July 13, 2015 at 7:40 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:40pm.
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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
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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. Apple Ipads $11,200 Depr
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2. Body Worx $16,252.41 (Depr Bus Ins)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The insurance company reimbursed the school for the cost of the repairs.
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4.3. Gov Connection $1,344.49 (Depr)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The purchase is for updates to the computer system at school.
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4.4. Band Shoppe $2,098.23 (Depr)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.5. CEI, (Camera update) $32,578.80 (Depr)
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. Karr Tuckpointing $16,632.00
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:
There were no communications from the public.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Board needs to review 2015 Board Goals
Discussion:
In reviewing the 2015 Board Goals, it was noted that the following progress has been made:
The Board met with members of the Education Foundation;
More school information is being publicized (celebrate success);
NeSA scores will be available soon;
Social Studies alignment has been completed;
Textbooks are being added and updated as needed;
Wall of Data still needs to be updated;
Updating internet hardware is being completed this summer;
Mental health and Preschool programs are being sustained and improved over time.
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8.2. Board needs to consider paying $30.00 Bond payment.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Mia Rassmusen. (Kithchen)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Board needs to consider approving revisions to Policy 606.06 R4,
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ipad usage fees were reduced as damage to iPads by students has greatly decreased.
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8.5. Board needs to consider adopting Student Fees Policy as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Lunch prices were updated in the policy.
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8.6. Board needs to consider adopting revisions to Policy 204.11 as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Minor changes were made regarding electronic policies.
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8.7. Board needs to consider adopting revisions to Policy 402.01 as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Additions were made to the policy.
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8.8. Board needs to consider adopting revisions to Policy 404.11 as presented.(first reading)
Discussion:
First reading of revisons to Policy 404.11 was held.
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8.9. Board needs to consider adopting revisions to Policy 508.16 as presented.(first reading)
Discussion:
First reading of revisions to Policy 508.16 was held.
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8.10. Board needs to consider adopting revisions to Policy 603.01 as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.11. Board needs to consider adopting revisions to Policy 706.03 as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The minimum amount of money for a project that requires a bid was changed from $40,000 to $100,000.
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8.12. Board needs to consider adopting revisions to Policy 902.02 as presented.(first reading)
Discussion:
First reading of revisions to Policy 902.02 was held.
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8.13. Board needs to consider adopting revisions to Policy 902.04 as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.14. Board needs to consider accepting option student report as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.15. Report from Building Committee
Discussion:
Discussion of the purchase of the southwest wing of Heritage has been ongoing. Costs of needed renovations are estimated to be around $40,000. The Sixpence program and preschool programs would be tenants of the building. The after school program would also be located there.
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8.15.1. Heritage, Initial bid for destruction, Board needs to consider ownership of SW wing of Building
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.16. Superintendent's Report
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8.16.1. Budget Process update
Discussion:
A budget workshop will be held in the near future. The total levy is anticipated to be around $1.00 per $100,000 valuation, including the levies for the bond and building funds.
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8.16.2. Area Membership August 27, Kearney
Discussion:
The NASB area membership meeting will be Aug. 27, 2015 in Kearney.
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8.16.3. Summer projects
Discussion:
The asphalt project and internet projects are near completion. Minor renovations in elementary wing are completed. Heating and air updates are ongoing and expected to be done by the start of school.
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8.16.4. NRCSA membership?
Discussion:
The Board will not join NRCSA again this year.
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8.17. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board calendar was reviewed.
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 8:51pm.
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