Board of Education Work Session April 10, 2023 6:30 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, April 4, 2023. 1. Call to Order Mrs. Kari Loseke, President, called the Board of Education Work Session to order at 6:30pm. 2. Roll Call Present Board Members: Brandi Petersen, Kari Loseke, Steve Callaghan, Denise Cada, Deb Parks, Courtney Tabor, Tim Welch, and Ginger Fredericksen. 3. Item for Discussion •Governing Board Operations Principals 4. Adjournment The Board of Education Work Session adjourned at 7:02pm. Board of Education Regular Meeting April 10, 2023 7:05pm 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, April 4, 2023. 1. Call to Order Mrs. Kari Loseke, President, called the Board of Education Regular meeting to order at 7:05pm. 2. Roll Call Present Board Members: Brandi Petersen, Kari Loseke, Steve Callaghan, Denise Cada, Deb Parks, Courtney Tabor, Tim Welch, and Ginger Fredericksen. 3. Approval of Absent Board Member(s) 4. Pledge of Allegiance Dr. Gilson led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 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 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 8.2.1. The Blair Wrestling Club 8.3. Acceptance of Gifts 8.3.1. Cargill Donation Kim Leggott, K-2 PE Teacher, was awarded a donation from Cargill, in the amount of $3,000, for the purchase of a Gaga Ball Pit at Deerfield Elementary School. The Board approved a donation for the same amount for a Gaga Ball Pit at Arbor Park School at last month's Board of Education meeting. Thank you, Cargill, for your continued support of Blair Community Schools. Motion Passed: I move to accept the donation from Cargill, in the amount of $3,000, for the purchase of a Gaga Ball Pit at Deerfield Elementary School 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 Yes 8.3.2. Cubby’s Convenience Store - Blair Cubby’s quarterly donation ($1,090) from their "Let's Raise Some Dough" fundraiser. Cubby's donates $1.00 for every large pizza sold at their Blair location to Blair Community Schools. Thank you to Cubby's for their continued support and commitment to Blair Community Schools. Motion Passed: I move to accept the donation, in the amount of $1,090, from Cubby's Convenience Store passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen 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 8.3.3. Direct Your Dollars Campaign Mr. Chaz Fonda, Blair High School Band Instructor, received a $1,000 check from SpartanNash (aka Family Fare) as part of the Direct Your Dollars Program. Through the Direct Your Dollars Program, schools can earn $1,000 by collecting $150,000 in receipts from SpartanNash owned retail stores. Motion Passed: I move to accept the donation for $1,000 from SpartanNash as part of the Direct Your Dollars Program passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen 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 8.3.4. Rotary Club of Blair The district received a grant from the Rotary Club of Blair, in the amount of $1,000, for Skills Academy classroom supplies, materials, and website license access. Motion Passed: I move to accept the donation from the Rotary Club of Blair, in the amount of $1,000, for Skills Academy classroom supplies, materials, and website license access passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen 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 8.4. Consideration of Communications 8.4.1. Blair High School Cheer Team A letter was received from Kim Farrar, BHS Cheer Coach, and Tyler Siecke, BHS Activities Director, requesting permission to reserve Krantz Field on the evening of Sunday, June 11, 2023. The cheer team hires a professional photographer each year for team and individual pictures that are used throughout the season for signs, buttons, celebrations, and senior banners. Motion Passed: I move to approve the Blair High School Cheer Team to reserve Krantz Field on Sunday, June 11, 2023 to have professional pictures taken of the team passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen 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 8.4.2. 