May 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

I recommend the board approve the agenda as presented. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

I recommend the board approve the minutes as presented. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Christopher Rogers, Carried.

I recommend the board approve the bills as presented. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

Mr. Tharman shared bids with the board for carpet, epoxy floor covering, annual gym maintenance, and entry door projects.  Mr. Tharman will bring suggested projects back that will stay within budget at the June meeting. The applicant for summer help was presented as well.  I recommend the board approve the hiring of Gabriel Rudd as summer custodial helper. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

The bid process had been opened up and run for replacement on one of the GS boilers.  The deadline to submit bids for the project was May 5th.  Mr. Tharman presented the bid he had received.  I recommend approving the bid from Normandin Heating and Air Conditioning to replace the GS boiler that is out. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

There had been discussion surrounding the state track runner-up banner in the HS gym with the 3rd place finish on it.  Mr. Tharman investigated to find out information for the board.  Mr. Tharman asked the Activity Director to reach out to our League AD's for information on their banners.  Mr. Tharman gathered the 1987 state 1A track results to see if there was a tie.  In addition, he read through the board minutes from 1986 - 1989 to see if there was a reference to the banner. After compiling this information, it was concluded there was no specific explanation for why a 3rd place finish was on a runner-up banner.   Mr. Tharman shared the following information that was collected: We will hold to the standard and represent the kids anytime they get a State Champion or State Runner-Up Achievement.  If the school drops the standard, then we will not focus on the work it takes to get the job done. The 1987 track team's 3rd place finish is quite an accomplishment and we do not degrade that at all, but keeping the Green Banners for placing 1st or 2nd place at state will help the kids work even harder to get there. Lastly, a recognition of individual/relay first-place state champions was put on a digital display in the HS cafeteria three years ago.   With this addition and the information gathered, Mr. Tharman recommended the 3rd place finish be removed from the banner in the HS gym to eliminate confusion.   I recommend that we take the 3rd place state track finish off the HS gym banner. The board also recognizes the 1987 track team's accomplishments and is proud to continue recognizing them with the picture and digital display of the first-place relay / individual finishers. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Christopher Rogers, Carried.

The adopted 2023 -24 school calendar needs to be amended due to a change in the Homecoming game.  Homecoming is set for September 15th, not October 6th as originally published.   I recommend the board approve the amended calendar with the change. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Christopher Rogers, Carried.

I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters and to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 8:08 pm. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

At 8:08 pm the meeting returned to open session. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters and to protect the privacy interests fo the individuals to be discussed; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 8:14 pm. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

I recommend the board approve the list of certified employees for the 2023 - 24 school year. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

recommend the board approve the list of classified employees for the 2023 - 24 school year. This motion, made by Christopher Rogers and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

recommend the board approve the list of supplemental positions for the 2023 - 24 school year. This motion, made by Rich Wenzl and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

I recommend the board approve the professional development transcripts as presented by the PDC committee. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss negotiations to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 8:28 pm. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

At 8:28 pm meeting returned to open session. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss negotiations to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract; retaining Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 8:39 pm. This motion, made by Steven Whitney and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

We need to set our final BOE meeting of this fiscal year for transfers to close-out the year ..... Or .... You could have Amber and I do the transfers without holding another meeting. I recommend the board allow Amber Brown and Ken Tharman to make the end-of-the-year transfers without holding a special meeting in June. This motion, made by Rich Wenzl and seconded by Laquita Smith, Carried.

I recommend the board approve the out-of-district request as presented. This motion, made by Christopher Rogers and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.

Mr. Gebhard reported that field trips had been taken / a big thank you to all of the grandparents and helpers for being there on Grandparents day / concerts went well / fun day - May 16 / still have some track meets / had a clean-up day and will do another one next week / 8th-grade graduation - May 15th / awards banquet - May 16th.  Mr. Gebhard asked for an executive session. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual to be discussed; retaining Mr. Gebhard and Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 8:56 pm. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

At 8:56 pm the meeting returned to open session. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual to be discussed; retaining Mr. Gebhard and Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 9:02 pm. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

At 9:02 pm the meeting returned to open session. I recommend the board go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual to be discussed; retaining Mr. Gebhard and Mr. Tharman and returning to open session in this room at 9:08 pm. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Rich Wenzl, Carried.

I recommend the meeting be adjourned. This motion, made by Laquita Smith and seconded by Steven Whitney, Carried.