Public Meeting Minutes: April 13, 2016 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Preliminary Procedures

1.1. Call to Order

1.2. Public Notice of the Meeting

1.3. Roll Call

2. Public Comments on Agenda Items

3. Public Comments on Topics Not on the Agenda

4. Reports

4.1. Superintendent's Report

Discussion: Mr. Best briefly reviewed his written report. One item of note is that the Southern Nebraska Conference has voted to approve the application of Fairbury to join the conference next year. Additionally, Tri-County will be leaving the SNC next year.

4.2. Principals' Reports

Discussion: Mrs. Houck reviewed her written report. Fifth grader Merrick Maltsberger presented his American Mothers 5th Grade Essay which was chosen as a top 10 finalist in Nebraska out of 228 entries. Merrick and his family attended a ceremony at the State Capital on April 1st where he received a plaque and recited his essay. Mr. Carr reviewed his written report. He pointed out that 1,318 people were served at the annual Smorgasbord. Ten FBLA members will be competing at the National FBLA competition this summer. FFA members recently attended the State Convention in Lincoln where Heartland received the Premier Chapter Award which signifies it as one of the top 15 chapters in the state.

Attachments: (2)

April 2016 Board Report

4/11/2016 at 12:40 PM
Elementary Principal Report_April_2016

4/11/2016 at 12:30 PM

5. Discussion Items

5.1. NSBA Conference

Discussion: Paul Brune, Glenn Larson, and Mr. Best recently attended the NSBA Conference in Boston, MA. Each shared a brief thought on the conference. Additional information will be shared at the next board meeting.

5.2. AdvancED Visit Report

6. Old Business

6.1. Affordable Care Act Coverage

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To offer a Blue Cross/Blue Shield $3,500 Deductible policy to our non-certified full time employees (185 day employees) with the employee to pay $50/month of the cost and the employee will have the option to buy up at their expense to a $1,500 deductible policy (dual option) Passed with a motion by Mr. Boyd Stuhr and a second by Mr. Paul Brune.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

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

7. New Business

7.1. Accept Resignation for Theresa Ratzlaff

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To accept the resignation of Theresa Ratzlaff with highest gratitude for her 44 years of service Passed with a motion by Mr. Kent Allen and a second by Mr. Paul Brune.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

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

7.2. Approve Contract for Michelle Runge

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To approve a contract with Michelle Runge for a teaching position for 2016-17 school year Passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Brune and a second by Mr. Glenn Larson.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

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

7.3. Approve Contract for Katie Stuhr

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To approve a contract with Katie Stuhr for a teaching position for 2016-17 school year Passed with a motion by Mr. Kent Allen and a second by Mr. Glenn Larson.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

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

7.4. Approve Contract for Micah Sundberg

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To approve a teaching contract for Micah Sundberg for the 2016-17 school year Passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Brune and a second by Mr. Boyd Stuhr.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

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

7.5. Approval of Summer Projects

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

To accept the bid from M&O on the Theater Entrance doors in the amount of $19,400.00 Passed with a motion by Mr. Glenn Larson and a second by Mr. Glen Ott.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

Motion 2 Passed:

To accept the bid from Conner Roofing Co. to reroof the South Gym at a cost of $50,000.00 Passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Brune and a second by Mr. Glen Ott.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

Motion 3 Passed:

To accept the bid from Midwest Tennis & Track to repair and resurface the athletic track at a cost of $43,950.00 Passed with a motion by Mr. Boyd Stuhr and a second by Mr. Kent Allen.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

Motion 4 Passed:

To accept the bid from Karr Tuckpointing to repair the brick & mortar on the exterior of the north gym at a cost of $39,984.00 Passed with a motion by Mr. Glenn Larson and a second by Mr. Paul Brune.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

Motion 5 Passed:

To accept the bid from M&O for Courtyard windows and doors at a cost of $30,210.00 Passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Brune and a second by Mr. Glenn Larson.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

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

7.6. Approve Local Substitute Melanie Baxa

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To approve Melanie Baxa as a local substitute Passed with a motion by Mr. Boyd Stuhr and a second by Mr. Kent Allen.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

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

8. Future Agenda Items

9. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To approve the consent agenda including the Music Dept. trip to Kansas City on May 25-27th Passed with a motion by Mr. Kent Allen and a second by Mr. Glenn Larson.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

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

9.1. Approval of Minutes

Attachments: (3)

MeetingMinutes03102016-2

4/4/2016 at 5:51 PM
MeetingMinutes03142016-5

4/4/2016 at 5:51 PM
MeetingMinutes03142016-6

4/4/2016 at 5:51 PM

9.2. Approval of Treasurer's Report

Attachments: (4)

Mar16 Expense Summary

4/7/2016 at 1:03 PM
Mar16 Fund Balances

4/7/2016 at 1:03 PM
Mar16 Hot Lunch Expense Summary

4/7/2016 at 1:03 PM
Mar16 Treasurer's Statement

4/7/2016 at 1:03 PM

9.3. Approval of Claims

Attachments: (1)

Mar16 Claims

4/11/2016 at 12:46 PM

9.4. Financial Reports

Attachments: (2)

Mar16 Activity Fund Balances

4/7/2016 at 1:04 PM
Mar16 Hot Lunch Balance Sheet

4/7/2016 at 1:04 PM

9.5. Out of State Travel Requests

10. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

To adjourn the meeting at 9:39 p.m. Passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Brune and a second by Mr. Glenn Larson.

Mr. Kent Allen: Yea
Mr. Gary Braun: Yea
Mr. Paul Brune: Yea
Mr. Glenn Larson: Yea
Mr. Glen Ott: Yea
Mr. Boyd Stuhr: Yea

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

Discussion: The next scheduled meeting to be held on May 9, 2016 at 8:00 p.m.

April 13, 2016 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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