April 9, 2018 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Declaration of Intend – Open Meetings Act
Discussion:
The regular April meeting of the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller School District Board of Education will be held on April 9 , 2018, at 8:00 P.M., in the School Library, 205 East 2nd Avenue, Sumner, NE 68878.
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2. Call to Order
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was published on April 5th, 2018 in the Beacon Observer and Posted in the villages of Sumner, Eddyville and Miller for the board meeting to be held on April 9th, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. The notice of the meeting was also communicated to the public over the school reach system in the evening on April 8th, 2018 and again on April 9th during the day. 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
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2.2. Roll Call of Members
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order by school board president Bryce Williams at 8:02 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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2.3. Approval of Agenda
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2.4. Members Questions, Comments, Concerns, Communications and Reports.
Discussion:
Matt Hothem president of the SEM Foundation reported to the board that this is" Foundation Week" and there are over 200 items to auction at the event with no final count on the ticket sales at this time. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. this Friday the 14th with the dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Board President Williams encouraged the board and teachers to continue to work on the change of command and rules to end the school on a good note. Vistiors were welcomed: Senior students Mikayla Dittmar, Bradi Nichols, Sara Ripp, Kevin Boteo, Teachers Barb Ibach, Janice Wolfinger,Lois McKenzie and visitors Brock Elsen and Scott Moline. |
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Public Forum
Discussion:
Vistiors were welcomed: Senior students Mikayla Dittmar, Bradi Nichols, Sara Ripp, Kevin Boteo, Teachers Barb Ibach, Janice Wolfinger,Lois McKenzie and visitors Brock Elsen and Scott Moline.
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4. Senior Class
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
Due to the activities at the school this week, the Senior class leadership was not able to get an agenda to me before your packets were sent. I will have the Senior agenda ready fior the meeting.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Seniors MiKayla Dittmar, Sara Ripp, Kevin Boteo, Bradi Nichols were present to represent the Senior Class to ask the board permission to take the school 14 passenger bus to Worlds of Fun in Kansas City Kansas after graduation on May 21 thru the 24th. Sponsors would be Mr. and Mrs. Franzen and Mrs. Jones.
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5. Consent Agenda
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5.1. Approval of Minutes
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5.2. Approval of the Monthly bills, Claims and Payroll
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5.3. Approval of Treasurer’s Report and Budget Report.
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6. Reports
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6.1. Teacher's Report
Discussion:
Teachers report was available and populated by Mr. Bosak. Success the FFA had at the state convention was reported and students will be competing at the National Convention this coming fall.
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6.2. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Principal Schmidt's report was attached and questions were answered about the MAPs, NeSA and ACT tests. Volleyball competition points were discussed on how the are used to determine a schedule for the coming year.
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6.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Finkey's Superintendent's report was attached and he reported to the board that the Magnum builders who will be working on the roof will be her the week of June 4th, The TERIP program that the board approved has been accepted by an SEM staff member and the kiln project is still of concern.
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7. Old Business
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7.1. Trane
Rationale:
Executive Summary
After visiting with the Trane representatives, it was clarified to me that this proposal was not service contract, but preventative and maintenance services needed for the upcoming year, and after the mechanics are affectively running efficiently, then they would offer SEM a service contract for the future. There will be a Trane representative at the board meeting in April.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Mid-State Bus Company -- Handicap Accessible
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
I have attached the specs for the bus to this agenda. Additionally, the transportation committee has received a electronic copy of the specs. If you have questions about any of the specs as you read through this, please let me know and I will contact Dean for an answer to your questions. From March 2018 Executive Summary: Over the past few meetings, the board has asked for update and advice on a new school bus. I have worked with several different bus companies and feel that this is the best bus for our needs, that can be ready by the start of school in August of 2018. The cost of $61,995 would cover the bus cost delivered to SEM. and the lettering on the bus. The bus is a NEW 24+1 Type A. This bus IS NOT modified to be handicap accessible, it was built to be handicap accessible. There is also the capabilities of removing 2 sets and adding space for another handicap chair. This bus has the size that it can be used for class field trips etc., and can also be used as a route bus to facilitate the needs of a student restricted by wheel chair.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Consideration of Paulsen Offer
Rationale:
Executive Summary
Members of the board of education, Mr. Sleicher, Mrs. Burg, and myself meet with Tim Dean from Paulsen Inc. about the restrooms on the first floor. Mr. Dean informed the board that he would need to look into the cost of the restroom, and repairing them to the level of the restroom floors on 2nd and 3rd floors. Here is the email response that I received: Kevin,
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Motion 1 Passed:
Motion to accept the offer from Paulsen Inc for hallway floor to include mascot etching and banding to be done the week of June 4, 2018 Passed with a motion by Matt Glatter and a second by Mr. Kirby Burden.
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Motion 2 Passed:
Motion to approve the Paulsen upgrade to the first floor restrooms in the amount of $7,425.00 with Paulsen paying $2,500.00 of that price Passed with a motion by Marlin Berg and a second by Matt Glatter.
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Discussion:
Board discussed the hallway and banding in the hallway. Logo in frount of the concession facing from the gym. Logo would be decided and art department was to be involved.
