May 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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Call the meeting to order - 7:30 p.m.
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present were: Broberg, Johnson, Negus, R. Tegeler and T. Tegeler. Absent Schutt.
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Note the public notice for the meeting was published in the May 3, 2023 issue of the Tilden Citiizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler stated that notice of the meeting was published in the May 3, 2023 issue of the Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve excusing absent board member.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Recognize Visitors - ‘Public Comment’ - refer to "Open Meetings Law’
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler referred to the open meetings law and welcomed visitors. There was no public comment.
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Routine Matters
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Approve minutes from April 10, 2023 meeting
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the April 10, 2023 meeting. There were none. The minutes stand approved.
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Approve financial reports for April
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the April, 2023 financial report. There were none. The report stands approved.
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May bills for approval
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Presentation from Tim Ripp of Clark and Enerson about their architectural services.
Discussion:
Tim Ripp and Jeff Chadwick of Clark & Enerson were in attendance. They gave a presentation about their company. The presentation slideshow included information about previous track and football field complexes they have worked on as well as how they work with the stakeholders in a project. They covered the steps involved before and after a bond issue. The board asked questions about costs, timelines and about Clark and Enerson's ability to work cohesively with the City of Tilden, Advanced Consulting Engineering Services and Jerry Dittrich. Tim Ripp estimated a timeline of over 2 years if a bond issue were passed during the November 2023 election.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve classified staff resignation(s).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Two paraprofessionals have resigned effective at the end of the 22-23 school year.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve braiser bid for the kitchen.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Nancy Rich, lunchroom manager, has informed Mr. Hahne that the current brasier in the kitchen though currently working is no longer repairable. She has received bids from two companies for various models. Her preference between the bids would be the one from Cash-Wa Distributing. Cash-Wa has a local sales representative and the school currently has a maintenance agreement for equipment with Cash-Wa. The order lead time between companies is the same and Cash-Wa has the lower bid.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve student handbook changes for 2023-24 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne told the board that the Nebraska Department of Education will require students to take a computer science class in order to graduate. Schools have until the 2024-2025 school year to implement the change. We will implement the change with the class of 2024. The computer science class will be worth five credit hours but will not change the total hours a student needs for graduation.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve breakfast, lunch and milk prices for 2023-24 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne spoke about the recent lunch review the school had. One of the items covered in the review was student and adult meal prices. It has been four years since the last price increase. The PLE tool on the Nebraska School Nutrition website recommends that student meal prices should be raised to an average price of $2.50. Mr. Hahne recommends an increase in lunch prices but not breakfast or milk prices.
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Principals' Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Novicki informed the board that 2023-2024 scheduling for secondary students is wrapping up. Mr. Carlin is working to find an update for physical science textbooks and Mrs. Vaughn is doing the same for health textbooks. End of the year music programs and awards programs have taken place or will take place soon. JH sports have completed their seasons while high school sports are gearing up for district competitions. Mr. Black spoke about field days for various elementary grades. The Red Hot Reading night was a success with 7 students winning a ride to school on a fire truck. NSCAS testing is complete; students did very well in math and 5th grade science had excellent scores. The new reading curriculum has arrived and teacher training will take place May 17th & 18th. He is working with Orphan Grain Train to find a place for the old Wonders reading books.
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Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne has contacted two other architect firms about the possible track and football field complex. He will make arrangements to have representatives from both firms attend the June board meeting.
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Legislative update
Discussion:
The legislature has passed LB705 on first reading. LB 814, budget, and LB 818, fund transfer, still need advancement to make other bills work.
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Graduation ceremony and preschool graduation
Discussion:
High School graduation is set for May 13th. Preschool graduation is slated for May 15th. President T. Tegeler will hand out diplomas at both ceremonies.
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Summer board retreat
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne asked board members to be thinking about a date that will work to get together for a board retreat. Discussion at the retreat will center around future plans for the school district.
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Adjourn
Discussion:
There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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