Public Meeting Minutes: April 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM - April Regular Meeting

A. Notification of Open Meetings Law

Discussion:

At the beginning of the meeting, President AJ Johnson announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is available at the meeting site and included electronically in the E-Meeting agenda.

B. Roll Call*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Julie Schamp, to excuse the absence of Josiah Boneschans and Sally Reinert. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Reinert: Absent
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Schamp: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

C. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Shannon Johnson, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided: (March 12 Minutes, March Financial Reports, April bills of $1,024,871.34, and the Administrator's Report). After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Reinert: Absent
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Schamp: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

C.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)

C.2. Financial Reports*

C.2.a. Revenue Report/Treasurer's Report

C.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report

C.3. Bills for April

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. NPERS Correspondence

Discussion: Administrator Heimann informed the Board of an NPERS correspondence.

C.4.b. ESU1 Personnel Contracts

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared a summary of certified staff returning for 2024-25.

C.4.c. Tower School Facility

Discussion: Administrator Heimann informed the Board of a potential facility update for Tower.

D. Public Comment

E. Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund Membership

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Shannon Johnson, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to approve the resolution as presented to adopt the Declaration of Trust and authorize participation in the Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Reinert: Absent
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Schamp: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

F. Property/Liability Insurance

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Julie Schamp, seconded by Traci Haglund, to approve the EMC property/liability insurance premium for 2024-25 as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Reinert: Absent
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Schamp: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

G. Legislation Update

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared a legislative update.

H. Migrant Education Program Coordinator Job Description

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Shannon Johnson, seconded by Jim Gunsolley, to approve the Migrant Education (Title I - C) Program Coordinator job description as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Reinert: Absent
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Schamp: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

I. School Psychology Assistant Job Description

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Traci Haglund, to approve the School Psychology Assistant job description as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Reinert: Absent
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Schamp: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

J. Filemaker Pro License Contract

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Mrs Susan Strahm, seconded by Shannon Johnson, approve the Filemaker Pro 3 year license contract as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Reinert: Absent
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Schamp: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

K. Supplemental Contract for Teaching and Learning Team

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tabitha Gilsdorf, seconded by Jim Gunsolley, to approve a supplemental contract for up to ten contract days for Dr. Jennifer Davis and Tucker Hight prior to August 1. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Reinert: Absent
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: Abstain (With Conflict)
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Schamp: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

L. Classified Staff Compensation for 2024-25

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared the classified staff compensation proposal will be provided to the board at the May meeting.

M. Personnel*

M.1. Consider, discuss, and take necessary action on employee contracts and personnel changes.

M.1.a. Resignation(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Julie Schamp, seconded by Traci Haglund, to accept the resignation of Leigh Haselhorst (ECSE teacher) and Heather Hackett (MEP Coordinator) at the end of the 2023-24 year. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Reinert: Absent
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Schamp: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

M.1.b. New Hire(s)

Discussion:

Sagan Ruskamp, Speech-Language Pathologist (179 days), effective for the 2024-25 contract year.
Shelby Aschoff, Speech-Language Pathologist (185 days), effective for the 2024-25 contract year.
Kayla Varley, Transition Specialist (185 days), effective for the 2024-25 contract year.
Nicki Swatek, Psychology Assistant (190 days), effective for the 2024-25 contract year.
Carrie Roerig, Psychology Assistant (190 days), effective for the 2024-25 contract year.
Allyson Flynn, School Psychologist (190 days), effective for the 2024-25 contract year.
Jessica Henrich, Tower Teacher (200 days), effective for the 2024-25 contract year.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tucker Hight, seconded by Julie Schamp, to approve the contracts for 2024-25 for the employees as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Reinert: Absent
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Schamp: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

M.1.c. Contract Change(s)

Discussion:

Tammy Clodfelter, School Psychologist, reduce contract days from 190 to 152, effective for the 2024-25 contract year.
Jenna McAfee, Speech-Language Pathologist, reduce contract days from 185 to 175, effective for the 2024-25 contract year.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Shannon Johnson, to approve the contract changes for 2024-25 as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Reinert: Absent
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Schamp: For
Strahm: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

M.1.d. Termination(s)

N. Adjournment

Discussion:

As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.

April 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM - April Regular Meeting

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