2023 FBLA State Leadership Conference A request has been received from Ms. Vicki Schrick, FBLA Advisor, regarding FBLA national qualifier. Ms. Schrick, along with Assistant Adviser Ms. Tatum Hartvigsen, is requesting permission to accompany the eight (8) national qualifiers to the FBLA National Conference that will be held in Atlanta, GA from June 25-July 1, 2023. The administration recommends approving this request, and per Board policy 607.05-Student Field Trips, Excursions, and National Conventions, students are responsible for their own expenses with the district funding the sponsor's transportation, lodging, meals, registration fees and other expenses associated with the event. Motion Passed: I move to approve the request for the FBLA national qualifiers to attend the FBLA National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from June 25-July 1, 2023 per procedures as outlined in Board policy passed with a motion by Steve Callaghan 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 8.5. Comments from The Public Public comments were heard from one (1) patron. 8.6. Committee Reports 8.6.1. Policy Committee The Policy Committee met on Monday, March 20, 2023. A report from the committee was given by Deb Parks. Motion Passed: I move to approve the amended 2022-23 school year, which reflects the last student day of Friday, May 19, 2023 and the last staff day of Wednesday, May 24, 2023 passed with a motion by Deb Parks 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 8.6.2. BG&T Committee The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 4:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Steve Callaghan. Motion Passed: I move to accept the bids for the sale of surplus items 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 Motion Passed: I move to accept the bid from Sports Facility Maintenance - Meyo Enterprises for two (2) new backboards in the amount of $19,826, to be paid using the Building Fund 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 Yes Motion Passed: I move to accept the bid from Floors, Inc., in the amount of $34,430 for the installation of carpet at Blair High School to be paid using the Building fund 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 Yes Motion Passed: I move to accept the bid from Sports Facility Maintenance - Meyo Enterprises for a Wrestling Mat Hoist, in the amount of $23,500, which will partially be funded by the Blair Wrestling Club, with remaining balance to be paid using the Savings Depreciation Fund 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 Yes 8.6.3. Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 12:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Brandi Petersen. Motion Failed: I move to approve the K-5 configuration band instrument request as modified by the Board for a total of $14,042.04 failed with a motion by Brandi Petersen and a second by Courtney Tabor. Denise Cada No Steve Callaghan No Ginger Fredericksen No Kari Loseke Yes Deb Parks No Brandi Petersen No Courtney Tabor No Tim Welch Yes Motion Passed: I move to provide the 5th Grade Band Program $10,000 as a blanket to purchase needed instruments due to the K-5 configuration passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen 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 Motion Passed: I move to authorize the purchase of the instruments needed to support the Blair High School Field Marching Band Program in the amount of $19,809 passed with a motion by Denise Cada 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 sale of used Chromebooks to senior students for the amount of $25.00 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 the addition of a reserve softball team effective the 2023-24 school year 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 8.7. Approval of Administrators and Teachers Motion Passed: I move to approve the new administrators and teachers, Megan Harding, Ryan Wieczorek, Megan O'Dell, Sarah Meier, Pamela Davis, Audrey Arsenian, Chelsea Potter, and Emily Schultz as presented passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen 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 8.8. Acceptance of Resignations Motion Passed: I move to accept the retirement and resignations of, Kay Dickinson, Alexsus Dobson, Anna Combs, Brooke Roach, Justin Boerma, and Stephanie Scheer, as presented passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen 