Special Board Meeting 12-4-07
Minutes
PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
Special Meeting
Room #110
December 4, 2007 – 7:00 a.m.
The Pender Public School Board of Education held a special meeting in Room #110 on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. President Connie Felber called the meeting to order at 7:03 a.m. with the following members present: Felber, Peters, Maise, Wichman, and Karlen. Absent: McQuistan. Also present were Secondary Principal Jason Dolliver and Recording Secretary Barb Preston. Visitors: None.
President Felber notified those present that as of July 1, 2006, Nebraska Statute 84-1412(8) requires that the public be informed about the location of posted information regarding the Open Meetings Act and drew their attention to the copy posted in the meeting room and accessible to all members of the public.
President Felber reviewed the agenda as presented, affirmed that every board member had received notice of the meeting and that the meeting notice had been posted.
Motion was made by Peters, seconded by Maise to approve payment in the amount of $18,987 through the Depreciation Fund to Janke Auto for the delivery of a 2008 van. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
President Felber explained that the purpose of this special meeting would be to discuss administrative needs for the 2008-09 school year as a result of the superintendent’s resignation. Connie Felber reported that she had received an unsolicited proposal from McPherson & Jacobson, LLC for the search and selection of a superintendent, had been contacted by a neighboring district’s board president regarding a possible committee meeting to discuss sharing an administrator, and felt that other options and thoughts need to be discussed.
Motion was made by Wichman, seconded by Peters to go into executive session at 7:05 a.m. to discuss possible personnel assignments, district financial impact and specific possibilities for filling the administrative vacancy for the 2008-09 school year. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
Robert McQuistan arrived at the meeting at 7:08 a.m.
Motion was made by McQuistan, seconded by Peters to reconvene in open session at 8:30 a.m. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
As a result of executive session, board member consensus was
to appoint the Administrative Committee (Connie Felber, JJ Maise,
Dan Wichman) to explore all options to fill a part-time
superintendent position as their first choice in addressing
administrative needs for the 2008-09 school year. This
committee will provide reports to the other board members as
options are explored or additional input is necessary.
Motion was made by Peters and seconded by Wichman to adjourn. President Felber stated the motion and the result of the vote being all ayes the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 a.m.
Secretary Recording Secretary
Matt Peters Barb Preston
