January 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Motion was made by Jessica Pozehl and seconded by Bryan Doke to approve the election of Brad Wilkins as Board President for 2024. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Jessica Pozehl and seconded by Bryan Doke to approve the election of Mark Johnson as Board Vice President for 2024. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Jessica Pozehl and seconded by Bryan Doke to approve the election of Scott Erthum as Board Secretary/Treasurer for 2024. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Mark Johnson and seconded by Frank Beel to Motion was made to approve the code of Ethics. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Mark Johnson and seconded by Frank Beel to approve the agenda as published. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Scott Erthum and seconded by Jessica Pozehl to approve the appointment of Dedra Stoner, Lacey Marbry, and Dale Hafer as recording secretary(s) of the board for 2024. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Mark Johnson and seconded by Scott Erthum to approve the following consent agenda items:. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Scott Erthum and seconded by Mark Johnson to schedule all regular monthly meetings of the 2024 Board of Education on the second Monday of every month whenever possible. The meetings will be held in the District Office Building located on 3rd Street unless stated otherwise on the meeting notice. Meeting times are 7:00 p.m. November through March and 8:00 p.m. April through October. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Scott Erthum and seconded by Jessica Pozehl to approve the appointment of board committees for 2024 as presented. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Scott Erthum and seconded by Bryan Doke to designate the Ainsworth Star-Journal as the official newspaper for the district to provide notice of regular meetings, minutes of meetings and all other legal notices. The board intends to give notice of public meetings via KBRB radio and School website. Additionally, the board may post notices in public places such as the US Post Office lobby, the Court House lobby, and the front door of Ainsworth High School when time constraints for the paper are not met. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Jessica Pozehl and seconded by Frank Beel to approve Corporate Certificate of Authority for each of the three local banks - Homestead Bank for General, General Clearing, Bond Funds and Section 125 Plan and for three elected board officers to sign such signature cards; West Plains Bank for Employee Benefit, Activity, Building, Student Fee and Depreciation Funds; and Union Bank and Trust for the Hot Lunch Fund and for Dale Hafer, Lacey Marbry, and Dedra Stoner to access electronic banking records for such account; and Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund and authorize superintendent and three elected board officers to sign the safe deposit box card at Homestead Bank. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Frank Beel and seconded by Bryan Doke to approve 1. Authorization of Treasurer to pay bills within limits of budget resolution. 2. Authorization of Treasurer, per district office personnel, to invest all interim monies and funds as per policy. 3. Authorization of Superintendent or designee: a. As purchasing agent for the district. b. To receive tax monies and/or other receipts from County Treasurer. c. To apply for and receive monies, receipts and funds from all federal and state resources. d. To serve as custodian of and purchasing agent for Activity Fund accounts. e. To serve as hearing officer for any student suspensions and expulsions. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Bryan Doke and seconded by Jessica Pozehl to recognize the review of Board Policies as presented. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Mark Johnson and seconded by Scott Erthum to approve and accept the auditors' report of Dist. #10 and examination of financial records for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Scott Erthum and seconded by Frank Beel to approve the Superintendent Goals for 2024 as presented. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.

Motion was made by Frank Beel and seconded by Scott Erthum to adjourn the meeting at 8:19. Roll Call vote: Motion carried.