Board of Education Regular Meeting October 10, 2022 Blair Public Library 2233 Civic Drive, 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 4, 2022. 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, Denise Cada, Laura Ronning, Bob Schoby, Brittney Gunderson, and Steve Callaghan. 2.1. Approval of Absent Board Members Motion Passed: I move to approve the absence of Board Member(s): Deb Parks and Ginger Fredericksen passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan and a second by Brittney Gunderson. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Absent Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Absent Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes 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 Laura Ronning and a second by Steve Callaghan. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Absent Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Absent Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby 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 Mr. John Spatz, Executive Director Nebraska Association of School Boards, shared a presentation on school and state spending. 7.3. Acceptance of Gifts 7.3.1. Cubby’s Convenience Store – Blair Cubby’s Convenience Store donates $1.00 to Blair Community Schools for every large pizza Cubby’s sells. The district received a check from Cubby’s in the amount of $1,179.00. Thank you to Cubby’s for their continued support and commitment to Blair Community Schools. 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 Brittney Gunderson and a second by Steve Callaghan. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Absent Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Absent Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes 7.4. Consideration of Communications 7.5. Comments from The Public - None 7.6. Committee Reports 7.6.1. Policy Committee & Americanism Committee The Policy Committee & Americanism Committee met on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 12:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Brittney Gunderson. Motion Passed: I move to approve the adoption of the 2022 Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics passed with a motion by Brittney Gunderson and a second by Bob Schoby. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Absent Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Absent Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes Motion Passed: I move to approve on second and final notification New Policy 1201.00-Communications Relations passed with a motion by Brittney Gunderson and a second by Bob Schoby. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Absent Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Absent Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes 7.6.2. BG&T Committee The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 4:30pm. A report from the committee was given by Bob Schoby. 7.6.4. Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 12:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Brandi Petersen. Motion Passed: I move to approve second and final notification on the removal of Policy 606.06R1-Employee Use of School-Owned Computers passed with a motion by Brandi Petersen and a second by Laura Ronning. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Absent Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Absent Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes Motion Passed: I move to approve the purchase from Floors, Inc., in the amount of $95,799.00 for the installation of new carpet as presented passed with a motion by Brandi Petersen and a second by Laura Ronning. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Absent Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Absent Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes 7.7. Approval of New Teachers – None 7.8. Acceptance of Resignations – None 7.9. Strategic Plans & District Goals 7.10. Superintendent Report Principals, Megan Harding (K-2), Kyle Johnson (Arbor Park Intermediate), and Brett Schwartz (Otte Middle School), presented their fall data. 7.11. Informational Item 8. Adjournment Motion Passed: I move to adjourn meeting at 8:26pm passed with a motion by Bob Schoby and a second by Steve Callaghan. