September 10, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. 6:30 Hearing on the proposed 2012-2013 budget
Discussion:
Hearing opened by President Jedlicka at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the hearing was to explain the proposed budget for 2012-2013. General comments from Superintendent Stevens included that budgets are fluid and always evolving. Some items that affected the budget for 2012-2013 are: The purchase of iPads; Tax rebate to Cargill Meat Solutions; Attempt to build up the cash reserve; A reduction in wages; 1.7 million dollar decrease in State Aid for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013; and the Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance premium holiday in 2011-2012. The hearing at closed at 6:44 PM.
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I.A. 6:40 Hearing on the proposed 2012-2013 property tax levy
Discussion:
President Jedlicka opened the hearing on the proposed 2012-2014 property tax levy at 6:45 PM. The purpose of this hearing was to give an explanation of the property tax request to support the general fund, the bond fund, the special building fund, and the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund. Taxes requested are $1.10 per $1000 of valuation. There has been an approximate 6% increase in valuations from 2011-2012 to 2012-2013. The hearing closed at 7:00 PM.
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II. Call Meeting to Order
Rationale:
STRIVE • COMMIT • SUCCEED - 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 at 7:01 PM by President Jedlicka. Also present were Superintendent Stevens, Principals Grammer, Comley, and Vrba; Assistant Principal Kovar; SCS Psychologist Mike Goos; Activity Administrator Egr; and Curriculum Administrator Gibbons. Also present was Laurie Schlautman, representing the SEA and Student Council representative Caleb Krejci.
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II.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
All present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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II.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 Jedlicka stated that the meeting had been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session.
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III. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the consent agenda 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.
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III.A. Agenda
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III.B. Minutes
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III.C. Acceptance of Claims
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III.C.1. Bills of $5,000 or more
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III.D. Financial
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III.E. Other Listed Reports
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IV. Public Forum - We ask that all presentation be limited in their length.
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IV.A. Recognition of visitors and guests
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IV.B. Other topics (limited to 5 minutes - subject to guidelines of the Board Participation Policy)
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IV.C. Student Representative's Report
Discussion:
The Student Council will focus on increasing school spirit among the student body; plans are being made for Spirit Week.
The move away from a block schedule to a modified block schedule has caused an adjustment for upperclassmen.
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IV.C.1. Welcome Caleb Krejci
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V. Board Requests/Reports/Action Items
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V.A. Americanism
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V.B. Budget
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V.B.1. Discuss, consider and take action on the proposed 2012-2013 budget
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the proposed 2012-2013 budget 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.
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V.B.2. Discuss, consider and take action on the proposed 2012-2013 property tax levy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the proposed 2012-2013 property tax levy. 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.
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V.C. Building and Grounds
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V.C.1. Preschool walkway update
Discussion:
The wooden walkway at SCS Preschool has deteriorated and weathered over the years and will need to have repairs done; estimated costs will be $1000.
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V.C.2. Need to set a date for a meeting to discuss use of the remainder of the QSCB funds
Discussion:
School board members will need to set a time to meet to discuss how and when to use the remainder of the QSCB funds. A priority list has already been presented in July when administrators listed their top five choices in order of preference.
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V.D. Curriculum
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V.E. Negotiations
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V.E.1. Discuss, consider and take action on the certified staff negotiated agreement for the 2012-2013 contract year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the certified staff negotiated agreement for the 2012-2013 contract year. 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.
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V.E.2. Discuss, consider and take action on support staff compensation for the 2012-2013 contract year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the support staff compensation package for the 2012-2013 contract year. 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.
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V.E.3. Discuss, consider and take action on coordinator staff compensation for the 2012-2013 contract year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to the coordinator staff compensation package for the 2012-2013 contract year. 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.
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V.E.4. Discuss, consider and take action on administrative staff compensation for the 2012-2013 contract year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve administrative staff compensation package for the 2012-2013 contract year. 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.
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V.F. Planning
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V.F.1. Discuss, consider and take action on renewing the audit contract for the 2011-2012 to Pekny and Associates for $15,900
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to renew the audit contract for the 2011-2012 to Pekny and Associates for $15,900. 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.
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V.G. Policy
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V.G.1. Discuss, consider and take action on the 2nd and final reading of the proposed Negotiations Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2nd and final reading of the proposed Negotiations Policy. 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.
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V.H. Public Relations
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V.I. Foundation
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V.I.1. Labor Day activities review - Dance, Tours, etc.
