Oakland-Craig Board of Education July 7 Meeting Minutes


 

A special meeting of the Oakland-Craig Board of Education was held Thursday, July 7, 2016 in the Gym at the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building. President Thiele called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. and made reference to the Open Meetings Law. Administrators present were Joe Peitzmeier, Rusty Droescher and Andrew Offner.

 

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

Magnusson moved that the Agenda be approved as presented. Kiley Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

President Thiele welcomed approximately 200 visitors.

 

POSSIBLE SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION PRESENTATION

Superintendent Smith, Tekamah Herman Superintendent Gross, Cody Wickham from D A Davidson, Jerry McCall, and Don Prochaska, Steven Riley and Douglas Hauze from Prochaska facilitated a community forum regarding the possible school consolidation. Following the presentation, community members were given an opportunity to address the board. Thirteen community members spoke.

 

There being no further business of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at 11:10 p.m.

 

 

Secretary,

 

 

Julie Ehlers

 

Oakland-Craig Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda


OAKLAND-CRAIG PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

INFORMATIONAL MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, July 7, 2006 @ 7:30 p.m.

 

To be held in the gym in the Oakland-Craig Elementary Building.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide information and to seek input concerning the possible school consolidation with Tekamah Herman.

A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools during regular business hours.

 

  1. ROUTINE AGENDA
  2. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

 

Call the Meeting to Order at _______p.m. – President Pete Thiele

  1. Note the Nebraska Open Meetings Law

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. EXCUSED ABSENCES

 

________________moved that ­­­____________________ is absent, excused.

 

_____________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call vote:   _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille

______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:   For Motion_________ Against Motion__________ Other _________

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille

______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

_____________________ moved that the agenda be approved as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote: _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion _____     Against Motion______   Other ______

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA

 

  1. POSSIBLE SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION PRESENTATION BY SUPERINTENDENT SMITH, TEKAMAH HERMAN SUPERINTENDENT GROSS, PROCHASKA, D A DAVIDSON AND JERRY McCALL

 

III. ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at _________p.m.

 

 

Revised Oakland-Craig Board of Education Meeting Agenda


OAKLAND-CRAIG PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, June 13, 2016 @ 8:00 p.m.

 

To be held in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building.

A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools during regular business hours.

 

  1. ROUTINE AGENDA
  2. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

 

Call the Meeting to Order at _______p.m. – President Pete Thiele

  1. Note the Nebraska Open Meetings Law

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. EXCUSED ABSENCES

 

________________moved that ­­­____________________ is absent, excused.

 

_____________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call vote:   _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:   For Motion_________ Against Motion__________ Other _________

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille

______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

_____________________ moved that the agenda be approved as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote: _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion _____     Against Motion______   Other ______

 

  1. II. REGULAR AGENDA

 

  1. WELCOMING OF VISITORS BY PRESIDENT PETE THIELE

 

Public Comment:

 

We would ask that any person who wishes to make public comments to come forward to the Board of Education and state your name. Each person shall be allowed to address the board one time. We request that you limit your comments to five minutes or less and we will advise you when that five-minute period has elapsed. Generally, the Board may limit the overall time period for public comment to a 60 minute maximum. The time limits may be changed by a majority of the board members in attendance to extend the time for a specific item or speaker. Please remember that this is a public meeting to conduct the business of the Oakland-Craig Public School District. Offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will no be tolerated. You should be further advised that there is no legal protection for any comments that are made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the June 2016 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $92,296.72 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FROM THE LUNCH FUND

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the June 2016 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $5,110.14 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FROM THE BUILDING FUND

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the June 2016 claims from the Building Fund, in the amount of $4,565.00 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 9, 2016 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

 

________________ moved to approve the minutes from the May 9, 2016 School Board Meeting as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

  1. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE 2016-17 SALARY AND BENEFITS

                  

 

________________________moved that the classified staff receive a salary and benefit package not to exceed ____% for the 2016-17 School year.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll call Vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

  1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ELEMENTARY ROOF REPAIR BID OF $10,753.59 FROM MCKINNIS ROOFING

 

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved to accept the bid from McKinnis Roofing for the amount of $10,753.59 as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

  1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF MIDWEST TRACK RESURFACING BID

                  

________________________moved to accept a bid from Midwest Track and Barkley Asphalt not to exceed $__________________.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

  1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ELEMENTARY PARKING LOT BID NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00

 

 

____________________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved to utilize up to $100,000.00 of contingency money for improvements to the Elementary Parking lot, sidewalk and drainage, as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. JULY SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS DISCUSSION – JULY 6-7 AND JULY 12-20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

 

Jess Bland, Elementary Principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rusty Droescher, Secondary Principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff Smith, Superintendent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1.  EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

_____________________ moved to enter into Executive Session at ______________p.m. to discuss a possible real estate purchase option agreement.

 

__________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. RESUME REGULAR SESSION

 

___________________ moved to resume Regular Session at ______p.m.

 

______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

III. ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at _________p.m.

 

Oakland-Craig Board of Education Meeting Agenda


OAKLAND-CRAIG PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, June 13, 2016 @ 8:00 p.m.

 

To be held in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building.

A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools during regular business hours.

 

  1. ROUTINE AGENDA
  2. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

 

Call the Meeting to Order at _______p.m. – President Pete Thiele

  1. Note the Nebraska Open Meetings Law

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. EXCUSED ABSENCES

 

________________moved that ­­­____________________ is absent, excused.

 

_____________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call vote:   _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:   For Motion_________ Against Motion__________ Other _________

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille

______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

_____________________ moved that the agenda be approved as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote: _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion _____     Against Motion______   Other ______

 

  1. II. REGULAR AGENDA

 

  1. WELCOMING OF VISITORS BY PRESIDENT PETE THIELE

 

Public Comment:

 

We would ask that any person who wishes to make public comments to come forward to the Board of Education and state your name. Each person shall be allowed to address the board one time. We request that you limit your comments to five minutes or less and we will advise you when that five-minute period has elapsed. Generally, the Board may limit the overall time period for public comment to a 60 minute maximum. The time limits may be changed by a majority of the board members in attendance to extend the time for a specific item or speaker. Please remember that this is a public meeting to conduct the business of the Oakland-Craig Public School District. Offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will no be tolerated. You should be further advised that there is no legal protection for any comments that are made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the June 2016 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $92,296.72 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FROM THE LUNCH FUND

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the June 2016 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $5,110.14 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FROM THE BUILDING FUND

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the June 2016 claims from the Building Fund, in the amount of $4,565.00 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 9, 2016 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

 

________________ moved to approve the minutes from the May 9, 2016 School Board Meeting as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

  1. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE 2016-17 SALARY AND BENEFITS

                  

 

________________________moved that the classified staff receive a salary and benefit package not to exceed ____% for the 2016-17 School year.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll call Vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

  1. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ELEMENTARY ROOF REPAIR BID OF $10,753.59 FROM MCKINNIS ROOFING

 

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved to accept the bid from McKinnis Roofing for the amount of $10,753.59 as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

  1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF MIDWEST TRACK RESURFACING BID

                  

________________________moved to accept a bid from Midwest Track and Barkley Asphalt not to exceed $__________________.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

  1. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. JULY SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS DISCUSSION – JULY 6-7 AND JULY 12-20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

 

Jess Bland, Elementary Principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rusty Droescher, Secondary Principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff Smith, Superintendent

 

 

 

 

  1.  EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

_____________________ moved to enter into Executive Session at ______________p.m. to discuss a possible real estate purchase option agreement.

