May 11, 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 7:35pm.
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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
Discussion:
Present were Marty Mrkvicka, Sue DeCamp, Dan Scheer, Daryl Anderson, Kelvin Smith, and Shelly Harrahill. Absent,: none.
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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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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. Mr. Bowder will present on AG and FFA
Discussion:
Mr. Bowder was present to update the Board regarding FFA. FFA members attended state convention and had several award winning teams, as well as a number of individuals earning medals. He discussed the remodeling of his classrooms, as well as the indoor and outdoor classrooms being developed. In addition, he discussed upcoming summer activities.
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7.2. Board needs to consider raising lunch prices as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The federal government requires all districts that have lunch prices below the national average to increase lunch prices.
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7.3. Board needs to accept the resignation of Mr. Eric Sell. (Ind Tech)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Mrs. Sarah Sell. (elementary Teacher)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Cherie Morgan. (para educator)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Rosemary Wichmann. (para educator)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Board needs to consider approving the Sixpence agreement for the 2015-2016 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Board needs to consider approving the Head Start agreement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.9. Board needs to consider ratifying a certified contract for Mrs. Stephanie Palacz. (Elementary)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.10. Board needs to consider offering a Certified Contract to Mrs. Lesley Dugan. (IT/AG)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.11. Board needs to consider offering a classified contract (.50) to Shawn Koehn-Fairbanks (Para-Educator)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.12. Board needs to consider ratifying a Certified Contract .50 for Shawn Koehn-Fairbanks.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.13. Board needs to consider offering a classified contract to Mr. Bob McGuan. (Bus driver)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.14. Board needs to consider accepting the bid from J.I.L Asphalt for resurfacing of the playground.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.15. Board needs to consider appointing Ken Swinarski to the St. Paul Board of Education effective June 8th, 2015.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.16. Board needs to consider accepting the Option Enrollment as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.17. Board needs to consider pay increases for classified employees.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Anderson restated the motion and indicated that only contract negotiations and property acquisitions would be discussed. The Board went into executive session at 9:13pm. The Board came out of executive session at 9:56pm.
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7.18. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Paider and Mrs. Hagen are working with Region III in Kearney to provide counseling to students in our district, at very low cost. The Substance Abuse Coalition may be able to assist with mileage costs. The principals also reported on end of the year activities, as well as work to be completed over the summer, including curriculum work by the 7-12 English and Social Studies teachers.
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7.19. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Supt. Poppert reported on an attempt at property acquisition that has fallen through. The fire marshall visited the former Heritage building and indicated some modifications that need to be made, but the building does not need to be sprinkled, and no fire wall is required. Other information is being obtained regarding remodeling, costs, and bringing certain aspects up to code.
In addition, If the track is going to continue to be used, it needs to be resurfaced. Supt. Poppert will obtain bids.
Finally, Mrs. DeCamp reported on a workshop she attended. She learned that in addition to reviewing policies, the information contained in the handbooks should also be reviewed. She also stated that she learned that the Student Conduct Rules are to be posted in conspicuous places around the school.
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7.19.1. Property purchase
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7.19.2. Heritage update
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7.19.3. Track resurfacing
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7.20. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board calendar was reviewed.
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8. Executive Session
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9. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. DeCamp was thanked for her years of service to the board, and was wished the very best as she moves to the Omaha area. The meeting adjourned at 10:00pm.
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