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01/08/24 January Board of Education Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING

January 8, 2024

This agenda was published in Niobrara Tribune, January 4, 2024.

 

 

PRESENT                                                                                                                   

Matt Moody

Ward Adema-absent

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 Teadtke and Seconded by Bolling to approve the agenda. RCV: Adema-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye. Motion Approved.

 

Motion by Bolling and seconded by Flyinghawk to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on November 13, 2023. RCV: Flyinghawk-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye. Motion Approved.

 

Motion by Adema and seconded by Flyinghawk to approve the bills as presented. RCV: Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Flyinghawk-aye. Motion Approved.

 

The financial report was presented.  Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to approve the financial report. RCV: Paulsen-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Teadtke-aye. Motion Approved.

 

Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to retain Moody as president of Niobrara Public School Board for 2024. RCV: Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye. Motion Approved.

 

Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to retain Adema as vice-president of Niobrara Public School Board for 2024. RCV: Adema-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye. Motion Approved.

 

Motion by Adema and seconded by Flyinghawk to appoint Bolling as Secretary and Teadtke as Treasurer of the Niobrara Public School Board for 2024. RCV: Flyinghawk-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-ay, Adema-aye. Motion Approved.

The following committees were presented.

Transportation Committee: Bolling, Adema, Moody

Buildings and Grounds Committee: Bolling, Adema, Paulsen

Negotiations Committee: Teadtke, Paulsen, Flyinghawk

Instruction and Americanism Committee: Teadtke, Bolling, Flyinghawk

 

Motion by Adema and seconded by Teadtke to appoint the Committees as presented for Niobrara Public School for 2024. RCV: Flyinghawk-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-ay, Adema-aye.

 

Motion by Adema and seconded by Teadtke to approve the following authorized signatures and number of signatures required for bank accounts held at Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Niobrara, Nebraska. RCV: Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Bolling-aye, Mood-aye, Adema-aye, Flyinghawk-aye. Motion Approved.                                                                        

Account Name                                      Account No.                            Signatures Required               Signers Authorized

                                                                                                      CHANGE NAMES OF SIGNERS BASED ON OFFICERS

 

General Fund                                       114456770                            2                                           Matt Moody

                                                                                                                                                Susan Bolling

                                                                                                                                                Ward Adema

                                                                                                                                                Diane Teadtke

                                                                                                                                                Margaret Sandoz

                                                                                                                                                Susan Hillman

 

General Reserve Savings                       114456730                            1                                            Matt Moody

                                                                                                                                                Susan Bolling

                                                                                                                                                Ward Adema

                                                                                                                                                Diane Teadtke

                                                                                                                                                Margaret Sandoz

                                                                                                                                                Susan Hillman

 

Depreciation                                       114512670                            2                                           Matt Moody

                                                                                                                                                Susan Bolling

                                                                                                                                                Ward Adema

                                                                                                                                                Diane Teadtke

                                                                                                                                                Margaret Sandoz

                                                                                                                                                Susan Hillman

 

Employee Benefit                                 114513970                            2                                            Matt Moody

                                                                                                                                                Susan Bolling

                                                                                                                                                Ward Adema

                                                                                                                                                Diane Teadtke

                                                                                                                                                Margaret Sandoz

                                                                                                                                                 Susan Hillman

 

Special Building                                    114457070                            2                                           Matt Moody

                                                                                                                                                Susan Bolling

                                                                                                                                                Ward Adema

                                                                                                                                                Diane Teadtke

                                                                                                                                                Margaret Sandoz

                                                                                                                                                Susan Hillman

 

Special Building                                    113708230                            1                                           Margaret Sandoz

(Savings)                                                                                                                                    Susan Hillman        

                                                                                                                                                Matt Moody

                                                                                                                                                Susan Bolling

                                                                                                                                                Ward Adema

                                                                                                                                                Diane Teadtke

 

Activity Fund                                       113664370                            1                                           Margaret Sandoz

                                                                                                                                                 Dee Kemp                            

                                                                                                                                                Sarah Higgins

                                                                                                                                                Susan Hillman

 

Lunch                                                 114458370                            2                                           Margaret Sandoz

                                                                                                                                                Susan Hillman

                                                                                                                                                Matt Moody

                                                                                                                                                Susan Bolling

                                                                                                                                                Ward Adema

                                                                                                                                                Diane Teadtke                                    

 

Petty Cash                                          113657570                            1                                           Margaret Sandoz

                                                                                                                                                Susan Hillman

                                                                                                                                                                Matt Moody

                                                                                                                                                Susan Bolling

                                                                                                                                                Ward Adema

                                                                                                                                                Diane Teadtke

 

BOH                                                        80324                                      1                                              Margaret Sandoz

Susan Hillman

Matt Moody

Diane Teadtke       

                                                          

 

In addition, Superintendent of Schools, Margaret Sandoz or Business Manager, Susan Hillman are authorized by their individual signatures to transfer funds from and to all the above accounts as well as invest new funds in Certificates of Deposits or endorse any Certificates of Deposit for the purpose of renewing or cashing. Superintendent of Schools, Margaret Sandoz or Business Manager, Susan Hillman is authorized to open any new accounts or close existing accounts at any time.

 

Following Negotiations were presented.

 

Year one-24/25

Keep Insurance

$850 increase on base-$39,450

Step down on all columns

Add on extra duty schedule-Distance Learning/Dual Credit per semester.

 

Year two-25/26

Keep Insurance

If insurance increased by 5% or more, usthe board reserves the right to reopen negotiations.

$850 increase on base-$40,300

Step down on all columns

 

Motion by Bolling and seconded by Flyinghawk to accept and approve the Negotiations agreement for the 24/25 and 25/26 school years as presented. RCV: Paulsen-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Teadtke-aye. Motion approved.

 

Motion by Teadtke and seconded by Flyinghawk to offer Higgins and Mullinax principal contracts for the 24/25 school year with salary to be determined. RCV: Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye. Motion Approved.

 

Motion by Bolling and seconded by Flyinghawk to approve purchase of 2023 Ford Van for $65,800.00. RCV: Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-abstain, Adema-aye, Flyinghawk-aye. Motion Approved.

 

Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to approve purchase of 2024 Ford Expedition for $67,485.00. RCV: Flyinghawk-ay, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-abstain, Adema-aye. Motion Approved.

 

Administrative reports were given.

 

The next meetings are scheduled for January 24, 2024, at 5:00 p.m and February 12, 2024 at 6 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                 Susan Hillman, Recording Secretary