 

__________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille

______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. RESUME REGULAR SESSION

 

___________________ moved to resume Regular Session at ______p.m.

 

______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille

______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

III. ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at _________p.m.

 

Oakland-Craig Board of Education May Minutes


The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, May 9, 2016 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Smith and Elementary Principal Bland. President Thiele called the meeting to order at 8:00 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.

 

Schmidt moved that Kiley Johnson is absent, excused. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

ROLL CALL

Roll Call was called with the following members present: Anderson, Brett Johnson, Magnusson, Pille, Ray, Richards, Schmidt and Thiele.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

            Pille moved that the agenda be approved as presented. Anderson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

President Thiele welcomed 10 visitors. One patron addressed the Board.

 

PRESENTATION BY BILL CLARK FROM KARR TUCKPOINT

            Bill Clark from Karr TuckPoint gave a presentation of the costs to alleviate the leaking around the roof of the elementary gym. Discussion followed. It was decided to table a decision on the project until next month.

 

APPROVAL OF MAY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

Ray ­­moved that the May 2016 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $33,292.53 be approved as presented. Anderson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF MAY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE LUNCH FUND

Pille ­­moved that the May 2016 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $13,444.78 be approved as presented. Anderson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF MAY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE BOND FUND

Magnusson ­­moved that the May 2016 claims from the Bond Fund, in the amount of $82,688.75 be approved as presented. Ray seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

 

 

 

APPROVAL OF MAY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE QUALIFIED CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND (QCPUF)

Pille ­­moved that the May 2016 claims from the QCPUF, in the amount of $81,359.12 be approved as presented. Magnusson seconded the motion. This is the final payment on the QCPUF bonds. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF MAY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE UNEMPLOYMENT FUND

Magnusson ­­moved that the May 2016 claims from the Unemployment Fund, in the amount of $280.00 be approved as presented. Ray seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF MAY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE BUILDING FUND

Pille ­­moved that the May 2016 claims from the Building Fund, in the amount of $22,539.30 be approved as presented. Anderson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 11, 2016 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Magnusson moved to approve the minutes from the April 11, 2016 board meeting as presented. Anderson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

            Student Representative, James Moseman, reported on the happenings at the High School. Moseman reported that 2 of the 3 picnic tables are in place and are being used daily. James reported on several activities that have taken place since the last report. James concluded his report by providing a list of upcoming events and activities.

 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

            The Buildings and Grounds Committee reported that they did a walk around of the school property to determine projects for the summer. Some of the projects include new carpet at the Sped House and sidewalk repair.

Smith reported that Adhoc meetings are continuing and gave a summary of the meetings. Community meetings will be held sometime in June. Much discussion followed.

 

APPROVAL OF PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE

Superintendent Smith explained that one of the next steps in possible consolidation is to form a project review committee. Possible committee members are: Chamber members David Deemer and Andy Rennerfeldt; faculty members Mike Selk and Kylie Penke; PTO/Booster members Travis Thomsen and Alison Mockenhaupt; community members Bob Moseman and Teresa Schieber; and Board Members Tim Magnusson and Terry Richards. Much discussion followed. Brett Johnson moved for the formation of the Consolidation Review Committee. Schmidt seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

 

 

 

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

            Pille reported that the school has been gifted a barn quilt which was purchased by Dave and Kathy Pearson at the Burt County Fair Foundation auction. Student Council will be in charge of finding an appropriate place to display it.

Thiele congratulated Mrs. Bland and her family on the birth of their new son.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

            Elementary Principal Jess Bland reported that NeSA testing has been completed. Results will be embargoed until sometime this summer. Mrs. Weitzenkamp, Mr. Brand and Mr. Smith will be attending Canvas training in Colorado in July. Thirty-seven children have signed up for preschool. Our class size is limited to 34 so we are applying for a waiver with Head Start to increase our class size to 37. Mrs. Bland reviewed the teaching assignments for 2016-2017: Preschool – Megan Unwin; Kindergarten – Marla Slaughter; 1st Grade – Nancy Wonka and Jen Anderson; 2nd Grade – Tammy Case and Lindzie Munderloh; 3rd Grade – Sharon Loftis and Heidi Johnson; 4th Grade – Kris Reinert and Lana Hagedorn; 5th Grade – Katie Doggett and Stef Weitzenkamp; 6th Grade – Aaron Meyer and Lorrie Frank. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Current PK-6th grade enrollment is 257 students, which is the same as last month and up 6 students from last year.

 

Superintendent Smith presented the Secondary Principal’s report in Mr. Droescher’s absence. He reported current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades at 186 students which is down 1 from last month and the same as last year.   NeSA testing has been completed and results will be reported at a later date.   The senior class donated time to several projects in both the Craig and Oakland communities. A list of upcoming school activities was provided.

 

Superintendent Smith provided a list of upcoming Board Member workshops and asked members for plans to attend. Smith reviewed the parking lot bid schedule. He reported that Jensen Heating and Air will start demolition of the existing boiler on May 16th.  Smith reported that he and Julie Ehlers attended an Educators Health Alliance meeting and reviewed some of the new programs they are offering. Superintendent Smith recommended that we pay the sponsors of the summer weight program $10 per hour. The total cost to the district would be $1,200. Several copiers and printers currently under lease will be replaced with more efficient models. A 2-year lease for renting the bus barn has been signed.

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at 9:52 p.m.

 

Secretary,

 

 

Julie Ehlers

 

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KSB SCHOOL LAW $412.50  
LEARN2MOVE, LLC $1,056.68  
LUNCHFUND $1,056.80  
MENARDS $121.83  
MEYER, AARON $28.23  
MIDWEST BUS PARTS, INC. $196.10  
NASASP $39.00  
NASSP $385.00  
NCSA $135.00  
NEBRASKA CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION $220.00  
NEBRASKA LINK $1,338.40  
NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER $3,848.72  
O’KEEFE ELEVATOR $205.00  
OAKLAND INDEPENDENT $438.47  
PELAN-JOHNSON, DIANE $356.25  
PENKE, SUSAN $50.00  
PERRY, GETHERY, HAASE & GESSFORD $3,115.50  
PROTEX CENTRAL $924.00  
REVOLVING ACCOUNT $138.93  
SCHERNIKAU, MARK $78.27  
SCHOOL SPECIALTY SUPPLY $595.97  
SMITH, JEFFERY $169.00  
SPORTSMAN LAKE LLC $750.00  
SUPPLYWORKS $1,090.08  
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL $330.00  
$33,292.53  
UNEMPLOYMENT FUND  
NEBRASKA UC FUND $280.00  
 
SCHOOL LUNCH FUND  
APPEARA $199.01  
BERNARD FOOD INDUSTRIES INC $419.32  
BRAUNGER FOODS $3,698.59  
CLM GROUP, INC, THE $387.00  
FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM $155.61  
FOOD PRIDE $182.79  
FRICKENSTEIN PUMPING & PORTABLES $326.00  
HILAND DAIRY FOODS COMPANY, $3,473.07  
PEGLER SYSCO $4,536.39  
STROMQUIST, PAULA $67.00  
            $13,444.78  
 
BOND FUND  
BOK FINANCIAL $82,688.75  
 
BUILDING FUND  
DLR GROUP $21,289.30  
PRO TRACK AND TENNIS, INC $1,250.00  
$22,539.30  
QUALITY CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND  
FIRST NATIONAL BANK FREMONT $81,359.12  
   

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Oakland-Craig Board of Education Meeting Minutes


The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, April 11, 2016 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 8:00 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, Schmidt and Thiele.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

            Pille moved that the agenda be approved as presented. Kiley Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

President Thiele welcomed approximately 15 visitors. One patron addressed the Board.