8. New Business Items
8.1. 2018-2019 Teacher Contracts
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
After review of teacher evaluations, and collaborative work from the administration, It is my recommendation to the SEM Board of Education to extend contracts to all current staff who have not resigned at this time. In addition it is my pleasure to announce that Mr. Beavers and Mrs. Bowman have reached tenure status, and have been a positive addition to the SEM staff.
After review of teacher evaluations, and collaborative work from the administration, It is my recommendation to the SEM Board of Education to extend contracts to all current staff who have not resigned at this time. In addition it is my pleasure to announce that Mr. Beavers and Mrs. Bowman have reached tenure status, and have been a positive addition to the SEM staff.
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Motion Passed:
Motion to offer contracts to all current staff members as listed in the Superintendents recommendation. Passed with a motion by Shana Beattie and a second by Marlin Berg.
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4/3/2018 at 11:11 AM
8.2. Consideration of donation of "old" playground equipment
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
We have "old" and unused playground equipment that is stored just off the practice football field. There has been a request by the village to obtain those items. My suggestion would be to donate the items in the "as is" state to the village.
We have "old" and unused playground equipment that is stored just off the practice football field. There has been a request by the village to obtain those items. My suggestion would be to donate the items in the "as is" state to the village.
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Motion Passed:
Motion to donate the old, unused playground equipment to the Village of Sumner. Passed with a motion by Shana Beattie and a second by Mr. Kirby Burden.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
8.3. Consideration of ESU 10 Contracts
Rationale:
Executive Summary:
ESU 10 currently contracts with ESU 10 for special education services. We currently contract for: Speech Teacher Pre-K -12, SpED Supervision Pre-K - 12, D/E Auditory Pre-K - 12, Deaf Education Services Pre-K - 12, Occupational Therapy Pre-K - 12, Physical Therapy Pre-K - 12, Vision Services Pre-K - 12, Vocational K-12.
ESU 10 currently contracts with ESU 10 for special education services. We currently contract for: Speech Teacher Pre-K -12, SpED Supervision Pre-K - 12, D/E Auditory Pre-K - 12, Deaf Education Services Pre-K - 12, Occupational Therapy Pre-K - 12, Physical Therapy Pre-K - 12, Vision Services Pre-K - 12, Vocational K-12.
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Motion Passed:
Motion to accept ESU 10 Contracts for the 2018-2019 School year. Passed with a motion by Marlin Berg and a second by Shana Beattie.
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4/5/2018 at 7:54 AM
9. Discussion Items
9.1. State Aid
Rationale:
Executive Summary
State Aid for schools was certified in March. SEM will receive $100,641.00 in state aid for the 2018-2019 school year. This amount is significantly down. I have provided you with a the SFOS certification and a graph of how the state aid has been reduced over the past 8 years.
State Aid for schools was certified in March. SEM will receive $100,641.00 in state aid for the 2018-2019 school year. This amount is significantly down. I have provided you with a the SFOS certification and a graph of how the state aid has been reduced over the past 8 years.
Discussion:
Mr. Finkey discussed the decrease in state aid for the past several years. In 2009 the state aid was $670 million but in 2018 it will be just a little over $100K. The T.E.O.S.S.A. formula was discussed.
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4/3/2018 at 11:49 AM
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4/3/2018 at 11:49 AM
9.2. Discussion of Multipurpose Tractor/Mower/Snow Removal
Rationale:
Executive Summary
This item for discussion was brought to the table as a recommendation from a board member. The question to consider is, should the school district eliminate the current summer lawn service and purchase a machine that could have dual purposes for mowing and snow removal?
During the pass spring, summer and fall growing season, the district paid lawn services in the amount of $16,471.00. During my three years at SEM this has been a relatively consistent lawn care expense.
I do not currently have quotes from companies yet for the cost of a machine that could do both lawn mowing and snow removal, but I feel it would be a good investment for the district. Currently our custodial/maintenance crew have 1 walk behind snow blower, and the remainder of the snow removal is by shovel, or by volunteers from the community.
Although, the district would have to produce the man hours to complete the lawn work, I believe the new machine and man hours would cover the investment cost within three years.
This item for discussion was brought to the table as a recommendation from a board member. The question to consider is, should the school district eliminate the current summer lawn service and purchase a machine that could have dual purposes for mowing and snow removal?
During the pass spring, summer and fall growing season, the district paid lawn services in the amount of $16,471.00. During my three years at SEM this has been a relatively consistent lawn care expense.
I do not currently have quotes from companies yet for the cost of a machine that could do both lawn mowing and snow removal, but I feel it would be a good investment for the district. Currently our custodial/maintenance crew have 1 walk behind snow blower, and the remainder of the snow removal is by shovel, or by volunteers from the community.
Although, the district would have to produce the man hours to complete the lawn work, I believe the new machine and man hours would cover the investment cost within three years.
Discussion:
Transportation committee was directed my the board to work on a direction to go with the purchase of a Multipurpose tractor/mower/snow removal .
Questions the transportation committee needs to consider are : Spraying ? and ideas what is available needs to be considered to get figures on.
Board president Williams requested information for a full-size bus with handicap accessibility be looked into by the transportation committee for their opinion.
10. Adjourn
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Motion Passed:
Motion to adjourn at 10:23 P.M. Passed with a motion by Shana Beattie and a second by Mr. Kirby Burden.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.