Public Meeting Minutes: January 9, 2023 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 pm passed with a motion by Todd Weller and a second by Heather Shotkoski.

Brian Friedrichsen: Absent
Daniel Hake: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Justin Valasek: 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 1-5-23.

1.4. Act on Absent Members (if any)

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to excuse Brian Friedrichsen passed with a motion by Todd Weller and a second by Heather Shotkoski.

Brian Friedrichsen: Absent
Daniel Hake: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Justin Valasek: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea
Kathy Wolfe: Yea

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

2. Elect Officers (BP203.01)

Discussion: Valasek read the Oath of Office.
Weller nominated Wolfe for president. 5 ballots for Wolfe.
Hake nominated Weller for vice president. 5 ballots for Weller.
Shotkoski nominated Hake for secretary. 5 ballots for Hake.
Hake nominated Shotkoski for treasurer. 5 ballots for Shotkoski.

3. President appoint standing committees (BP203.06)

4. Welcome Visitors and Guests

Discussion: PEA: Mr. Chvala - Costa Rica trip in the summer of 2022 - 12 students participated, and the trip was wonderful. Students attended an Edgar Renae concert this fall. Mrs. Valasek - Enjoying her Title and counseling roles this year, the year is going well, a lot of improvement is being made on the new curriculum program.

5. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion passed:

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

Daniel Hake: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Justin Valasek: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea
Kathy Wolfe: Yea
Brian Friedrichsen: Yea

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

5.1. Approval of Agenda

5.2. Treasurer’s Report

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

5.4. Appoint superintendent as district’s Non-discrimination Compliance Coordinator (BP203.01)

5.5. Appoint Bookkeeper as Assistant Board Secretary (BP203.04)

5.6. Adopt master board calendar for ensuing year

5.7. Designate Dana Cole LLC as district auditor

5.8. Designate Palmer Journal or Grand Island Independent as newspaper of record

5.9. Designate KSB School Law as district legal counsel

5.10. Designate Pinnacle Bank as district repository

6. Claims

6.1. General Fund

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the claims passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Daniel Hake.

Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Justin Valasek: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea
Kathy Wolfe: Yea

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

Discussion:

Checking Account ID
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES	1,095.80
AMPLIFY EDUCATION, INC.	738.72
Bantam, Wendy	1,987.13
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	7,123.85
BOMGAARS	23.28
CENTRAL NEBRASKA REHABILITATION	5,218.57
SERVICES
CLEARFLY	354.43
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS	2,915.00
ESU 7 SPED	12,412.06
ESU7 NETWORK OPERATIONS SUPPORT	281.25
FIREHOUSE REPAIR LLC	1,868.64
FRIEDRICHSEN SEED & FEED, LLC	90.00
GLEASON, CANDACE	40.91
HEARTLAND DISPOSAL R/O	721.46
HOME DEPOT PRO, THE	252.00
HRDIRECT	84.99
ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO	19.84
JW PEPPER & SON, INC.	18.20
KSB SCHOOL LAW	350.00
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC	450.00
Mcllnay & Company	844.54
MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES	299.40
MIDWEST FLOOR SPECIALISTS, INC.	1,263.50
MOTOR FUELS DIVISION	565.00
NO RED INK	2,126.25
NORMAN, SHERYL	50.83
ONE SOURCE	15.00
PALMER JOURNAL	87.00
PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOL	125.00
PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOL	1,385.47
PALMER SERVICE CENTER	2,363.91
PLATTE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS	569.00
PRESTO-X COMPANY	177.41
REED'S DO IT BEST	239.81
SODEXO, INC & AFFILIATES	85.80
SOUTHERN PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT	5,275.56
SPARQ DATA SOLUTIONS, INC.	4,016.00
SWIFTREACH NETWORKS, LLC	417.00
TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.	106.50
TRIPLE T DISPOSAL	105.00
TROTTER'S WHOA & GO	2,327.80
VILLAGE OF PALMER	705.06
Fund Number	59,196.97

