Public Meeting Minutes: June 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to call meeting to order at 7:00 passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Daniel Hake.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

1.1. Declaration of Legal Meeting

1.2. Open meetings law is posted in Board Room

1.3. Notice of Public Meeting, Posted

Discussion:

Meeting notice published in the Palmer Journal 6/10/21.

1.4. Act on Absent Members (if any)

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to excuse absent Board President Kathy Wolfe passed with a motion by Heather Shotkoski and a second by Brian Friedrichsen.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

2. Welcome Visitors and Guests

Discussion: Ms. Eaton - overnight trip to Lincoln for Cheer Camp June 26-29th. Mrs. Thompson - looking forward to the new Amplify textbooks, planning on 28 students this year in 4th grade. Mr. Berney - presented the board with bids that the village had received for tree removal. Also, discussed preference of the three buses test driven.

3. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve consent agenda items passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Brett Santin.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

3.1. Approval of Agenda

3.2. Treasurer’s Report

3.3. Minutes of previous board meeting(s) (corrections to minutes as presented)

4. Claims

4.1. General Fund

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve claims passed with a motion by Heather Shotkoski and a second by Brian Friedrichsen.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

Discussion:

Palmer Public School
06/14/2021 01:24 PM
Vendor Name	Amount
Checking Account ID
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES	3,027.92
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	648.81
BOMGAARS	124.83
CAPITAL ONE	39.97
CENTRAL NEBRASKA REHABILITATION	1,390.74
SERVICES
CLEARFLY	343.47
COPYCAT PRINTING & SIGNS	214.49
CULLIGAN	149.45
DAN ST ROMAIN, EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING	47.00
LLC
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS	141.87
ESU 10	135.00
ESU 7 SPED	3,690.72
ESU 7	1,943.75
ESU7 NETWORK OPERATIONS SUPPORT	1,032.47
FAMILY RESOURCES OF GREATER NE, P.C.	250.00
FELLERS, VICKI	43.50
FIBER PLATFORM, LLC	440.29
FIREHOUSE REPAIR LLC	90.75
FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC	58.40
GENERAL FUND CLEARING ACCOUNT	2,338.66
HEARTLAND DISPOSAL R/O	493.88
HOME DEPOT PRO, THE	216.64
HOMETOWN MARKET	10.95
HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER	2,774.00
INSTRUMENTALIST AWARDS LLC	27.50
IRON MOUNTAIN	192.21
ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO	19.84
LAKESHORE LEARNING	589.74
MCILNAY & CO	645.00
MYSTERY SCIENCE INC	799.00
NANCE COUNTY JOURNAL	40.00
NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS	260.00
Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association	235.00
NEBRASKA SAFETY CENTER	75.00
OFFICENET INC	772.23
PALMER JOURNAL	280.15
PALMER LOCAL MARKET, LLC	55.26
PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOL	125.00
PALMER SERVICE CENTER	1,691.54
POWERSCHOOL GROUP LLC	3,740.63
PRESTO-X COMPANY	175.50
REALLY GOOD STUFF INC	450.48
REED'S DO IT BEST	244.64
SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC	2,455.09
SCHOOL PRIDE	390.00
SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC	667.58
SMITH, ROBB	794.46
SOUTHERN PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT	4,108.91
STUDENT ASSURANCE SERVICES	500.00
SYNCB/AMAZON	22.39
TEACHER DIRECT	240.72
TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC	537.75
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS OF NEBRASKA, INC	95.00
TROTTER'S WHOA & GO	1,186.93
Palmer Public School
06/14/2021 01:24 PM
Vendor Name	Amount
TurnItIn	2,250.00
UNION BANK & TRUST	20.00
VILLAGE OF PALMER	961.49
Ward's Science	165.62
WELLS PLUMBING CO INC	218.11
Fund Number	44,680.33

Checking Account ID	44,680.33

4.2. Other Funds

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve other funds passed with a motion by Daniel Hake and a second by Heather Shotkoski.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

Discussion: Depreciation Fund
Apple Inc. 104,190.00

4.3. Board Member Claim (if any)

5. Reports

5.1. Property Tax Report

5.2. Principals’ Reports

Discussion: Mr. Morris - New textbooks ordered, Curriculum updated, Finishing up paperwork, Starting to prepare for 21-22, Honor Rolls, State Track Participants, Track Season.
Mrs. Loeffelbein - Acadience assessment report, Summer school - 32 students invited to summer school, 30 attending, 13 being transported. Planning for next year, wrapping up and getting reports in for the next year.