 

APPROVAL OF APRIL 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

Magnusson ­­moved that the April 2016 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $39,202.38 be approved as presented. Anderson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1. Motion carried.

 

Richards arrived at 8:04 p.m.

 

APPROVAL OF APRIL 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE LUNCH FUND

Pille ­­moved that the April 2016 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $17,030.46 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 MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 14, 2016 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Anderson moved to approve the minutes from the March 14, 2016 board meeting as presented. Kiley Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

DLR – CURTIS JOHNSON UPDATES ON HIGH SCHOOL, PARKING LOT AND BOILER PROJECTS

Curtis Johnson of DLR updated the Board on the assessment completed at the high school. The total cost of all the suggested upgrades is approximately $7 million. Plans for the elementary parking lot pavement project were reviewed. Modifications to the plan were requested. Bids for new boilers have been received.

           

 

DISCUSSION RELATED TO CONTINGENCY FUNDS

Lengthy discussion was held regarding projects to complete with the remaining contingency funds. Possible projects include replacing boilers in the elementary gym area, new water heaters, sidewalk improvement and parking lot paving.

 

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A BOILER BID

Superintendent Smith reported that he had received 3 bids for the boiler project. Much discussion followed. Brett Johnson moved to approve the bid from Jensen Plumbing & Heating in the amount not to exceed $60,000. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A USED CUSTODIAN PICK-UP

            Richards moved to approve the purchase of a used pick-up for the custodians to not exceed the amount of $10,000. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. Smith explained the current pick-up is only used in Oakland. If the janitors need to pick up parts or supplies out of town, they take their own vehicle and are reimbursed by the district for their mileage. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION TO PAYOFF THE QUALIFIED CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND (QCPUF)

            Magnusson moved to approve the resolution to call for early redemption of 2008-2009 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds for a total of $81,359.13. Pille seconded the motion. The bonds will be paid off on June 1, 2016. Any remaining funds in the QCPUF will be transferred into the Building Fund. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BURT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 0014, IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA:

 

Section 1. That the following bonds issued by Burt County School District 0014 (Oakland-Craig Public Schools), in the State of Nebraska (the “District”) are hereby called for redemption on June 1, 2016:

 

(a)        Limited Tax Building Improvement Bonds, Series 2008, date of original issue – June 19, 2008, in the principal amount of Fifty-five Thousand Dollars ($55,000), numbered as shown on the books of the Paying Agent, becoming due and bearing interest as follows:

 

Principal

Amount

Maturing

December 15 of Year

Interest

Rate

 

CUSIP

$ 55,000* 2017 3.95% 122881 AB1

*Term Bond

 

Said bonds are hereinafter referred to as the “2008 Called Bonds.”

 

Said 2008 Called Bonds are subject to redemption at any time on or after June 19, 2013, at the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, and said interest is payable semiannually. Said 2008 Called Bonds were authorized by a resolution dated as of August 13, 2008 (the “2008 Resolution”), and were issued for the purpose of paying the cost of abating, eliminating, correcting and preventing actual or potential environmental hazards, accessibility barriers, life safety code violations and indoor air quality problems at the District.

 

(b)        Limited Tax Building Improvement Bonds, Series 2009, date of original issue – May 13, 2009, in the principal amount of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), numbered as shown on the books of the Paying Agent, becoming due and bearing interest as follows:

 

Principal

Amount

Maturing

December 15 of Year

Interest

Rate

 

CUSIP

$ 25,000* 2016 3.10% 122881 AD7

*Term Bond

 

Said bonds are hereinafter referred to as the “2009 Called Bonds,” and together with the 2008 Called Bonds, the “Called Bonds.”

 

Said 2009 Called Bonds are subject to redemption at any time on or after May 13, 2014, at the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, and said interest is payable semiannually. Said 2009 Called Bonds were authorized by a resolution dated as of September 15, 2008 (the “2009 Resolution,” and together with the 2008 Resolution, the “Resolution”), and were issued for the purpose of paying the cost of abating, eliminating, correcting and preventing actual or potential environmental hazards, accessibility barriers, life safety code violations and indoor air quality problems at the District.

 

Section 2. The Called Bonds are to be paid off at the principal corporate trust office of the First National Bank of Omaha, Fremont, Nebraska (formerly known as Fremont National Bank and Trust Company, Fremont, Nebraska) (the “Paying Agent”).

 

Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be filed with the Paying Agent at least 30 days prior to the date fixed for redemption, which delivery is necessary in order for the call of the Called Bonds to be effective hereunder. The Paying Agent shall mail notice to all registered owners of the Called Bonds to be redeemed not less than thirty days prior to the date fixed for redemption in accordance with the Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Called Bonds and the redemption thereof and to take all other actions deemed necessary in connection therewith.

 

ADOPTED this 11th day of April, 2016.

 

CONSIDER AND ACT ON THE HIRING OF STAFF

            Pille moved that Dannika Nelson be hired as a Secondary Science Teacher for the 2016-2017 School Year.   Anderson seconded the motion.

Pille moved that Marla Slaughter be hired as an Elementary Teacher for the 2016-2017 School Year.   Richards seconded the motion.

There was no discussion

Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

STAFF RESIGNATIONS

Magnusson moved to accept the resignation, with regret, of Stephanie Johnson. Ray seconded the motion. President Thiele read Mrs. Johnson’s resignation letter and thanked her for her years of service. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Adhoc Committee met on March 23rd and April 4th. Smith provided a copy of the notes from those meetings. Much discussion followed. Smith explained that a vote by the Board to prepare the petition document for creating a new school district does not mean that we are consolidated. Both school districts passing the bond issue would mean consolidation.

 

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

            Schmidt and Magnusson along with Mr. Smith attended the NRCSA Spring Conference. All reported on some of the sessions that they attended.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

            Elementary Principal Jess Bland reported that the Elementary Spring Program was held last week. Thank you to Mrs. Blanc and Mr. Bohn for putting on such a great program. The PTO sponsored a school carnival last month. Greg and Alison Mockenhaupt and all the volunteers were thanked for their hard work making the carnival a success. NeSA reading, math and science testing will be completed by May 1st. Principal Bland thanked the Oakland Police Department, the Burt County Sherriff’s Office and the Nebraska State Patrol for assisting in our lockdown drill. The School Improvement Committee met to discuss various improvement activities for next year. Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is May 2nd – 6th. Bland reported projected kindergarten numbers for the next 3 school years. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Current PK-6th grade enrollment is 257 students, which is the same as last month and up 6 students from last year.

 

Secondary Principal Droescher reported current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades at 187 students which is up 1 from last month and up 1 from last year.   The NeSA testing window is open and will continue through May 1st.   Progress reports will be mailed on April 18th to mark the halfway mark of the fourth quarter. Droescher reported that 23 Close Up students are in Washington DC this week. Teaching assignments with the new staffing were explained. Droescher also reported that with the addition of the Chromebooks, we have enough devices to go 1 to 1 in the high school. The steps necessary were explained. The seniors’ last days and the commencement schedule were shared, as well as upcoming school activities and athletic events.

 

Superintendent Smith provided a list of upcoming Board Member workshops and asked members for plans to attend. Smith reported that he had met with Karr Tuck Point Company to examine the brick and mortar at the elementary gym. It appears that the brick and mortar are in good shape with our leakage problems being caused by the need to add additional fascia around the roof. We will receive a bid for additional fascia. The latest legislative news was shared. The school received a letter regarding a proposed road construction project for 2017-2018. A raise in the bus barn rent was also discussed.

