Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, April 10, 2023 7:00 PM Central HS CONFERENCE ROOM 705 N 9th Street Arlington, NE 68002 1. OPENING PROCEDURES 1.1. Call Meeting to Order Chase Kratochvil called the meeting to order at 7:00pm 1.2. Roll Call Matt O'Daniel is absent from tonight's meeting due to a death in his immediate family Jason Arp: Present, Cassie Flesner: Present, Chase Kratochvil: Present, Brian Laaker: Present, Matt O’Daniel; Absent, Shanon Willmott: Present. Also Present was Superintendent Dr Dawn Lewis, HS Principal Aaron Pfingsten, Elem Principal Jacque Morgan, and Jennifer Arp, Recording Secretary. James Shada was absent due to a prior engagement with baseball. Motion to excuse the absence of Matt O'Daniel at tonight’s meeting due to family emergency Passed with a motion by Chase Kratochvil and a second by Brian Laaker. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 1.3. Pledge of Allegiance 1.4. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda Motion to approve the regular meeting agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Jason Arp and a second by Shanon Willmott. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 2. WELCOME TO GUESTS AND PUBLIC FORUM Mike Dwyer was present to speak to the board about the progress or lack of progress in the legislative bills. He spoke about how the legislature works and how school funding works. He urged the board to make sure they are doing their homework on the bills and how they might act with our budgets and our funding. Some of the bills will benefit us, such as state aid and special education additional funding towards schools. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Cassie Flesner and a second by Jason Arp. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 3.1. Minutes of the Previous Board Meeting(s) 3.2. Monthly Financial Reports 3.3. Resignations Austyn McKee, ELA Jacob Duhey, ELA Hires Paige Talacko, ELA Eric Daigle, Industrial Arts Jake Polk, Physical Education Jordan Jenkins, Elementary Special Education Alexus Dobson, Elementary Classroom Troy Schlueter, ELA Reassignments 4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS Instrumental and Vocal Music ELEM & HS Allison Mastny Barina Buresh Crosland and Gabrielle Morin were present for the meeting. 5. PRINCIPALS REPORTS 5.1. Mrs. Morgan's Elementary Report 5.2. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report 5.3. Mr. Shada's Activity Report 6. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT 6.1. Legislative News Dr. Lewis spoke about the legislative session and filibuster power and how things were going. There are a lot of bills that will change the way we do business and funding structure. Dr. Lewis recapped a lot of the bills that will either affect or help us and discussed where they are at in Legislature process currently. 6.2. Update on Curriculum Director Contract 6.3. Enrollment Report 6.4. NASB and NRCSA Updates 7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS 7.1. Buildings and Grounds Committee Building and grounds met a couple of weeks ago and toured the grounds and what they could improve some entrances, and what things need time and attention. There is an agenda item later in the meeting for some work to be done. 7.2. Finance Committee The finance committee met on Friday April 7th and discussed the building level budgets to be approved later in the board meeting. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8.1. Discuss, Consider and Approve Wages for 2023-2024 for Bus Drivers as proposed Approve Proposed Transportation Rates Increase for 2023-2024 as Presented Passed with a motion by Cassie Flesner and a second by Chase Kratochvil. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. Review Policy 6615-- Special Education Policy and Regulations/Procedures 9.2. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Building Level Budgets for 2023-2024 Motion to approve building level budgets as presented for the 23-24 year Passed with a motion by Chase Kratochvil and a second by Jason Arp. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 9.3. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Buildings and Grounds Projects: •Asbestos Removal in the Boiler Room (Potential $17,400 for all areas) •Concrete Parking Lot Repairs (price TBD) •Basketball Hoop Straps in Competition/Auxiliary Gym (only the straps, total $11,429) •Lawn Mower(s) Trade-In Deal (Approx. $7200) Dr. Lewis went over some of the summer projects that would require attention and cost over $10, 000 * Asbestos removal in the boiler room- total would be $17.400 for the removal of pipes and hot water tank insulation. Discussion was had on the hot water tank as well, does the school need to replace the tank, and what will the additional costs be? It was suggested to make sure that the school has a price for a replacement tank just in case it is needed. Board would like more information on Proposal #2, but would like to move forward with Proposal #1 for the asbestos removal. * Safety straps on the basketball hoops in the main and old gym. $11,429. AliCap insurance has suggested this safety feature should be added. These straps are extra safety needed to secure the basketball hoops when they are pulled up for events not needing hoops down. Motion to approve the Asbestos Removal Proposal #1 and Safety Straps for basketball hoops, total of both jobs not to exceed $18,629 Passed with a motion by Jason Arp and a second by Brian Laaker. