April 9, 2012 at 4:30 PM - Business Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Also in attendance was Tim Meisner.

Discussion:  4:33 - Miles moved to approve the district bills as presented. Brunner seconded the move and the motion carried. Miles asked Meisner to review the date listed on the trial balance summary.

Discussion:  After a discussion about the rising costs of legal publications, the committee determined that he list of claims will be submitted to the Gering Citizen in text form instead of in spreadsheet form. Nebraska State Education Law Statute 79-580 was cited.

Discussion:  Miles made a motion to approve Anderson & Shaw's application for payment #11 in the amount of $460,900.32. Retainage percentages and amounts were discussed. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. The application for payment will be forwarded to the full board for authorization.

Discussion:  Meisner explained that dishwasher replacement bids had been received and reviewed. The Committee was presented with a quote from Chemical Sanitizing Systems, Ltd. Meisner will find out what installtion costs will be from the plumber and electrician. Brunner made a motion to approve the replacement of a dishwasher at the High School in the amount of $11,067.31. Miles seconded the motion and it carried. Miles asked Meisner to provide specific data on the district's lunch account, including free and reduced figures.

Discussion:  Meisner explained that options for the replacement of cafeteria tables at the Jr. High have been narrowed down. The lowest bid arrived from CSI, who can provide the round tables for a cost of $21,850.00. Brunner made a motion to purchase 23 tables for the amount of $21,850, delivered to our dock from CSI Western Region. Miles seconded the motion and it carried.

Discussion:  Meisner explained that it is time for the district renew the annual contract for Infinite Campus. The renewal also includes the "Pay Schools Account". Copsey asked if multiple students could be pooled as one household. Copsey also asked if the software provides automated communication or if food services staff manually sends out letters of overdraft to parents. Miles made a motion to approve the annual contract for Infinite Campus in the amount if $29,821.00. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried.