03/13/23 March Board of Education Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING
March 13, 2023
This agenda was published in Niobrara Tribune, March 9,2023.
PRESENT
Matt Moody
Ward Adema
Kristine Flyinghawk
Susan Bolling
Diane Teadtke
Matt Paulsen
Margaret Sandoz, Superintendent
Sarah Higgins, Principal
Val Mullinax, Principal
Visitor: Wanda Dekay, Jen Pritchett, Jenny Bauer, Penny Reynolds
Chairman Moody called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. It was noted that LB898 dealing with Open Meeting Laws was duly posted. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Motion by Teadtke and Seconded by Flyinghawk to approve the agenda. RCV: Adema-aye, Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Moody-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Bolling and seconded by Flyinghawk to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on February 13, 2023. RCV: Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye. Motion Approved.
It was the consensus of the board to add grant language and update the general fund financial board policy. First reading will be in April.
The bills were presented.
Motion by Teadtke and seconded by Bolling to approve the bills as presented: RCV: Teadtke-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Paulsen-aye Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Bolling-aye. Motion Approved
The financial report was presented. Motion by Flyinghawk and seconded by Adema to approve the financial report. RCV: Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye. Motion Approved.
Correspondence was shared with the board.
Motion by Flyinghawk and seconded by Teadtke to approve the purchase of playground equipment from Crouch Recreation utilization the KOMPAN state contract AEPA IFB #019.5-B Playground & Recreation solicitation and AEPA 020-A Athletic Surfaces with Shaw with installation costs. All costs for this project will be paid through the Special Building Fund. RCV: Flyinghawk-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-nay, Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-nay. Motion Approved.
Motion by Teadtke and seconded by Bolling to accept and approve the 12-month contract and an increase in the amount of 5% for a total of $91,945.35 and an additional 5 vacation days as compensation to Valerie Mullanix, PK -6 Principal for the 2023-2024 School Year. RCV: Adema-aye, Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Moody-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Teadtke and seconded by Bolling to accept and approve the 12-month contract and an increase in the amount of 5% for a total of $102,762.45 and an additional 5 vacation days as compensation to Sarah Higgins, 7-12 Principal for the 2023-2024 School Year. RCV: Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Teadtke and seconded by Bolling to approve the 5% increase in all classified categories and additional 5 days for the unscheduled days off for para educators and lunch staff for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. RCV: Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Moody and seconded by Teadtke to approve the 2023-2024 school year calendar as presented. RCV: Flyinghawk-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-nay, Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-nay. Motion Approved.
Motion by Paulsen and seconded by Flyinghawk to approve the reconstruction cost increase through EMC Insurance with an additional $7500 premium increase. RCV: Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye. Motion Approved.
The board discussed possible investments.
Jenny Bauer gave her teacher report.
Administrative reports were given.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for, April 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Hillman, Recording Secretary
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