October 14, 2024 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Meeting called to order at 8:00 PM.
There were 5 guests present.

Discussion:  Worthington Direct, 1117.75; Active Internet Technologies, 1033.00; Amazon Capital Services, 1473.40; Amazon Capital Services, 617.21; Amazon Capital Services, 1574.60; Amazon Capital Services, 15.96; AT&T, 153.25; Callahan-Smith Electric, 663.89; Callaway Market, 200.00; Callaway True Value, 1148.68; K Charron, 1731.50; Conditioned Air Mechanical Systems, 1109.00; Country Partners Cooperative, 4675.26; Eakes Office, 920.21; Egan Supply, 1526.37; Embassy Suites, 134.00; EPS Operations, 474.34; ESU 10, 8201.69; ESU 10, 1500.00; Follett School Solutions, 1098.23; Friesen Chevrolet, 794.26; Great Plains Comm, 475.40; Grocery Kart, 79.20; Hinton's Lock & Alarm, 25,273.02; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 806.25; Integrated Security Solutions, 992.00; JW Pepper, 103.40; Knoword, 89.49; Math Unity, 1398.47; Matheson Tri-Gas, 70.84; Mid-American Research Chemical, 2494.98; Mrs. Robinson's Cafe, 216.00; Mujo Learning Systems, 885.00; Myers Iron Salvage, 2107.60; NASB, 2446.00; NCS Pearsons, 920.94; Nebraska Safety Center, 250.00; Norder Supply, 11,646.00; Perry, Guthery, Hasse, & Gessford, 770.50; Pioneer Drama Service, 504.46; Quill, 3808.93;Redfern Electric, 3808.93; Syndicate Publishing, 227.78; Taylor Music Company, 3049.00; Team Physical Therapy, 1616.23; US Bank, 215.00; US Bank, 117.66; US Bank, 593.36; US Post Office, 266.00; USI, 255.60; Verizon Wireless, 76.02; Village of Callaway, 4884.14; Wenquist, 93.98; Yanda's, 221.40; Bill Total: 101,882.75. Payroll Total: 222,159.15; Payroll Fixed Costs: 81,318.36.

Discussion:  No members of the public were there to address the board during public comment.

Discussion:  Mrs. Jesseph and Mr. Birkel presented academic and attendance data to the board and also shared some of the student activities over the past month. Mrs. Jesseph also gave the board a brief overview of the BoxLight panel.

Discussion:  The November regular BOE meeting is set for November 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Discussion:  Mr. Reiff and Mr. Furrow presented a realignment of board committees and the board discussed potential changes.  It was decided to create a policy committee and to combine the transportation and the buildings and ground committee into one.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared the state statute dealing with the board committee on American civics and explained the plan for implementing the provisions of the statute.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board of plans to apply for the kitchen equipment grant from NDE to help with the addition of a walk-in freezer for the school kitchen.  This will allow for the elimination of the current freezer units in the kitchen, creating more space and better climate control. Mr. Furrow also shared one quote with the board for the project.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board that there was a mistake in the QCPUF carry over from the 2023-24 school year and that to carry out the action approved in the September meeting he will have to do a budget amendment at the end of the fiscal year.  There are no tax implications on the mistake.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow continued the discussion on BoxLights as a way to update and upgrade the in-class technology that our teachers would have available to them.  Mr. Furrow also shared a quote for two of the panels and a plan for rolling out the devices into classrooms.  After discussion the board instructed Mr. Furrow to see if he could get a better deal per unit if we ordered more at one time.  It was decided that the REAP funds could all be allocated to purchasing the BoxLights.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow apprised the board of the state reports that were due October 15th. Many of the reports did not pertain to our school.  Mr. Furrow commended Mrs. Jesseph and our SPED team for their work in achieving indicator 13 compliance.  We had previously been on a corrective action plan for this indicator.  Mr. Furrow also commended Mrs. Melissa Eggleston for her work in the Advisor Validation process. We were able to approve our validations with no errors.  

Discussion:  After discussion, board president Mr. Reiff, appointed Mrs. Rhonda Pandorf, Mrs. Rebecca Eggleston, and Mr. TR Anderson to the policy committee.  

Discussion:  After further discussion, it was decided that the newly formed policy committee would work with a teacher group to draft an overload policy that would be brought back to the board for approval in the November board meeting.

Discussion:  The board chose not to vote on this NASB position because no one on the board has any connection to either candidate.

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 9:36 PM.