5.3. Superintendent’s Report

Discussion: Dr. Bohlken - Annual review of instructional hours, Annual review of transportation, Discussed new software for staff hours submitted online via Time Management connected to Software Unlimited. Change to CPI charges, Resignation of kitchen staff employee, Main gym closed June 21-July 11 for refinishing, year-end reports submitted to the state this month, schedule committee meeting regarding ESSER III.

6. Special Recognition

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to recognize the following students passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Brett Santin.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

Discussion: Honor Roll recognition - Alyssa Bucknell, Mackynzi Muller, Robert Schwartz, Kennedy Thompson, Chet Wichamn, Faith Blauhron, Marie Bohlken, Jakob Bruss, Keaton Haack, Landon McMaster, Karsen Reimers, Micah Schnell, Ruger Reimers, Kylie Shuda, Hayse Wetzel.

Riley Donscheski - Volleyball All Star Game vs. Crossroads Conference
Karsen Reimers - Basketball All-Star Game vs. Crossroads Conference
Kade Casperson - Basketball All-Star Game vs. Crossroads Conference
Karsen Reimers - Football 8-Man State All-Star Game
Chet Wichmann - Football 8-Man State All-Star Game

Palmer Girls Track Team - 22nd out of 51 teams that scored - 12.75 points
Joslynn Donahey - 2nd Place State high jump, Faith Blauhorn - 4th place state Long Jump, 7th place state 100 Meter Dash, Girls' 4x100 Meter Relay - School Record - 52.62 seconds - Faith Blauhorn, Morgan Earl, Kylie Shuda, Justiss Hinkle.

7. Public Input and Communication

8. Items of Business

8.1. Consider, discuss, take necessary action on certified staff resignation

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve resignation of certified staff passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Brett Santin.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

8.2. Approve certified staff contract for SY2021-22

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve certified staff member passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Brett Santin.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

8.3. Set lunch/breakfast prices for ensuing year

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to keep current lunch prices passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Heather Shotkoski.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

8.4. Consider, discuss, take necessary action on school bus bids

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve Truck Center bus bid passed with a motion by Daniel Hake and a second by Brian Friedrichsen.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

8.5. Consider, discuss, take necessary action on tree removal bids

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to accept Unlimited Land & Tree Service bid passed with a motion by Daniel Hake and a second by Brett Santin.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

8.6. Annual Review Option Transportation Policy (801.01)

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve Option Transportation Policy passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Heather Shotkoski.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

8.7. Annual Review Bullying Prevention Policy (504.20)

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve Bullying Prevention Policy passed with a motion by Daniel Hake and a second by Brett Santin.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

8.8. Annual Review Parent Involvement Policy (1005.03)

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve parental involvement Policy passed with a motion by Heather Shotkoski and a second by Brian Friedrichsen.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

8.9. Annual Review Student Fees Policy (504.19)

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve student fees policy passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Brett Santin.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

8.10. Consider, discuss, take necessary action to review/revise Policies 704.50, 705.04, 706.01, 706.03, 706.04, 706.06, 707.03, 709.00 (205.03)

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve policies reviewed passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Daniel Hake.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

9. Pending or Future Agenda Items

9.1. Set athletic/activity admission prices for next year

9.2. Designate Superintendent as authorized representative to sign State and Federal forms

9.3. Designate person as Asbestos Program Manager

9.4. Set sub pay for non-certified and certified substitutes

9.5. Annual review of school insurance

9.6. Plan Board/All Staff Gathering

9.7. Committee on American Civics meet

10. Adjourn

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to adjourn at 8:30pm passed with a motion by Daniel Hake and a second by Brian Friedrichsen.

Kathy Wolfe: Absent
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea

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

June 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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