May 14, 2018 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 7:31 pm
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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
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. Board to pay 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:
Courtney Bierbaum from the Phonograph Herald was present and introduced herself.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Hagen discussed the possibility of a 7th grade overnight camp opportunity to learn about safety issues including drug abuse, vehicle safety, internet safety and several other topics, with a couple of fun activities available also. The Board gave approval to Mrs. Hagen to move forward with having the 7th graders attend the camp, pending her obtaining satisfactory answers to a few questions.
Mrs. Hagen gave a report on the safety survey that was completed. The safety surveyorhad some suggestions, including numbering windows and doors so responders would know exactly where a situation was occurring, giving all teachers the capability do an all-call from their phones, making sure alarms can be heard in the band room, and improved training of substitute teachers regarding safety procedures. When she questioned the students, some were unsure what to do when they are outside and there is a lock down. The surveyor will have a full report for the school at some point. The Principals Report included information about end of the year and summer activities, workdays, and inservices that are occurring. |
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7.2. Report from Building Committee
Discussion:
The Building committee met with the individuals doing the cement work for the summer project, to finalize details. The project will begin next Monday.
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7.3. Board needs to discuss proposals for refinancing the school bond.
Discussion:
The banks in town are not interested in refinancing the school's bond. Supt. Poppert spoke with Tobin from First National Bank, who indicated that a resolution can be passed in the next several months, so that the bond can be refinanced if conditions remain favorable.
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7.4. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to Mrs. Daylene Fox, (Elem teacher)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4.1. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract for Mac Kenzie Loofe, (preschool teacher)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Board needs to consider offering a .halftime (.5FTE) contract to Tiffany Gapp.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The new half-time music teacher is interested in teaching band in St. Paul. The Board remains invested in growing the music program and will periodically reevaluate the number of participants in vocal and instrumental music, to assure that the added staff has made a difference, and progress is being made.
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7.6. board needs to consider purchasing the math Expressions K-5 curriculum for seven years.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs.Paider was able to get the price reduced from $90,000 to $72,000 in return for purchasing the 7 year contract.
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7.7. The board needs to discuss and consider changing or clarifying Policy 3040 section D, memorials
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7.8. Health Ins. for Board Members
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7.9. Superintendent's Report
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7.9.1. Jake Myers resignation
Discussion:
In the Superintendent report, Mr. Poppert reported that Mr. Jake Myers has resigned to take a teaching position at GIPS. The School Law Seminar is June 15, in Kearney. Anyone interested in attending can register on the NASB website. The annual hotdogs cookout will be held Thursday to celebrate the final day of school. Mr. Poppert will begin cooking at 10:30. Any Board Member interested in helping cook the hotdogs is welcome.
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7.9.2. School Law June 15th
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7.10. Review Board Calendar
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.
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