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Absent Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Absent Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes Angie Conety Secretary Board of Education Randall Gilson, Ed.D. Superintendent GENERAL FUND CLAIMS - 10/10/2022 VENDOR, AMOUNT, DESCRIPTION ABE'S TRASH SERVICE INC, $3,566.15, TRASH SERVICES AJ'S SERVICE AND REPAIR INC, $286.00, BUS RPEAIRS AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, $7,708.93, SUMMER ORDER CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, OFFICE SUPPLIES, BOOKS APPLE INC, $2,993.00, IPADS - DF LIBRARY, BHS SPED BLAIR ACE HARDWARE, $119.30, MAINTENANCE & CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, $262.50, COMMITTEE AND SAFETY MEETINGS BOMGAARS, $432.16, GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES BOYS TOWN, $5,280.96, SPED STUDENT TUITION- AUG22 BREAKOUT EDU, $198.00, HAL- BREAKOUT EDU TEACHER SOFTWARE CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC, $5,604.76, COPIER SERVICES CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS, $1,807.65, PROJECTORS & PROJECTOR SUPPLIES CDW GOVERNMENT INC, $223.60, TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES CENGAGE LEARNING, $916.85, BUSINESS ED WORKBOOKS (BHS) CITY OF BLAIR, $3,616.76, UTILITY- WATER/SEWER CITY OF BLAIR, $5,403.06, SRO CONTROL SERVICES INC, $1,725.00, BHS HVAC REPAIRS COUNTRY TIRE, $48.30, VEHICLE REPAIRS CRAIG HOMECARE, $3,314.56, PRESCHOOL STUDENT NURSING SERVICES- AUG & SEPT22 CUBBYS INC, $10,119.95, BUS & VEHICLE FUEL DAN'S HANDYMAN PLUMBING, $85.00, GARBAGE DISPOSAL REPAIR DEMCO INC, $799.55, LIBRARY SUPPLIES (OMS) DICK'S ELECTRIC, $1,816.71, ELECTRICAL REPAIRS (BHS) DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE, $6,500.48, BAND MUSIC & SUPPLIES (OMS, BHS) EAKES OFFICE PLUS, $117.13, FAX SERVICES- SEPT22 ECHO GROUP INC., $238.68, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3, $4,738.54, HELPSPOT/MANAGED SVCS, TRAINING, MIPS ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING CO INC, $450.86, LEGALS ADVERTISING FAIRWAY OIL CO, $1,815.57, BUS PROPANE FUEL FASTWYRE BROADBAND CABLE, $2,116.21, TELEPHONE, CABLE, & INTERNET SERVICES FIREGUARD LLC, $2,512.18, FIRE ALARM SERVICE (DF,AP,BHS) FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC, $812.70, SCIENCE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (BHS) FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC, $542.28, DF LIBRARY BOOKS FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS LLC, $4,408.70, LIBRARY BOOKS & SOFTWARE SYSTEM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC, $2,236.00, SPED WORK EXPERIENCE GOPHER SPORT, $4,146.97, PE CLASS SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (AP,OMS) GRAINGER, $605.72, GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES GRUNWALD MECHANICAL, $872.40, PLUMBING REPAIRS- SINK, URINAL, GARBAGE DISPOSAL (AP,OMS,BHS) HAL LEONARD CORP, $134.93, VOCAL MUSIC SUPPLIES (DF) IDEAL PURE WATER, $477.89, PURIFIED DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES J F AHERN CO, $5,751.00, FIRE ALARM SERVICES (N,S,OMS) J W PEPPER & SON INC., $44.99, BAND SUPPLIES (OMS) KAPLAN EARLY LEARNING CO, $34.95, SIXPENCE GRANT- SOFT SHAPE BLOCKS KIM LEGGOTT, $16.44, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE LAKESHORE LEARNING STORE, $248.31, ART SUPPLIES (DF) LARRY'S BOILER SERVICE, $1,868.55, HVAC REPAIRS (N,DF) MACGILL & CO, $1,197.98, NURSE OFFICE SUPPLIES (OMS,BHS) MADONNA SCHOOL, $3,325.00, SPED STUDENT TUITION- SEPT22 MARCIE REED, $210.00, PARENT MILEAGE MAVALUS TAPE, $53.64, SPED SUPPLIES- TAPE (DF) MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC, $927.00, HVAC REPAIRS (AP, BHS) MEGAN HARDING, $231.25, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, $630.00, BUS DRIVER PHYSICALS MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES, $510.00, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS NAEA, $300.00, ANNUAL DISTRICT DUES NASCO, $350.92, SCIENCE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (BHS) NEW HARBINGER PUBLICATIONS, $62.80, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR SUPPLIES (OMS) NOVA FITNESS EQUIPMENT, $3,284.30, PE CLASS SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (BHS) NSAA DISTRICT II, $35.00, ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP DUES OFFICE DEPOT, $6,676.60, CLASSROOM, LIBRARY, PAPER SUPPLIES OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT, $29,731.24, UTILITY - ELECTRICITY ONESOURCE THE BACKGROUND CK CO, $370.75, BACKGROUND CHECKS OTUS LLC, $24,996.00, OTUS SOFTWARE OZOBOT EDU INC, $270.00, LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES (DF) PEARSON ASSESSMENT, $794.82, SPED PSYCH SOFTWARE PERRY GUTHERY HAASE GESSFORD, $480.00, LEGAL SERVICES PLANK ROAD PUBLISHING INC, $147.45, VOCAL MUSIC SUBSCRIPTION (AP) PRESTO X, $890.93, PEST CONTROL (N,S,DF,AP,OMS) PRO-ED, $856.90, SPED TEXTBOOKS (BHS) PURPLE COMMUNICATIONS INC., $474.38, SPED SPEECH SERVICES QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC, $1,000.00, POSTAGE REALLY GOOD STUFF LLC, $538.76, K-2 CLASSROOM SUPPLIES RHYTHM BAND INSTRUMENTS LLC, $45.95, VOCAL MUSIC SUPPLIES (AP) RIVERSIDE INSIGHTS, $1,525.00, HAL- COGNITIVE ABILITIES (SOFTWARE) RYAN O'GRADY, $148.31, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE S E SMITH & SONS, $17.25, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES SAGE PUBLICATIONS, $168.00, HAL SUBSCRIPTION- GIFTED CHILD TODAY SARA SKINNER-PETRU, $25.63, EMPLOYEE