April 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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Call the meeting to order - 7:30 p.m.
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.
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Note the public meeting notice was published in the April 3, 2024 issue of the Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler stated that notice of the meeting was published in the April 3, 2024 issue of The Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.
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Recognize Visitors - ‘Public Comment’ - refer to "Open Meetings Law’
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler referred to the open meetings law and welcomed visitors. There was no public comment.
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Routine Matters
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Approve minutes from March 11, 2024 meeting
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the March, 2024 meeting. There were none. The minutes stand approved.
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Approve financial reports for March
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the March, 2024 financial report. There were none. The report stands approved.
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April bills for approval
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Consider/Discuss and take all necessary action needed to change the construction delivery method for the potential football field/track project.
Discussion:
Discussion about the football field/track complex centered around whether to proceed with the design/bid/build method or to switch to a design/build option or construction management/risk option. All options have pros and cons associated with them which were discussed, with cost being a major factor in all three options. Steve Williams, of KSB School Law, was available via Zoom to answer questions regarding these options. The board's building and grounds committee recommends switching to the construction management/risk option. A resolution will be prepared for the May board meeting.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve classified staff resignations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne notified the board that resignations have been received from Madison Guest, Sarah Taake and Brea Mozer. All resignations are effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve substitute pay increase
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne has surveyed area schools about their substitute pay rate. Amounts range from $120 to $150. Our current rate is $135 per day. Mr. Hahne recommends that we stay at $135 per day for next school year.
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Principals' Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Novicki spoke to the board about the ASCD Conference that she attended along with Scott Amend and Danielle Prater. The ACT and NSCAS tests for the high school are complete. State FFA and FCCLA conventions are finished. State FBLA will take place soon. Spring events are in full swing and graduation is scheduled for May 11th. Mr. Black spoke about the upcoming book fair, elementary honor band to be held in Neligh, NSCAS testing, and many other events. Preschool graduation is scheduled for May 13th.
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Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne reported that the basketball shot clocks have arrived and been installed. After a question about required hours and days, he reported that, at this point, we are on track to meet or exceed required time by the end of the school year.
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Legislative update
Discussion:
Mr Hahne reported there are four days left in the legislative session. No laws have been passed yet that would have a major impact on schools, however, he anticipates this could change before the session is complete. He anticipates there could be laws passed to allow certain staff members to carry guns in schools, limits on school district revenue increases and reduction in property taxes.
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Adjourn
Discussion:
There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
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