September 9, 2024 at 7:45 PM - Budget/Levy Hearings/Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Called to order at 7:46 PM.

Discussion:  No members of the public commented on the proposed budget.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow reviewed with the board the budget that was agreed upon in the August budget retreat.

Discussion:  Adjourned at 7:51 PM.

Discussion:  Called to order at 7:52 PM.

Discussion:  No members of the public in attendance commented on the proposed tax levies.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow reviewed with the board the proposed tax levies based on the agreed upon budget.

Discussion:  Adjourned at 7:54 PM.

Discussion:  Called to order at 8:00 PM.
There were 10 guests present.

Discussion:  4 County Heating & Air, 661.50; Accelerate Learning, 8699.20; Amazon Capital Services, 594.37; Amazon Capital Services, 364.91; Amazon Capital Services, 869.96; AT&T, 177.74; Auto Jet Muffler, 449.98; Callahan-Smith Electric, 849.69; Callaway Market, 736; Callaway True Value, 950.49; Callaway Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 295.40; Cash-Wa Distributing, 278.83; Conditioned Air Mechanical Systems, 720.00; Cozad Services, 269.14; ESU 5, 18,798.00; EduTyping, 439.60; ESU 10, 6841.00; Fresh Ideas, 81.40; Friesen Chevrolet, 39.08; H Furrow, 563.75; General Collection Co, 96.73; Great Plains Comm, 625.40; High Plains Fencing, 60.00; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1031.25; IXL Learning, 300.00; JW Pepper, 395.60; Jaymar Business Forms, 338.55; Juice Plus Company, 216.00; K Dvorak, 300.00; Lakeshore Learning Materials, 59.85; Landmark Implement, 145.08; McGraw-Hill Education, 6108.30; Menards, 51.54; NASB, 663.00; Nebraska Glass Co, 39.95; One Source Background, 105.00; PlanbookEdu, 132.00; Pony Express Chevrolet, 1465.08; Power Distributors, 2547.58; Pretty Darn Kwik Service, 2240.00; Quill, 1435.59; Read Naturally, 601.80; School Food Service, 149.45; Syndicate Publishing, 1101.15; Team Physical Therapy, 2235.66; University of NE Medical Center, 500.00; University of NE-Lincoln Ag Leadership, 800.00; US Bank, 1789.84; US Bank, 153.77; US Bank, 63.58; Verizon Wireless, 75.76; Village of Callaway, 4519.20; Wenquist, 882.25; Bill Total: 73,849.00. Payroll Total: 213,514.38; Payroll Fixed Costs: 101,943.52.

Discussion:  No members of the public addressed the board during public comment.

Discussion:  Mrs. Kristy Bartak presented CDAR options to the board and facilitated conversation on investing school district funds to maximize interest income.

Discussion:  Mrs. Lynette Svenson presented to the board on the history and intention of the schools overload policy.  Mrs. Svenson, Mr. Birkel, and Mrs. Jesseph had worked to update the policy over the summer and what is in place is in need of review.

Discussion:  Mr. Birkel and Mrs. Jesseph presented the happenings of the school to the board.  The school year is off to a great start.  Mrs. Jesseph shared some assessment data with the board as well.

Discussion:  - Mr. Furrow facilitated the discussion on implementing a Random Drug Testing policy for the school.  The board instructed Mr. Furrow, Mr. Birkel, and Mrs. Jesseph to gather information and report back to them.
- Mr. Furrow updated the board on an issue with the lift on the new bus.  Coach Master's was able to fix it over the weekend.
- Mr. Furrow and Mrs. Jesseph informed the board of the NDE's audit of our Special Education Programs.  This is a three year process that will begin this semester.
- Mr. Furrow updated the board on upcoming state reports.
- Mr. Furrow also gave a quick buildings and grounds update.  
- Mr. Furrow informed the board of the appointments to the student administrative counsel. A group of students that would represent the student body on practices and protocols of the school.
- The board debriefed on impressions left from the school board workshop in Kearney.
- Mr. Reiff shared with the other board members the Superintendent Goals that were compiled after the NASB work day in July.

Discussion:  October BOE Meeting is set for October 14, 2024 at 8:00 PM.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board the school was looking for one more full-time para-educator to fill out this years staffing needs.

Discussion:  Adjourned at 9:49 PM.