REIMBURSE- FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASS SUPPLIES SCHMITT MUSIC CO, $59.38, AP BAND- LUDGWIG BASS MALLET SCHOLASTIC MAGAZINES, $494.45, SOCIAL STUDIES MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-UPFRONT (BHS) SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC, $1,075.16, SCIENCE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (OMS) SCI SUPPLY, $66.80, SCIENCE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (BHS) SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC, $1,259.23, SECURIT SYSTEM REPAIR & WIRE SHRED-IT US JV LLC, $12.30, SHREDDING SERVICES SKINNY BONES, $712.30, SIXPENCE GRANT- FAMILY NIGHT ADMISSION SMITTY'S AUTO SERVICE, $66.43, FORD TRUCK REPAIRS SPARTAN STORES LLC, $542.54, FCS SUPPLIES STANCE, $250.00, STANCE 2022-23 MEMBERSHIP STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE, $848.48, CLASSROOM, OFFICE, & BUS BARN SUPPLIES STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS, $15,590.00, CUSTODIAL CONTRACT CLEANING SERVICES-OCT22 (AP,BHS) SUPER DUPER PUBLICATIONS, $81.85, SPED SPEECH PATH SUPPIES & MATERIALS (AP) TALBOT LAW OFFICE P.C. LLC, $210.00, LEGAL SERVICES TEACHING STRATEGIES LLC, $1,722.00, PRESCHOOL- TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD THE HOME DEPOT PRO, $8,951.32, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES THE OMNI GROUP, $18.00, 403B FEE- SEPT22 THEMES & VARIATIONS, $174.95, VOCAL MUSIC SOFTWARE LICENSE (AP) ULTRA FOLDERS, $248.00, K-2 CLASSROOM SUPPLIES UNITE PRIVATE NETWORKS, $834.24, DISTRICT NETWORK SERVICES US CELLULAR, $3,479.20, MIFI HOTSPOTS VERIZON, $130.05, WIRELESS PHONE VERIZON CONNECT, $47.90, CAMERA SERVICES- BUS & VEHICLE VEX ROBOTICS, $19,995.00, ROBOTICS EQUIPMENT WANDA DOLPHIN, $16.25, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, $97,800.00, EFC GRANT FUNDED STUDENT 1:1 APPLE COMPUTERS; STAFF COMPUTERS WEST MUSIC, $511.30, VOCAL MUSIC CLASSROOM SUPLIES (DF) Summary, $332,493.22, GENERAL FUND-CHECKS ISSUED TO BE RATIFIED 10/10/2022, VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION SUPER BEE APPLE ORCHARD, $120.00, SIXPENCE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL, $150.00, VOCAL MUSIC CONTEST (OMS) VISA, $18,516.56, AMAZON ORDERS, TRAVEL, DUES, TRAINING & INSERVICE, SUPPLIES, LIBRARY BOOKS, MISC, REPAIRS, MEETINGS, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY NEEDS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES & MATERIALS, POSTAGE, TRANSPORTATION DEF & FUEL Summary, $18,516.56, GENERAL FUND-SEPTEMBER 2022 PAYROLL & BENEFITS TO BE RATIFIED 10/10/2022, GROSS PAYROLL, $1,285,638.17, GROSS SALARY & WAGES NET PAYROLL - DIRECT DEPOSITS, $889,964.62, NET PAY CHECKS- DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTALS NET PAYROLL - MANUAL CHECKS, $5,263.02, NET PAY CHECKS - MANUAL CHECK TOTALS NEBRASKA REVENUE NEB EPAY., $47,415.21, NE STATE W/H OMNI FINANCIAL1 CORP COLL, $5,571.07, P/R DEDUCTION - 403(B) INVESTMENTS OUTGOING WIRE TO US TREASURY, $298,185.15, FEDERAL W/H, FICA W/H & FICA TAXES RETIREMENT, $240,037.95, RETIREMENT DEDUCTION & BENEFIT VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURANCE CO, $1,290.48, P/R DEDUCTION - VISION INSURANCE MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., $4,855.73, EMPLOYEE LTD INSURANCE SECTION 125, $7,876.35, P/R DEDUCTION - FLEX PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, $258,298.16, EMPLOYEE HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE HOLLIE BOOTH, $169.69, P/R DEDUCTION - REFUND VISION JORDAN BOUVIA, $20.17, P/R DEDUCTION - REFUND VISION CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, $801.40, P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT ERIN MCCARTNEY, $185.00, P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT LUNCH FUND CLAIMS 10/10/2022, VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION THE WALDINGER CORPORATION, $3,689.99, OVEN, SKILLET, WARMING WELL REPAIRS (OMS,BHS) TAHER, $152,488.20, FOOD SERVICE EXPENSE- AUG22 & ADVANCE FOR 22-23 SCHOOL YEAR S & S PUMPING SERVICE, $200.00, PUMP GREASE TRAP (BHS) BECCA STAMBAUGH, $525.27, FOOD SERVICE SUPPLIES REIMBURSEMENT Summary, $156,903.46, BUILDING FUND CLAIMS 10/10/2022, VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION LAMP RYNEARSON, $6,400.00, KRANTZ FIELD TURF ALBIREO ENERGY, $1,214.00, INTEGRATION OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM Summary, $7,614.00, SAVINGS/DEPRECIATION FUND CLAIMS 10/10/2022, VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION ELECTRIC SOUND INC, $6,040.00, NORTH INTERCOM SYSTEM DILLON BROTHERS MOTORSPORTS, $4,995.00, KAWASAKI MULE THE BOOKWORM, $1,631.99, LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM BOOKS (OMS) SAVVAS, $1,905.99, MYVIEW WORKBOOKS - K-2 CURRICULUM AMERICAN BAND ACCESSORIES, $928.75, BAND UNIFORMS (BHS) DIETZE MUSIC, $450.00, BASS GUITAR (BHS) Summary, $15,951.73, ZNEZ ENT 10-14-22
