Board of Education Regular Meeting October 09, 2023 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 Tuesday, October 3, 2023. 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: Brandi Petersen, Kari Loseke, Deb Parks, Denise Cada, Ginger Fredericksen, Courtney Tabor, Tim Welch and Steve Callaghan. 2.1. Approval of Absent Board Members 3. Pledge of Allegiance Dr. Gilson led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Approval of Emergency Additions to the Agenda – None 5. Call for Removal of Consent Agenda Items - None 6. Consent Agenda Motion Passed: I move to approve the Consent Agenda 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 Yes 6.1. Waiver of reading minutes from previous meeting 6.2. Acceptance of minutes of the previous meeting as published 6.3. Receipt of Communications 6.4. Treasurer's Report 6.5. Audit of Claims 7. Business 7.1. Items removed from Consent Agenda - None 7.2. Recognitions 7.3. Acceptance of Gifts 7.3.1. Washington County Community Foundation The district received a donation in the amount of $2,799.20 from the Washington County Community Foundation. This was a disbursement from the Otte Middle School Band Boosters Donor Account. They issued it to close out the Otte Band Booster Donor Account that they had fundraised for over the years. Motion Passed: I move to accept the donation from Cubby’s Convenience Store in the amount of $1,179.00 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 Yes 7.4. Consideration of Communications 74.1. Blair Cubs Volleyball Administration received a request from Jess Lansman, on behalf of the youth volleyball program, Bear Cubs, for permission to hold a Bear Cubs skill development program on Sundays starting on October 22nd - November 19th with a scrimmage/tournament to be held on Sunday, December 3rd. Mr. Siecke, District Activities Director, highly recommended approval of this request. Sundays are the only days we have available gym time over the winter, and this organization is working hand in hand with our coaches to improve volleyball in Blair. Motion Passed: I move to approve the Bear Cubs Volleyball program to use the Blair High School gymnasium on Sundays from October 22nd - December 3rd, 2023 passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan 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 Yes 7.5. Comments from The Public – Public comments were heard from three (6) patrons. 7.6. Committee Reports 7.6.1. Policy Committee & Americanism Committee The Policy Committee & Americanism Committee met on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 12:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Deb Parks. Motion Passed: I move to approve the revisions as presented to policy 201.02-Board Membership-Elections and Appointments passed with a motion by Deb Parks and a second by Courtney Tabor. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen No Kari Loseke No Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Yes **Policy 201.02-Board Membership -Elections and Appointments will be present at next month’s meeting for a second reading. Motion Passed: I move to approve the resolution for the Option Enrollment capacities for the 2024-25 school year as presented 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 Yes 7.6.2. BG&T Committee The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 4:30pm. A report from the committee was given by Steve Callaghan. 7.6.3. Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 12:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Brandi Petersen. Motion Passed: I move to approve the purchase from Grainger for DeWalt tools needed for the construction class at Blair High School in the amount of $18,213.87 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 Yes Motion Passed: I move to accept the quote from CDW`G in the amount of $34,040.75 for the district’s Meraki Switch 5-year renewal plan 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 Yes Motion Passed: I move to accept the Blair Educators' Association (BEA) as the collective bargaining unit for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 contact years 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 Yes Motion Passed: I move to accept the donation from Football Moms and Dads in the amount of $4,700 to be used towards the purchase of new headsets totaling $9,981.73 from Sideline Power 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 Yes Motion Passed: I move to approve the purchase of two (2) 2021 Freightliner - Thomas C2 buses from Thomas Built Buses in the amount of $89,950 each or a total of $179,900 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 Yes Motion Passed: I move to approve a payroll increase to our bus driver pay scale for steps 1-15 in the amount of $2.50 beginning with the November 20, 2023 payroll 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 Yes Motion Passed: I move to enter into a Interlocal Agreement with ESU #3 to provide Physical Therapy services for the 2023-24 school year for no more than 23 days 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 Tabo Yes Tim Welch Yes Motion Passed: I move to accept the bids for the sale of the surplus items totaling $2762.61 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 Yes Motion Passed: I move to authorize the administration to sell, donate or dispose of items remaining from the surplus sale 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 Yes Motion Passed: I move to approve the purchase of library books for grades K-5 in the amount of $40,000 passed with a motion by Brandi Petersen and a second by Tim Welch. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Yes 7.7. Approval of New Teachers – None 7.8. Acceptance of Resignations – None 7.9. Strategic Plans & District Goals 7.10. Superintendent Report 7.11. Informational Item 8. Adjournment Motion Passed: I move to adjourn meeting at 8:25pm passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan and a second by Tim Welch. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Courtney Tabor Yes Tim Welch Yes Angie Conety Secretary Board of Education Randall Gilson, Ed.D. Superintendent GENERAL FUND CLAIMS - 10/9/2023; VENDOR; AMOUNT; DESCRIPTION AARON WATTENBACH; $150.00; EMPLOYEE REIMB- BUS DRIVER LICENSE- CDL ABE'S TRASH SERVICE INC; $3,566.16; TRASH SERVICES; AJ'S SERVICE AND REPAIR INC; $4,466.96; BUS REPAIRS & BOX TRUCK REPAIR ALBIREO ENERGY; $288.00; OMS HVAC REPAIRS AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES; $13,411.16; SUMMER ORDERS- CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES, LIBRARY BOOKS & SUPPLIES, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, SPED SUPPLIES AMY TESSENDORF; $96.42; EMPLOYEE MILEAGE - SEP23 ARBOR FAMILY COUNSELING; $1,200.00; COUNSELING SERVICES BIL-DEN GLASS; $3,173.00; DOOR REPAIRS; BLAIR ACE HARDWARE $718.07; CUSTODIAL, CUSTODIAN, & SAFETY SUPPLIES BLICK ART MATERIALS; $4,738.33; BHS & OMS ART SUPPLIES BOMGAARS; $56.49; GROUNDS SUPPLIES & HYDRATION STATION SUPPLIES CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC; $13,578.74; COPIER SERVICES CINDY PAGE; $22.27; EMPLOYEE MILEAGE - SEP23 CITY OF BLAIR; $14,480.15; BUILDING WATER & SEWER CONTINENTAL CLAY COMPANY; $1,471.23; ART SUPPLIES (OMS) CONTROL SERVICES; $426.00; HEAT PUMP REPAIRS (DF) DAIKIN APPLIED; $409.00; HVAC BOILER REPAIRS (AP) DAN'S HANDYMAN PLUMBING; $125.00; AP RESTROOM PLUMBING REPAIRS DEMCO INC; $3,205.53; LIBRARY SUPPLIES (K-8) DEMOINE ADAMS; $2,500.00; SPEAKER FOR BHS TRAINING- DIVERSITY DICK'S ELECTRIC; $888.10; NORTH ELECTRICAL REPAIRS DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE; $81.20; VOCAL MUSIC - CONCERT MUSIC (BHS) DOUG'S TURF CARE INC; $1,546.50; GROUNDS