The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, December 14, 2015 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Smith, Secondary Principal Droescher and Elementary Principal Bland. President Thiele called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m. and noted the Nebraska Open Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was properly posted and/or published by advance Public Notice in accordance with Board Policy #2008 with notice and advance agenda given to the President of the Board and all members prior to the meeting date.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call was called with the following members present: Anderson, Brett Johnson, Kiley Johnson, Magnusson, Pille, Ray, Richards, Schmidt and Thiele.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Pille moved that the agenda be approved as presented. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
President Thiele welcomed 7 visitors.
RECOGNITION OF STATE RUNNER-UP FOOTBALL TEAM
The Board recognized the football team for their success in earning the State Runner-up trophy. Connor Thiele, Bob Gatewood, Reid Fuerhoff and Cody Mace presented the Runner-Up trophy to President Thiele and the Board.
CURTIS JOHNSON ON PARKING LOT AND HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING ASSESSMENT
Curtis Johnson from DLR presented on several items. He reported that repairs to the back splashes in the elementary will take place over Christmas break and the paint issues will be addressed this summer. He presented is cost estimates for paving the north parking at the elementary. He also gave a presentation regarding an assessment of the high school building.
SCHEMMER HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING ASSESSMENT
Superintendent Smith reported that he had received a bid from Schemmer for an assessment of the high school building. Lengthy discussion followed. Ray moved to hire DLR to access the current High School to assist in future planning at a cost not to exceed $16,000.00. Anderson seconded the motion. Voting results were: For Motion-5; Against Motion-4 (Richards, B. Johnson, Schmidt and Magnusson); Other-0. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACCEPTANCE OF FRIENDS OF OAKLAND FOUNDATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,500 TO BE USED FOR CEMENT IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO THE PARKING LOT
Pilled moved to accept the $18,500 grant from the Friends of Oakland Foundation to be used toward concrete improvements to the parking lot. K. Johnson seconded the motion. Smith explained that we will need to pay for the engineering costs of the parking lot. The Friends of Oakland Foundation grant would be used to pay a portion of the concrete costs. The Board expressed their thanks to the Friends of Oakland Foundation for its generous grant. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2015 CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND
Ray moved that the December 2015 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $87,829.37 be approved as presented. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2015 CLAIMS FROM THE BUILDING FUND
Ray moved that the December 2015 claims from the Building Fund, in the amount of $29,409.43 be approved as presented. K. Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2015 CLAIMS FROM THE QUALIFIED CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND
Ray moved that the December 2015 claims from the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund (QCPUF), in the amount of $52,355.00 be approved as presented. Pille seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2015 CLAIMS FROM THE LUNCH FUND
Ray moved that the December 2015 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $14,913.15 be approved as presented. Pille seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 9, 2015 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Pille moved to approve the minutes from the November 9, 2015 School Board meeting, as presented. Anderson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Pille, K. Johnson, Magnusson and Thiele reported on some the sessions they attended at the NASB/NASA State Educational Conference. They also expressed their gratitude to the district for allowing them to attend this conference.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Ad Hoc Committee met Tekamah-Herman on December 9th. Richards and Superintendent Smith reviewed several items discussed at this meeting.
Schmidt reported that the Negotiations Committee met with the teachers. The negotiated agreement has been signed by the teachers. Details will be discussed later in Executive Session.
POLICY REVIEW, REVISION AND ADOPTION
Pille moved to approve the revised Policy 1003 “Mission Statement” with the new mission statement “Inspire and prepare to lead and serve through educational excellence. STUDENTS – STAFF – COMMUNITY”. K. Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.
POLICY REVIEW, REVISION AND ADOPTION
Schmidt moved to approve the review of the following policies: 1001 “General Policy Statement”; 1002 “Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies”; and 1004 “Distribution of Policies”. Pille seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF ELEMENTARY PHONE BIDS
Mr. Smith reviewed the bids he received from AC Technologies, Quality Telecom and Business Communications Systems for a new phone system in the elementary building. Much discussion followed. Schmidt moved to approve the purchase of a new phone system in the elementary building from Business Communications Systems at a cost not to exceed $7,600.00. Pille seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOL PHONE BIDS
Mr. Smith reviewed the bids he received from AC Technologies, Quality Telecom and Business Communications Systems for a new phone system in the high school building. Schmidt moved to approve the purchase of a new phone system in the high school building from Business Communications Systems at a cost not to exceed $7,600.00. Richards seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Mrs. Bland reviewed the AQuESTT raw classifications. Principal Bland then passed out copies of the External Review that was completed on December 1st. One of the items that impressed the External Review Team was how our high school is using the technology that we currently have. Mrs. Bland reported that the elementary received an additional $4,000 FOOF Grant to help update technology. She thanked the family of Jim Anderson and FOOF for this generous grant. Data Team meetings will continue on December 16th. The elementary Christmas program was held on December 10th. It was very well attended. Mrs. Bland thanked Mrs. Blanc and Mr. Bohn for the wonderful job they did on the program. Mrs. Bland ended her report with current Pre-K through 6th grade enrollment of 247 students, which is the same as November.
Secondary Principal Droescher reported current 7-12 grade enrollment at 185 students, the same as last month and down 7 from December 2014. Mrs. Blanc attended All-State Music festivities with 4 All-State Choir participants: Ben Ward, Spencer Anderson, Shanda Fujan and Jesse Wallerstedt. The One Act Play performance placed 3rd at Conference and 3rd at Districts. Several students received individual honors. The Ed Quest scholarship and financial aid presentations to the juniors, seniors and their parents have been held. The Junior/Senior High Christmas program is December 15th. Semester exams will be on December 17th and 18th. He also reported that 17 students are out for boys’ basketball, 17 for girls’ basketball and 13 for wrestling. A listing of upcoming assemblies, field trips and activities was provided.
