April 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:40pm.
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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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2.1. Americanism Quote
Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? Thomas Jefferson
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka read the Americanism quote.
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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. Board needs 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. Depreciation: Yanda's Music $1,699.99
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Money from the sale of old instruments is being used for this purchase.
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5. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report. |
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6. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
A patron was present to suggest that the Board consider opening campus to some students (possibly junior and seniors), allowing them to leave for lunch. She suggested that picnic tables be built so students could eat lunch outside. |
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7. New Business
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7.1. Superintendent Vacation and sick leave document -
Discussion:
The Superintendent shared his updated vacation and sick leave status.
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7.2. Board needs to revisit the mask procedure for St. Paul Public Schools.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2.1. Board needs to consider hiring a search firm for the Superintendent position.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Board needs to accept resignation from Derek Reinsch.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Board needs to consider offering Kurt Harders a certified contract (Science)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Harders will teach high school science.
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7.5. Board needs to consider offerring Jenna Wilshusen a certified contract,(first grade).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Wilhusen was a student teacher at St. Paul last fall.
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7.6. Board needs to consider accepting the Option report as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Resignation
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7.8. Principal's Report
External Team Report
Discussion:
The Board and administration discussed the External Team report. The Action plan will be developed over the summer and the administration will share it with the Board in the Fall.
Mr. Peters shared information about students that have excelled in certain events recently. The Board would like to recognize the following students for their accomplishments: FFA Awards In Leadership Development: Alexis Kramer, Conduct of Meetings team 1, Conduct of meetings team 2, Gracyn Rubesh, Sam T, Kaleb B , Nick B, Truman B, Kaylee Ambrose, and Brayden R.
FFA State Degrees/State Stars: Of the 5,000 FFA members, we had two deserving young men selected as State Star Finalists —Tanner Mrkvicka and Nathan Scheer. Nathan Scheer was selected as the Nebraska FFA State Star in Production. Scholastic Art Awards in the State Competition: Sarah Pelc, Samantha Reimers, Zoi Hymer, Emily Maus,and Kale Smydra. |
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7.9. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Superintendent's Report: Mr. Poppert stated that SPPS will be receiving approximately $243,000 in ESSR funds, which must be used for one-time purchases or expenses. He suggested that the funds be used for purchase of the reading curriculum, recoding of some staff, and HVAC projects.
He stated that the District will receive additional funds at a later date, of approximately $560,000. These funds must be used by 2023. Mr. Scheer suggested installing equipment to de-humidify the Wildcat Activity Center, which generated some discussion. Another grant will be used to purchase tablets for elementary students, to enhance the reading program. Mr. Poppert stated that masks will only be worn by students at graduation when students are seated close together. For the audience, masks will be recommended but not required. Mr. Scheer gave a report on a recent School Board seminar he attended. |
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7.9.1. ESSER II Funds
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7.9.2. Graduation
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 8:16pm.
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