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 9.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Modify the 2022-23 Approved Calendar to Forgive Contact Days Canceled for Weather Related Concerns Beyond the Last Built-In Snow Day Motion to forgive any extra calendar days that exceed the 2022-2023 Approved Calendar days cancelled to weather related cancellations Passed with a motion by Chase Kratochvil and a second by Cassie Flesner. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 9.5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Contract for Special Education Related Physical Therapy Services for 2023-2024. Motion to approve annual contract for Learn 2 Move Physical Therapy for the 2023-2024 Passed with a motion by Chase Kratochvil and a second by Shanon Willmott. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 10. ADJOURNMENT Chase Kratochvil adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm. Matt O’Daniel, Board President Dawn Lewis, Board Secretary CHECK REGISTER FOR April 2023 BOARD MEETING (Includes special fund checks) PAYEE NAME, DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT, American Broadband, Telephone service, $410.86 Airgas, welding tank rental, $136.57 Airgas, Welding materials for class, $203.65 Bomgaars, Battery, $122.78 B & D Diamond Pro, Mound dirt for ballfield, $533.00 Blair Community School, OT Agreement, $1,294.07 Martin Clausen, Pest Services, $92.64 Capital One (Walmart), supplies, $228.07 D B Nebraska, HV/AC Control, $288.00 Dietze Music, Music duets and books, $77.16 Dennis Supply, hv/ac items, $992.04 Frontline Technologies, renewal for applicant tracking, $2,493.60 Fremont Lock Shop, Rekey Doors, $135.25 Follett Content Solutions, Back ordered books for Library, $40.27 Julie French, Reimbursement, $32.58 Flinn Scientific, Zinc - Backordered from Fall, $13.87 Goodheart Wilcox, Welding Curriculum, $1,297.83 Goodheart Wilcox, School to Career Curriculum, $14,033.35 Hy-Vee, food supplies, $65.82 Hometown Leasing, Copier Lease for December, $1,810.93 Jamie Huss, Athletic Trainer December, $3,400.00 Hireright, drug testing, $34.40 Hansen Tire, Repairs on bus 2017, $7,634.22 Instrumentalist, choral awards, $31.50 Knudsen's, Fuel for fuel tank (Buses), $4,148.54 KSB, Legal, $455.00 Learn 2 Move, PT services, $178.00 Lou's, Discus Cage, $3,250.00 Lincoln Journal Star, Balance due from Advertising, $0.74 Tamera Loftis, Accompanist, $400.00 Midwest Movement, DOT Physical, $75.00 Menards, Parts and supplies for maintenance repairs, $239.89 McGraw Hill, National Inspire 2020, $134.36 NRCSA, Spring Conference for Superintendent, $210.00 NCS Pearson, Psych testing materials, 321.52 OPPD, electricity, $8,264.81 Omaha Truck Center, bus parts and repairs, $841.45 Payflex, Fee for account managing, $100.00 Popplers Music, Music, 26.19 Pave the Way Concrete, Fence work at Fuel tank, 7300.00 One Source, Background check service, $5.00 J.W. Pepper, music, $105.45 Skills USA, Registration for state skills contest, 100 Thermo King, Def for buses, $128.50 United Private Networks, Distance Learning Subscription, $555.44 Village Of Arlington, Water, $- Visa (General Supplies ), Various Items for General Fund, $4,406.27 See attached itemized list for VISA Wood River, Natural Gas, $7,713.27 Waste Connections, Trash service, $- $- Total Payables (GF checks not mailed until approved by the BOE) $74,361.89 HANDPAYABLES (GF Paid and mailed after previous board meeting but before this board meeting) Lexia Learning, LETRS conference (reimbursed by Grant $$), $6,134.00 Waste Connections, Trash, $1,288.45 Washington CO Sheriffs, SRO costs, $24,536.01 Casey's, Fuel for vans, $1,025.75 Two Rivers Bank, Safe Deposit box fee, $40.00 Douglas Co Election Commis, Election cost from November, $100.00 Alpha Pro Solutions, Alcohol testing strips, $114.50 Total Hand payables $33,238.71 Total General Fund $107,600.60 SPECIAL FUNDS (Building, Bond, QCPUF, Dep checks) $- Total Special Funds $- Hot Lunch Expenses CWD (Cash-Wa), Food for Hot Lunch, $7,535.79 Bimbo's Bakery, Bakery Goods for Hot Lunch, $842.10 Hiland Dairy, Milk Products for hot Lunch, $4,151.72 Jackson Services, Kitchen Supplies, $288.35 Sysco, Food for Hot Lunch, $3,236.44 US Foods, Food order for Hot Lunch, $4,967.55 $- $- Hot Lunch Total $21,021.95 ZNEZ AC 4-28-23