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at 10:35 p.m.

 

Secretary,

 

 

Julie Ehlers

 

GENERAL FUND
AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC $206.45
ANDERSON HARDWARE $321.31
ANDERSON HARDWARE $42.35
AWARDS UNLIMITED $51.70
BARNHILL PIANO SERVICE $255.00
CENTRAL VALLEY AG $1,871.11
CITY OF OAKLAND $655.14
COMFORT INN $383.80
CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY SERVICES $7,303.80
D-B NEBRASKA SERVICE CO $1,583.18
DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE INC $250.40
DINKLAGE MEDICAL CLINIC $130.00
DOLLAR GENERAL-REGIONS 410526 $4.00
DONNA’S CATERING $500.00
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES $750.00
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #1 $2,457.00
EGAN SUPPLY $285.40
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT $528.80
ESU 9 $4,500.00
FIREGUARD, INC $393.25
FIRST BANKCARD $1,585.12
FOOD PRIDE $176.81
HOMETOWN LEASING $1,255.77
JO-DEL ENTERPRISES $637.00
JOSTENS $461.09
K C PARTS $551.68
KSB SCHOOL LAW $192.50
LEARN2MOVE, LLC $265.44
LUNCHFUND $1,255.80
MENARDS $44.99
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR $54.00
NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER $5,213.23
NETA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION $39.00
NRCSA $760.00
OMAHA WORLD HERALD $1,308.00
POPPLERS MUSIC $7.84
REVOLVING ACCOUNT $1,580.88
SUPPLYWORKS $1,340.54
$39,202.38
 

 

   
SCHOOL LUNCH FUND
  ANDERSON HARDWARE   $15.37  
  APPEARA   $254.35  
  BRAUNGER FOODS   $3,645.34  
  FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM   $2,956.86  
  FOOD PRIDE   $45.19  
  HILAND DAIRY FOODS COMPANY   $3,318.05  
  NEBRASKA SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOC   $375.00  
  PEGLER SYSCO   $5,809.79  
  SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION   $58.50  
  SUPPLYWORKS   $323.51  
  VERN’S PLBMG & HEATING   $228.50  
      $17,030.46  

 

Oakland-Craig Board of Education Meeting Agenda


OAKLAND-CRAIG PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, April 11, 2016 @ 8:00 p.m.

 

To be held in the Board Meeting Room in the Secondary Building.

A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools during regular business hours.

 

  1. ROUTINE AGENDA
  2. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

 

Call the Meeting to Order at _______p.m. – President Pete Thiele

  1. Note the Nebraska Open Meetings Law

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. EXCUSED ABSENCES

 

________________moved that ­­­____________________ is absent, excused.

 

_____________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call vote:   _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt  ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:   For Motion_________ Against Motion__________ Other _________

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

_____________________ moved that the agenda be approved as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote: _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion _____     Against Motion______   Other ______

  1. II. REGULAR AGENDA

 

  1. WELCOMING OF VISITORS BY PRESIDENT PETE THIELE

 

We would ask that any person who wishes to make public comments come forward to the Board of Education and state your name. Each person shall be allowed to address the board one time. We request that you limit your comments to five minutes or less and we will advise you when that five minute period has elapsed. Generally, the Board may limit the overall time period for public comment to a 60 minute maximum. The time limits may be changed by a majority of the board members in attendance to extend the time for a specific item or speaker. Please remember that this is a public meeting to conduct the business of the Oakland-Craig Public School District. Offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will no be tolerated. You should be further advised that there is no legal protection for any comments that are made.

 

Public Comment:

 

 

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF APRIL 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the April 2016 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $39,202.38 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

  1. Approval of April 2016 Claims from the Lunch Fund.

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the April 2016 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $17,030.46 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 14, 2016 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

 

________________ moved to approve the minutes from the March 14, 2016 School Board Meeting as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. CURTIS JOHNSON UPDATES ON THE HIGH SCHOOL, PARKING LOT AND BOILER PROJECTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: JAMES MOSEMAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. DISCUSSION RELATED TO CONTINGENCY FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A BOILER BID

 

_____________________ moved to approve the bid from _______________ in the amount of $_________________.

 

_________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

 

  1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A USED CUSTODIAN PICK-UP

 

________________________ moved to approve the purchase of a used custodial pick-up to not exceed the amount of $______________.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll call vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion__________ Against Motion___________   Other ______________

 

 

 

  1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION TO PAYOFF THE QUALIFIED CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND (QCPUF)

 

________________________ moved to approve the Resolution to payoff the QCPUF Fund.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll call vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion__________ Against Motion___________   Other ______________

 

RESOLUTION

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BURT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 0014, IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA:

 

Section 1. That the following bonds issued by Burt County School District 0014 (Oakland-Craig Public Schools), in the State of Nebraska (the “District”) are hereby called for redemption on June 1, 2016:

 

(a)        Limited Tax Building Improvement Bonds, Series 2008, date of original issue – June 19, 2008, in the principal amount of Fifty-five Thousand Dollars ($55,000), numbered as shown on the books of the Paying Agent, becoming due and bearing interest as follows:

 

Principal

Amount

Maturing

December 15 of Year

Interest

Rate

 

CUSIP

$ 55,000* 2017 3.95% 122881 AB1

*Term Bond

 

Said bonds are hereinafter referred to as the “2008 Called Bonds.”

 

Said 2008 Called Bonds are subject to redemption at any time on or after June 19, 2013, at the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, and said interest is payable semiannually. Said 2008 Called Bonds were authorized by a resolution dated as of August 13, 2017 (the “2008 Resolution”), and were issued for the purpose of paying the cost of abating, eliminating, correcting and preventing actual or potential environmental hazards, accessibility barriers, life safety code violations and indoor air quality problems at the District.

 

(b)        Limited Tax Building Improvement Bonds, Series 2009, date of original issue – May 13, 2009, in the principal amount of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), numbered as shown on the books of the Paying Agent, becoming due and bearing interest as follows:

 

Principal

Amount

Maturing

December 15 of Year

Interest

Rate

 

CUSIP

$ 25,000* 2016 3.10% 122881 AD7

*Term Bond

 

Said bonds are hereinafter referred to as the “2009 Called Bonds,” and together with the 2008 Called Bonds, the “Called Bonds.”

 

Said 2009 Called Bonds are subject to redemption at any time on or after May 13, 2014, at the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, and said interest is payable semiannually. Said 2009 Called Bonds were authorized by a resolution dated as of September 15, 2008 (the “2009 Resolution,” and together with the 2008 Resolution, the “Resolution”), and were issued for the purpose of paying the cost of abating, eliminating, correcting and preventing actual or potential environmental hazards, accessibility barriers, life safety code violations and indoor air quality problems at the District.

 

Section 2. The Called Bonds are to be paid off at the principal corporate trust office of the First National Bank of Omaha, Fremont, Nebraska (formerly known as Fremont National Bank and Trust Company, Fremont, Nebraska) (the “Paying Agent”).

 

 

 

 

Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be filed with the Paying Agent at least 30 days prior to the date fixed for redemption, which delivery is necessary in order for the call of the Called Bonds to be effective hereunder. The Paying Agent shall mail notice to all registered owners of the Called Bonds to be redeemed not less than thirty days prior to the date fixed for redemption in accordance with the Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Called Bonds and the redemption thereof and to take all other actions deemed necessary in connection therewith.

