Board of Education Regular Meeting January 15, 2024 Blair Central Office 1326 Park Street, Blair NE 68008 Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted in the room at a location accessible to members of the public and attached to the online agenda. The meeting notice was published in the Washington County Pilot-Tribune & Enterprise on Friday, January 12, 2024. This meeting was rescheduled from Monday January 8, 2024 due to a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service. 1. Call to Order Mrs. Kari Loseke, President, called the Board of Education Regular meeting to order at 7:00pm. 2. Roll Call Present Board Members: Kari Loseke, Brandi Petersen, Denise Cada, Steve Callaghan, Deb Parks, Ginger Fredericksen, and Courtney Tabor 2.1 Approval of Absent Board Member(s) Motion Passed: I move to approve the absence of Board Member(s) Tim Welch passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen and a second by Steve Callaghan. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent 3. Pledge of Allegiance Dr. Gilson led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Organization of the Board of Education The following board leadership positions were voted upon: President: Steve Callaghan nominated Kari Loseke as Board of Education President and Denise Cada seconded the nomination. Kari Loseke accepted the nomination and the Board of Education re-elected Kari Loseke as President of the Board of Education on a vote of 6-1-1. Vice President: Denise Cada nominated Courtney Tabor as Board of Education Vice President and Brandi Petersen seconded the nomination. Courtney Tabor accepted the nomination and the Board of Education elected Courtney Tabor as Vice President of the Board of Education on a vote of 6-1-1. Approval of Offices and Appointments: Secretary – Angie Conety Treasurer – Leslie Watts School Attorney – Edmond Talbot, III Official Newspaper – Blair Enterprise Bank Depository – Washington County Bank and RVR Bank Truant Officer – Blair Police Department and Washington County Sheriff Motion Passed: I move to approve the current offices and appointments as presented passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan and a second by Brandi Petersen. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent 5. Approval of Emergency Additions to the Agenda – None 6. Call for Removal of Consent Agenda Items - None 7. Consent Agenda Motion Passed: I move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen and a second by Steve Callaghan. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent 7.1. Waiver of reading minutes from previous meeting 7.2. Acceptance of minutes of the previous meeting as published 7.3. Receipt of Communications 7.4. Treasurer’s Report 7.5. Audit of Claims 8. Business 8.1. Items removed from Consent Agenda - None 8.2. Recognitions 8.3. Acceptance of Gifts 8.3.1. CF Industries Minigrants A check was received from CF Industries for Minigrant awards totaling $2,289.00 for the following teachers: 1. Morgan Casper 2. Tood Wick, Angie Boyd, Heather Dreibus 3. Tracy Bye 4. Callie Ward, Hollie Booth, Anne Chrans, Sheryl Krueger 5. Peggy Rutcosky, Julia Vogel, Krissy Anderson The goal of the CF Industries Classroom Minigrant Program is to support local education and improve agricultural and environmental literacy. We thank them for their continued support for the students at Blair Community Schools. Motion Passed: I move to accept the CF Industries Minigrant awards totaling $2,289 passed with a motion by Brandi Petersen and a second by Deb Parks. