Board of Education Special Meeting September 12, 2022 7:00 PM 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, September 6, 2022. 1. Call to Order Mrs. Kari Loseke, President, called the Board of Education Special meeting to order at 7:00pm. 2. Roll Call Present Board Members: Brandi Petersen, Kari Loseke, Denise Cada, Laura Ronning, Deb Parks, Bob Schoby, Brittney Gunderson, Steve Callaghan and Ginger Fredericksen. 3. Approval of Absent Board Members – None. 4. 2022-23 Budget Hearing – Entered into at 7:02pm – 7:06pm The Board convened a public hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed 2022-23 Budget for the Board to consider amendments relative thereto. There were no public comments. 5. Adjournment The Special Board Meeting adjourned at 7:08pm Board of Education Regular Meeting September 12, 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, September 6, 2022. 1. Call to Order Mrs. Kari Loseke, President, called the Board of Education Regular meeting to order at 7:08pm. 2. Roll Call Present Board Members: Brandi Petersen, Kari Loseke, Denise Cada, Laura Ronning, Deb Parks, Bob Schoby, Brittney Gunderson, Steve Callaghan and Ginger Fredericksen. 2.1. Approval of Absent Board Members - None 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 Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes 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 7.3. Acceptance of Gifts 7.3.1. Chevy Youth Sports Program The Blair High School Dance Team is the recipient of a $1,500 donation from Sid Dillon - Blair. The donation is funded through the Chevy Youth Sports Program, which is about empowering kids through the power of play. Thank you to Sid Dillon for their continued support and commitment to Blair Community Schools. Motion Passed: I move to accept the donation from Sid Dillon/Chevy Youth Sports Program in the amount of $1,500 passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen and a second by Brittney Gunderson. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes 7.4. Consideration of Communications 7.4.1. FBLA 2022 National Fall Leadership Conference A letter has been received from Mr. Tyler Siecke, District Activities Director, and Mrs. Vicki Schrick, FBLA Adviser, requesting permission for FBLA members to attend the National Fall Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado, from Thursday, November 10th through Sunday, November 13th, 2022. Mrs. Schrick and Mrs. Tatum Hartvigsen, Assistant FBLA Adviser, will provide guidance and support to the members at this event. No district funds are being requested and the Blair FBLA will cover all adviser fees. Motion Passed: I move to approve the request for FLBA members to attend the National Fall Leadership in Denver, Colorado, from Thursday, November 10th through Sunday, November 13th, 2022 passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan and a second by Brittney Gunderson. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes 7.5. Comments from The Public The Board heard from four (4) public comments. 7.6. Committee Reports 7.6.1. Policy Committee The Policy Committee met on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 12:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Deb Parks. Motion Passed: I move to approve on second and final notification the revisions to Policy 400.25-Professional Boundaries Between Employees and Students passed with a motion by Deb Parks and a second by Brittney Gunderson. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes Motion Passed: I move to approve on second and final notification the revisions to Policy 1005.11-Animals at School passed with a motion by Deb Parks and a second by Brittney Gunderson. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes Motion Passed: I move to approve on second and final notification the revisions to Policies 702.03-Budget Adoption Process, 702.03R1-Notice of Budget Hearing and Board Meeting, 702.03R2-Presentation at Joint Public Hearing, and 702.03R3-Budget Hearing and Resolution Checklist Procedures passed with a motion by Deb Parks and a second by Brittney Gunderson. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes Motion Passed: I move to approve on first notification New Policy 1201.00-Communications Relations passed with a motion by Deb Parks and a second by Brittney Gunderson. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes 7.6.2. BG&T Committee The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, August 30, 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, September 6, 2022 at 12:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Brandi Petersen. Motion Passed: I move to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Educational Service Unit #3 to provide a Physical Therapist for the 2022-23 school year passed with a motion by Brandi Petersen and a second by Laura Ronning. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes Motion Passed: I move to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Fort Calhoun Community Schools to provide a Physical Therapist for the 2022-23 school year passed with a motion by Brandi Petersen and a second by Laura Ronning. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes Motion Passed: I move to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Arlington Public Schools to provide an Occupational Therapist for the 2022-23 school year passed with a motion by Brandi Petersen and a second by Laura Ronning. Denise Cada Yes Steve Callaghan Yes Ginger Fredericksen Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes Motion Passed: I move to approve first 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 Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes 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 7.11. Informational Items 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 Yes Brittney Gunderson Yes Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks Yes Brandi Petersen Yes Laura Ronning Yes Bob Schoby Yes Angie Conety Secretary Board of Education Randall Gilson, Ed.D. Superintendent ZNEZ ENT 9-23-22 GENERAL FUND CLAIMS - 9/12/2022 VENDOR, AMOUNT, DESCRIPTION ABE'S TRASH SERVICE INC, $3,836.15, TRASH SERVICES ABLE NET, $510.00, SPED SPEECH PATH SUPPLIES ACCU-CUT, $83.00, LIBRARY SUPPLIES (OMS) AED ZONE, $2,957.00, AED CPR PAD SUPPLIES AJ'S SERVICE AND REPAIR INC, $2,508.01, BUS REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE ALBIREO ENERGY, $450.00, HVAC REPAIRS (OMS) ALICAP, $278,206.00, INSURANCE- WORK COMP/PROPERTY ALICIA EASTWOOD, $26.32, SIXPENCE EMPLOYEE MILEAGE AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, $49,468.07, SUMMER ORDER CLASSROOM, LIBRARY, SPED SUPPLIES AMAZON.COM LLC, $407.60, SUMMER ORDER LIBRARY & SPED SUPPLIES AMI ENVIRONMENTAL INC, $600.00, ANNUAL ASBESTOS INSPECTION APPLE INC, $13,320.00, IPADS FOR LIBRARY (N,S) ASTEC CONCRETE EQUIPMENT CO INC, $2,828.00, BHS SHOP EQUIPMENT AUL SPECIAL PAY TRUS, $25,640.00, RETIRED TEACHER ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE PAYOUT BILL BROWN, $80.00, BUS DRIVER PHYSICAL BLAIR ACE HARDWARE, $174.86, MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS SUPPLIES BLICK ART MATERIALS, $6,219.29, SUMMER ORDER ART CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (OMS, BHS) BOMGAARS, $55.75, GROUNDS SUPPLIES BOOKS BY THE BUSHEL LLC, $404.25, SIXPENCE GRANT SUPPLIES BULK BOOK STORE, $1,093.00, SIXPENCE GRANT SUPPLIES C J'S TREE SERVICE, $2,700.00, GROUNDS TREE CLEANUP CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC, $2,790.21, COPIER SERVICES CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUP CO, $1,248.44, SCIENCE CLASSROOM SUMMER ORDER SUPPLIES (OMS) CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, $139.50, BUS PARTS CCS PRESENTATION SYSTEMS, $2,246.90, EPSON POWERLITE PROJECTOR (BHS MUSIC) CHRISTIANSEN MASONRY, $1,750.00, INSURANCE BUILDING REPAIR (BHS) CITY OF BLAIR, $3,370.30, UTILITY - WATER/SEWER CONTROL SERVICES INC, $743.50, HVAC REPAIRS (AP, BHS) CUBBYS INC, $6,650.38, BUS & VEHICLE FUEL- AUG22 DEMCO INC, $1,035.68, LIBRARY SUPPLIES (AP,OMS) DICK'S ELECTRIC, $2,279.19, ELECTRICAL REPAIRS (OMS, BHS) DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE, $655.00, BAND EQUIPMENT (OMS) DIFFERENT ROADS TO LEARNING INC, $1,418.18, SPED SPEECH PATH SUPPLIES (N,AP) EBSCO INDUSTRIES INC., $100.67, MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION, LIBRARY (DF) EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3, $105.00, MTSS PYRAMID EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #5, $3,500.00, SNDLC CONSORTIUM EDUTYPING, $1,598.00, EDUTYPE LICENSE RENEWAL ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING CO INC, $888.60, LEGAL NOTICES & NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS EVERYDAY SPEECH LLC, $399.99, SPED SPEECH PATH SOFTWARE LICENSE EXPLORE LEARNING, $3,700.65, REFLEX MATH SITE LICENSE FAIRWAY OIL CO, $890.84, BUS FUEL (PROPANE) FASTWYRE BROADBAND CABLE, $1,186.06, TELEPHONE, CABLE, INTERNET SERVICES FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC, $129.40, SCIENCE CLASSROOM SUMMER ORDER SUPPLIES (OMS) FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC, $964.68, LIBRARY BOOKS FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS LLC, $5,976.88, LIBRARY SOFTWARE & BOOKS (N,S,OMS) GOPHER SPORT, $1,039.98, PE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (K-2) GRAINGER, $2,468.18, PADLOCKS & CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES GRUNWALD MECHANICAL, $3,017.79, TOILET, FAUCET, SINK REPAIRS HOME SCIENCE TOOLS, $54.36, SCIENCE CLASSROOM SUMMER ORDER SUPPLIES (BHS) I KNOW IT, $150.00, SOFTWARE LICENSE RENEWAL IDEAL PURE WATER, $589.08, PURIFIED WATER SUPPLY IXL LEARNING, $8,711.00, IXL LICENSE (YEAR 3 OF 3) J F AHERN CO, $2,885.00, FIRE SPRINKLER REPAIRS & INSPECTION JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD, $937.88, LIBRARY BOOKS KAPLAN EARLY LEARNING CO, $4,546.93, SIXPENCE GRANT SUPPLIES KATIE CHRISTENSEN, $84.51, EMPLOYEE REIMB-SPED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES KIM LEGGOTT, $10.63, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS, $5,651.49, INSTRUCTION & LIBRARY SUMMER ORDER SUPPLIES LEARNING A-Z, $3,875.00, LEARNING A TO Z LICENSE SOFTWARE LEARNING WITHOUT TEARS, $5,772.25, SPED & INSTRUCTION CLASSROOM SUPPLIES & MATERIALS LIFEVAC LLC, $261.95, LIFE VAC SCHOOL KIT MACGILL & CO, $3,548.85, NURSES OFFICE SUMMER ORDER SUPPLIES MADONNA SCHOOL, $4,900.00, SPED TUITION- AUG/SEPT22 MARCIE REED, $105.00, SPED PARENT MILEAGE MATHESON TRI-GAS INC, $100.99, WELDING CLASSROOM GAS SUPPLIES MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION INC., $3,074.01, SPED- CORRECTIVE READING DECODING WORKBOOKS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC, $4,234.98, HVAC REPAIRS (N,OMS, BHS) MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, $60.00, STAFF CPR CERTIFICATES MIDWEST SOUND & LIGHTING INC, $2,434.81, BHS GYM SOUND REPAIRS MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS, $292.89, ROBOTICS CLASS SUPPLIES (BHS) NASB, $70.00, NAEP DUES NASCO, $2,208.65, CLASSROOM SUMMER ORDERS (AP, OMS) NATIONAL AUTISM RESOURCES LLC, $260.00, SPED EQUIPMENT- AIRWALKER THERAPY NELSON METAL LLC, $789.55, DESK & CHAIR WELDING REPAIRS NEWZBRAIN EDUCATION, $309.00, SOCIAL STUDIES SOFTWARE LICENSE (OMS) OFFICE DEPOT, $14,726.97, CLASSROOM & PAPER SUMMER ORDER SUPPLIES OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT, $26,779.52, UTILITY - ELECTRICITY ONESOURCE THE BACKGROUND CK CO, $304.00, BACKGROUND CHECKS OREGON LAMINATIONS CO, $471.75, SPED CLASSROOM LAMINATING SUPPLIES OZOBOT EDU INC, $540.00, LIBRARY SUPPLIES (K-2) PAYFLEX SYSTEMS USA INC, $245.10, FLEX PLAN FEE - AUG22 PEARSON ASSESSMENT, $729.34, SPED ASSESSMENT SUPPLIES PERRY GUTHERY HAASE GESSFORD, $2,463.75, LEGAL SERVICES PITSCO