Public Meeting Minutes: August 16, 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 Todd Weller and a second by Brian Friedrichsen.

Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Brett Santin: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea
Kathy Wolfe: 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 8/12/21.

1.4. Act on Absent Members (if any)

2. Welcome Visitors and Guests

Discussion: Mrs. Thompson - Excited about the 21-22 school year, 28 4th graders this year, this week basically getting settled in and so far things have been off to a great start.
Mrs. Sake - Peach order was good, Band Calendar should be done this week, looking forward to being able to start marching this year and excited to march at the State Fair in our new Band Uniforms on September 3rd at 11:30 am.
Students: Emily S. - senior this year, excited about a full normal year, her goals are to raise her ACT score this year, GPA and FFA degree. Hailey W. - enjoyed activities on the first day of school, goals this year are to improve grades and sports. Lexi L. - glad to start the year with no masks and no homework yet.

3. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve consent agenda items passed with a motion by Heather Shotkoski and a second by Daniel Hake.

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

3.4. Act on option enrollment requests

3.5. Set time/place board meeting schedule for the ensuing year

3.6. Approve substitute teacher list

3.7. Approve activity sponsors

4. Claims

Action(s):

Motion passed:

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

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

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

4.1. General Fund

Discussion:

Palmer Public School
08/17/2021 04:02 PM
Vendor Name	Amount
Checking Account ID
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES	2,064.44
AMPLIFY EDUCATION, INC.	10,257.27
APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES	532.79
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	133.65
BOMGAARS	209.81
BSN SPORTS LLC	770.94
CENTRAL NEBRASKA REHABILITATION	3,947.35
SERVICES
CLEARFLY	342.98
COMFORT INN	624.75
COMPUTER HARDWARE INC.	507.00
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS	11,378.36
ELLSWORTH PUBLISHING CO	816.75
ESU7 NETWORK OPERATIONS SUPPORT	37.50
FIBER PLATFORM, LLC	440.12
GARNER, RACHEL	829.40
GENERAL FUND CLEARING ACCOUNT	1,001.50
GLAUSE, NATHAN	113.10
GLEASON, CANDACE	78.26
GRAND ISLAND INDEPENDENT, THE	286.44
HAKE, WHITNEY	25.00
HEARTLAND DISPOSAL R/O	210.00
HIRERIGHT, LLC	250.00
HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER	66.00
ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO	19.84
JENSEN PUBLISHING	35.00
KROEGER, JULIANA	14.42
KUNZE'S REPAIR	1,342.83
LAKESHORE LEARNING	154.02
LASER WORKS	12.50
LIVE WELL COUNCELING CENTER OF GREATER	250.00
NE
MCGRAW-HILL SCHOOL EDUCATION HOLDINGS	101.18
LLC
MCILNAY & CO	95.99
Monica Stingley	65.00
NASB ALICAP	74,429.00
NASB	35.00
NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS	520.00
NEBRASKA FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION	390.00
NEBRASKA SAFETY CENTER	100.00
OFFICENET INC	292.45
PALMER JOURNAL	119.84
PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOL	250.00
PALMER SERVICE CENTER	159.38
PRESTO-X COMPANY	175.50
REALLY GOOD STUFF INC	144.31
REED'S DO IT BEST	692.46
SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC	32.63
SMILEMAKERS	172.88
SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC	6,745.00
SOUTHERN PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT	4,753.69
STUDIES WEEKLY	953.70
TEAM JACK FOUNDATION	25.00
TROTTER'S WHOA & GO	148.67
TUMBLEWEED PRESS INC	799.00
UNION BANK & TRUST	20.00
Palmer Public School
08/17/2021 04:02 PM
Vendor Name	Amount
VILLAGE OF PALMER	406.78
VOYAGER SOPRIS LEARNING	240.00
WACHA, SARAH	593.95
WOLFE, WENDY	203.00
Fund Number	129,416.43

Checking Account ID	129,416.43

4.2. Other Funds

4.3. Board Member Claim (if any)

5. Reports

5.1. Property Tax Report

5.2. Principals’ Reports

Discussion: Mrs. Loeffelbein- Palmer Pride night was a success. Student numbers 208 in PK-6, first day for PK was today, testing started with Acadiance today, hoping to get to normal schedule before Labor Day.

Mr. Morris - Curriculum review, still receiving some textbooks due to numbers and having to re-order, first scrimmage this Thursday for volleyball, team numbers Football 14, Volleyball 13, Cross Country 4, Softball 2. First football game August 27th, Band will be at the State Fair Sept. 3rd to march.

5.3. Superintendent’s Report

Discussion: Dr. Bohlken: Approx. 85% of families attended Palmer Pride Night. Masks not currently required, RAC will meet periodically to review. Time Management System usage on school network. Special meeting 7:00, Aug 30 for EOFY claims/transfers. Facilities report. Upcoming events.

6. Special Recognition

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to recognize staff for start to school year and PWG Senior Baseball for State Runner-up finish passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Brett Santin.

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

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

Discussion: Staff being recognized for a great start to the 21-22 year
PWG Senior Baseball for State Runner up finish.

7. Public Input and Communication

8. Items of Business

8.1. Finalize Safe Return Plan

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve safe return plan passed with a motion by Todd Weller and a second by Daniel Hake.

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

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

8.2. Consider, discuss, take necessary action to review/revise Policies 802.01, 802.04, 802.05, 804.01, 804.02, 804.03, 805.01 (205.03)

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve Policies as presented passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Todd Weller.

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

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

Discussion:

9. Pending or Future Agenda Items

9.1. Public Budget Hearing / Adopt Budget

9.2. Tax Request Hearing for Fund Levies

9.3. ACT assessment report

9.4. NASB Area Membership Meeting

10. Adjourn

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to adjourn at 7:59 passed with a motion by Todd Weller and a second by Brian Friedrichsen.

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

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

August 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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