11/13/23 November Board of Education Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 13, 2023
This agenda was published in Niobrara Tribune, November 9, 2023.
PRESENT
Matt Moody
Ward Adema
Kristine Flyinghawk
Susan Bolling
Diane Teadtke
Matt Paulsen
Margaret Sandoz, Superintendent
Sarah Higgins, Principal
Val Mullanix, Principal
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 Flyinghawk and Seconded by Teadtke to approve the agenda. RCV: Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Teadtke and seconded by Flyinghawk to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on October 10, 2023. RCV: Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye. Motion Approved.
The following bills were presented.
Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to approve the bills as presented: RCV: Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye. Motion Approved.
The financial report was presented. Motion by Flyinghawk and seconded by Bolling to approve the financial report. RCV: Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Adema and seconded by Teadtke to pay Flenniken Electric $7609.67, Precision IT 3799.99, Major Refrigeration $1513.99, Motacek and Sons $2338.84 from Depreciation Account. RCV: Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Bolling and seconded by Paulsen to approve the 22-23 District Audit Report for Niobrara Public School as conducted by Porter and Company out of Sioux City, IA. RCV: Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye. Motion Approved.
The Continuous School Improvement report was shared with the board. Matt Paulsen shared 2021-2022 data to the board.
Strategic plan updates were shared with the board.
Motion by Adema and seconded by Flyinghawk to increase teaching staff by 1.0 FTE and advertise for a math teacher. RCV: Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye. Motion Approved.
Superintendent’s evaluation was completed. An update on Superintendent goals was provided.
Teacher report was given.
Administrative reports were given.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Hillman, Recording Secretary