February 11, 2008
School Board Agenda
AGENDA
PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Board Meeting
February 11, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum – 7:00 p.m. CST
2. Establishment or Approval of the Agenda
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. A copy of that information is posted in the meeting room and accessible to all members of the public.
Review agenda as presented, affirm that every board member received notice of the meeting and that the meeting was published. President will ask for corrections/additions to the agenda.
3. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
4. Approve Payment of Bills
5. Administrative Reports
- Secondary Principal
- Elementary Principal
- Superintendent
6. Audience with Board
Action: President calls on audience members to address board as allowed through Procedures for Public Comment form for items on the agenda or other concerns.
7. Conference Reports
- Legislative Issues Conference – Jean Karlen
- Labor Relations Conference – Dan Wichman
Action: Receive reports from board members on conferences attended.
8. Possible Conference Change from EHC to Lewis & Clark
Action: No formal action will be taken. Input from public and board discussion will occur.
9. Change in Preschool and Kindergarten Programs
Action: Consider approval of program changes in preschool and kindergarten programs as a result of Rule 11 changes regarding age eligible kindergarten students.
10. Nebraska Association of School Boards
- Legislation Committee Member Nomination
- 2008-09 Membership
Action: Consider invitation to submit nominations and to participate in the election to the Legislation Committee.
Consider approval of membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards at an annual cost of $2,677.
11. Audit Proposal for 2008, 2009 and 2010
Action: Consider approval of the audit proposal submitted by Michael Pommer, CPA.
12. Board Policy
- Banking Resolutions
Action: Consider approval of banking resolution.
13. Transportation/Facilities
- ADA Bathroom Upgrade
- Summer Projects
Action: Committee may have a report.
14. Personnel
- Resignation – Gary Walker
- Interlocal Agreement with Wayne Community Schools - .3 Superintendent
- Executive Session
- Staffing & Programs for 2008-09
Action: Accept Mr. Walker’s resignation and act on interlocal agreement with Wayne for Dr. Joe Reinert.
15. Audience Comments on Agenda Items Discussed by Board
16. Upcoming Meetings/Board Opportunities
- Next Meeting – Monday, February 11, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
- NASB Negotiating Network – Coleridge – March 11 – Karlen, Wichman, Felber
- School Board as Judge and Jury – Columbus, Tuesday, March 18 – 5:00 p.m.
17. Adjourn
This agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of its distribution on February 8, 2008. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be kept in the Pender administrative office and will be readily available for public inspection during normal office hours. Except for items of emergency nature, the agenda will not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. The Board reserves the right to change the order of business discussed.
Add to November agenda; check with Jason
- New Policy 5417AR – 2nd Reading – (Wellness)
9. Football Field Sign Follow-up
Action: Board members will be presented information from the Event Center Committee on a proposed donation of a sign and provide direction for the committee to proceed.
- Banking/Finance Resolution
March
Jason’s contract
NebraskaOnline
Action: Consider and possibly approve purchase of NE Online program to be used for assessments.