6.2. Other Funds

6.3. Board Member Claim (if any)

7. Public Input and Communication

8. Reports

8.1. Property Tax Report

8.2. Principals’ Reports

Discussion: Mr. Morris - Updating curriculum monthly, Artist in Residence, Parent-Teachers Conference being held Feb 8th, talks started on 23-24 School Year, Annual Palmer Wrestling Invite being held this weekend the 14th.
Mrs. Loeffelbein - Mclass results from the beginning of the year until the end of December. I Love Public Schools-January 18, 100th day of school-January 24, Parent Teacher conference-February 8 (parent surveys).

8.3. Superintendent’s Report

Discussion: Dr. Bohlken - Board member training, date for Committee on American Civics meeting and Leadership Team Planning workshop, Nebraska Legislative report, upcoming events, budget report.

9. Special Recognition

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve special recognition passed with a motion by Todd Weller and a second by Brian Friedrichsen.

Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Justin Valasek: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea
Kathy Wolfe: Yea

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

Discussion: Wayne State Honor Band Students: Audryna Scheer, Aubri Holthaus, Evan Simonson, Eryn Gregoski, Shyann Zmek, Camila Renteria-Guzman, Nevaeh Schliecher, Kalen Weller, Edwin Mejía-Velásquez, Rebekah Steiner, Tatum Wozny, Savannah Glause, Abby Nielsen, Makenna Mottl, Gwyn Brown, Joslynn Donahey, Chloe Scheer.
One Act Outstanding Actors: Gaitlin Reimers, Gretchen Brown, Brady, Jacob Kosmicki, Allison Nielsen, Chloe Scheer, Gwyneth Brown, Joslynn Donahey, Brady Myers, Mason Lockwood
Brice Gravert and Marlea Donahey participated in the Senator's Fall Photography Contest.
Virtus 2nd Qtr House Winners
NSAA Academic All State Awards: Gaitlin Reimers Football, Gaitlin Reimers and Gretchen Brown One Act, Chloe Scheer and Joslynn Donahey Volleyball.

10. Items of Business

10.1. Resolution for re-adoption of all existing policies, regulations, and handbooks for the governance of the district (BP203.01)

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve resolution for re-adoption of all existing policies, regulations, and handbooks passed with a motion by Brian Friedrichsen and a second by Justin Valasek.

Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Justin Valasek: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea
Kathy Wolfe: Yea

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

10.2. Consider, discuss, take necessary action on revised Negotiated Agreement with PEA for 2023-24 (BP407.07)

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve revised Negotiated Agreement passed with a motion by Heather Shotkoski and a second by Daniel Hake.

Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Justin Valasek: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea
Kathy Wolfe: Yea

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

10.3. Consider, discuss, take necessary action on AV panel purchase

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the AV panel purchase presented passed with a motion by Daniel Hake and a second by Heather Shotkoski.

Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Justin Valasek: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea
Kathy Wolfe: Yea

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

10.4. Consider, discuss, take necessary action to review/revise Policies 402.50, 403.01, 403.02, 403.03, 403.04, 403.05, 403.06, 403.07 (BP205.03)

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve reviewed/revised Policies as presented passed with a motion by Heather Shotkoski and a second by Brian Friedrichsen.

Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Justin Valasek: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea
Kathy Wolfe: Yea

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

11. Pending or Future Agenda Items

11.1. Approve Principal contracts for ensuing year

11.2. Accept/approve Library Report

11.3. Accept/approve Multi-Cultural Education Report

11.4. Accept/approve Technology Profile

12. Adjourn

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to adjourn at 7:53 pm passed with a motion by Daniel Hake and a second by Justin Valasek.

Brian Friedrichsen: Yea
Daniel Hake: Yea
Heather Shotkoski: Yea
Justin Valasek: Yea
Todd Weller: Yea
Kathy Wolfe: Yea

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

January 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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