Public Meeting Minutes: December 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Meeting Called To Order

I.A. Roll Call

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Chairman Armstrong made note of the Open Meetings Act poster that is on display in the meeting room.

II. Open Meetings Act

III. Confirmation of the November Regular Meeting Minutes

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Amy Stanley to approve the minutes of the November regular meeting with one correction. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (1)

NOV 2020 MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

12/11/2020 at 4:10 PM

IV. Patrons

Discussion: Guests present were Jace Witt, Beau Borquez, Clint Dolezal, Myles Osmera, Brittany Hensley, Paige Brown, Ken Bartels and Denise Moorhead.

V. Board Members (Committee Reports)

Discussion: Nebraska School Board Association Quick Facts handout was discussed. Charter bus details and building repairs were discussed.

VI. Correspondence

VII. Principals Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Ford

Discussion: Principal's report was given by Mr. Seth Ford. Academic All State Awards: One Act- Mariah Koenen and Haily Koenen, Bowling-Taylyn Bauer and Lauryn Stanley. All Conference Award One Act- Haily Koenen. One Act Outstanding Actors at District Competition: Dashle Richards, Haily Koenen, Lauryn Stanley, Addyson Swisher, Mariah Koenen, Sydney Swisher, Seth Kendrick, and Paige Brown. End of semester activities were discussed. Updates on school psychologist and COVID rules were given. South Platte will host a JV basketball tournament this weekeend using the Brule and Big Springs gyms. Holiday basketball tournament will be held in Big Springs on Dec. 29-30. Football All Conference/All Dist: 1st Team Offense: Ryan Cheleen, 2nd Team Offense: Clint Dolezal and Colton Moorhead, 2nd Team Defense: Nic Dehning, Ethan Reichman, and Nayt Brown.

VIII. Superintendents Report

Speaker(s): Mr. Spencer

Discussion: Superintendent's report was given by Mr. David Spencer. Discussion of COVID rules, regulations and guidelines. GEAR grant and Cares Act discussed. Virtual concert details were discussed. The gym floor has been refinished. Reported on Dr. McConnell's program and vision. Updated the Board on the SRO activities.

IX. Adopt the Agenda

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Amy Stanley seconded by Tim Van Zee to To accept the agenda with addition of executive session for personnel. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

X. Old Business

X.A. Bond Fund Refinancing Parameters Resolution

Action(s):

Motion 1 carried:

Motion by Amy Stanley seconded by Tim Van Zee to pass and adopt the resolution of the board of education of Deuel County School District 0095 (South Platte Public Schools) in the State of NE authorizing the early redemption of the district's general obligation school building bonds, Series 2016, in such amounts and from such maturities as shall be determined by the authorized officials of the district. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

Motion 2 carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Tim Van Zee to Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Tim Van Zee to adopt the resolution authorizing the issuance by Deuel County School District 0095 (South Platte Public Schools) in the state of NE of its general obligation refunding bonds, Series 2021, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed three million two hundred ninety thousand dollars ($3,290,000) for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the district; prescribing the form and details of such bonds; authorizing certain officials to determine the final aggregate principal amount, maturities, rates, redemption provision, terms and other details of such bonds; imposing an ad valorem tax on all taxable property within the district to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and the interest on such bonds; designation the bonds as qualified tax-exempt obligations; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bonds to the purchaser thereof; adopting certain post-issuance tax compliance and disclosure policies and procedures with respect of the bonds; authorizing certain actions and documents; and prescribing other matters relating thereto. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Reading of and discussion of the bond refinancing. Resolutions were read.

X.B. Bid Opening for container and planer

Action(s):

Motion 1 carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Tim Van Zee to accept the highest bid for the container. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

Motion 2 carried:

Motion by Tim Van Zee seconded by Adam Hayward to accept the bid for the planer. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Sealed bids were opened for the planer and the container.

XI. New Business

XI.A. Certified Resignation

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Tim Van Zee seconded by Patricia Welsh to accept, with regrets, Mr. Ford's resignation. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Letter of resignation was read from Mr. Seth Ford.

XII. Financial Reports

Attachments: (2)

Activity Account

12/11/2020 at 4:14 PM
November Funds

12/11/2020 at 4:15 PM

XII.A. Treasurer's Report

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Amy Stanley seconded by Patricia Welsh to approve the Treasurer's Report for November 2020. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (2)

November Treasures

12/14/2020 at 3:35 PM
To date Spending 12-14-20

12/14/2020 at 4:17 PM

XII.B. Claims

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Tim Van Zee seconded by Amy Stanley to approve the November 2020 disbursement claims in the general fund amount of $227,184.67. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Horace Mann Ins. $108.17, Adams Bank & Trust $36,743.96, AFLAC $1,335.14, Aliens & Strangers Music $658.45, Amazon $3,387.80, Apple Computer, Inc $2,228.00, BCBS $49,103.14, Bob Brown $115.33, Brule Activity Center $2,500, Card Service Center $1,702.00, CWD Governmnet, Inc. $7,458.27, Century Link $622.61, CHS Grain $610.68, Colonial Life $239.28, Country Supply $191.92, CWD $467.45, D Moorhead $270.72, Eakes Office Plus $7,896.11, Eakes Office Solutions $1,304.26, Ecolab $62.96, ESU #16 $16,726.95, Frenchman Valley Coop $203.61, A Gallentine $100.66, Garden Co. Clerk $100.00, Holiday Inn $3,599.72, Hometown Leasing $994.98, Horace Mann Life $175.00, Hot Lunch Acct $322.00, Hot Lunch $917.60, Ideal Linen Supply $476.31, Inland Truck Parts $1,159.27, Intrado Interactive Services Corp. $625.00, C Johnson $400.00, Keith County News $84.04, Keith County Clerk $100.00, Mid-American Research $1,654.81, Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc $147.13, Mead Lumber $44.04, M Huff $400.00, Midwest Floor Specialists, Inc. $2,485.00, Motel 6 $69.56, NE Retirement Systems $32,467.75, NE Safety Center $100, NE Dept of Rev. $5,294.79, Oriental Trading Co $142.08, Papercut Software International $515.00, Prestige Group, Inc $3,500.00, Prince Empson Ins. $647.00, Principal Life Ins. $755.29, Rockler $394.99, Rudy's GTO $106.48, Sinclair $92.40, Snell Service, Inc. $30,403.58, South Platte Flex Spending $3,087.68, Verizon Wireless $311.02, Vintage Barndoor Blooms $110.00, Vision Care Direct $455.37, Voyagers Sopris Learning $28.00, Health Equity $164.00, Walmart $417.36, Western Recource Group $184.00, Wiest Hardware $215.95.

Attachments: (1)

November Claims

12/11/2020 at 4:12 PM

XII.C. Building Fund/Depreciation Fund Claims

XIII. Review the Minutes

Discussion: Review the minutes.

XIV. Executive Session (if needed)

Action(s):

Motion 1 carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Amy Stanley to to go into executive session at 8:49 pm to discuss personnel. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

Motion 2 carried:

Motion by Patricia Welsh seconded by Adam Hayward to to return to regular session at 9:07 pm. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

XV. Next Regular Meeting will be January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

XVI. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion by Adam Hayward seconded by Amy Stanley to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 pm. Motion carried.

Duane Duncan: Absent
Darrel Armstrong: yes
Adam Hayward: yes
Amy Stanley: yes
Tim Van Zee: yes
Patricia Welsh: yes

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

December 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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