JULY 10 SPECIAL MEETING/BOARD TRAINING
PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
Special Meeting/Board Training
Room #110
July 10, 2008 – 7:00 a.m.
The Pender Public School Board of Education held a special meeting in Room #110 on Thursday, July 10, 2008. President Connie Felber called the meeting to order at 7:05 a.m. with the following members present: Felber, Peters, Maise, Wichman, and Karlen. Absent: McQuistan. Also present were Superintendent Joe Reinert, Secondary Principal Jason Dolliver and Recording Secretary Barb Preston.
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. The agenda was approved as presented.
Jason Dolliver presented a bid tally sheet indicating that two bids were received on the ADA restroom renovation of two bathrooms on first floor of the secondary building. Bids were received from: 1) Christiansen Construction Co. LLC - $59,500; and 2) Fauss Construction, Inc. - $61,900. Mr. Dolliver explained that this project would be funded partially by the IDEA grant and recommended that the balance be paid through the Special Building Fund. In addition, Mr. Dolliver recommended that the Christiansen Construction Co. LLC bid of $59,500 be accepted and expenses be covered through the IDEA grant and Special Building Fund.
Motion was made by Wichman, seconded by Peters to accept the bid from Christiansen Construction Co. LLC in the amount of $59,500 for the ADA restroom renovation project as determined through the bid process to be paid through the IDEA Grant and the Special Building Fund. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being: Ayes—Wichman, Peters, Karlen, Felber; Nays—None; Abstain—Maise; motion carried 4-0-1.
Board discussion on change orders resulted in authorizing administration to approve any change orders up to $2,500 and to inform the Facilities/Transportation Committee Chair. Administration was directed to keep the board informed of all change orders. Change orders over $2,500 will need board approval.
Mr. Dolliver presented and recommended approval of a probationary teaching contract with Brooke Thoene for the 2008-09 school year. Ms. Thoene will serve as the secondary business instructor.
Motion was made by Maise, seconded by Peters to approve a probationary teaching contract with Brooke Thoene for the 2008-09 school year. President Felber stated the motion and the result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
Negotiations Committee Chair Felber provided an update for all board members as to the certified negotiation process. Board members provided input on the process and made recommendation to the committee on how they would like to proceed. The next meeting with the PEA bargaining unit is scheduled for July 15.
Jason Dolliver updated board members on the cooperative meetings held between school and village personnel relating to the construction of a building at Heyne Field. The project drawings are currently being made and at that point the group will reconvene to discuss the timeline. The goal of the group was to have the new building in place by September 5. Grant opportunities were reviewed and may become part of the overall plan in the future. This project may have to be postponed allowing time to put together the best plan and to allow for grant applications to be made. Board consensus was to continue to explore the project and to provide an update at the July 21 regular meeting.
Motion was made by Wichman, seconded by Maise to adjourn. President Felber stated the motion and the result of the vote being all ayes; the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 a.m.
Secretary Recording Secretary
Matt Peters Barb Preston