 

ADOPTED this ____ day of _________, 2016.

 

 

__________________________________          ______________________________________

Secretary                                                                President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. CONSIDER AND ACT ON THE HIRING OF STAFF

 

________________________ moved that Dannika Nelson be hired as a Secondary Science Teacher for the 2016-17 School Year.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll call vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion__________ Against Motion___________   Other ______________

 

 

 

  1. STAFF RESIGNATIONS

 

_______________________ moved to accept the resignation, with regret, of Stephanie Johnson.

 

____________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll call vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion__________ Against Motion___________   Other ______________

 

 

 

  1. Standing Committee Reports

 

ADHOC Committee met on March 24 and April 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Board Member Reports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Administrative Reports

 

Jess Bland, Elementary Principal

 

 

Rusty Droescher, Secondary Principal

 

 

Jeff Smith, Superintendent

 

 

 

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

_______________ moved to enter into Executive Session at ____________p.m.

 

__________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. RESUME REGULAR SESSION

 

___________________ moved to resume Regular Session at ______p.m.

 

______________________ seconded the motion.

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

III. ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at _________p.m.

Oakland-Craig Board of Education Meeting Minutes


The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, March 14, 2016 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 8:00 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. Kiley Johnson 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 approximately 20 visitors. Three patrons addressed the Board.

 

DLR – CURTIS JOHNSON UPDATES ON THE PARKING LOT, HIGH SCHOOL AND BOILER PROJECTS

Curtis Johnson of DLR updated the Board on several items. Specifications for the boiler project have been sent to contractors to bid on. Curtis presented cost estimates for paving the parking lot north of the elementary building. The assessment on the high school building is nearing completion. Curtis gave the preliminary report which included ideas on how to make the building ADA accessible. Cost estimates will be reported at a future Board Meeting.

           

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

            Student Representative, James Moseman, reported on the happenings at the High School. The Student Council would like to place 3 picnic tables outside the high school building. They will coordinate with the janitors on placement. The shop class will build them. Twelve students have completed the Microsoft Office Specialist certification. The FFA has received a Farm Credit Grant for $2,000 to be used for creating and maintaining a garden. The produce will then be used in the cafeteria as a first step to making a fully functional Farm to School Program. Tommy Nelson and Dylan Swenson were congratulated for their participation at the State wrestling tournament. The Girls Basketball Team was recognized for qualifying for the State tournament. James concluded his report by providing a list of upcoming events and activities.

 

APPROVAL OF MARCH 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

Magnusson ­­moved that the March 2016 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $81,643.51 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 MARCH 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE SAVINGS AND DEPRECIATION FUND

            Pille moved that the March 2016 claims from the Savings and Depreciation Fund, in the amount of $29,956.64 be approved as presented. Magnusson seconded the motion. Mr. Smith explained that this was for the purchase of the Chrome Books for the high school. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF MARCH 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE LUNCH FUND

Ray ­­moved that the March 2016 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $10,207.69 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 MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 8, 2016 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Anderson moved to approve the minutes from the February 8, 2016 board meeting as presented. Kiley Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1 (Ray abstained). Motion carried.

 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Pille reported that the Buildings Grounds and Transportation Committee met on March 1st. Items discussed included leaks in the gym, replacing the pickup and issues with the drain in the kitchen.

The Adhoc Committee met on February 17th, February 24th and March 7th. Smith provided a copy of the notes from those meetings. Members of the committee explained the selection processes for the bond underwriter and the architect firm. They suggested that we retain D.A. Davidson & Co. as the bond underwriter and Prochaska & Associates, Inc. as the architect firm.

 

DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO RETAIN THE FIRM OF EITHER AMERITAS INVESTMENT CORP., D.A. DAVIDSON & CO., OR FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS, INC., AS BOND UNDERWRITER AND APPROVE EXECUTION OF A PRE-BOND DISCLOSURE LETTER FROM THE SELECTED BOND UNDERWRITER SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SELECTED BOND UNDERWRITER’S OBLIGATIONS AND LIMITATIONS DURING THE PERIOD UP TO ANY BOND ISSUE ELECTIONS RELATING TO A PROPOSED NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITY.

            Richards moved (i) to retain the bond underwriting firm of D.A. Davidson & Co., (“Underwriter”), (ii) to approve execution of the Underwriter’s pre-bond disclosure letter dated March 14, 2016, (“Disclosure”) in the form on file with official school district records and as presented at this meeting, acknowledging Underwriter as the expected joint bond underwriter for and on behalf of Burt County School District 11-0014, a/k/a Oakland-Craig Public Schools (“OCPS”), along with Burt County School District 11-0001, a/k/a Tekamah-Herman Public Schools, and setting forth certain pre-bond underwriting services, obligations and limitations of the Underwriter to the school districts during the period up to any bond issue election relating to a proposed new secondary school facility (“Project”), and (iii) to authorize and direct the OCPS Superintendent of Schools, or other designee, to complete any such negotiations and make necessary modifications to the Disclosure as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent, or a designee in OCPS’s best interest, and to sign, execute and deliver the final Disclosure and any other necessary approvals or other transaction documents and make payments under such Disclosure as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to implement and administer the same through the course of the Project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this School District. Schmidt seconded the motion. After discussion and on roll call vote, the following members voted in favor of passage and adoption of the above motion: Brett Johnson, Kiley Johnson, Magnusson, Pille, Richards, Schmidt and Thiele. The following members voted against the same: Anderson and Ray. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-2; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO RETAIN THE ARCHITECT FIRM OF EITHER CANNON MOSS BRYGGER & ASSOCIATES, P.C., DLR GROUP INC., PROCHASKA & ASSOCIATES, INC., OR THE CLARK ENERSEN PARTNERS, INC., AND APPROVE EXECUTION OF A PRE-BOND PHASE ARCHITECT AGREEMENT, BY AND BETWEEN BURT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 11-0014, A/K/A OAKLAND-CRAIG PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND BURT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 11-0001, A/K/A TEKAMAH-HERMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND WITH THE SELECTED ARCHITECT FIRM AS THE JOINT ARCHITECT FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ARCHITECTURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH A PRE-BOND FEE LIMITATION OF $10,000 ($5,000 FOR EACH DISTRICT) DURING THE PERIOD UP TO ANY BOND ISSUE ELECTIONS RELATING TO A PROPOSED NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITY.

 

Pille moved (i) to retain the architect firm of Prochaska & Associates, Inc., (“Architect”), (ii) to approve the Pre-Bond Phase Architect Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between Burt County School District 11-0014, a/k/a Oakland-Craig Public Schools (“OCPS”), and Burt County School District 11-0001, a/k/a Tekamah-Herman Public Schools, and with the Architect, in the form on file with official OCPS records and as presented at this meeting, as the joint architect for the school districts to provide certain pre-bond architectural and administrative services to the school districts during the period up to any bond issue election relating to a proposed new secondary school facility (“Project”), and (iii) to authorize and direct the OCPS Superintendent of Schools, or other designee, to complete any such negotiations and make necessary modifications to the Agreement as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent, or a designee in OCPS’s best interest, and to sign, execute and deliver the final Agreement and any other necessary contracts, certifications, approvals or other transaction documents and make payments under such Agreement as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to implement and administer the same through the course of the Project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this School District. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. After discussion and on roll call vote, the following members voted in favor of passage and adoption of the above motion: Brett Johnson, Kiley Johnson, Magnusson, Pille, Richards, Schmidt and Thiele. The following members voted against the same: Anderson and Ray. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-2; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

 

 

DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE SPORTS CO-OP WITH TEKAMAH-HERMAN

            Pille reported that he and President Thiele met with a couple board members from Tekamah-Herman to discuss a possible sports co-op. Tekamah-Herman would like to co-op boys basketball due to projected low numbers for the next couple of years. After lengthy discussion, it was decided to not proceed with the co-op.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE ADDITION OF A 1.0 FTE TEACHER IN THE ELEMENTARY BUILDING

Principal Bland presented several options for class splits for the next school year and the possible need for an additional teacher in the elementary. Much discussion followed. At this time, an additional teacher will not be hired. It was decided to split the 2016-2017 2nd grade class but not split the Kindergarten.

