FEBRUARY 11 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
Pender Public School– Room #110
February 11, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
The Pender Public School Board of Education met in regular session in Room 110 on Monday, February 11, 2008. President Connie Felber called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. with the following members present: Connie Felber, Matt Peters, Robert McQuistan, Jean Karlen, J.J. Maise and Dan Wichman. Absent: None. Also present were Secondary Principal Jason Dolliver, and Recording Secretary Barb Preston. Visitors: Jason Sturek, Lanette VonSeggern, Tami Nelson, Lisa Maise, Terry and Carri Mailloux.
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 all other board members had received notice of the meeting and that the time and place of the meeting had been published. The agenda was amended by changing the date in item #16 from February 11, 2008 to March 10, 2008. The agenda was approved as amended.
Motion to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2008 regular meeting and special meetings held on January 24, 26 and February 4 was made by Maise and seconded by Peters. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
A motion to approve payment of bills as follows: General Fund - $139,146.59; Hot Lunch Fund - $11,222.50; Depreciation Fund - $4,440.00; and Payroll - $103,448.50 was made by Wichman, seconded by McQuistan. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
Secondary Principal Jason Dolliver presented additional information on the possible purchase of NE Online to be used in the assessment process and will have a formal recommendation for board consideration at the March meeting. The Calendar Committee met and reviewed the 2008-2009 calendar and a draft was presented to allow review prior to formal consideration in March. Questions were asked regarding scheduled early outs and the possible inconvenience caused for parents. Mr. Dolliver explained that the calendar must meet several NDE requirements, one of which requires at least 180 student contact days and the early outs accommodate that requirement. In addition the calendar must meet the minimum hour requirements and teacher contract days. Mr. Dolliver congratulated the junior high students who successfully competed in the Thurston County spelling bee and all secondary students who did well at the EHC art show. In addition, Principal Dolliver congratulated Robert Dunn on qualifying for the State wrestling tournament, reported that district girls’ basketball begins on Tuesday and that boys’ basketball districts begin on February 19th. Mid-term report cards will be mailed yet this week.
In Mr. Sherwood’s absence, Jason Dolliver shared a Power Point presentation developed by Elementary Principal Sherwood. Mr. Sherwood provided documentation of elementary events including local spelling bees held for 2nd through 6th grades and the completion of winter benchmarking of RTI. Board members were also informed that elementary teachers took advantage of a work day on January 28th and a teacher inservice the afternoon of February 1st. AimsWeb comparisons between Fall and Winter testing were shared for K-6 students and showed progress made.
Superintendent Sherwood’s report was shared by Mr. Dolliver and included recent information regarding the possible change from the East Husker Conference to the Lewis & Clark Conference. Mr. Sherwood had received information from the EHC representatives that Wakefield had decided not to transfer and because there would be no opening in the Lewis & Clark Conference, no decision would need to be made at this time. If new information becomes available, the item will come back up for consideration. A pandemic flu exercise will be held in the multi-purpose room on Tuesday, march 4th, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
President Felber implemented the Procedures for Public Comment established by the board in January. No one took advantage of the opportunity.
Jean Karlen reported on the Legislative Issues Conference at the February 4th meeting, however, she asked that board members continue to watch legislation. Dan Wichman highlighted some of the sessions he attended at the Labor Relations Conference on February 4-5. Some of the sessions he attended included policy, the negotiation process and components of a superintendent’s contract.
Jason Dolliver reiterated information shared in Mr. Sherwood’s report regarding the possible conference change. Board members agreed that at this time the issue was a moot point and would not be discussed further unless additional information becomes available at a later date.
Preschool and half-day kindergarten program changes were presented by Jason Dolliver. Basically, the preschool program would be offered 5 mornings per week with priority given to 3 year olds on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and to 4 year olds on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Mrs. Goodman would continue to be the preschool teacher in the morning and in the afternoon she would be the instructor for a half-day kindergarten program for 5 year old, age eligible students who are not ready for full-day kindergarten. The students in the half-day program would then move to the full-day program the following year. These program changes would allow the district to comply with Rule 10 and 11 and would also allow the half-day students to count toward our State aid calculation immediately.
