October 14, 2019 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Scheer 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 Scheer 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 Scheer read the Americanism quote. "But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever." - John Adams
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Scheer 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 card as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2.
Depreciation Board needs to consider paying Rasmussen's boiler for final installation of single boiler. $13,798.05
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
paying Rasmussen's boiler for final installation of single boiler. $13,798.05
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5. Building Maintenance Fund Bills
Greenland Construction $50,723 Greenland Construction $14,259
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report. |
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7. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
A letter written by Audrey and Brad Thomsen was read aloud regarding the addition of a St. Paul Baseball team by parents supporting the addition of the program. Track coach Shawn Fairbanks spoke on behalf of the track team and discussion numbers and participation, lost academic time, increase in transportation and the record of the successful track team. We are not adding a sport but extending a season for baseball. |
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8. New Business
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8.1. Tara Nettie from Grand Island Economic Development will speak on Future Builders Challenge program.
Discussion:
Tara Nettifee from Grand Island Economic Development spoke on Future Builders Challenge program. As part of the Grand Island Economic Development Corporation, a select number of our 9th and 10th grade students will be invited to grow their entrepreneurial skills during a two day educational workshop. Participating students will be identified through Gallup's Builder Profile assessment. Those students will then develop a plan that identifies initiatives and gaps in the local economy/community (with local mentors) and pitch the plan to a committee for prizes.
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8.2. Board needs to consider starting additional spring activities.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Meinecke 35 kids interested and obstacles are not enough to not implement the program. Marty talked about opportunity for students. Thede drawback was not sure about putting everything we can towards the academic side and putting more into activities as far as finances etc. Approximately $20,000 for the first year to implement both tennis and baseball. Scheer concern saying that they are concerned about hurting our legion baseball and Morgan has patrons approaching her about it helping legion baseball. Marty asked Kayla Svoboda about being a possible tennis coach and how that program could become successful.
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8.3. Board nneds to consider accepting the bid from BVH architecture for a facility study.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Board needs to consider accepting a bid for a new bus.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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8.5. Board needs to consider approving bid from Control Logic for $34,238 to replace pneumatics in the small gym and two systems in the new gym.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. Board needs to consider adding WEX cards for gas and diesel in school vehicles.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.7. Principal's Report
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8.8. Report from Building Committee
New Building Boilers
Discussion:
New activity building should be ready for use by November 11. What else do I need to add to this?
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8.9. Superintendent's Report
Safety Report Board Goal update State Scores Signage for the WAC
Discussion:
Safety report - maintenance has taken care of everything on the list. Board goals were emailed out after admin went over and added to help the educational process. State score were considered great, great and overall was good. Signage for the new activity building was presented to the board.
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8.9.1. Negotiations
Discussion:
Negotiations listed
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8.9.2. Consider signage for the Wildcat Activity Center
Discussion:
Mr. Poppert will get a few more quotes for signs.
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8.10. Review Board Calendar
November 11th 7:00pm Strategic Planning November 20-22 State School Board Convention
Discussion:
Get dates from John to add to this.
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9. Adjournment
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