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent 8.3.2. Omaha Community Foundation Morgan Casper, High School Agriculture Teacher, and Beth Clarke, High School Special Education Teacher, were awarded a total of $2,527 from the Omaha Community Foundation on behalf of the Cox Charities Education grant. $2,077 For Mrs. Casper and the Hydroponic Strawberries project at Blair High School. $450 for Mrs. Clarke and the Group Read for Students with Disabilities project at Blair High School. Motion Passed: I move to accept the grant funds in the amount of $2,527 from Omaha Community Foundation on behalf of the Cox Charities Education passed with a motion by Deb Parks and a second by Courtney Tabor. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent 8.3.3. Sid Dillion Chevrolet – Blair Sid Dillon Chevrolet - Blair would like to donate a used vehicle to the Blair High School bodywork class. It is a 2010 Chevrolet Impala (232,917 miles) and if repaired, retail value is $4,955. Motion Passed: I move to accept the donation from Sid Dillion Chevrolet – Blair for a 2010 Chevrolet Impala with a retail value of $4,955 passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan and a second by Brandi Petersen. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent 8.4. Consideration of Communications 8.4.1. Local Community Scholarship Ceremony A letter has been received from Christine Ross, Blair High School Counselor/Local Scholarship Chair, to request permission to host a Local Community Scholarship Ceremony at Blair High School in the Auditorium/Cafeteria on the evening of Sunday, May 5, 2024. Ms. Ross has received requests from our local community to hold a reception for all local community-affiliated organizations and feels holding it on a Sunday evening would allow for the greatest participation. Motion Passed: I move to approve the request to hold a Local Community Scholarship Ceremony at Blair High School on Sunday, May 5, 2024 passed with a motion by Brandi Petersen and a second by Denise Cada. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent 8.5. Comments from The Public - None 8.6. Committee Reports 8.6.1. Policy Committee The Policy Committee met on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 12:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Deb Parks. 8.6.2. BGT Committee The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 4:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Steve Callaghan. Motion Passed: I move to approve Woodhouse Ford to complete the repairs to the districts Ford F550 box truck in the amount of $22,000 passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan and a second by Brandi Petersen. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent Motion Passed: I move to approve the purchase for a bag filter system from Mechanical Systems for $10,385 for Otte Middle School passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan and a second by Ginger Fredericksen. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent Motion Failed: I move to approve the purchase for curtains from Heartland Scenic Studio in the amount of $16,957.13 failed with a motion by Steve Callaghan and a second by Ginger Fredericksen. Denise Cada No Steve Callaghan No Ginger Fredericksen No Kari Loseke No Deb Parks No Brandi Petersen No Courtney Tabor No Tim Welch Absent 8.6.3. Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 12:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Brandi Petersen. Motion Passed: I move to approve the district to follow the Federal Business Mileage Reimbursement rate of $0.67 per mile to begin January 1, 2024 passed with a motion by Brandi Petersen and a second by Steve Callaghan. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent 8.7. Approval of New Teacher(s) Miss Claire E Everitt, Otte Middle School 8th Grade Science Teacher Motion Passed: I move to approve new teacher, Claire Everitt, as presented passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan and a second by Ginger Fredericksen. