December 12, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:33pm.
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was published in the Phonograph Herald.
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room.
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2. Roll Call
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. None were made, and the minutes were declared approved.
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4. Bills As Presented By the Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Depreciation Bills
Jason Stepanek $12,622.81 (Pumping station)
Jacobs Ford $23,300 (Ford Transit Van)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report.
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6. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public.
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7. New Business
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7.1. Mr. Brouillette will present to the Board.
Discussion:
Mr. Brouillette was present to demonstrate a student video project regarding the 1960s, done for his History 2 class.
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7.2. Board needs to consider making a bond payment for $314,691.25 to Cornerstone Bank.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract to Jerod Schoneman. (6th grade)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Audit report at 8:30pm Shannon will be here at this time to discuss audit.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A representative of Dana Cole & Co., LLP, was present to discuss the annual audit report. She reviewed new portions of the audit report. She encouraged the Board to carefully monitor school finances to assure proper oversight of expenses and income, due to limited accounting staff.
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7.5. Board needs to consider accepting the bid from Thomas for a new bus to replace the the 2008 bus.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Review Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
The Board discussed the Superintendent Evaluation with Mr. Poppert.
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7.7. Board needs to consider approving a two year contract for Superintendent John Poppert for the school years of 2017-2018 and 2018-2019.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Board needs to set a place and a time for the 2017 Board retreat.
Discussion:
The Board retreat was tentatively scheduled for Jan 20, 2017 at 4:30pm. Supt. Poppert will find a location.
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7.9. Board needs to consider approving the Option report as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There were 4 students optioning in to the district and no students optioning out this month.
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7.10. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Rick Peters updated the Board on the ReVision process. Coaches evaluations have been completed. Mrs. Hagen and the Board discussed patron conduct at extracurricular activities. Howard County Community Hospital has worked with Mrs. Schulte on physician availability to sign paperwork for students receiving therapy services in school. The Board was given information regarding curriculum, assessment, and professional development.
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7.11. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Supt. Poppert gave a brief report on policy revision. He updated the Board on future changes for funding the state's retirement fund for teachers. He talked about the Legislative Conference and the State deficit and a likely decrease in school funding in the future. He elaborated on the ReVision grant and the possibility of having community members come to school and discuss careers with students, and obtaining new equipment/facilities (sewing machines, plasma table, farm ground) to help students expand knowledge of careers. Bids are being taken on refinishing the main gym floor, to be completed this summer. Supt. Poppert presented plaques to Kelvin Smith and Daryl Anderson for their years of service to the Board and the School District.
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7.11.1. Policy 804.01 Update Computer security and 509.03
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7.11.2. Legislative Conf.
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7.11.3. Jan. 9 Curriculum meeting moved to another date
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7.11.4. Revision grant, ideas for groups
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7.11.5. summer projects, gym floor bid
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7.12. Review Board Calendar
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8. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.1. negotiations
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka restated the motion and indicated that only salary negotiations would be discussed. The Board entered executive session at 9:22pm. The Board came out of executive session at 10:05pm. No action was taken.
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:07pm.
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