November 10, 2014 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 Anderson noted that notice of the meeting was published in the Phonograph Herald.
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Anderson 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 Anderson 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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5. Building Maintenance Fund Bills
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Depriciation Fund
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6.1. Board needs to consider approving the bills from CEI for replacing the intercom system and speakers.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report.
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8. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public.
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9. New Business
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9.1. Mrs. Starkey will present to the Board.
Discussion:
Mrs. Brenda Starkey was present to update the Board regarding TeamMates. The goal of having 50 TeamMates matches has been surpassed, as there are 53 current matches. Allyson Horne was present to discuss the Strengths-based program implemented by TeamMates.
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9.2. Auditor's report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Representatives of Dana F. Cole and Company were present at 8:45pm to discuss the annual audit with the Board. All categories were found to be in order, with the exception of an issue that resulted from the refinancing of the bond.
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9.3. Board needs to accept the resignation of Ashley Kozeal. (Paraeducator)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.4. Board needs to consider ratifying a classified contract to Patricia Berggren. (Paraeducator)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Board needs to consider approving the bid from Sysco for a new Proofer for the kitchen.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.6. Board needs to consider bids from carpet companies for four classrooms.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The carpeting will decrease the echoing in the classrooms that had the ceiling tile removed during fire sprinkler project.
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9.7. Board needs to accept resignation of Darla Voight from the Library Board.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.8. Board needs to consider appointing Janet Latta to the Library Board.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There are 3 school appointees to the Library Board.
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9.9. Board needs to approve Policy 606.04.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was a typographical error on the agenda. The correct policy to be approved is 606.06.
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9.10. Board needs to review the 700 policy.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the 700 section of the Policy Manual. Revisions will be made as appropriate.
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9.11. Superintendent Evaluation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.12. Principal's Report
Discussion:
In the principal's report, Mrs. Paider indicated that Ms. Bonnie, Reading Coordinator, was present to educate staff and evaluate implementation of the reading program. Phonemic awareness kits were provided to the local preschools, along with training in the use of the kits. Ongoing support will be provided to the preschools. Mrs. Hagen stated that the district's reading coordinators have been providing support to the junior high reading teachers, in addition to the elementary teachers. Some staff plan to attend training on mental health issues, as there seems to be a growing number of students in need of these services. Behavioral data and inservice agendas were distributed to the Board. The school's state report card results were briefly discussed.
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9.13. Superintendent's Report
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9.13.1. Bus Purchase through Clean Diesel Grant
Discussion:
A grant is available to help fund bus purchases. The Board will consider applying for one next year, when a new bus may be purchased.
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9.13.2. Gym regulations
Discussion:
Supt. Poppert distributed information to the Board on the ways that public gym use is allowed and monitored in other area schools.
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9.13.3. School Board Convention, Rides
Discussion:
Arrangements for transportation to State Conference were made.
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9.13.4. NeSA Scores
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9.13.5. Superintendent's Evaluation
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the Superintendent's Evaluation with Mr. Poppert.
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9.13.6. FCCLA will have treats for the board.
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9.14. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The board calendar was reviewed.
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10. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Anderson restated the motion and indicated that only teacher salary negotiations would be discussed. The Board entered executive session at. 10:31pm. The Board came out of executive session at 12:10am. No action was taken.
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 12:12am.
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