INC, $1,632.00, ROBOTICES CLASS SUPPLIES (OMS) PRO-ED, $112.20, SPED AUTISM SUPPLIES PROFESSIONAL FORMS INC, $94.25, BUSINESS CARDS FOR NEW ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR PROGRESS PUBLICATIONS, $32.25, SUMMER ORDER CLASSROOM SUPPLIES RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, $96.55, SUMMER SPEECH PATH B-3 SVCS REALLY GOOD STUFF LLC, $1,192.20, SUMMER ORDER CLASSROOM & LIBRARY SUPPLIES REALLY GREAT READING COMPANY, $10,923.78, TITLE/READING CLASSROOM SUPPLIES SUMMER ORDER ROCHESTER 100 INC, $560.75, CLASSROOM SUMMER ORDER SUPPLIES S E SMITH & SONS, $240.93, K-2 MARKER BOARDS SCHOLASTIC MAGAZINES, $4,185.24, MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS SCHOOL DATEBOOKS INC., $1,346.55, SCHOOL DATEBOOKS SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC, $2,365.85, CLASSROOM SUMMER ORDER SUPPLIES SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC, $24,680.35, SECURITY SYSTEM ANNUAL SERVICES SHERRI MCCALLIE, $111.25, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE SMITTY'S AUTO SERVICE, $592.98, VEHICLE REPAIRS SOCIAL THINKING, $963.91, SPED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES SPARTAN STORES LLC, $163.50, SPED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE, $120.89, OFFICE SUPPLIES STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS, $15,590.00, CUSTODIAL CONTRACT SERVICES- SEPT22 SUPER DUPER PUBLICATIONS, $199.00, PRESCHOOL SUBSCRIPTION TALBOT LAW OFFICE P.C. LLC, $210.00, LEGAL SERVICES TANGIBLE PLAY, $101.00, LIBRARY SUPPLIES (K-2) THE HOME DEPOT PRO, $7,293.77, CUSTODIAL & BHS SHOP SUPPLIES THE OMNI GROUP, $21.00, 403B BENEFITS- AUG22 THRESHOLD, $212.12, VISITOR BADGE SUPPLIES TOOLS4READING, $210.00, CLASSROOM SUMMER ORDER SUPPLIES TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES, $61.00, BUS 10 REPAIRS U S GAMES, $224.50, PE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (K-2) UNIQUE LEARNING SYSTEM, $4,043.59, SPED SOFTWARE LICENSE UNITE PRIVATE NETWORKS, $832.75, DISTRICT NETWORK SVCS US CELLULAR, $1,739.60, MIFI WIFI HOTSPOTS FOR INTERNET USI ED & GOVERNMENT SALES, $276.35, CLASSROOM SUMMER ORDER SUPPLIES VERIZON, $120.03, WIRELESS PHONE WANDA DOLPHIN, $29.68, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE WEST, $421.14, VOCAL MUSICE SUPPLIES (K-2) WOODBURN PRESS, $1,030.92, COUNSELING SUPPLIES (OMS) WORTHINGTON DIRECT, $599.90, ZUMA ROCKER CHAIRS (N OFFICE) Summary, $626,672.32, GENERAL FUND-CHECKS ISSUED TO BE RATIFIED 9/12/2022 VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION SONIC TOOLS, $37,700.00, GRANT FUNDED- TOOLS VISA, $1,483.22, AMAZON ORDERS, TRAVEL, DUES, TRAINING & INSERVICE, SUPPLIES, BOOKS, MISC, REPAIRS, MEETINGS, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY NEEDS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES & MATERIALS Summary, $39,183.22, LUNCH FUND-CHECKS ISSUED TO BE RATIFIED 9/12/2022 VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION VISA, $5,006.61, THE WEBSTAURANT- KITCHEN EQUIPMENT Summary, $5,006.61, LUNCH FUND CLAIMS 9/12/2022 VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION S & S PUMPING, $300.00, PUMP GREASE TRAP (BHS) BLAIR ACE HARDWARE, $11.99, KITCHEN SUPPLIES (BHS) PAT KINNEY, $27.26, LUNCH ACCOUNT REFUND THE WALDINGER CORPORATION, $8,852.06, REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER, ICE MACHINE REPAIRS (BHS,AP) O'FLAHERTY SERVICES INC, $277.00, FREEZER REPAIRS (BHS) ERIC WILLARD, $59.95, LUNCH ACCOUNT REFUND Summary, $9,528.26, BUILDING FUND CLAIMS 9/12/2022 VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, $10,565.00, MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP (NORTH) DICKS ELECTRIC, $5,449.69, CONCESSION STAND LIGHTING Summary, $16,014.69, SAVINGS/DEPRECIATION FUND CLAIMS 9/12/2022, VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION DIETZE MUSIC, $336.00, BAND INSTRUMENT STAND (OMS) Summary, $336. 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