IRRIGATION SERVICES; EAKES OFFICE PLUS; $117.13; FAX SERVICES- SEPT23; EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3; $1,170.00; CPI TRAININGS ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING CO INC; $557.70; LEGAL NOTICES FAIRWAY OIL CO; $11,329.68; BUS & VEHICLE FUEL- PROPANE, GAS & DIESEL- SEPT23 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC #226; $779.57; BHS PLUMBING SUPPLIES GOPHER SPORT; $2,350.88; PE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (AP) GRAFTON & ASSOCIATES; $15.00; FCS FALL WORKSHOP (BHS) GRAINGER; $68.21; MAINTENANCE & CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES GREENHOUSE MEGASTORE; $803.24; GREENHOUSE, AG ED SUPPLIES GRUNWALD MECHANICAL; $856.52; PLUMBING REPAIRS (AP,OMS) HANDWRITING WITHOUT TEARS; $1,732.50; CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (AP) HUNTEL COMMUNICATIONS INC; $250.00; VOICEMAIL PHONE SYSTEM REPAIR IDEAL PURE WATER; $508.09; PURIFIED WATER SUPPLIES INTERSTATE STUDIO PUB.; $988.00; STUDENT AGENDAS; J F AHERN CO; $3,647.00; FIRE SPRINKLER REPAIRS J W PEPPER & SON INC.; $400.94; VOCAL MUSIC JENNIFER GRENIER; $99.73; EMPLOYEE REIMB- BUCKET DRUMMING PAILS; KAPLAN; $540.44; PRESCHOOL SUPPLIES KYLE JOHNSON; $36.68; EMPLOYEE MILEAGE LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS; $1,963.75; CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (AP) LEARNING WITHOUT TEARS; $1,392.82; CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (AP) LESLY WARD; $31.70; EMPLOYEE MILEAGE - SEP23 SIXPENCE LONG'S OK TIRE STORES; $237.90; GROUNDS VEHICLE TIRE REPAIR MACGILL & CO; $1,288.00; NURSE OFFICE SUPPLIES (K-12) MARCIE REED; $146.72; PARENT MILEAGE - SEP23 MATHESON TRI-GAS; $59.15; WELDING GAS (BHS) MATT SHEPHERED; $100.00; BHS BAND CLINICIAN MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION INC.; $3,329.92; SPED SUPPLIES; MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC; $6,622.45; HVAC REPAIRS MEGAN HARDING; $293.44; EMPLOYEE MILEAGE - SEP23 MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL; $420.00; BUS DRIVER PHYSICALS MHS; $595.00; AUTISM SPECTRUM RATING SCALES (DF, AP, OMS, BHS) MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES; $1,359.06; FIRE ALARM INSPECTIONS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER MY CENTRAL SUPPLY; $384.06; SCIENCE ROOM FLOOR; NCSA; $335.00; MEMBERSHIP DUES NEBR SAFETY CENTER; $770.00; BUS DRIVER TRAINING; OFFICE DEPOT; $5,201.71; OFFICE SUPPLIES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT; $61,380.25; UTILITY - ELECTRICITY ONESOURCE THE BACKGROUND CK CO; $685.75; BACKGROUND CHECKS PAINTIN PLACE CERAMICS; $1,025.00; BHS CLAY PAUL LUCHT & SONS INC; $2,849.33; INSURANCE PAID BUS REPAIR PAXTON/PATTERSON; $2,260.00; PERKINS GRANT- EQUIPMENT (OMS) PAYFLEX SYSTEMS USA INC; $674.15; FLEX PLAN FEE- SEP23; PERRY GUTHERY HAASE GESSFORD; $4,507.85; LEGAL SERVICES PEST SOLUTIONS 365; $1,010.00; PEST CONTROL; RIFTON; $4,755.75; SPED OT EQUIPMENT RIVERSIDE INSIGHTS; $1,595.00; HAL - SOFTWARE COGNITIVE ABILITIES ROCHESTER 100 INC; $283.67; CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (K-5) SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC; $1,886.53; ART SUPPLIES (AP) SETH JONES; $250.00; ATHLETIC TRAINER COVERAGE - VARSITY FOOTBALL SIGN DEPOT; $528.38; ADMIN SUPPLIES SPARTAN STORES LLC; $293.36; FCS, SPED SUPPLIES, AG ED SUPPLIES STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE; $502.54; CLASSROOM SUPPLIES STERICYCLE INC; $187.97; SHREDDING SERVICES; STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS; $21,513.10; CUSTODIAL CONTRACT; TALBOT LAW OFFICE P.C. LLC; $420.00; LEGAL SERVICES TERRY HAACK; $500.00; CONTRACT LABOR - STUDENT DISCIPLINE HEARING THE HOME DEPOT PRO; $7,706.25; CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES THE OMNI GROUP; $9.00; 403B FEE- SEP23 TYLER SIECKE; $591.47; EMPLOYEE