Public Meeting Minutes: August 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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: Johnsen, Negus, Schutt, R. Tegeler and T. Tegeler. Absent: Broberg

Note the meeting notice was published in the July 31 and August 7, 2024 issues 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 July 31 and August 7, 2024 issues of the Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.

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.

Excuse board member absence

Action(s):

Motion carried:

It is so moved by J. Schutt and seconded by L. Negus to excuse Broberg from the meeting. Motion carried.

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

Routine Matters

Approve minutes from July 8, 2024 meeting

Discussion: President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the July 8, 2024 meeting. There were none. The minutes stand approved.

Approve financial reports for July

Discussion: President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the July, 2024 financial report. There were none. The report stands approved.

August bills for approval

Action(s):

Motion carried:

It is so moved by J. Schutt and seconded by L. Negus to approve payment of the August list of bills with the addition of one bill for a general fund total of $172,648.47. Motion carried.

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

Consider/Discuss/Approve and take all other necessary action to contract with Rutjens Construction as the construction manager at risk for the potential sports complex project

Action(s):

Motion carried:

It is so moved by R. Tegeler and seconded by Sam Johnsen to approve signing the construction manager at risk contract with Rutjens Construction. Motion carried.

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

Discussion: Mr. Hahne spoke briefly about the construction manager at risk contract.

Consider/Discuss/Approve and take all necessary action to adopt a resolution increasing the school district's base growth percentage used to determine the school district's property tax authority by up to seven percent (7%)

Action(s):

Motion carried:

It is so moved by R. Tegeler and seconded by L. Negus to adopt a resolution to increase the base growth percentage to determine its property tax request authority, a copy of which is attached. Motion carried.

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

Discussion: Mr. Hahne explained that two years ago the district started raising the tax asking to get it closer to the allowed limit. However, in order to effectively operate the district, he recommends the board approve a resolution to go over the tax asking limit by up to 7%.

Consider/Discuss/Approve transferring 3 certificates of deposit earmarked for scholarships to the district's tax identification number.

Action(s):

Motion 1 carried:

It is so moved by J. Schutt and seconded by Sam Johnsen to adopt a Resolution of Lodge, Association or Other Similar Organization for Employer Identification Number 47-0750692 giving Tyler Tegeler and Darin Hahne the authority to conduct business for the EIN, a copy of which is attached. Motion carried.

Motion 2 carried:

It is so moved by J. Schutt and seconded by Sam Johnsen to redeem three certificates of deposit, #7776 Fritz & Mamie Johnson Memorial, #9159 Conita Neitzke Memorial and #120007061 Paul D. Cooper Memorial and rewrite each certificate of deposit for a term of seven (7) months using the Elkhorn Valley Schools EIN. Motion carried.

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

Discussion: Mr. Hahne explained that Cornerstone Bank has been reviewing their files and determined they do not have the required paperwork for the Employer Identification Number (EIN) shown on three certificates of deposit (CD). These CD's are associated with an EIN for the Elkhorn Valley Scholarship Fund. The school district cannot find any paperwork on this EIN either. Due to the missing paperwork, Cornerstone Bank recommends transferring the CDs from the scholarship fund EIN to the school district's EIN.

Principals' Report

Discussion: Mr. Black spoke about the activities associated with the beginning of a new school year - staff workdays, sports practices and the open house. Mrs. Novicki informed the board that the activities shown on the calendar August 29th are correct; volleyball will be played at West Holt and football is a home game with West Holt.

Superintendent's Report

Budget workshop date

Discussion: Mr. Hahne said valuations from the counties will be received August 20th. The tax asking will be a major point for the 24-25 budget. He will meet with NDE August 22nd to look over the budget. After some discussion amongst board members, they selected September 5th at 6:00 for the budget workshop.

NASB area membership meeting- Sept. 4 @ 4:30

Discussion: Mr. Hahne reminded board members to let him know if they plan to attend the NASB area meeting on September 4th.

EV Foundation meeting September 9

Discussion: Mr. Hahne explained that in addition to the tax asking hearing, budget hearing and regular school board meeting scheduled for September 9th, there will be a short EV Foundation meeting prior to the other meetings. The purpose of the foundation meeting is to determine if the foundation keeps their investments with Edward Jones or moves to the firm Paula Pflueger is now working for.

Adjourn

Discussion: There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.

August 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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