Discussion:
The annual alumni dance held on Labor Day weekend was sponsored by the SCS Foundation and was well attended. The Class of 1962 toured the high school as part of their 50-year class reunion.
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VI. Administrative and Other Reports
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VI.A. Rural/Satellite Schools Report
Discussion:
The current enrollment at the three rural schools: Fishers District #24-60 students; Richland - 54 students; 504R - 6 students for a total of 120 student. Operating Council Meetings at the rural schools will be held in September.
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VI.B. Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment
Discussion:
The AdvancEd Team will be here September 17, 18 and 19. Interviews will be conducted at 3:30 PM on Monday, September 17; an exit report will be held at a public school board meeting on Wednesday, September 19 at 3:30 PM in the east gym.
Also discussed were comparisons of the NeSA reading and math scores for 3rd-8th and 11 grades for 2010-2011 and 2011-2012.
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VI.B.1. Reminder to be available from 10:45 to 11:45 for the AdvanEd interview
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VI.B.2. Reminder to be available for the exit report by the AdvancEd Team
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VI.C. Activities Administrator Report
Discussion:
SCHS will be hosting the District D-2 volleyball games. Teachers and coaches have been encouraged to remind students and athletes to stay hydrated during hot-weather activities. A monthly coaches' meeting will be held for coaches of athletes in grades 7-12; each meeting will cover a stated topic.
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VI.D. Director of Facilities/Transportation Report
Discussion:
A compilation of the costs for the storage building at SES was discussed. The original estimate was $21,700 with an actual cost of $15,347.
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VI.E. Schuyler Elementary School Report
Discussion:
Enrollment at SCS Preschool is currently at 100 children and enrollment at Schuyler Head Start is 74 children.
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VI.F. Schuyler Middle School Report
Discussion:
SMS has formed an iPad Core Team. Members will consist of staff, students, parents. Meetings are every other week on Wednesdays after school, to start preparing for 8th grade students who will work with the new district-purchased iPads. At present, teachers on this team have begun looking at different procedures and policies when iPads are handed out and the rules for their use.
High school coaches will visit athletic practices at SMS to promote athletics at the high-school level.
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VI.G. Schuyler Central High School Report
Discussion:
To date there have been two 10:00 a.m. late starts to allow for teacher collaboration. Teacher collaboration allows the teachers time to review, revise, develop, and have discussion about curriculum; feedback received from teachers has been positive.
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VI.H. Superintendent's Report
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VI.H.1. NASB Membership meeting on either the 26th of September - Norfolk or the 3rd of October - Wahoo
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VI.H.2. Discuss, consider and take action those no longer employed by Schuyler Community Schools
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the resignations of the following people:
-Stacy Elm - softball coach
-Roma Roul - custodian
-Elyse Ramirez - custodian 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.
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VI.H.3. Discuss, consider and take action on recent new hires
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following new hirees:
-Shawna Villa - part-time lunch
-Renee Blum - part-time lunch
-Kim Volkmer - para educator
-Eugene Barr - Custodian
-Angelica Enriquez - Custodian
-Sara Rosario - Custodian
-Adam Indra - Assistant softball
-Michael Allard - Para 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.
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VI.H.4. Option Enrollment update
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VI.H.5. Notice of State of Nebraska approval of the School Lunch program
Discussion:
SCS was notified of approval of nutrition services in the National School Lunch Program for 2012-2013.
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VI.H.5.1. Summer Lunch Program financial report
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VI.H.6. November board retreat/study session - Use of NASB
Discussion:
School board members were reminded of the upcoming retreat in November.
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VI.H.7. Save that date - NASB/NCSA state convention November 14th, 15th and 16th.
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VI.H.8. Notice sent to Schuyler Community Schools from the Nebraska Department of Education approving the Early Childhood program. This is the 9th year!
Discussion:
SCS Early Childhood program has been approved for the ninth year by the Nebraska Department of Education.
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VI.H.9. Next regularly scheduled meeting - October 8th, 2012
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VII. Correspondence Items
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VII.A. Thank-you from Jean Conrad - Longevity Award
Thank-you from Kris Wilch - Longevity Award
Thank-you from Mary Eckstein - Longevity Award
Thank-you from Teri Chromy - Longevity Award
Thank-you from Paula Mares - Longevity Award
Discussion:
Correspondence was received from Mary Eckstein, Kris Wilch, Teri Chromy, Jean Conrad, and Paula Mares for longevity award recognition.
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VIII. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Motion to exit executive session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn 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 to adjourn at 8:36 PM.
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