 

CONSIDER AND ACT ON THE HIRING OF STAFF

            Pille moved that Alex Hoefling be hired as Vocal Music Education Teacher for the 2016-2017 School Year.   Anderson seconded the motion. Mr. Smith, Mrs. Bland and Mr. Droescher provided background information on Mr. Hoefling. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF ESU 2 TITLE COOPERATIVE     

Brett Johnson moved to approve the contract between Oakland-Craig Public Schools and ESU 2 for Title I Cooperative Services. Magnusson 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 2016-17 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Brett Johnson moved to approve the Oakland-Craig Public Schools Calendar for 2016-17, as presented. Kiley Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Smith explained that he polled the faculty and staff and the majority chose the option of teachers returning on August 15th with students starting on August 17th. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried.

 

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FOUNDATION BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Brett Johnson moved to elect, according to the by-laws, the following community members to the Oakland-Craig School Foundation Board of Directors: Kiley Johnson, Andy Rennerfeldt and Paige Peterson. Ray seconded the motion. There was some discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0; Other-1 (Kiley Johnson abstained). Motion carried.

 

DISCUSSION OF TECHNOLOGY STAFFING AND COMPUTER CHECK-OUT

            Mr. Smith reported the Ryan Kroger has resigned from the position of Technology Coordinator effective June 10th. Gerald Brand has agreed to serve as our tech coordinator for the 2016-2017 school year. We are still working on the exact schedule for Mr. Brand but he will teach 2 science classes and we will continue to employ tech interns from Midland. In addition, ESU 2 will help with some of our needs. We are in the process of hiring a science teacher and reconfiguring the class load. Part of this reconfiguration will be to offer a few more ag classes by Mrs. Penke. President Thiele thanked Ryan for all he does for our district.

The administration will work on a computer check out policy for the upcoming school year. After much discussion, it was decided to require a $25.00 deposit to check out a computer for the remainder of this school year.

 

SUB PAY DISCUSSION

            Mr. Smith provided a comparison of substitute teacher pay in the area. Our current rate is the lowest in the area. After some discussion, it was decided to raise the substitute teacher pay to $105 per day.

 

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

            Brett Johnson thanked the Board Members that have been putting in extra time with the sports co-op and consolidation talks.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

            Elementary Principal Bland reported that MAP testing has been completed. NeSA Reading, Math and Science assessments will begin at the beginning of April. Parent Teacher Conferences were held last week with 96% of the parents attending.  Mrs. Bland congratulated Connor Guill for his 1st place finish and Kara Peterson for her 4th place finish in the Burt County spelling bee. She also thanked Corner Drug and the Mulder family for bringing world traveler Dean Jacobs to Oakland-Craig. He held assemblies for the entire school. She explained Breakout EDU which encourages students to think “outside the box” to solve problems. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Current PK-6th grade enrollment is 257 students, which is up 1 student from last month and 6 students from last year.

 

Secondary Principal Droescher reported current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades at 186 students which down 1 from last month and 6 from last year.   NeSA Reading, Math and Science assessments will begin at the end of March. Congratulations were extended to Mrs. Meyer and students for tying for 2nd place at the East Husker Conference Art Show.  A list of upcoming events and activities was provided.

 

Superintendent Smith provided a list of upcoming Board Member workshops and asked members for plans to attend. Superintendent Smith provided the most recent state aid numbers that show we will receive about $50.00 in state aid next year. Smith shared a letter we received from patrons of another school district complementing our student section at a district basketball game. Smith reported that he will be covering for Mrs. Bland during her maternity leave. Since there is enough money in the QCPUF fund, we anticipate being able to pay those bonds off in May. Smith thanked Shannon Harney for coming up with a loader and moving some snow for us. He also thanked Paige Peterson for organizing the Boot Camp to raise money for the O-C Foundation.

 

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at 11:53 p.m.

 

Secretary,

 

 

Julie Ehlers

 

GENERAL FUND
ADE’S PEST CONTROL $185.00
AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC $201.56
ANDERSON HARDWARE $313.17
APPLE COMPUTER $433.55
AWARDS UNLIMITED $134.65
BLACK DIAMOND ELECTRONICS $3,968.75
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS $60.00
BLAND, JESSICA $115.00
CENTRAL VALLEY AG $1,718.78
CITY OF OAKLAND $540.55
CLASSIC SPORTSWEAR $399.54
COMFORT INN $83.00
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH $920.84
CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY SERVICES $5,572.69
DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE INC $116.66
DROESCHER, RUSTY $360.00
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS $3,711.89
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES $650.00
EHLERS, JULIE $32.39
ESU 2 $36,187.43
FIRST BANKCARD $502.69
FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS INC $131.30
FOOD PRIDE $283.68
GROTH, MARILEE $14.00
HOMETOWN LEASING $1,255.77
J W PEPPER AND SONS INC $61.98
JO-DEL ENTERPRISES $749.50
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL $286.87
KSB SCHOOL LAW $1,957.48
LUNCHFUND $1,830.00
MALCOLM HIGH SCHOOL $84.00
MELS SMALL ENGINE $21.90
MERCY MEDICAL SERVICES $100.00
MEYER, ANGIE $187.50
MIDAMERICA ADMIN & RETIRMENT SOLUTIONS $354.16
NASB $3,738.00
NCSA $85.00
NEBRASKA AIR FILTERS $127.96
NEBRASKA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC ED $80.00
NEBRASKA LINK $1,338.40
NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER $5,438.87
NRCSA $1,140.00
O’KEEFE ELEVATOR $205.00
OAKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE $10.00
OAKLAND INDEPENDENT $11.35
OMAHA WORLD HERALD $2,551.80
PEARSON EDUCATION $174.79
PENKE, KYLIE $23.43
PROTEX CENTRAL $770.00
REVOLVING ACCOUNT $73.16
RJK ELECTRIC $80.00
RL CRAFT COMMERCIAL ROOFING $100.00
SMITH, JEFFERY $103.00
SUPPLYWORKS $1,597.11
SWEET, DALLAS $10.89
TELEPHONE CONNECTION, INC. $403.75
YOUNGS $54.72
$81,643.51
DEPRECIATION FUND
CDW-GOVERNMENT INC $29,956.64
SCHOOL LUNCH FUND
APPEARA $211.57
BRAUNGER FOODS $2,346.99
FIRST BANKCARD $117.97
FOOD PRIDE $178.24
HILAND DAIRY FOODS COMPANY $3,323.80
PEGLER SYSCO $4,029.12
$10,207.69

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Oakland-Craig Board of Education Meeting Agenda


OAKLAND-CRAIG PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, March 14, 2016 @ 8:00 p.m.

 

  To be held in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building.

A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for inspection at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools during regular business hours.

