May 9, 2011 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. 05/11 Regular Meeting
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1.1. Call to order and recognize notice of meeting and posted Open Meeting Act
Recommended Motion(s):
Recognize notice of meeting as published in the Grand Island Independent Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.2. Reading and approval of minutes from previous regular meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the minutes of the April 11, 2011 meeting as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.3. Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Treasurer's Report as submitted Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.4. Approval of Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve bills subject to audit Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.5. Audience with individuals or committees wishing to make requests or reports
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1.5.1. Professional Learning Community Report
Discussion:
Jenny True and June Prokesh, representatives from the 3rd Grade PLC, presented information to the Board regarding the smart goals and procedures that this PLC group has set for the current year.
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2. Report of Committees
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2.1. Building Committee
Discussion:
The Bid Opening for the Bathroom remodeling project was today at 2:00 p.m. There was one bid submitted. After we receive approval from NDE, we will be able to proceed with this project.
Bids for a new phone system were opened on Wednesday, May 4th. Three bids were received.
Tile for the hallways at Northwest High School hallways will be ordered and ready to install the end of May.
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2.2. Finance and Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
At the current time, we have not received a meeting request from the certified staff members to discuss salaries for next year. For Administration, we will be reducing staff by .5. For at-will employees, it is recommended that all staff be retained for next year except to reduce one special education aide at the high school.
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3. Unfinished Business
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3.1. Review telephone service bids and accept one bid
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept telephone service bid from Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Three bids were received for a telephone system for the district. They were as follows:
Windstream $73,682.94
HunTel 65,407.43
InPath Devices 61,883.72
Presentations were made by HunTel and InPath Devices regarding their systems and how it would work within the District. The new phone system would connect all five buildings within one system and would allow for additional opportunities for computer applications.
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3.2. Review restroom renovation bids and accept one bid
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept restroom renovation bid from Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. New Business
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4.1. Approve Dave Marron .5 Principal .5 PE at 1R
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the hiring of Dave Marron as Principal/Teacher at 1R, salary of $ 75,000 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dave Marron has agreed to accept the Principal/Teaching position at 1R, salary of $ 75,000 He also requested to maintain early retirement eligibility through Board Early Retirement Policy as he will teach .5 FTE. at 1R. This will create a .5 FTE Business instructor position at the High School.
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4.2. Approve At-will staff contracts for 2011-12
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve as Presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Mowinkel recommends issuing at-will agreements to current non-certified staff with the exception of reducing one Special Education Aide position at the High School.
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4.3. Accept certified staff resignations
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept letters of resignation from
Rebecca Bartak, Brett Jurey and Jenny True Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.4. Approve recall of Natalie Husmann, Anita Larsen and Gloria Dolton for the 2011-12 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve certified staff contracts for Natalie Husmann, Anita Larsen and Gloria Dolton for the 2011-12 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Due to the resignations of certified staff, contracts will be offered to Natalie Husmann, Anita Larsen and Gloria Dolton for full-time elementary certified teaching positions for the 2011-12 school year.
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4.5. Approve option enrollment requests
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve option enrollment requests as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.6. Closed session personnel
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.7. Approve potential hires in curriculum areas
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.8. Approve transfer requests
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve transfer requests for those students with siblings attending the requested attendance center Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.9. Approve 2011-12 lunch price increase
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve lunch prices for 2011-12 as follows: Adult Lunch $2.75, 6-12th Grade lunch $2.35, and PS-5th Grade Lunch $2.15 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Superintendent's Report
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5.1. Retirement receptions
Discussion:
Mowinkel discussed the following retirement receptions that are being held for current staff members: Steve Morris / Sandy VanZyl at Cedar Hollow, May 13th 4-6 p.m.; Vanessa Ward at Northwest High School, May 18th 2:30 p.m.
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5.2. End of Year Breakfast
Discussion:
District Inservice Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., May 19th. Years of Service awards and retirement recognitions.
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5.3. Professional Learning Community Training
Discussion:
Various staff members and administrators will be attending PLC Training this summer in Minneapolis or St. Charles.
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5.4. Grade configuration for future years
Discussion:
Due to enrollment at the high school, there are four classrooms that would be available for future years for 7th and 8th grade students. Discussion needs to take place regarding future grade configurations at the high school.
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6. Adjourn
Discussion:
Ostermeier adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m.
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7. Mission Statement
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