December 9, 2024 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, Johnsen, Negus, Schutt, R. Tegeler, T. Tegeler. Absent: none.
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Note the public meeting notice was published in the December 4, 2024 issues of the Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler stated that notice of the meeting was published in the December 4, 2024 issues of The Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.
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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. Al Smidt asked why the school takes 2 buses to events when there are only 35 participants and the school has a 71 passenger bus.
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Excuse absent board member
Discussion:
This item was not needed as all six board members were in attendance.
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Routine Matters
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Approve minutes from November 11, 2024 meeting
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the November meeting. There were none. The minutes stand approved.
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Approve financial reports for November
Discussion:
President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the November financial report. There were none. The financial report stands approved.
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December bills for approval
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve the negotiated agreement with the EVEA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne explained that the board negotiations committee met twice with the EVEA committee. They agreed upon changes to sick leave, wording was changed for clarification, changes to professional growth points and an increase of $900 in base pay.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve and take any other necessary action to complete the superintendent's evaluation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The superintendent evaluation has been completed with results sent to board members in summary form.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve renewal of the superintendent's contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve update to Policy 2008 Meetings
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne explained the changes to policy 2008, mainly that notice is provided online as well as in print.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve update to Policy 3004.1 Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Dollars
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This policy is necessary if the need would arise for the district to use federal funds for very large purchases.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve update to Policy 3060 Firearms and Weapons - Non Students
Discussion:
After some discussion about this policy, a decision was tabled until further information can be obtained.
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Consider/Discuss/Approve updated Policy 6025 Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Updates were made to this policy per discussion at the November, 2024 board meeting.
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Consider/Discuss 2023-2024 audit report performed by Porter and Company
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne handed out copies of the 2023-2024 audit report performed by Porter and Company. Overall the district is in good financial standing.
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Principals' Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Novicki spoke to the board about the principal's cadre she is a member of. High school teachers have completed their instructional learning, she attended the state principals' conference, teachers will hear a speaker about A.I. in the classroom and she watched a Zoom about students getting their reffing certificates.
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Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Schutt stated she has been asked about better ADA signage in the gym. R. Tegeler asked about the buffering that occurs with Hudl streaming of events.
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Annual District Report
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne explained the 2024 Annual Report. He was excited to tell the board that Elkhorn Valley Schools has received an overall excellent rating from AQuESTT. The report will be posted to the school's website.
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Sports Complex Bond Election Update
Discussion:
Paperwork has been filed with Madison County for the bond election. Mail in ballots must be received by January 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Ballot language will be published for four weeks with a sample ballot included in the publication of the 4th week. Ballots will be mailed to district patrons December 23, 2024.
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January 13, 2025 EV Foundation meeting
Discussion:
Mr. Hahne reminded the board of the E.V. School Foundation meeting to be held January 13, 2025 before the regular school board meeting.
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Adjourn
Discussion:
There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
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