviewed and discussion was held regarding improving the functioning of the board calendar. |
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8. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka restated the motion, and indicated that only teacher negotiations would be discussed. The Board went into executive session at 8:48pm. The Board came out of executive session at 9:02pm. No action was taken. |
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8.1. Negotiations
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:02pm. |