July 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting (Old Board)

Background:  Community members who have volunteered to work in schools throughout the district: None have been presented.

Background:  Board members and school administrators/officials need to request a conflict of interest waiver before participating in or voting upon a decision concerning an application in which that member has a direct personal or financial interest.  None have been presented.

Background:  Open Forum is an opportunity for patrons to share their thoughts and concerns.  The school board will listen, but no discussion takes place and there will not be board action.  Board members may ask clarifying questions. The protocol established for open forum is to provide a time limit of three minutes to share concerns.  If a patron would like to have a two-way discussion, they are encouraged to schedule a meeting with the superintendent. 

Background:  The Character Education word for the month of July is "dependability", which includes promise keeping and responsibility. 

Background:  Thank you to Holly Good for your years of service to the Meade School District 46-1 school board. Holly was elected as a board member in 2020 and has served 3 years.

Background:  Thank you to Joseph Urbaniak for your years of service to the Meade School District 46-1 school board. Joe was elected as a board member in 2014 and has served 9 years.

Background:  The monthly financial reports for the board’s review.  Brett Burditt will answer any questions you might have regarding financials. 

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt is requesting the Board approve the final contingency allocation report on the PVE Classroom Addition Project. This reduces the remaining contingency along with a credit on the pre-construction fee and credit for winter allowance.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt is requesting the Board approve the purchase agreement with Liberty Superstores of Sturgis in the amount of $49,000.00 for a vehicle replacement in the maintenance department.

Background:  The proposed budget was discussed in depth at the June meeting. There were no recommended changes to the budget as presented in June. Copies of the budget have been presented to all Board members for their approval.

Background:  In addition to the budget, it is necessary for the Board to determine the tax request to be made to the County Auditor. The maximum levies for the General Fund are determined each year by law. Business Manager, Brett Burditt is requesting the Board to approve a levy request of $6,250,000.00 for capital outlay due to increased costs for items, save for future and the preparation for school security work.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt is requesting the Board approve the FY24 Property & Liability Insurance Package with EMC. The premium includes the new classroom addition at PVE.

In addition to the base premium package , it is also recommended that the Board approve the proposed deductible buyback option through Lloyds of London. This buyback lowers our deductible from $75,000.00 down to $25,000.00 for wind and hail at Whitewood Elementary and Sturgis Elementary. PVE is not eligible due to current claim from hail.  These facilities have the greatest potential for a wind and hail claim due to roof type or exterior composition.  The cost for buying down the deductible is $6,117.37.

Background:  Mr. Wormstadt is requesting the Board approve the Handle with Care MOU between the Meade School District and the Summerset Police Department.

Background:  Currently, the district has two students interested in dance for the 2023-24 school year. There are 24 girls total in cheer, 21 in competition cheer and 14 in sideline cheer. 

Mr. Wormstadt is recommending the Board either eliminate or suspend dance and approve advertising for a competitive cheer assistant coach due to participation numbers.  

Background:  Mr. Wormstadt is requesting the Board approve the Handle with Care MOU between the Meade School District and BMS.

Background:  The district is recommending the following rural calendar for the 2024-25 school year. The calendar reflects a reduction of one student day and changed to a teacher workday.

Background:  This is the Third and Final Reading of School Board Policy JFCL: Student Registered Sex Offenders

Background:  This is the Third and Final Reading of School Board Policy JEG (JECC): Students Enrolling from Alternative Instruction and Unaccredited Schools.

Background:  Mr. Wheeler will discuss the board interview and appointee process.

Background:  None have been presented.

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