March 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular 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 6:42 PM. Members present were Wennekamp, Brabec, Mejstrik, Misek, Parr, Semerad and student representative Cesar Gonzalez. Others present were Superintendent Stevens, Director of K-8 Education DeBlauw, Assistant Principal Cunningham, Principals’ of the SES and SMS, Grammer, Comley and Vrba, Activity Administrator Egr, Director of Facilities, Ron Mundil and Principal of the S.C.S. rural attendance centers and Curriculum Administrator, David Gibbons.
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I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
All present participated in the 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. 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.
Discussion:
Superintendent Stevens brought the board’s attention to three bills over the $5000 limit. Motion carried.
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II.A. Agenda
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II.B. Minutes
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II.C. Acceptance of Claims
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II.D. Financial
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II.E. Other Listed Reports
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III. Public Forum - We ask that all presentation be limited in their length.
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III.A. Recognition of visitors and guests
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III.B. NeighborWorks/Economic Development update
Discussion:
Roger Nadrchal, representing NeighborWorks and Kem Cavanah, representing Schuyler Economic Development were in attendance. Mr. Nadrchal stated that NeighborWorks is a non-profit agency providing housing for families meeting income guidelines. NeighborWorks and the Schuyler Economic Development work together to develop housing in Schuyler for families that might not be able to purchase a home using traditional financing. The SCHS construction class has partnered with NeighborWorks during the 2009-2010 school year; the class providing the labor for a new construction. Plans are for the SCHS construction class to work on another new construction in 2010-2011.
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III.C. Other topics (limited to 5 minutes - subject to guidelines of the Board Participation Policy)
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III.D. Student Representative's Report
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IV. Board Requests/Reports
Discussion:
Superintendent Stevens has been in contact with the Colfax County Assessor regarding State Financial Aid for the 2010-2011 school year. They discussed preliminary valuation increases; though actual valuations will not be done until August 2010.
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IV.A. Americanism
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IV.B. Budget
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IV.B.1. State Aid updat
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IV.B.2. Property Valuation - update
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IV.C. Building and Grounds
Discussion:
Discussion on the items CSI still needs to complete at SES included items completed and items still under warranty. The board would like SCS legal counsel to contact CSI for a clear definition of remaining warranties.
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IV.C.1. SES update - CSI
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IV.D. Curriculum
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IV.E. Negotiations
Discussion:
SEA representatives were present to address interpretation of wording contained in the Emergency Medical Leave Bank for certified staff. The negotiations committee will consider the matter.
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IV.E.1. Presentation by SEA representatives
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IV.F. Planning
Discussion:
Principal Gibbons, representing the calendar committee stated that the 2010-2011 calendar is nearly complete with only two dates in November and April needing to be finalized.
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IV.F.1. Calendar update
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IV.F.2. Early Childhood Education - CNCS Partnering
Discussion:
Extensive discussion took place regarding the partnering of SCS with CNCS (Central Nebraska Community Services) to construct a new facility for Preschool/Headstart/Early Headstart. The proposed location is property owned by SCS recently appraised at $105,850. Superintendent Stevens explained the details of a potential lease agreement and potential purchase agreement between SCS and CNCS prepared by legal counsel. Preschool teachers made a point that there are many special-needs three-year-olds and other four-year-olds that cannot currently be served due to limited space in their facility.
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IV.F.3. Study session agenda - March 23rd
Discussion:
The planning committee will meet on March 23 to discuss curriculum, unity, and facilities.
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IV.G. Policy
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IV.G.1. Kitchen use
Discussion:
The policy committee will address the use of the kitchens at SCS by outside groups.
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IV.H. Public Relations
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IV.I. Foundation
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IV.I.1. Fundraiser - Anytime Fitness program
Discussion:
“Anytime Fitness” has made an offer to SCS; during the month of March a donation of 50% of sign-up fees will be donated back to SCS to help purchase new lunchroom tables at SES.
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V. Action Items
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V.A. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on bills of $5,000 or more
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve all bills (list attached) that are $5,000 or more with the exception of regular monthly bills 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. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on Middle School Industrial Technology position
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Shane Haley - middle school industrial technology teacher - for the 2010-2011 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. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on Middle School Family and Consumer Science
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Jenny Wagner - middle school Family and Consumer Science teacher - for the 2010-2011 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.D. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on Middle School Assistant Principal/Activities Administrator
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Jason Cline - Middle School Assistant Principal/Activities Administrator - for the 2010-2011 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.E. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on purchase agreement to sell land to CNCS
Recommended Motion(s):
Refer to attached motion 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. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on lease agreement for the purpose of renting space from CNCS
Recommended Motion(s):
Refer to attachment 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. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on expanding SCS early childhood partnership with CNCS
Recommended Motion(s):
refer to attachment 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. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on awarding the track resurfacing contract to Midwest Track and Tennis for $47,215
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the track resurfacing contract to Midwest Track and Tennis. 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. Administrative and Other Reports
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VI.A. Operating Council Report(s)
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VI.B. PreK-8 Director of Education Report
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VI.C. High School Principal Report
Discussion:
Principal Baumert reported that three staff members would be recommended for tenure: Andrew Malcolm, Ryan Schroeder, and Michael Trausch. Eighth grade visitation was held on March 10 with presentations given on elective course offerings. Plans are to have summer school during June for credit recovery and Title I reading and math.
