April 13, 2015 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 published in the Phonograph Herald.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Roll call was taken at 7:30pm.
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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 meetings. 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. Depreciation Fund
CDW-G 13 Computers $7,860.08
Apple Inc 2 computers $1,898
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:
A member of the public was present to commend the principals for the excellent work that they continue to do.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Mrs. Lemmerman will have Art projects on display in the Art Room.
Discussion:
The Board visited the Art Room to view the art projects, including many award-winning pieces, made by students of the district.
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7.2. Board needs to consider entering into a coop with Grand Island P.S.for swimming, $600.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. The Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Mrs. Judy Warner.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Board needs to consider the resignation of Mikaela Boss. (3rd grade 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 certified contact to Erika Klassen. (Elementary)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Board needs to consider offering a certified contact to Kali Reinsch. (Elementary)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Board needs to consider offering a certified contact to Allyson Wilson. (Elementary)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Board needs to consider offering a certified contact to Jarod Remmers. (Elementary)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.9. Board needs to consider offering a certified contact to Andrea Zulkoski. (Elem. Music)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.10. Board needs to consider offering a classified contract to Christal Holt,(Para-educator)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.11. Board needs to consider a bid from Scion for two more camera systems for the route busses.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.12. 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 Ruth Clark
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.13. Board needs to consider the resignation of Board Member Sue DeCamp.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.14. Board needs to consider the method of selecting the replacement for the open Board seat.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.15. Board needs to accept the request of Ms. Kelley Jordan to go to .5 FTE.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Jordan will continue to teach High School music and band, and Junior high band.
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7.16. The Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Kay Gay,(Para Educator).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.17. Board needs to consider accepting the option enrollment report as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.18. Principal's Report
Discussion:
In the Principal's report, Mrs. Paider stated that NeSA testing is underway in the elementary school, and elementary class fieldtrips and end of the year activities are scheduled. Mrs. Hagen also reported on end of the year activities for the Jr./Sr. High School, and presented the post graduate survey completed by the 2012 graduates, which was reviewed. Development of a Destination Imagination program is being considered by the administration. Mrs. Hagen will implement an Ambassadors program, which will allow students to use leadership skills while assisting other students at various times. The principals also updated the Board on recent professional development meetings attended by staff, the testing schedule, and the status of progress toward the school improvement program.
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7.19. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
In his report, Supt. Poppert stated that only one company has bid on the asphalt project. Some safety concerns have been identified on the preschool playground by the Area Playground Manager, and are being addressed. The school is in discussion regarding obtaining some space at the former Heritage building, possibly for preschool and the afterschool program. Mr. Sell has resigned, effective at the end of this school year, to take another job. Applications are being taken for his position. The last day of school is May 19, 2015; report cards can be obtained the following day.
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7.19.1. Asphalt project, only one bid
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7.19.2. Preschool playground
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7.19.3. Heritage
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7.19.4. Mr. Sell
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7.20. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board calendar was reviewed.
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8. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.1. Board needs to consider going into executive session to negotiate an offer on property.
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka restated the motion and indicated that only property acquisition would be discussed. The Board went into executive session at 9:18pm. The Board came out of executive session at 10:18pm. No action was taken.
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 10:29pm.
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