November 13, 2017 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:31pm. |
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was properly published in the Phonograph Herald and/or in 3 public places, per policy. |
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room. |
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2. Roll Call
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. None were made, and the minutes were declared approved. |
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4. Bills As Presented By the Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Discuss,consider and take all necessary actions to consider paying the credit card as presented
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.2. Depr. Fund, John Deere, $7,456.63, lawnmower and extended warranty.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
new mower and extended warranty
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5. Building Maintenance Fund Bills
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6. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report. |
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7. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public. |
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8. New Business
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8.1. Mrs. Kauk will present on happenings in Kindergarten.
Discussion:
Mrs. Kauk was unable to present at the meeting. Mrs. Meineke was present to discuss Circle of Friends, which is a program to promote social skills in children with autism, using peer interaction. She talked about ways that all students are taught about autism and how to interact with students with disabilities. |
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8.2. Curriculum Committee
Discussion:
The next curriculum committee meeting will be held December 14, 2017, at 4:00pm. Harrahill asked if the music program was moving forward with the instrument donation drive. Mrs. Hagen will check with the music teacher. Mr. Poppert updated on the Board on the status of the piano that is for sale. It is a 1929 Steinway piano, that was not rebuilt by a Steinway certified repair person, and as such, the piano now has little value. When the piano is sold, the proceeds will go back into the music program for additional instruments. |
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8.3. Principal's Report
Discussion:
In their report, Mrs. Hagen and Mrs. Paider updated the Board on curriculum, including a search for a new elementary math curriculum, professional development, the assessment schedule and upcoming events. A study of area music programs is being done in order to best utilize staff and instruct students. Mrs. Schulte stated that a variety of special education reports have been completed. The current special education count is 78 students, from birth through age 21. |
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8.4. Board needs to consider SPEA as the bargaining agent for 2019-2020 contract year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5. Board needs to consider appointing a board member to the Safety Committee.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.6. Approve Marty Mrkvicka as a volunteer assistant for wrestling, Brad Wells for Boys Basketball and Lea Ann Runzie for Girls Basketball.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.7. Discuss,consider and take all necessary actions to consider continuing the COOP with Palmer for softball.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
It is anticipated that Palmer will have 2 softball athletes next year, and St. Paul is expected to have 10. |
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8.8. Audit report
Discussion:
.......was present to discuss the Annual Audit of the St. Paul District. There were no new findings. |
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8.9. Board needs to consider approving the option report as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.10. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
In his report, Supt. Poppert reported that Donna Griffin is the new head cook, Tony Morrow is a night custodian, and Danielle Smith is a temporary custodian. The State has a greater budget shortfall greater than anticipated, which will affect state aid. Plans were finalized for the State School Board convention. Mr. Swinarski asked if there were enough bus drivers to prevent overcrowded buses, and Supt. Poppert said there are. Supt. Poppert reminded the incumbents that the deadline to file for re-election is Feb. 15, 2018. |
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8.10.1. New Hires
Discussion:
Donna Griffin, Head Cook Tony McGuan, night time custodian Danielle Smith, temporary custodian for Jim Smith who is on medical leave for 6 weeks. |
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8.10.1.1. Negotians
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board entered into Executive session at 9:05pm. President Mrkvicka restated the motion and indicated that only teacher negotiations would be discussed. The Board came out of executive session at 9:23pm. No action was taken. The Board re-entered executive session at 9:24pm to discuss personnel to protect the public interest. President Mrkvicka restated the motion and indicated that only personnel would be discussed. The Board came out of executive session at 10:16pm. No action was taken. |
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8.11. Review Board Calendar
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 10:16pm. |