March 10, 2014 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:
The Board of Education of the St. Paul Public School District #1 met in regular session at 7:30pm, March 10, 2014, in the board room. President Daryl Anderson called the meeting to order and recognized a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room, and recognized proper publication of notice of the meeting in the Phonograph Herald.
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
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2. Roll Call
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
There were no additions or correction to the minutes of the previous meeting, so the minutes will be filed.
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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 Fund, Apple Ipads, (20) $9,344.40, Apple Laptops (15) $15,055.50
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Building Maintenance Fund Bills
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5.1. Citizen's Bank Loan Payment $2,971.57
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Discussion:
Supt. Poppert presented the financial report.
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7. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Teacher report from Mrs. Aspen and Mrs. Knox
Discussion:
Mrs. Aspen and Mrs. Knox presented on job sites as part of the special education program.
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8.2. Board needs to accept the resignation of Mrs. Martinsen.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Board needs to consider the application for early separation from Mrs. Martinsen.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Board needs to consider the early Separation application from Mr. Voigt.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5. Board needs to consider ratifying a classified contract for Linda Donahue. (Custodian)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to Rusty Fuller.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
He will teach physical education and weightlifting classes. He has been a teacher for 7 years, and is from Wasau.
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8.7. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract for Mr. Boyd Bowder.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Bowder has been offered a 10 month contract. He will sponsor FFA. He currently teaches at Sumner-Eddyville-Miller.
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8.8. Board needs to consider amending the Superintendent's contract for the 2014-2015 school year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Amended contract will be approved at a future meeting, and this summer, the Superintendent's contract will be posted on the school website, per state statute.
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8.9. Board needs to consider the Bid from Yanda's Music for replacing old system in the Elem. Gym
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Education Foundation has agreed to contribute $6000 to this project, so the school's portion will be $5,117.
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8.10. Board needs to consider bid from Ne Fire and Safety for system at Alternative House. ($4,595)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.11. Board needs to consider accepting the bid from Love's Sign for $8,927.16
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.12. Board needs to consider purchasing SU inc software for school accounting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The accounting system currently used by the district will not be able to be updated in the future. Newer systems offer many more capabilities.
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8.13. Board needs to review Policy 502.02,Nonresident student/option Enrollment, 1st Reading
Discussion:
First reading was held on changes to Policy 502.02 Nonresident Student/Option Enrollment.
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8.14. Board needs to review Policy 503.01 Compulsory Attendance, 1st Reading
Discussion:
First reading was held for changes to Policy 503.01 Compulsory Attendance.
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8.15. Board needs to review Policy 501-504.09
Discussion:
Board policies 501-504.09 were reviewed. Policy 502.06 will be furthered studied. Some minor changes will be made to policies as appropriate. The remainder of Section 5 will be reviewed next month.
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8.16. Board needs to consider accepting option request to:Aiden Ritter 1st grade, Elba to St. Paul 2013-2014,Shantel Stout 10th St. Paul to Elba 2013-2014,Kara Stout, 7th St. paul to Elba 2013-2014,klayton Cafferty 5th GIPS to St. Paul 2013-2014,Kailee Allen 5th GIPS to St. Paul 2013-2014,Kelsey Allen 4th
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.17. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Hagen and Mrs. Paider shared their Behavior reports, and parent-teacher conference turn-out information, inservice agendas, the assessment schedule, and upcoming professional development activities of the staff. They indicated that orientation for the 8th grade students will be March 6th, and the next Pre-K transition will take place March 19th, with students will be participating in recess with the kindergarteners. The Jump Rope for Heart program is complete, with $5100.00 raised. The elementary took part in the annual “Read Across America” celebration recently. Mrs. Paider and Mr. Poppert will be meeting with several organizations in order to discuss the proposal for the possible Afterschool Program for the 2014-15 school year. Kindergarten Registration was held on February 18th in the community room, and there are currently 46 students enrolled for the upcoming school year.
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8.18. Report from Building Committee
Discussion:
In the report from the Building Committee, the Board learned that no bids have been received on the house for sale. Several updates to the HVAC system are needed, and if installed, these would save the district $6,800/year.
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8.19. Superintendent's Report
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8.19.1. Summer projects
Discussion:
Bids are coming in for updates to the office of the Superintendent's secretary/business manager. Bids are expected for paving the playground. New cement will be poured for the shotput ring.
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8.19.2. Unicameral Update
Discussion:
Updates on legislation were discussed. The district should know about future state aid soon.
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8.19.3. Ed Forum
Discussion:
Staff is working on their reports for the Ed Forum. The Ed Forum will be held on March 27th. School Board members are to send the names of their invitees to Terri by March 20.
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8.19.4. Automated
Discussion:
An update on the automated phone system was given.
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8.19.5. Copier Bids
Discussion:
Bids for copy machines have been received.
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8.20. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board Calendar was reviewed.
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9. Old Business
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10. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 9:45pm
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