June 10, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Student Fees Hearing
Discussion:
The Student Fees Hearing was opened at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss the increase of ten cents on the price of breakfasts and lunches during the 2013-2014 school year. The hearing closed at 6:35 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:
Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM. Others present at the meeting were Superintendent Stevens, Principals Pavlik, Grammer,and Vrba and Curriculum Director Gibbons. The July meeting will be held the third Monday of the month-July 15th.
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II.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
All those 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 read the Mission Statement and declared that the open meeting notice was posted and this meeting was posted by advance notice.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III.D. Financial
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III.D.1. Purchase of Mini-bus
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to purchase a minibus for the 2013-2014 school 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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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
Discussion:
FFA President Kellan Heavican and FFA Reporter Austin Novak were present to display the trophy the FFA won at the KC Auto Show. FFA members restored a 1945 John Deere Model D tractor and won first place.
Steve Bailey, on behalf of the Schuyler Chamber of Commerce, presented Superintendent Stevens with Chamber Bucks to thank him for his years of service to the community.
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IV.B. Other topics (limited to 5 minutes - subject to guidelines of the Board Participation Policy)
Discussion:
Larry Wennekamp from the City of Schuyler Department of Utilities explained that the action levels of lead and copper in the drinking water at Fishers #24 School have risen due to the treatment to reduce the selenium level. Adjustments were made and the water was retested with samples taken on September 14,2012 October 27,2012 and February 15, 2013 and but the selenium level rose. His suggestion was to replace the copper pipe with Pex pipe.
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IV.B.1. Executive Sessions
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to enter into executive session to discuss bids to replumb Fishers #24 due to lead and copper in the drinking water. 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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IV.B.2. Exit Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to exit executive session after discussing bids to replumb Fishers #24 due to lead and copper in the drinking water. 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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IV.C. Student Representative's Report
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V. Board Requests/Reports
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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 technology purchases for 2013-2014 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve technology purchases for 2013-2014 school 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.B.2. Discuss, consider and take action on k-5 science textbooks for the 2013-2014 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to purchase k-5 science textbooks for the 2013-2014 school 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.B.3. Discuss, consider and take action on textbooks for Reading 180 (Systems 44; Expert 21) for grades 6-12 for 2013-2014 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to purchase textbooks for Reading 180 (Systems 44; Expert 21) for grades 6-12 for 2013-2014 school 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.B.4. Discuss, consider and take action on science instruction modules for grades 6-8 for the 2013-2014 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve science instruction modules for grades 6-8 for the 2013-2014 school 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.C. Building and Grounds
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V.C.1. Preschool playground equipment
Discussion:
The SCS Preschool was audited this past school year and some recommendations included removing the merry-go-rounds, adjusting the height of playground equipment,and moving chain-link fencing further away from the highways. The "climbing ladder" will also be advertised for sale due to it being too large for preschoolers. Preschool teachers would like to replace playground equipment that has been removed with age-appropriate equipment. One suggestion was to move the swings from 504R to the preschool location; maintenance staff will investigate this and report back to the school board at the July meeting.
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V.C.2. Discuss, consider and take action on re-plumbing Fisher's 24
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the re-plumbing Fisher's 24 by XXX. 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:
The school board voted to accept the low bid of $7181.90 from Howells Plumbing. Other bids received were Premium Controls-$8356.30, and Wolfe Maintenance and Plumbing-$9720.00. The SCS Maintenance Department will install the new faucets to reduce labor costs.
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V.C.3. Discuss, consider and take action on the exterior repair for all modular classrooms
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the exterior repair for all modular classrooms by XXX. 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:
A sum of $99,823 has already been received from insurance claims to be put toward this repair job.
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V.C.3.1. Motion to accept low bid
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the low bid for exterior repair for all modular classrooms and Alternative Education Building. 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:
Other bids received were JP Construction-$116,845 and Schuyler Lumber-$117,825 plus an additional $4800 to replace shingles on the Alternative Education Building.
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V.D. Curriculum
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V.E. Negotiations
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V.E.1. PTO reimbursement report
Discussion:
This PTO reimbursement option was made available to every certified staff member who began the 2012-2013 year with fifty PTO days. Certified staff who did not use all of the PTO days were reimbursed for the remaining days for a total of 27 staff members totaling $15,725.