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent 8.8. Acceptance of Resignation & Retirements Resignation Mia Lincoln, Deerfield Elementary Special Education Teacher Retirement Marita Fernau, South Early Childhood Center, Preschool Teacher Motion Passed: I move to accept the resignation of Mia Lincoln and the retirement of Marita Fernau upon the conclusion of the 2023-24 school year passed with a motion by Brandi Petersen and a second by Ginger Fredericksen. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent 8.9. Superintendent Report 8.10. Informational Item 8.11. Closed Session The Board of Education is authorized by state statute to hold closed sessions. Closed sessions may be held when clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual. Reasons that meet this standard include but are not limited to: (a) strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate matters, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body; (b) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel or devices; (c) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct; (d) evaluation of the job performance of a person when necessary to prevent needless injury to the reputation of a person and if such person has not requested a public meeting; and (e) legal advice. Motion Passed: I move to enter into Closed Session at 8:05pm for the protection of public interest on the discussion of collective bargaining with an invitation to Tom Shearer, Business Manager, to attend passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan and a second by Ginger Fredericksen. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent The Board came out of Closed Session at 8:14am and reconvened with the Regular Board Meeting. 8.12. Items From Closed Session Motion Passed: I move to approve the Negotiated Agreement between the Blair Education Association (BEA) and the Blair Community Schools Board of Education for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 contract years passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan and a second by Ginger Fredericksen. 9. Adjournment Motion Passed: I move to adjourn the meeting at 8:15pm passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen and a second by Steve Callaghan. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Absent Angie Conety Secretary Board of Education Randall Gilson, Ed.D. Superintendent GENERAL FUND CLAIMS - 01/15/2024 VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION ABE'S TRASH SERVICES $3,866.15 TRASH SERVICES AJ'S SERVICE AND REPAIR INC $3,772.76 BUS & FOOD TRUCK REPAIRS ALBIREO ENERGY $626.00 OMS HVAC REPAIRS AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES $2,574.31 CLASSROOM, TECHNOLOGY, NURSE OFFICE, OFFICE, LIBRARY BOOKS, HEALTH SUPPLIES, SAFETY & SECURITY SUPPLIES AMY TESSENDORF $96.68 EMPLOYEE MILEAGE APPLE INC $1,399.00 OFFICE COMPUTER ARBOR FAMILY COUNSELING $900.00 COUNSELING SERVICES BALLS OUT MOTORS LLC $2,097.00 GROUNDS - SNOW BLOWERS BIL-DEN GLASS $462.80 DOOR REPAIRS (DF, OMS) BLAIR ACE HARDWARE $349.57 CUSTODIAL & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES BOMGAARS $61.56 GROUNDS SUPPLIES BOYS TOWN $4,750.00 PARENT MILEAGE BRIAN SLOMINSKI $1,970.00 PAINTING AT NORTH CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC $8,226.78 COPIER SERVICES CARQUEST AUTO PARTS $94.72 VEHICLE PARTS CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS $2,615.00 EPSON PROJECTORS CINDY PAGE $24.89 EMPLOYEE MILEAGE CITY OF BLAIR $4,205.31 UTILITY- WATER/SEWER CITY OF BLAIR $3,360.00 SRO COLLEGE BOARD-MRO $451.08 PSAT TEST CONTROL SERVICES INC $1,282.15 AP HVAC REPAIRS COUNTRY TIRE $30.21 BUS REPAIRS DAIKIN APPLIED $2,286.00 HVAC/BOILER INSPECTION DICK'S ELECTRIC $2,755.97 ELECTRICAL REPAIRS (OMS, BHS, DF, BUS