Public Meeting Minutes: January 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening Procedures

1.1. Call to Order

Discussion: Mr. Cline called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Joy Escen.

1.3. Election of Board Officers

1.3.1. Election of Board President

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to elect Keith Runge as Board President. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

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

Discussion: Chad Anderson nominated Keith Runge for Board President for the 2025 calendar year. Jerry Jaixen moved that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Keith Runge.

1.3.2. Election of Board Vice-President

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Joy Escen to elect Chad Anderson as Board Vice-President. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Keith Runge: Yea

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

Discussion: Eric Stuthman nominated Chad Anderson for Board Vice-President for the 2025 calendar year. Joy Escen moved that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Chad Anderson.

1.3.3. Election of Board Secretary

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Joy Escen to elect Jerry Jaixen as Board Secretary. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Keith Runge: Yea

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

Discussion: Chad Anderson nominated Jerry Jaixen for Board Secretary for the 2025 calendar year. Eric Stuthman moved that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Jerry Jaixen.

1.3.4. Election of Board Treasurer

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Joy Escen and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to elect Jeremy Sprunk as Board Treasurer. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Keith Runge: Yea

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

Discussion: Eric Stuthman nominated Jeremy Sprunk for Board Treasurer for the 2025 calendar year. Joy Escen moved that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast for Jeremy Sprunk.

1.4. Open Meetings Act

Discussion: Chairman Runge noted the meeting would follow the open meeting act.

1.5. Verification of Publication and Notification

Discussion: The agenda was posted in all school buildings and the meeting notice was published in The Columbus Telegram on 12/31/2024.

1.6. Roll Call

Discussion: Chad Anderson - Present
Joy Escen - Present
Jerry Jaixen - Present
Keith Runge - Present
Eric Stuthman - Present

1.7. Excuse Absent Board Members

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to excuse Jeremy Sprunk. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

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

2. Approval of Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Eric Stuthman to approve the agenda as presented. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

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

3. Staff/Student Presentations

Discussion: The following clubs gave a brief update on the happenings within their organizations:
1. FFA
2. FBLA

4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public

5. Public Comment

Discussion: None.

6. Administrative Reports

6.1. Superintendent Report

Discussion: Mr. Cline gave a report on the following items:

School Board Appreciation Month
Updates to the Potential Conflict of Interest Form for each Board member
Current enrollment numbers
Monthly budget updates
Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Vacancy Summary
Fire and Safety Inspections

6.2. Principal Reports

Discussion:

Mr. Borer gave an update on the ESU7 Professional Development Day, Snowball dance and coronation, upcoming College & Career Day and the schedule for Parent Teacher Conferences on February 6th & 7th.
Mrs. Craven and Mr. Nygren discussed Astronaut Clayton Anderson's visit to Shell Creek, upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences, and MAP and ELPA21 testing.
Mr. Krueger gave an update on the successes and stats of winter sports, and the 2024/2025 Speech schedule.

7. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Eric Stuthman to approve the consent agenda as presented which includes items 7.1 - 7.3. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

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

7.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting

7.2. Monthly Financial Report

7.3. Payment of Invoices Including Building Fund

8. Action Items

8.1. Approval of Resignations

Discussion: None.

8.2. Approval of New Hires

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the new hire of Allison Miller - Shell Creek After School Program Worker and Marin Reilly - Shell Creek After School Program Worker. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

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

8.3. District Purchases/Summer Projects

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Chad Anderson to approve the Lakeview improvement projects, which include purchasing CTE Curriculum, Staff parking lot re-striping, East/South gym floor resurfacing, top dress athletic fields, and purchase of classroom furniture. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

Motion 2 Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Eric Stuthman to approve the Platte Center improvement projects, which include AC replacement in the Resource room, Resourse room remodel, classroom door replacement, grass seed and fertilizer, and the purchase of 2 lunch tables. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

Motion 3 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the replacement of the concrete parking lot and sidewalk with Gehring Construction in the amount of $90,473. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

Motion 4 Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Chad Anderson to approve the Shell Creek improvement projects, which include seed and fertilizer, and the purchase of classroom furniture. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

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

8.4. Appointment of the following Committees:

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to retain current members in each Committee. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

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

8.4.1. Americanism/Curriculum/Technology Committee

Discussion: Members: Chad, Jeremy, Joy

8.4.2. Building/Grounds/Transportation Committee

Discussion: Members: Keith, Eric, Jerry

8.4.3. Public Relations Committee

Discussion: Members: Chad, Joy, Keith

8.4.4. Policy Committee

Discussion: Members: Jeremy, Joy, Jerry

8.4.5. Budget Committee

Discussion: Members: Chad, Eric, Jeremy

8.4.6. Personnel/Negotiations Committee

Discussion: Members: Jerry, Keith, Eric

8.5. Approval of Resolution Re-Adopting Board Polices, Regulations, and Handbooks

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Chad Anderson and seconded by Eric Stuthman to approve Resolution 1002 re-adopting all board policies, regulations, and handbooks for the governance of the district. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

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

8.6. Approval of the District's Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the Superintendent as Lakeview's Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

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

9. Discussion Items

9.1. Board Committee Reports

Discussion: The Americanism/Curriculum/Technology Committee will meet at 6:30 on February 10th, 2025.

10. Executive Session

Discussion: None.

11. Announcements

Discussion: Special Board Meeting - January 20th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Special Board Meeting - January 23rd, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Special Board Meeting - January 27th, 2025 at 8:15 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting - February 10th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

12. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Eric Stuthman to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Jeremy Sprunk: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Chad Anderson: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

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

January 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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