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V.F. Planning
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V.G. Policy
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V.G.1. Discuss, consider and take action on revisions and review of the board policy manual
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the revisions and review of the board policy manual. 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:
The administration went through the board policy manual to align it with the student handbooks.
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V.G.2. Discuss, consider and take action on changes in the Student Fees policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve changes in the Student Fees policy for the 2013-2014 school 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.H. Public Relations
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V.I. Foundation
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V.I.1. Update
Discussion:
Artistic rendering of the proposed fine arts center have been received. Dr. Dan Hoesing, 2013-2014 SCS Superintendent was in attendance at the most recent meeting. A "Wall of Honor" for alumni was suggested. Also discussed was the most effective method to launch the fundraising campaign.
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VI. Administrative and Other Reports
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VI.A. Rural/Satellite Schools Report
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VI.A.1. Discuss, consider and take action on Rural/Satellite Student/Parent Handbook for the 2013-2014 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Rural/Satellite Student/Parent Handbook for the 2013-2014 school 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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VI.B. Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment
Discussion:
Mr. Gibbons shared a graph of NeSA writing test results from the 4th and 8th grade students. NeSA science, math and reading scores will be received in August.
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VI.B.1. Science assessments
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VI.B.2. Title I Update
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VI.C. Activities Administrator Report
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VI.C.1. Discuss, consider and take action on the Activity Handbook for the 2013-2014 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Activity Handbook for the 2013-2014 school 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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VI.D. Director of Facilities/Transportation Report
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VI.E. Schuyler Elementary School Report
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VI.E.1. Discuss, consider and take action on the Schuyler Elementary Schools Student/Parent Handbook for the 2013-2014 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Schuyler Elementary Schools Student/Parent Handbook for the 2013-2014 school 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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VI.F. Schuyler Middle School Report
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VI.F.1. Discuss, consider and take action on the Schuyler Middle School Student/Parent Handbook for the 2013-2014 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Schuyler Middle School Student/Parent Handbook for the 2013-2014 school 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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VI.G. Schuyler Central High School Report
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VI.G.1. Discuss, consider and take action on the Schuyler Central High School Student/Parent Handbook for the 2013-2014 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Schuyler Central High School Student/Parent Handbook for the 2013-2014 school 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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VI.G.2. Teacher evaluation handbook
Discussion:
Motion made by Jedlicka; the motion died due to a lack of a second. Principal Pavlik said that this can be acted on in the fall of the upcoming school year.
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VI.H. Superintendent's Report
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VI.H.1. Discuss, consider and take action on the 2013-2014 certified staff handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2013-2014 certified staff handbook. 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.2. Discuss, consider and take action on the 2013-2014 support staff handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2013-2014 support staff handbook. 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 new hires for the 2013-2014 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following new hires for the 2013-2014 school year.
-Breanna Birkel - 4th grade
-Molly Papa - Kindergarten
-Ashley Han - 4th grade
-Kasey Hansen - 5th grade
-Megan Hanner - 3rd grade
-Danielle Weiberdink - 5th grade
-Clete Vrbka - k-5 physical education
-Sean Wickham - H.S. Social Studies
-Will Dawes - H.S. Industrial Technology 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. Discuss, consider and take action on increasing food service meals for the 2013-2014 school year by 10 cents per meal
Student:
Breakfast - from $1.50 to $1.60
Lunch - from $2.25 to $2.35
Adult:
Breakfast - from $2.25 to $2.35
Lunch - from $3.25 to
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to increase food service meals for the 2013-2014 school year by 10 cents per meal. 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:
2013-2014 school year increase by 10 cents per meal
Student:
Breakfast - from $1.50 to $1.60
Lunch - from $2.25 to $2.35
Adult:
Breakfast - from $2.25 to $2.35
Lunch - from $3.25 to
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VI.H.4.1. Summer Lunch Program
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Summer Lunch Program at SMS. 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.5. Options and Transfers
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VI.H.6. Support Staff Evaluation Update
Discussion:
Superintendent Stevens has completed evaluation for support staff in his office.
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VI.H.7. Discuss, consider and take action on a resignation
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Brooke Simonson - 3rd -5th grade literacy coach. 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.8. Transportation reimbursement report
Discussion:
Transportation reimbursement to SCS families for the 2012-2013 school year totaled $25,423.
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VII. Correspondence Items
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VIII. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.A. Exit Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to exit executive session where personnel was discussed. 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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IX. 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.
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