August 14, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Meeting called to order by Board of Education President Maahs at 7:03 p.m.

Dr. Dlugosh presented information regarding the planning process.  The committee should include 25-30 individuals and include two BOE members.  The total process will take about 25-30 hours.  The BOE may also utilize focus groups of 6-10 people to provide feedback to the Board and the planning committee.  Board members offered questions regarding the process and outcomes achieved at other districts.  

Board member Steward asked to note that Rogge General Contractors were not paid in July as the project was near completion.  Superintendent Hanger noted that the corresponding pay application reflects payment to Cheever Construction and the amount of payment matches the claim.

Official Board of Education minutes are available on the district web site at www.districtor1.org

Craig Bolz offered comments regarding the strategic planning committee, planning process, the football field as well as the potential sale of property contiguous to the current school.  

Gerald Royal commented on the strategic planning process,  inquired as to the cost and the planning process that took place previously.    

Superintendent Hanger and Mrs. Walter provided information for members of the board.

Board members requested a revised five year payment schedule for the recent bus lease purchase agreement.

The committee meeting date was set to take place August 28 at 6:30 p.m.  

Doug Church asked Mr. Hanger to gather information regarding electronic marquis options and availability.  Doug also thanked Clayton and Lance for inspecting the two w buses delivered off lease last week.  

Mr. Hanger informed the Board that some Junior High practices may need to take place on the north property so as to alleviate time constraints and wear on the game field.  

The Board discussed notifying the public about teams practicing at the north site.  Superintendent Hanger informed the Board members that teams are already on village streets for other activities e.g. track and cross country.  Mr. Clark Jensen has also offered a practice site if needed.

Mr. Hanger informed the BOE about changes to various policies.  Procurement policy amounts will be updated to reflect the guidance from NDE.

Jaimi Calfee left the meeting at 8:38 p.m.

Clayton and Brandon attended the open meeting workshop presented by NASB.  Both members reported that it was very informative.  Time was spent on closed session and the appropriate reasons to use closed session.  Tours of the Career Academy were available for members attending the seminar. 

Clayton and BOE members thanked all of the employees for their efforts this summer.

Susan reviewed the current mileage reimbursement rate provided by NDE.

The Finance Committee will meet on August 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

Area membership meeting in Nebraska City October 4, 2017.

September 11, 2017 special meeting  at 6:30 and the regular meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m. in Bennet.

Budget Adoption

The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:54 p.m. Monday August 14, 2017.