December 10, 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 7:30pm.
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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
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 needs to consider paying the credit cards as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Poppert explained that the PayPal account is used to purchase television screens only. Mr. Scheer explained that he is concerned about this because it could be an easy place for fraud to occur.
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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 action on: The use of local substitute teaching certificate has been approved by the board of education of the St. Paul Public Schools. I request that you issue a local substitute teaching certificate to Sheridan Holcomb.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Dana Cole Company will present the findings for the audit for the 2017-2018 school year.
Discussion:
At 8:58pm, Shannon Peard from Dana F. Cole and Company presented the findings from the audit of the district that was recently conducted. They found no errors and St. Paul received an unmodified opinion, which is the highest rating available. It was noted that the board and superintendent need to be diligent in overseeing the finances, as there is no segregation of financial duties due to the size of the district (only one employee). Mr. Poppert asked about making bond payments this Spring, before the tax money comes in to the school.
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7.2.1. Board needs to consider making a bond payment to Cornerstone Bank for $268,629.31
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Superintendent's Evaluation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board discussed the superintendent's evaluation with the superintendent.
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7.4. Board needs to consider the renewal of the Superintendent's contract.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka restated the motion and indicated that only superintendent evaluation and contract would be discussed. The Board went into executive session at 8:51pm. The Board came out of executive session at 8:58pm. The Board went back into executive session at 9:10pm. The Board came out of executive session at 9:45pm.
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7.5. Principal's Report
Discussion:
In the Principal's report, Mrs. Paider and Mrs. Hagen stated that the science teachers are beginning to look for a different science curriculum, to better match up with state standards. Mrs. Hagen discussed an academic pep rally that is being planned. NSCAS data is still embargoed. Staff is looking for a screening test for social-emotional health. Teacher evaluations and walk-throughs are in progress. Mrs. Schulte reported that she has completed a rubric for staffing needs for Special Education. The schedule of events and testing was updated. Mr. Mrkvicka complimented the principals and staff on doing a great job teaching our students, and working to improve student achievement. Mr. Scheer expressed that he was pleased with the choral concert, the teacher's abilities, the students enthusiasm, the songs, etc. Peters reported that fall coach evaluations are complete, and that he attended APL training.
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7.6. Report from Building Committee
Discussion:
The building committee is exploring options regarding roof replacement, and spoke with some roofing companies at the School Board convention. The work will be done in parts based on need and what is affordable. The main problem areas are where the roof is flat. LED light bulbs were placed in the lights that were burned out in the parking lot.
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7.7. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
In his report, Superintendent Poppert reported on some issues with a van and FFA bus. The van is being repaired but the FFA bus will not be fixed. A new school route bus will need to be purchased. Bids are being obtained and will be discussed in January.
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7.7.1. School Bus purchase for the 2018-2019 school year.
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8. Negotiations
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 9:49pm. The Board came out of executive session at 10:43pm. No action was taken.
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 10:43pm.
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