MILEAGE - AUG23&SEPT23 UNIQUE LEARNING SYSTEM; $4,414.92; SPED SOFTWARE - N2Y LICENSES UNITE PRIVATE NETWORKS; $433.11; DISTRICT NETWORK SERVICES US CELLULAR; $782.82; STUDENT MIFI HOTSPOTS VERIZON; $10.02; WIRELESS PHONE WALDINGER CORPORATION; $1,909.12; OMS CONDENSING UNIT REPAIRS WILD ROOTS GREENHOUSE; $295.00; AG ED- POINSETTIA PLUGS Summary; $244,640.64; GENERAL FUND-CHECKS ISSUED TO BE RATIFIED 10/9/2023 VENDOR; TOTAL; DESCRIPTION AUL SPECIAL PAY TRUST; $2,720.00; ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE BENEFIT- N. SVOBODA CORNHUSKER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS; $340.00; BUS 16 REPAIRS CUBBYS INC; $43.85; VEHICLE FUEL SKINNY BONES; $473.75; SIXPENCE GRANT FIELD TRIP FAMILY OUTING BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; $297.77; BHS LIBRARY BOOKS PURCHASED FROM OMS BOOK FAIR VISA; $19,184.70; Summary; $23,060.07; GENERAL FUND-SEPTEMBER 2023 PAYROLL & BENEFITS TO BE RATIFIED 10/9/2023 GROSS PAYROLL; $1,268,008.33; GROSS SALARY & WAGES NET PAYROLL - DIRECT DEPOSITS; $883,142.89; NET PAY CHECKS- DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTALS NET PAYROLL - MANUAL CHECKS; $0.00; NET PAY CHECKS - MANUAL CHECK TOTALS NEBRASKA REVENUE NEB EPAY.; $46,948.71; NE STATE W/H OMNI FINANCIAL1 CORP COLL; $3,250.00; P/R DEDUCTION - 403(B) INVESTMENTS OUTGOING WIRE TO US TREASURY; $297,025.85; FEDERAL W/H, FICA W/H & FICA TAXES RETIREMENT; $237,782.13; RETIREMENT DEDUCTION & BENEFIT VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURANCE CO; $1,402.79; P/R DEDUCTION - VISION INSURANCE MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.; $4,422.56; EMPLOYEE LTD INSURANCE SECTION 125; $6,965.00; P/R DEDUCTION - FLEX PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD; $269,403.42; EMPLOYEE HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES; $232.14; P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT ERIN MCCARTNEY; $185.00; P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT SAVINGS DEPRECIATION FUND-CHECKS ISSUED TO BE RATIFIED 10/9/2023 VENDOR; TOTAL; DESCRIPTION VISA; $1,292.24; BAND UNIFORM & BHS CTE CAMERA WITH 18.55MM LENS Summary; $1,292.24; LUNCH FUND CLAIMS 10/9/2023; VENDOR; TOTAL; DESCRIPTION THE WALDINGER CORPORATION; $2,540.65; ICE MACHINE REPAIR, DISHWASHER, COOLER (BHS,DF) CDW GOVERNMENT; $3,092.94; FOOD SERVICE POS MACHINES (BHS,OMS,AP,DF) HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS; $4,174.00; FOOD SERVICE SOFTWARE ANNUAL LICENSE (BHS,OMS,AP,DF) RANA MCKENZIE; $55.05; LUNCH ACCOUNT REFUND GRAINGER; $1,263.78; KITCHEN PARTS (BHS) S & S PUMPING; $200.00; PUMP GREASE TRAP (BHS) TAHER; $111,330.08; FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT EXPENSE- SEP23 Summary; $122,656.50; BUILDING FUND CLAIMS 10/9/2023; VENDOR; TOTAL; DESCRIPTION GRUNWALD MECHANICAL; $49,973.50; AP BATHROOM ADDITION D R ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; $4,900.00; REMOVE WALL IN NORTH LIBRARY FOR NEW BOARD ROOM DOUGS TURF CARE; $6,118.95; LANDSCAPING PROJECT (AP) ALBIREO ENERGY; $10,739.17; INTEGRATION OF CONTROL SYSTEM - SEP23 FLOORS INC; $7,203.00; ADMIN BUILDING CARPET METAL DOORS & HARDWARE; $7,036.00; RESTROOM PROJECT (AP) Summary; $85,970.62; SAVINGS/DEPRECIATION FUND CLAIMS 10/9/2023; VENDOR; TOTAL; DESCRIPTION FLEET US LLC; $2,052.27; NEW FIELD PAINT MACHINE FOR ACTIVITIES MCCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION INC; $1,612.18; CURRICULUM HEINEMANN; $15,595.97; CURRICULUM CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS; $4,999.00; CANON PRINTER (BHS) SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC; $7,335.00; ADDITIONAL SECURITY CAMERAS (BHS) NASCO; $410.18; FCS SUPPLIES (BHS & OMS) REALITYWORKS; $17,148.72; FCS, CULINARY, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AG SUPPLIES; (BHS & OMS) Summary; $49,153.32. ZNEZ PT 10-17-23
