March 9, 2015 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 7:31pm.
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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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5. Building Maintenance Fund Bills
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5.1. Citizen Bank $62,984.75
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report.
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7. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public.
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8. New Business
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8.1. The St. Paul Speech team will perform some short examples of this years speeches. Janet Latta
Discussion:
The St. Paul Speech team, sponsored by Mrs. Janet Latta, was present to perform some short examples of this year's speeches. The students were commended for their performances.
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8.2. Board needs to consider the resignation of Mr. Jason Lukassen (Business Teacher).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Board needs to consider offering a certified contract for Jaime Camden (Business teacher).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Miss Becca Wilson (Elementary Teacher).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Miss Betty Van Dyke (Elem Music )
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. Board needs to consider offering contracts to certified staff as listed on the attachment.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.7. Board needs to consider a bid from Control Logic for updating the HVAC system for the High School.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The money for this project will come from the Depreciation Fund.
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8.8. Board needs to consider bid from Egan Supply for refinishing gym floors.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.9. Board needs to consider accepting the bid from Karr Tuck pointing for $16,632.00 for the elementary site.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The money from this project will come from the Depreciation Fund.
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8.10. Board needs to consider accepting the bid from CIC for Messenger and Pay Online services
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This system will replace the AlertNow system currently in use. It expands the abilities of Infinite Campus in sending messages to parents, and in online payment options.
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8.11. Board needs to consider the bid for two windows for the Ag shop from State Glass.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The money for this project will come from the Building Fund.
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8.12. Board needs to consider the bid from CEI for updating the camera system.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This money will come from the depreciation fund.
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8.13. Board needs to consider signing the agreement for the North Star Negotiations Membership for the 2015-2016 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.14. Board needs to consider adopting Policy 504.23 Suicide Awareness. (1st reading)
Discussion:
The Board held the first reading of Policy 504.23 Suicide Awareness.
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8.15. Board needs to review the 1000's policies.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the 1000 section of the Policy Manual. Revisions will be made as needed.
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8.16. Board needs to consider approving two volunteer assistant coaches for Track, Makenzie Mudloff and Steph Grabowski
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.17. Principal's Report
Discussion:
In the Principal's report, Mrs. Paider reported on winners of the Howard County spelling bee, including Grade Level Awards to Clayton Wendt, Jerome Silva, Skylar Nelson, and Christian Eacker. Overall Howard County Spelling Bee Awards winners were Kailee Allen- 3rd place, and Jerome Silva-Champion! The After School program received a Chamber of Commerce Award, as did the following school staff: Mrs. Warner, Mr. Buchanan and Mrs. Paider. Consideration is being given to moving the performances of of the All School Play, Variety Show and Musical to later in the year to reduce schedule conflicts. Updates were provided regarding progress of the school improvement goal, staff development, curriculum development, and the assessment schedule.
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8.18. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
In the Superintendent's report, Mr. Poppert reported that for privacy reasons, each board member should have his or her own school email address, and the Board Secretary should use a school-owned computer for typing the Minutes. Mr. Poppert will work on obtaining these. Regarding Health Care, business office personnel and Board members will be receiving training on the upcoming changes. Scheer, DeCamp and Anderson will be the committee to represent St. Paul at the training. The Government Relations Information Team inservice will be April 2. Other seminars can be found on the NASB website. Education Forum invitees need to be in to Terri Townsend soon.
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8.18.1. Board member's electronic devices
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8.18.2. Obamacare
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8.18.3. GRIT Conf. April 2 8:30 am Lincoln
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8.18.4. Open Meeting Workshop April 29 Kearney 6:30
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8.18.5. Ed Forum(FFA,Math and Science Club and Emotional Wellness)
March 30, 7pm
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8.18.6. Boardd members email addresses
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8.19. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board Calendar was reviewed.
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 10:21pm.
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