December 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Members present were:  Broberg, Johnsen, Negus, Schutt, R. Tegeler and T. Tegeler.  Absent:  none.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler stated that notice of the meeting was published in the December 6, 2023 issues of the Tilden Citizen Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler referred to the open meetings law and welcomed visitors. Al Smidt had public comment.  He asked who is responsible for maintaining certain areas of the building and grounds citing areas around the playground and at the practice field.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the November 13, 2023 meeting.  There were none.  The minutes stand approved. 

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the November, 2023 financial report.  There were none.  The financial report stands approved.  

Discussion:  The board negotiations committee met three times with the negotiations committee of the EVEA before reaching an agreement on the master contract for 2024-2025.  Items of change to the agreement include an increase of $1200.00 to the base salary, changes to the extra duty schedule and updating language for better clarity to some points of the contract.  Overall, there will be a 3.57% increase in costs for 2024-2025.

Discussion:  The board members received the evaluation summary (20 pages) from NASB approximately 15 minutes before the board meeting began.  It was 8:05 when the executive session ended.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne explained the financial situation of the lunch fund.  Federal funds received during the covid pandemic have been spent.  Meal prices and current federal funds are not sufficient to meet expenses.  He stated other schools are in the same situation.  He asked the board to consider transferring $100,000.00 from the general fund to the lunch fund.  This will provide the lunch fund money to operate.  The money was previously budgeted to be transferred to the depreciation fund.

Discussion:  The board reviewed the proposal from Love Signs to add a mural to the hallway on the east side of the gym.  They agreed the design was acceptable but wanted to explore other options due to the cost.

Discussion:  Mrs. Novicki spoke about the external review.  We received many positive comments during the day, however, the final report has not yet been received.  Both Mrs. Novicki and Mr. Black attended the state principal's conference December 6 & 7.  Winter activities are in full swing.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne has reserved hotel rooms for the NRCSA conference to be held in Kearney March 13-15.  He asked board members to let him know who plans to attend.  Due to the January board meeting being on the same day as the national football championship game, he asked about changing the time of the January meeting.  It was decided to move the January 8, 2024 board meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne has completed the annual district report.  This report covers many aspects of the school district ranging from enrollment to test grades.  A copy of the report will be posted to the school website.

Discussion:  He has met with superintendents from seven other schools about the possibility of starting a new conference.  The schools involved, at this time, are EV, Plainview, Neligh-Oakdale, Summerland, West Holt, Laurel Concord Coleridge, Hartington-Newcastle and Lutheran High NE.  The superintendents will be asking their boards in January to vote on creating the conference.  If approved, the conference would begin scheduling competitions for the 2025-2026 school year.

Discussion:  Tim Ripp is waiting on costs for the bleachers.  Anne Pruss, Madison County, spoken with Mr. Hahne about a timeline for a bond vote regarding the football field/track complex.  For a mail in ballot vote in March, the resolution would need to be turned in to her office during January.  We can wait for the May primary or have a special election at a time of our choosing.  

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne reminded board members that incumbents have from January 5, 2024 through February 15, 2024 to file for re-election.  Others have until March 1st to file for election.  If there are six or more people who file for election to the school board, their names will appear on the May primary ballot.  If less than six, the vote will occur on the general election ballot.

Discussion:  There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.