Motion was made by Maise, seconded by McQuistan to approve the program changes for preschool and half-day kindergarten for the 2008-09 school year as presented. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
President Felber asked if anyone was interested in serving on the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) Legislation Committee. Copies of information had been sent to each board member.
Motion was made by McQuistan, seconded by Peters to nominate Jean Karlen for the NASB Legislation Committee Member No.16. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
Motion was made by Wichman, seconded by Maise to join the NASB again for the 2008-09 school year for an annual membership fee of $2,677. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
Board members reviewed a proposal submitted by Michael J. Pommer, CPA, to provide audit services for the years ended August 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 for amounts not to exceed $2,700, $2,850 and $3,000 respectively.
Motion was made by McQuistan, seconded by Peters to approve the proposal submitted by Michael J. Pommer, CPA, to provide audit services for the 2008, 2009 and 2010 fiscal years not to exceed $2,700, $2,850 and $3,000 respectively. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
Motion was made by McQuistan, seconded by Felber to approve banking resolutions with Pender State Bank and Charter West as required by board policy and to reflect the recent election of officers. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
Facilities/Transportation Committee Chair J.J. Maise reported that his committee had met and began an initial review of the ADA update projects for restrooms through the IDEA grant and to look over possible summer projects. At this time, the committee has developed a plan to meet again with an ADA specialist, to seek more information from area contractors and to review the list of summer projects and formulate a plan to address the issues. More information will be available for board consideration at the March meeting.
Motion was made by Wichman, seconded by Peters to accept the resignation of Gary Walker effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year and to thank him for his years of service to the Pender Public School district. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
President Felber distributed copies of the proposed Interlocal Agreement between Wayne and Pender to share a superintendent for the 2008-09 school year. The resolution to approve shared superintendent interlocal agreement was read aloud by President Felber. Board members were allowed a few minutes to review the agreement and clarify any parts of the document that were unclear. Details of the agreement would provide a shared superintendent between the Wayne (.7 FTE) and Pender (.3 FTE) School Districts at a cost of $45,600 for the 2008-09 school year. The $45,600 includes wages, benefits, associated expenditures payable under the employee’s contract and mileage between the two districts. Transportation and related expenses for travel other than between Wayne and Pender, which benefit both school districts, shall be shared equally. If expenses are specific to only one district it will be the responsibility of the school district receiving the benefit.
Motion was made by Wichman, seconded by McQuistan to approve the interlocal agreement resolution as it was read aloud by President Felber to provide a shared superintendent between the Wayne and Pender School Districts as allowed in the interlocal agreement. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
Motion was made by McQuistan, seconded by Peters to move into executive session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss personnel issues and possible assignment changes for the 2008-09 school year. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
Motion was made by Wichman, seconded by Peters to reconvene in open session at 9:35 p.m. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
President Felber stated that as a result of executive session, no official action was taken.
President Felber appointed Jean Karlen, JJ Maise and herself to serve on the ad hoc Shared Resources Committee allowed through the interlocal agreement. This committee will be working with the Wayne school district committee and administration when developing a plan for sharing resources between the two districts and other issues that may arise during the 2008-09 school year.
President Felber asked if anyone would like to address the board regarding agenda items discussed by board members. No one took advantage of the opportunity.
President Felber reminded board members that the next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. In addition, Connie Felber reminded members of the Negotiations Committee (Felber, Wichman and Karlen) that they were registered to attend the NASB Negotiating Network meeting in Coleridge on March 11th. Board members were surveyed for interest in attending an upcoming NASB School Board as Judge and Jury workshop and no one was interested in participating.
Motion was made by McQuistan, seconded by Maise to adjourn. President Felber stated the motion and the result of the vote being all ayes the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. by acclamation.
Matt Peters, Secretary Barb Preston, Recording Secretary
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A T & T Long Distance 118.38
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Pamela Buchholz Uniform Reimbursement 67.40
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Educational Service Unit #1 Workshop/Printing 129.42
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Farm Plan Supplies 10.61
Farner-Bocken Co Coffee 10.20
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Heartland Fire Protection Inspections 247.00
Susan Holstedt Admin Fees 221.40
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Lorensen Lumber Custodial Supplies 54.22
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