BARN) EAKES OFFICE PLUS $117.13 FAX SERVICES- DEC23 ECHO GROUP INC. $191.30 ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3 $19,991.37 SPED SERVICES-SLP & VISION ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING CO INC $372.41 LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENTS FAIRWAY OIL CO $7,081.36 FUEL - DIESEL, PROPANE, UNLEADED GAS FIREGUARD LLC $483.15 FIRE ALARM REPAIRS & SERVICES (OMS) FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC $48.38 SCIENCE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC $416.85 LIBRARY BOOKS FRONTLINE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP LLC $2,639.33 DISTRICT JOB APPLICATION SOFTWARE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC $5,700.00 SPED WORK EXPERIENCE- NOV23 GORDON FOSTER $60.00 EMPLOYEE REIMB- BUS DRIVER LICENSE GRAINGER $71.08 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES GRUNWALD MECHANICAL $9,411.31 PLUMBING & HOT WATER HEATER REPAIRS HANSEN AGENCY $70.00 NOTARY RENEWAL HEARTLAND FOUNDATION $3,740.00 SPED TUITION- NOV23 HEARTLAND SCENIC STUDIO INC $710.00 BHS STAGE PAINT SUPPLIES IDEAL PURE WATER $293.39 PURIFIED WATER SUPPLIES J F AHERN CO $713.00 FIRE SPRINKLER INSPECTIONS J W PEPPER & SON INC. $472.97 BAND MUSIC AND SUPPLIES JANET BEASLEY $53.45 EMPLOYEE MILEAGE JOHNSON FITNESS AND WELLNESS $809.00 BHS WEIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRS LAURA BLOOMFIELD $61.31 EMPLOYEE MILEAGE LESLY WARD $252.96 EMPLOYEE MILEAGE LOCKNOW SAFETY APP $4,200.00 SAFETY APP SOFTWARE MAC TUPA $143.00 GREENHOUSE WORKER MARCIE REED $1,027.04 PARENT MILEAGE MATHESON TRI-GAS INC $64.41 WELDING CLASS GAS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC $9,609.11 HVAC REPAIRS (OMS, BHS) MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL $166.00 BUS DRIVER PHYSICALS MINDY JORGENSEN $65.00 EMPOYEE REIMB- BUS DRIVER FEE NANNEN PHYSICAL THERAPY $20,833.34 SPED CONTRACT- OCCUPATIONAL & PHYSICAL THERAPY NEBR AIR FILTER INC $446.68 DF AIR FILTERS NEBR SAFETY CENTER $500.00 BUS DRIVER TRAINING OFFICE DEPOT $6,500.34 CLASSROOM, OFFICE, AND PAPER SUPPLIES OPPD $24,729.08 UTILITY- ELECTRICITY OMAHA WORLD HERALD $34.01 NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION (OMS LIBRARY) ONESOURCE THE BACKGROUND CK CO $150.00 BACKGROUND CHECKS PAYFLEX SYSTEMS USA INC $167.70 403B FEE- DEC23 PEST SOLUTIONS 365 $725.00 PEST CONTROL POUNDS PRINTING INC $920.00 DISTRICT MAILING ENVELOPES REALLY GREAT READING COMPANY $594.00 SOFTWARE-SKU - SPECIAL READING RYLAN BLATTERT $121.00 GREENHOUSE WORKER SCHOOL AIDS $312.98 CLASSROOM SUPPLIES SCOTT FLYNN $1,970.00 PAINTING AT NORTH SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC $650.00 KEY FOBS S E SMITH & SONS $235.16 CABINET FOR SKILLS CLASSROOM SMITTYS AUTO SERVICE $875.06 SUBURBAN REPAIRS SPARQ DATA SOLUTIONS $5,570.00 SPARQ MEETINGS/NEGOTIATIONS SOFTWARE SPARTAN STORES LLC $293.43 FCS & AG ED SUPPLIES STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE $281.30 DISTRICT COPYING SUPPLIES STERICYCLE INC $187.97 SHREDDING SVCS- NOV23 STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS $19,090.00 CUSTODIAL CONTRACT SERVICES- JAN24 TAHER INC $6,807.50 COMMITTEE MEETINGS, BACK-TO-SCHOOL LUNCHEONS & BREAKFAST, SAFETY MEETINGS TALBOT LAW OFFICE P.C. LLC $322.00 LEGAL SERVICES TAMMY HOLCOMB $60.61 EMPLOYEE REIMB- SUPPLIES TERRACON CONSULTANTS INC $1,600.00 AIR QUALITY TEST (AP SPED ROOM) TERRY BELLAMY $50.06 EMPLOYEE REIMB- BUS FUEL THE HOME DEPOT PRO $9,889.47 CUSTODIAL AND CLASSROOM SUPPLIES THE OMNI GROUP $12.00 403B FEE- DEC23 THE WALDINGER CORPORATION $582.00 LOCKER ROOM ICE MACHINE REPAIRS TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES $591.13 BUS REPAIRS UNITE PRIVATE NETWORKS $842.24 DISTRICT NETWORK SERVICES US CELLULAR $391.41 STUDENT MIFI