Mr. Smith reminded the Board of the upcoming NASB Legislative Issues conference on January 31st and February 1st. He thanked the Board for allowing him to attend the NASB State Conference along with Tim, Pete, Lyle and Kiley. The CAT 6 line will be installed in the high school during Christmas Break. He concluded his report by reminding the Board of the Board Administrator Retreat December 16th in the Board meeting room.
President Thiele then stated the following: “The next item on the agenda is the evaluation of the job performance of the Superintendent. In my opinion, the discussion of this matter in closed session is necessary to prevent the needless injury to the Superintendent’s reputation. Superintendent Smith, do you have any objection to us evaluating your job performance in closed session or are you requesting that the board consider this matter in open session?” Superintendent Smith responded that he approved of his evaluation being conducted in closed session.
Schmidt moved to enter into executive session at 11:20 p.m. to evaluate the Superintendent’s job performance to prevent needless injury to his reputation in compliance with the law. Pille seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0.
Pille moved to resume regular session at 11:58 p.m. K. Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0.
There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at 11:58 p.m.
Secretary
Julie Ehlers
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| ACTIVITY |
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$45.00 |
| ADE’S PEST CONTROL |
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$185.00 |
| ADVANCED |
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| AMAZING PIZZA MACHINE, THE |
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$238.15 |
| ANDERSON HARDWARE |
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$93.99 |
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$1,268.21 |
| BLAND, JESSICA |
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$81.32 |
| BRASE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING |
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$542.06 |
| CDW-GOVERNMENT INC |
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$2,151.02 |
| CENTRAL VALLEY AG |
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$2,107.97 |
| CHRISTENSEN ELECTRIC LLC |
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$381.42 |
| CITY OF OAKLAND |
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$776.86 |
| CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY SERVICES |
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$445.14 |
| COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT |
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$1,408.05 |
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$1,154.00 |
| DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE INC |
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$84.34 |
| DONNA’S CATERING |
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$600.00 |
| DROESCHER, RUSTY |
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$90.95 |
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$6,080.02 |
| EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES |
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$550.00 |
| EKBERG, PAUL |
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$337.05 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. |
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$1,069.44 |
| ESU 2 |
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$38,779.63 |
| FIRST BANKCARD |
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$2,259.68 |
| FOOD PRIDE |
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$129.24 |
| GERALD GROENE |
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$15.00 |
| HARRIS |
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$650.52 |
| HOLIDAY INN-KEARNEY |
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$171.90 |
| HOLMQUIST LUMBER |
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$180.52 |
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$1,255.77 |
| HUGHES, CHRISTOPHER |
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$550.00 |
| JACOBSEN, BRAD |
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$69.55 |
| JELINEK ACE HARDWARE |
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$7.99 |
| JO-DEL ENTERPRISES |
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$472.00 |
| K C PARTS |
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$330.74 |
| KSB SCHOOL LAW |
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$907.50 |
| LEARN2MOVE, LLC |
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$997.78 |
| LUNCHFUND |
|
$845.40 |
| MIDAMERICA ADMINISTRATIVE |
|
$45.82 |
| MIDWEST BUS PARTS, INC. |
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$522.30 |
| MOLES, JACK |
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$128.40 |
| MORROW, DAVIES & TOELLE, PC |
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$6,100.00 |
| NEBRASKA COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ATTORNEYS |
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$80.00 |
| NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
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$84.00 |
| NEBRASKA LINK |
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$669.20 |
| NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER |
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$4,395.51 |
| NETHERLAND BULB COMPANY |
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$24.95 |
| O’KEEFE ELEVATOR |
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$980.47 |
| OAKLAND INDEPENDENT |
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$175.00 |
| ORKIN PEST CONTROL |
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$1,879.73 |
| PENKE, KYLIE |
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$22.94 |
| POPPLERS MUSIC |
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$12.14 |
| RAABE, KAY |
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$32.10 |
| REVOLVING ACCOUNT |
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$611.99 |
| ROKUSEK, CONNIE |
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$40.13 |
| SCHERNIKAU, JUDY |
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$7.50 |
| SECOND STREET STATION |
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$15.00 |
| SIMPLEXGRINNEL |
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$453.00 |
| SMITH, JEFFERY |
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$14.98 |
| SUPPLYWORKS |
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$2,920.26 |
| SWEET, DALLAS |
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$296.93 |
| TSA TEAMS |
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$375.00 |
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$87,829.37 |
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| SCHOOL LUNCH FUND |
| APPEARA |
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$190.65 |
| BRAUNGER FOODS |
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$2,524.60 |
| FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM |
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$2,396.75 |
| FOOD PRIDE |
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$134.61 |
| HILAND DAIRY FOODS COMPANY |
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$3,338.06 |
| PEGLER SYSCO |
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$6,275.51 |
| STROMQUIST, PAULA |
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$52.97 |
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$14,913.15 |
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| BUILDING FUND |
| APPLE INC |
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$2,400.00 |
| CDW-GOVERNMENT INC |
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$26,684.43 |
| CITY OF OAKLAND |
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$325.00 |
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$29,409.43 |
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| QUALITY CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK FREMONT |
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$52,355.00 |
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