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