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VI.C.1. Block Scheduling update
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VI.D. Grades 9-12 Assistant Principal's Report
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VI.D.1. Cell phone survey
Discussion:
Assistant principal Cunningham shared results of a student survey on cell phone ownership to be used for a revision of the cell-phone policy.
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VI.E. Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment and Pk-8 Rural School Report
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VI.F. Activities Administrator Report
Discussion:
Activity Administrator Egr reported that 127 students are out for spring sports. The SCHS musical, “Seussical” will be presented this weekend.
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VI.G. Director of Facilities/Transportation Report
Discussion:
Facilities Director Mundil reported that new shingles and siding for Fischers #24 would be replaced due to hail damage.
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VI.H. Grades k-3 Principal's Report - Darli Vrba
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VI.I. Grades k-3 Principal's Report - Bill Comley
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VI.J. Grades 4-8 Principal's Report
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VI.K. Superintendent's Report
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VI.K.1. Tenured staff
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VI.K.2. Option update
Discussion:
The deadline for students to transfer or option to or from the district is March 15, 2010.
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VI.K.3. Retirement
Discussion:
Superintendent Stevens reported that he received letters of resignation or retirement from Vicky Mefford, Jill Hansen, and Lynette Stevens.
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VI.K.4. Water update - 4R and Fisher's 24
Discussion:
Water treatment and testing continues at 504R and Fishers #24.
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VII. Correspondence Items
Discussion:
Correspondence was received from Carol Vogel expressing her appreciation for SCS sending her to the statewide reading conference.
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VII.A. Carol Vogel - reading conference thank-you
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VIII. Executive Session
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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.
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X. 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 |
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X.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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X.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.
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XI. 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.
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XI.A. Agenda
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XI.B. Minutes
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XI.C. Acceptance of Claims
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XI.D. Financial
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XI.E. Other Listed Reports
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XII. Public Forum - We ask that all presentation be limited in their length.
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XII.A. Recognition of visitors and guests
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XII.B. NeighborWorks/Economic Development update
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XII.C. Other topics (limited to 5 minutes - subject to guidelines of the Board Participation Policy)
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XII.D. Student Representative's Report
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XIII. Board Requests/Reports
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XIII.A. Americanism
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XIII.B. Budget
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XIII.B.1. State Aid updat
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XIII.B.2. Property Valuation - update
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XIII.C. Building and Grounds
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XIII.C.1. SES update - CSI
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XIII.D. Curriculum
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XIII.E. Negotiations
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XIII.E.1. Presentation by SEA representatives
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XIII.F. Planning
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XIII.F.1. Calendar update
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XIII.F.2. Early Childhood Education - CNCS Partnering
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XIII.F.3. Study session agenda - March 23rd
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XIII.G. Policy
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XIII.G.1. Kitchen use
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XIII.H. Public Relations
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XIII.I. Foundation
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XIII.I.1. Fundraiser - Anytime Fitness program
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XIV. Action Items
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XIV.A. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on bills of $5,000 or more
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve all bills (list attached) that are $5,000 or more with the exception of regular monthly bills Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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XIV.B. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on Middle School Industrial Technology position
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Shane Haley - middle school industrial technology teacher - for the 2010-2011 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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XIV.C. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on Middle School Family and Consumer Science
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Jenny Wagner - middle school Family and Consumer Science teacher - for the 2010-2011 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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XIV.D. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on Middle School Assistant Principal/Activities Administrator
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to hire Jason Cline - Middle School Assistant Principal/Activities Administrator - for the 2010-2011 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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XIV.E. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on purchase agreement to sell land to CNCS
Recommended Motion(s):
Refer to attached motion Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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XIV.F. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on lease agreement for the purpose of renting space from CNCS
Recommended Motion(s):
Refer to attachment Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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XIV.G. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on expanding SCS early childhood partnership with CNCS
Recommended Motion(s):
refer to attachment Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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XIV.H. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on awarding the track resurfacing contract to Midwest Track and Tennis for $47,215
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the track resurfacing contract to Midwest Track and Tennis. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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XV. Administrative and Other Reports
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XV.A. Operating Council Report(s)
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XV.B. PreK-8 Director of Education Report
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XV.C. High School Principal Report
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XV.C.1. Block Scheduling update
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XV.D. Grades 9-12 Assistant Principal's Report
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XV.D.1. Cell phone survey
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XV.E. Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment and Pk-8 Rural School Report
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XV.F. Activities Administrator Report
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XV.G. Director of Facilities/Transportation Report
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XV.H. Grades k-3 Principal's Report - Darli Vrba
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XV.I. Grades k-3 Principal's Report - Bill Comley
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XV.J. Grades 4-8 Principal's Report
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XV.K. Superintendent's Report
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XV.K.1. Tenured staff
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XV.K.2. Option update
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XV.K.3. Retirement
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XV.K.4. Water update - 4R and Fisher's 24
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XVI. Correspondence Items
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XVI.A. Carol Vogel - reading conference thank-you
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XVII. Executive Session
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XVIII. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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