June 8, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting
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I. Call Meeting to Order
Rationale:
Schuyler Community Schools in partnership with parents, students, and the community will challenge and inspire students to be lifelong learners - District Mission Statement
Notice of this meeting was given in advance according to State Law 84-1411, by giving notice of the meeting to the public. Notice of this meeting was also given in advance to all members of the Board of Education
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order by president Wennekamp at 7:37 PM. Members present were Wennekamp, Brabec, Parr, and Semerad, absent were Misek and Mejstrik. Administrators present were superintendent Stevens and principals Baumert and Gibbons; others present were Tom Hagewood, Jayne Hlavac, and Jeff Droge.
All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.B. Declaration of Open Meeting
Rationale:
This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the hallway outside the Media Center.
Discussion:
President Wennekamp declared the meeting was preceded by advance notice and declared to be an open session.
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II. Public Forum - We ask that all presentation be limited in their length.
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II.A. Recognition of visitors and guests
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II.A.1. 1:1 - WON to WON Presentation
Discussion:
Jeff Droge, along with Scott Pollemo, representing Apple, Inc., Dave Melick, superintendent of Madison Public Schools, Principals Baumert and Gibbons, Jayne Hlavac and superintendent Stevens all participated in a presentation on the “One to One Initiative.” This initiative would allow individual students at SCHS 24-hour use of a laptop computer. Jeff Droge and Kerri Krivohlavek provide technical support for the district. SCS is comprised of 1784 students, eight buildings, 150 certified staff and 700 computers. At the present time SCHS has 287 computers available - 139 available for student use but only forty are available for student checkout over and above the laptops available in the library/media center. The demand for students’ use of computers in classrooms has increased to the point of computers being reserved by teachers two to three weeks in advance.
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II.B. Other topics (limited to 5 minutes - subject to guidelines of the Board Participation Policy)
Discussion:
SCS received the “Housing Partnership Award” from NeighborWorks marking the partnership between SCS, the City of Schuyler, Schuyler Development Corporation, and Central Community College. It especially addressed the cooperation between the construction technology class at SCHS and NeighborWorks.
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III. Board Requests/Reports
Discussion:
SCS received the “Housing Partnership Award” from NeighborWorks marking the partnership between SCS, the City of Schuyler, Schuyler Development Corporation, and Central Community College. It especially addressed the cooperation between the construction technology class at SCHS and NeighborWorks.
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III.A. Building and Grounds
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III.A.1. High School Entryway Addition/Renovation
Discussion:
Ryan Stearns, representing Hewgley and Associates, presented a draft drawing of the remodel planned for the SCHS entryway and answered questions regarding heating/cooling, exterior walls, flooring, roofing, lighting, and downspouts. He pointed out that the principals’ and superintendent’s offices will become classrooms and currents classrooms 1A and 1B will become one large classroom. A door will be installed in room #26 to accommodate entry and exit during construction. Proposed dates include: begin the bidding process – August 15, 2010, commence construction – September 15, 2010, and substantial completion date, January 31, 2011. The proposed cost of the project is $800,000. Discussion included adding a liquidated damages clause.
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III.A.2. Hard surface of the high school west parking lot
Discussion:
Discussion regarding putting a hard surface on the west parking lot at SCHS resulted in questions about drainage from the concrete onto city streets. The City of Schuyler will be contacted for further information.
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III.A.3. Lawn sprinkler system at SES
Discussion:
An underground sprinkler system for SES was discussed. Specifications for the project have been prepared by an independent third-party. Contractors will be contacted with the specifications along with a timeline to submit bids.
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III.B. Policy
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III.B.1. Response to Nebraska Civil Liberties Union (NCLU) concerns about the student proof of residency policy
Discussion:
The SCS proof of residency policy along with a letter addressing the policy from the A.C.L.U. was discussed. The proof of residency form will be revised to reflect our “homeless policy.”
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IV. Action Items
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IV.A. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the high school entry way contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the contract with Joseph R. Hewgley and Associates, Inc. for the purpose of building a High School Entryway Addition/Renovation Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Motion, Brabec, second, Parr – Motion to approve the contract with Joseph Hewgley and Associates for the purpose of building a high school entryway addition and renovation. Motion carried.
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V. Executive Session
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VI. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
A motion was made by Parr and seconded by Semerad to adjourn at 9:54 PM. Motion carried.
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