  1. ROUTINE AGENDA
  2. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER

 

Call the Meeting to Order at _______p.m. – President Pete Thiele

  1. Note the Nebraska Open Meetings Law
  2. 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.

 

  1. EXCUSED ABSENCES

 

________________moved that ­­­____________________ is absent, excused.

 

_____________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call vote:   _____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:   For Motion_________ Against Motion__________ Other _________

 

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

_____________________ moved that the agenda be approved as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion _____     Against Motion______   Other ______

 

  1. II. REGULAR AGENDA

 

  1. WELCOMING OF VISITORS BY PETE THIELE

 

Public Comment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. DLR – CURTIS JOHNSON UPDATES ON THE PARKING LOT, HIGH SCHOOL AND BOILER PROJECTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORT: JAMES MOSEMAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MARCH 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the March 2016 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $81,643.51 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MARCH 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE SAVINGS AND DEPRECIATION FUND

 

___________________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the March 2016 claims from the Savings and Depreciation Fund, in the amount of $29,956.64 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MARCH 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE LUNCH FUND

 

_______________­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­­moved that the March 2016 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $10,207.69 be approved as presented.

 

_______________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results:     For Motion ______     Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 8, 2016 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

 

________________ moved to approve the minutes from the February 8, 2016 School Board Meeting as presented.

 

________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

  1. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

           

            BUILDING AND GROUNDS:

 

 

 

ADHOC:

 

 

 

 

 

  1. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO RETAIN THE FIRM OF EITHER AMERITAS INVESTMENT CORP., D.A. DAVIDSON & CO., OR FIRST NATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS, INC., AS BOND UNDERWRITER AND APPROVE EXECUTION OF A PRE-BOND DISCLOSURE LETTER FROM THE SELECTED BOND UNDERWRITER SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SELECTED BOND UNDERWRITER’S OBLIGATIONS AND LIMITATIONS DURING THE PERIOD UP TO ANY BOND ISSUE ELECTIONS RELATING TO A PROPOSED NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITY.

_____________________ moved (i) to retain the bond underwriting firm of ____________________________, (“Underwriter”), (ii) to approve execution of the Underwriter’s pre-bond disclosure letter dated March __, 2016, (“Disclosure”) in the form on file with official school district records and as presented at this meeting, acknowledging Underwriter as the expected joint bond underwriter for and on behalf of Burt County School District 11-0014, a/k/a Oakland-Craig Public Schools (“OCPS”), along with Burt County School District 11-0001, a/k/a Tekamah-Herman Public Schools, and setting forth certain pre-bond underwriting services, obligations and limitations of the Underwriter to the school districts during the period up to any bond issue election relating to a proposed new secondary school facility (“Project”), and (iii) to authorize and direct the OCPS Superintendent of Schools, or other designee, to complete any such negotiations and make necessary modifications to the Disclosure as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent, or a designee in OCPS’s best interest, and to sign, execute and deliver the final Disclosure and any other necessary approvals or other transaction documents and make payments under such Disclosure as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to implement and administer the same through the course of the Project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this School District.

 

_________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

After discussion and on roll call vote, the following members voted in favor of passage and adoption of the above motion:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             .

The following members voted against the same:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           .

The following members were absent or not voting:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       .

  1. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO RETAIN THE ARCHITECT FIRM OF EITHER CANNON MOSS BRYGGER & ASSOCIATES, P.C., DLR GROUP INC., PROCHASKA & ASSOCIATES, INC., OR THE CLARK ENERSEN PARTNERS, INC., AND APPROVE EXECUTION OF A PRE-BOND PHASE ARCHITECT AGREEMENT, BY AND BETWEEN BURT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 11-0014, A/K/A OAKLAND-CRAIG PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND BURT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 11-0001, A/K/A TEKAMAH-HERMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND WITH THE SELECTED ARCHITECT FIRM AS THE JOINT ARCHITECT FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ARCHITECTURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH A PRE-BOND FEE LIMITATION OF $10,000 ($5,000 FOR EACH DISTRICT) DURING THE PERIOD UP TO ANY BOND ISSUE ELECTIONS RELATING TO A PROPOSED NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITY.

 

_____________________moved (i) to retain the architect firm of ____________________________, (“Architect”), (ii) to approve the Pre-Bond Phase Architect Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between Burt County School District 11-0014, a/k/a Oakland-Craig Public Schools (“OCPS”), and Burt County School District 11-0001, a/k/a Tekamah-Herman Public Schools, and with the Architect, in the form on file with official OCPS records and as presented at this meeting, as the joint architect for the school districts to provide certain pre-bond architectural and administrative services to the school districts during the period up to any bond issue election relating to a proposed new secondary school facility (“Project”), and (iii) to authorize and direct the OCPS Superintendent of Schools, or other designee, to complete any such negotiations and make necessary modifications to the Agreement as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent, or a designee in OCPS’s best interest, and to sign, execute and deliver the final Agreement and any other necessary contracts, certifications, approvals or other transaction documents and make payments under such Agreement as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and to implement and administer the same through the course of the Project as contemplated thereby, for and on behalf of this School District.

 

_________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

After discussion and on roll call vote, the following members voted in favor of passage and adoption of the above motion:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             .

The following members voted against the same:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           .

The following members were absent or not voting:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       .

 

 


 

  1. DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE SPORTS CO-OP WITH TEKAMAH-HERMAN

 

 

Discussion:

 

 

 

 

 

  1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE ADDITION OF A 1.0 FTE TEACHER IN THE ELEMENTARY BUILDING

 

_____________________ moved to approve the hiring of a 1.0 FTE Teacher in the Elementary Building.

 

_________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. CONSIDER AND ACT ON THE HIRING OF STAFF

 

_____________________ moved that Alex Hoefling be hired as Vocal Music Education Teacher for the 2016-17 School Year.

_________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF ESU 2 TITLE COOPERATIVE

 

_____________________ moved to approve the contract between Oakland-Craig Public Schools and ESU 2 for Title I Cooperative Services.

 

_________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

  1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF 2016-17 SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

_____________________moved to approve the Oakland-Craig Public Schools Calendar for 2016-17, as presented.

 

_________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

  1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FOUNDATION BOARD APPOINTMENTS

 

 

_____________________ moved to approve Kiley Johnson, Andy Rennerfeldt, and Paige Peterson to the Oakland-Craig Public Schools Foundation Board.

 

_________________________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

  1. DISCUSSION OF TECHNOLOGY STAFFING AND COMPUTER CHECK-OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. SUB PAY DISCUSSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

 

Jess Bland, Elementary Principal

 

 

 

 

 

Rusty Droescher, Secondary Principal

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff Smith, Superintendent

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

_______________ moved to enter into Executive Session at ____________p.m.

 

__________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

  1. RESUME REGULAR SESSION

 

_______________ moved to resume Regular Session at ______p.m.

 

_____________ seconded the motion.

 

Discussion:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

_____ Anderson   _____B. Johnson   _____ K. Johnson     _____ Magnusson   _____ Pille ______Ray ____Richards   ______Schmidt   ______Thiele

 

 

Voting Results: For Motion _______   Against Motion________   Other ________

 

 

 

III. ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at _________p.m.

 

Oakland-Craig Board of Education February Meeting Minutes


The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, February 11, 2016 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 8:00 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.

 

Schmidt moved that Terry Richards and Gus Ray are absent, excused. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

ROLL CALL

Roll Call was called with the following members present: Anderson, Brett Johnson, Kiley Johnson, Magnusson, Pille, Schmidt and Thiele.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

            Magnusson moved that the agenda be approved as presented. Schmidt seconded the motion.   There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

            Student Representative, James Moseman, reported on the happenings at the High School. He reported that there are several opportunities for students to become more politically involved since this is a Presidential election year. Moseman congratulated the Quiz Bowl Team for qualifying for the televised round at the Morningside Quiz Bowl meet. He also congratulated the Girls Basketball team for winning the East Husker Conference tournament. James Moseman attended the Voice of Democracy State Finals in Lincoln and placed 5th. James concluded his report by providing a list of upcoming events and activities.