HOTSPOTS VERIZON $10.02 WIRELESS TELPHONE SERVICES VEX ROBOTICS $864.08 ROBOTICS CLASS SUPPLIES WANDA DOLPHIN $6.55 EMPLOYEE MILEAGE WOODRIVER ENERGY LLC $12,362.89 UTILITY - GAS Summary $236,871.26 GENERAL FUND-CHECKS ISSUED TO BE RATIFIED 1/15/2024 VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION VISA $5,046.62 TRAVEL, DUES, TRAINING & INSERVICE, SUPPLIES, MISC, REPAIRS, MEETINGS, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY NEEDS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES & MATERIALS, STAFF APPRECIATION FASTWYRE BROADBAND CABLE $3,500.58 TELEPHONE, CABLE, & INTERNET SERVICES NCDA $312.00 VOCAL MUSIC ENTRY FEE FOR ARBOR PARK WAYNE STATE COLLEGE $10.00 OMS BAND AUDITION FEE WAYNE STATE COLLEGE $30.00 OMS BAND MUSIC ENTRY FEE Summary $8,899.20 GENERAL FUND-DECEMBER 2023 PAYROLL & BENEFITS TO BE RATIFIED 1/15/2024 GROSS PAYROLL $1,335,378.96 GROSS SALARY & WAGES NET PAYROLL - DIRECT DEPOSITS $933,485.29 NET PAY CHECKS- DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTALS NET PAYROLL - MANUAL CHECKS $0.00 NET PAY CHECKS - MANUAL CHECK TOTALS NEBRASKA REVENUE NEB EPAY. $49,214.42 NE STATE W/H OMNI FINANCIAL1 CORP COLL $3,750.00 P/R DEDUCTION - 403(B) INVESTMENTS OUTGOING WIRE TO US TREASURY $309,514.32 FEDERAL W/H, FICA W/H & FICA TAXES RETIREMENT $246,854.96 RETIREMENT DEDUCTION & BENEFIT VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURANCE CO $1,493.46 P/R DEDUCTION - VISION INSURANCE MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. $5,052.19 EMPLOYEE LTD INSURANCE SECTION 125 $8,097.54 P/R DEDUCTION - FLEX PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD $269,663.63 EMPLOYEE HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES $320.84 P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT ERIN MCCARTNEY $185.00 P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT LUNCH FUND-CHECKS ISSUED TO BE RATIFIED 1/15/2024 VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION TAHER INC $121,144.89 FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT EXPENSE Summary $121,144.89 SAVINGS DEPRECIATION FUND-CHECKS ISSUED TO BE RATIFIED 1/15/2024 VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION VEX ROBOTICS $699.90 ROBOTICS PARTS Summary $699.90 LUNCH FUND CLAIMS 1/15/2024 VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION S & S PUMPING SERVICE LLC $200.00 PUMP GREASE TRAP (BHS) NICHOLAS TINLEY $65.05 FOOD SERVICE BALANCE REFUND TAHER $84,127.69 FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT EXPENSE- DEC23 THE WALDINGER CORPORATION $9,552.24 DISHWASHER, ICE MACHINE, COOLER REPAIRS (BHS,OMS,AP,DF) Summary $93,944.98 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLAIMS 1/15/2024 VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR $181.69 UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIM - BRIAN SWANIGAN Summary $181.69 BUILDING FUND CLAIMS 1/15/2024 VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION FLOORS INC $10,283.26 NEW FLOORING (ADMIN) GRUNWALD MECHANICAL $15,599.49 GIRLS LOCKER ROOM SHOWER RENOVATION (BHS), RESTROOM ADDITION (AP) D R ANDERSON CONSTRUCTORS $57,883.85 RESTROOM RENOVATIONS (AP) ALBIREO ENERGY $10,506.45 COMMONS AREA HP CONTROLS UPGRADE (OMS), INTEGRATION OF CONTROL SYSTEMS- DEC23 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC $29,450.00 HVAC REPAIRS (OMS, DF) Summary $123,723.05 SAVINGS/DEPRECIATION FUND CLAIMS 1/15/2024 VENDOR TOTAL DESCRIPTION WOODWIND & BRASSWIND $884.50 MUSIC STANDS (DF) TYS OUTDOOR POWER & SERVICE $8,456.98 GROUNDS TRUCK SNOW BLADE VEX ROBOTICS INC $42.70 LITHIUM BATTERY FOR ROBOTICS CLASS (BHS) SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC $18,762.50 SECURITY ADDITIONS (N,AP,BHS) GRAINGER $492.80 NAILING HAMMER FOR SHOP CLASS (BHS) Summary $28,639.48 ZNEZ PT 01-23-24
