January 8, 2018 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Declaration of Intend – Open Meetings Act
Discussion:
The regular board meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, in the State of Nebraska was held in the School Library on the 8th day of January at 5:00 p.m.. Present were: Beattie, Berg, Hothem, Glatter, Superintendent Finkey, Principal Schmidt, Mr. Doud and L. McFarland. |
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2. Call to Order
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publishing in the Beacon Observer on Thursday, January 4, 2018 for the meeting to be held on Monday, January 8, 2018. Posted notice January 5th in the three of the villages of Sumner-Eddyville-Miller for the time change to 5:00 p.m. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the published notice. All proceedings hereafter as shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. This meeting conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 84, Article 14. |
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2.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order by school board vice president Bryce Williams at 5:14 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, Mr. Williams reminded everyone of the Open Meeting Law posted in the library and roll call was taken . |
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2.2. Roll Call of Members
Discussion:
Mr. Berg absent, Mr. Hothem here, Mrs. Beattie here, Mr. Glatter here, Mr. Williams here, Mr. Burden absent. Board President Berg arrived at 5:20 p.m. Beattie moved, Hothem seconded to recognize and approve the absence of Mr. Kirby Burden at the January 8th, 2018 board meeting. All in favor. |
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2.3. Approval of Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.4. Members Questions, Comments, Concerns, Communications and Reports.
Discussion:
No visitors requesting to speak that are not on agenda. No questions, comments, concerns, communications or reports at this time. |
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Public Forum
Discussion:
Visitors welcomed were: Mrs. Reiter, Mrs. Ibach, Ms. McKenzie, Mr. Bosak, Mrs. Trampe, Mrs. Wolfinger, and Yanda's representative Greg Sales. |
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3.1. Staff Member Presentation (Sound system/New gym use)
Rationale:
In addition to Mr. Bosak and Mrs. Trampe, Yanda's will have a representative at the board meeting to discuss/explain the bid and components of the bid and sound system.
Discussion:
Mr. Greg Sales was present to discuss with the board the two quotes he had passed out and attached. One for the acoustic bid of $24,476.00 and one for the sound system in the amount of $24,562.00 less 400.00 for equipment already acquired. I Pad for the sound system could be requested thru the Foundation. Mr. Bosak and Mrs. Trampe explained how the purchase of the new sound system would benefit their classes and how the gym will be used more in the future. |
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4. Consent Agenda
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4.1. Approval of Minutes
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4.2. Approval of the Monthly bills, Claims and Payroll
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4.3. Approval of Treasurer’s Report and Budget Report.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Mr. Beavers was present to discuss with the school board the possibility of purchasing a new kiln and keeping parts from the old one for future repairs. The current condition of the kiln makes it non functional and the cost for more repairs is very expensive. The cost for a new kiln to do what the art classes are |
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5.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Schmidt's attached report included information on his visits to two different schools to look at ways to help students improve their grades and complete homework assigned and observed the use of the ICU program used with assignments. Extra curricular activities and the Revision Grant were discussed. Questions from the board were addressed.
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5.2. Counselors Report
Discussion:
Mr. Doud showed the board his website he is continually updating and explained where the seniors can go to find scholarships and other helpful information. His attached report explained what students are working on and questions from the board were addressed.
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5.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Finkey reported to the board on some strategic planning, instruction practices, building grounds and safety concerns, and items for planning projects for the district .Also attached was the continuous school improvement SEM Mission statement for review.
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6. Business Items
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6.1. Election of Board of Education Officers
Rationale:
Election of the following officers for 2018. 1) Board President 2) Board Vice President 3) Board Secretary
Discussion:
Bryce Williams was nominated by Matt Hothem for the office of Board President, Marlin Berg nominated Kirby Burden for the office of Board President. Shana Beattie nominated Matt Hothem for the office of school board vice president, Mr. Hothem declined due to Foundation President responsibilities. Shana Beattie nominated Matt Glatter for the School Board Secretary. Matt Hothem moved nominations cease seconded by Marlin Berg. All in favor.
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6.2. Board Member Oath of Office
Rationale:
Executive Summary It was recently brought to my attention, that it would be a good idea to have all board members recite their oath of office during the same meeting as officers are elected. I have therefore included a board members "oath of office" statement, with the corresponding legal references.
Discussion:
The Oath of Office was taken by ALL School Board members present administered by Superintendent Kevin Finkey.
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6.3. Appointment of board treasurer
Rationale:
Executive Summary: It would be my recommendation to appoint Lawana McFarland to the position of board treasurer.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Appointed committees for the 2018 school year are as follows: Budget Committee: Berg, Williams and Hothem |
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6.4. Consideration of Sound System
Rationale:
Item tabled from December board of Education meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Discussion of Kiln for Art Room
Rationale:
Mr. Beavers is planning to be at the board meeting to answer any questions. The current condition of the kiln makes it non-functional and the cost to repair far exceeds the purchase of a new kiln.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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