 

President Thiele welcomed approximately 15 visitors. One patron addressed the Board.

 

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

Pille ­­moved that the February 2016 claims from the General Fund, in the amount of $94,118.44 be approved as presented. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE QUALIFIED CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND (QCPUF)

            Magnusson moved that the February 2016 claims from the QCPUF, in the amount of $900.00 be approved as presented. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

 

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2016 CLAIMS FROM THE LUNCH FUND

Pille ­­moved that the February 2016 claims from the Lunch Fund, in the amount of $13,283.74 be approved as presented. Kiley Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 2016 BOARD MEETING

Pille moved to approve the minutes from the January 2016 board meeting as presented. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BOARD GOALS

            Superintendent Smith read the Board Goals. Discussion followed. Schmidt moved to approve the Board Goals for 2016-2017 as amended. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Pille reported that the Buildings Grounds and Transportation Committee will meet in the near future. The Adhoc Committee met on January 26, 2016. Smith provided a copy of the notes from that meeting.

 

DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO RETAIN THE PERRY LAW FIRM AND APPROVE THE JOINT COUNSEL AGREEMENT

            Magnusson moved to retain the Perry Law Firm and approve the JOINT COUNSEL AGREEMENT by and between Burt County School District 11-0001, a/k/a Tekamah-Herman Public Schools (“THPS”), and Burt County School District 11-0014, a/k/a Oakland-Craig Public Schools (“OCPS”), with the law firm of Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O., (“Law Firm”) as joint counsel for the school districts to assist and advise the school districts in regard and relating to a Community Education and Reorganization Plan (the “Plan”) generally along the lines of the Educational Planning Worksheet as presented by educational consultant Mr. Jerry McCall, ECS to the boards of education of the two school districts, a possible bond election, processing of the Plan through state and local officials to completion and all matters ancillary or related thereto (the “Work”), and that the Perry Law Firm shall perform such services hereunder as jointly directed by the THPS and OCPS boards and superintendents of schools. Smith explained this was necessary because Oakland-Craig and Tekamah-Herman both have the same law firm as their general counsel. Schmidt seconded the motion. Much discussion followed. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-1 (Anderson); Other-2 (Richards and Ray absent). Motion carried.

 

DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE SPORTS CO-OP WITH TEKAMAH-HERMAN

            Superintendent Smith reported that he had been approached by Tekamah-Herman regarding a sports co-op for boys’ basketball and volleyball. Much discussion followed. The Board directed Smith to form a committee to discuss this further and then report back to the Board.

 

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF BOILER BID FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

            Superintendent Smith shared the 3 bids that were received for replacing a boiler at the elementary. After much discussion, it was decided more specific information was needed. This item was tabled until next month.

 

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF COMPUTERS FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL

Principal Droescher and Superintendent Smith reported on the need for additional computers in the high school. After much discussion, Magnusson moved to approve an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for the purchase of Chrome book computers to be used in the High School. Anderson seconded the motion. No additional discussion followed. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Other-2. Motion carried.

 

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDAR

Smith presented the school calendar for 2016-2017. Some discussion followed. It was decided to table this item until next month.

 

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

            There were no board member reports.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

            Elementary Principal Bland reported that the NeSA Writing assessment has been completed. MAP testing has begun and the NeSA Reading, Math and Science assessments will begin at the end of March. Several 5th and 6th grade students will be participating in the spelling bee in Lyons next week. Bland presented projections of kindergarten number for the next 3 years. Kindergarten Round Up will be held on March 18th. The size and makeup of the current 1st grade class was discussed. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Current PK-6th grade enrollment is 256 students, which is up 1 student from last month and 7 students from last year.

 

Secondary Principal Droescher reported current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades at 188 students which down 1 from last month and 3 from last year.   The results of the NeSA Writing testing will be provided as they become available. The second window of MAPS testing will begin on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Professional development has been focusing on instruction model work, Canvas training, Grit training and staff meetings. Droescher reported that he participated in a Career Academy tour of the Metro area with representatives from Pender, Bancroft-Rosalie, Lyons-Decatur NE, West Point Beemer and ESU 2. Tommy Nelson and Dylan Swenson were congratulated for their placement at the East Husker Conference wrestling tournament. A list of upcoming events and activities was provided.

 

Superintendent Smith provided a list of upcoming Board Member workshops and asked members for plans to attend.   Our FFA program received a $2,000 grant from Farm Credit Services of America to expand the landscaping and plant vegetables at the elementary building. Curtis Johnson from DLR has started the high school assessment and will provide more information in the near future. Superintendent Smith explained the General Fund budget allocations and provided some historical data on state aid.

 

There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Thiele adjourned this meeting at 10:28 p.m.

 

Secretary,

 

 

 

Julie Ehlers

 

GENERAL FUND
20/20 TECHNOLOGIES LLC $5,570.00
ACTIVITY $80.00
ADE’S PEST CONTROL $370.00
AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC $141.88
ANDERSON HARDWARE $672.12
BARONE SECURITY SYSTEMS $351.96
BLACK DIAMOND ELECTRONICS $1,487.50
BLAND, JESSICA $153.00
CDW-GOVERNMENT INC $2,760.13
CENTRAL VALLEY AG $3,773.99
CHEMSEARCH $419.23
CHRISTENSEN ELECTRIC LLC $295.12
CITY OF OAKLAND $682.01
CONTINUUM RETAIL ENERGY $5,669.69
DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE INC $263.17
DOLLAR GENERAL-REGIONS 410526 $9.05
DROESCHER, RUSTY $372.50
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS $87.89
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES $600.00
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #1 $5,386.88
EGAN SUPPLY $125.00
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT $119.40
ESU #6 $70.00
ESU 2 $38,506.99
FIRST BANKCARD $1,214.80
HOMETOWN LEASING $1,255.77
JO-DEL ENTERPRISES $778.00
K C PARTS $3,518.62
KSB SCHOOL LAW $1,935.65
LEARN2MOVE, LLC $1,176.06
LYONS-DECATUR N E $75.00
NASB $140.00
NEBRASKA AIR FILTERS $708.73
NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER $4,693.12
OAKLAND INDEPENDENT $605.14
OLSON PLUMBING AND HEATING $571.43
PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING $8.94
PROCOMPUTING CORPORATION $29.00
RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS $5,735.18
SAPP BROTHERS $105.00
SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC $50.00
STANTON MUSIC BOOSTERS $162.00
SUPPLYWORKS $1,781.68
TELEPHONE CONNECTION, INC. $603.01
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA – $390.00
VERN’S PLBMG & HEAT $13.80
WAYNE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL $600.00
$94,118.44
SCHOOL LUNCH FUND
ADVANCED FIRE AND SAFETY INC $112.00
APPEARA $206.46
BRAUNGER FOODS $2,305.42
FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM $3,395.41
HILAND DAIRY FOODS COMPANY, $3,481.99
PEGLER SYSCO $2,688.32
STROMQUIST, PAULA $4.54
VERN’S PLBMG & HEAT $1,089.60
$13,283.74
QUALITY CAPITAL PURPOSE UNDERTAKING FUND
FIRST NATIONAL BANK FREMONT $900.00

 

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