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 8.9. Superintendent Report 8.10. Informational Item 9. Adjournment Motion Passed: I move to adjourn the meeting at 8:36pm 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 Yes Angie Conety Secretary Board of Education Randall Gilson, Ed.D. Superintendent ABE'S TRASH SERVICE INC, $3,619.63, TRASH SERVICES ACELLUS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LLC, $21,200.00, ESSER III- ACELLUS SITE LICENSES AFINIA, $530.03, SCIENCE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (BHS) AJ'S SERVICE AND REPAIR INC, $2,257.29, BUS REPAIRS ALBIREO ENERGY, $450.00, HVAC REPAIRS (N) AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, $3,904.86, PRESCHOOL SNACKS, TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES NURSE SUPPLIES, OFFICE SUPPLIES AMY TESSENDORF, $213.14, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE ANGIE CONETY, $117.90, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE APPLE INC, $999.00, MATH CLASSROOM IPAD COMPUTER (BHS) ARPS RED-E-MIX INC, $30.75, GROUNDS SUPPLIES BLAIR ACE HARDWARE, $444.61, CUSTODIAL, MAINTENANCE, & GROUNDS SUPPLIES BOMGAARS, $59.91, GROUNDS SUPPLIES BOYS TOWN, $7,058.88, SPED TUITION- FEB23 CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC, $246.61, COPIER SERVICES CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, $408.11, BUS PART SUPPLIES CINDY PAGE, $30.13, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE CITY OF BLAIR, $4,802.72, SRO - MARCH23 CITY OF BLAIR, $3,691.42, UTILITY - WATER/SEWER CORNHUSKER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, $135.74, BUS REPAIRS COUNTRY TIRE, $674.96, BUS REPAIRS CRAIG HOMECARE, $3,184.00, SPED NURSE SERVICES- FEB & MAR23 DAN'S HANDYMAN PLUMBING, $216.75, PLUMBING TOILET REPAIRS (AP) DICK'S ELECTRIC, $5,483.00, ELECTRICAL REPAIRS (S,HS,BUS BARN) DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE, $39.00, OMS BAND SUPPLIES DYLAN SWANSEN, $400.00, CUSTODIAL CONTRACT LABOR- BASKETBALL CLEANUP EAKES OFFICE PLUS, $117.13, FAX SERVICES- MARCH23 ECHO GROUP INC., $706.46, ELECTRICAL REPAIRS & LIGHT SUPPLIES EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3, $15,565.45, SPED VISION & SLP SERVICES ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING CO INC, $928.00, LEGAL NOTICES & NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL AIR TECHNOLOGY, $1,761.94, WELDING DRAFT TABLES (BHS) FASTWYRE BROADBAND CABLE, $2,220.99, DISTRICT TELEPHONE & INTERNET SERVICES FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC #226, $365.26, PLUMBING REPAIR SUPPLIES (S) GRAINGER, $2,301.39, MAINTENANCE & KRANTZ FIELD SUPPLIES GRUNWALD MECHANICAL, $6,372.07, PLUMBING & HVAC REPAIRS HEARTLAND FOUNDATION, $6,956.00, SPED TUITION - FEB23 & MAR23 HUNTEL COMMUNICATIONS INC, $125.00, VOICEMAIL REPAIRS IDEAL PURE WATER, $484.29, PURIFIED WATER SUPPLIES J F AHERN CO, $564.00, PLUMBING REPAIRS (N) JORDYN HITE, $29.48, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE JOSTENS, $540.00, GRADUATION SUPPLIES KATIE CHRISTENSEN, $500.00, EMPLOYEE REIMB- WOODHOUSE GRANT SUPPLIES KIM LEGGOTT, $15.92, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE KYLIE DIRKSCHNEIDER, $260.63, EMPLOYEE REIMB- PRESCHOOL SNACKS LAURA SCHLACHTER, $53.44, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE MAC TUPA, $200.00, CUSTODIAL CONTRACT LABOR- BASKETBALL CLEANUP MADONNA SCHOOL, $2,975.00, SPED TUITION- APRIL 23 MARCIE REED, $330.12, PARENT MILEAGE MARITA FERNAU, $80.43, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC, $5,944.00, HVAC REPAIRS (OMS, BHS) MOSS, $2,384.64, NU TEHNOLOGY CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT- 3D PRINTER NASB, $105.00, EMPLOYEE TRAINING- NAEP CONFERENCE NCSA, $275.00, EMPLOYEE TRAINING- NASBO CONFERENCE NOLAN WOLF, $175.00, CUSTODIAL CONTRACT LABOR- BASKETBALL CLEANUP OFFICE DEPOT, $4,889.33, NURSE SUPPLIES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, DISTRICT PAPER OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT, $24,138.73, UTILITY- ELECTRICITY ONESOURCE THE BACKGROUND CK CO, $440.10, BACKGROUND CHECKS PAYFLEX SYSTEMS USA INC, $199.95, FLEX PLAN FEE- MAR23 PEARSON ASSESSMENT, $138.60, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SUPPLIES PEST SOLUTIONS 365, $85.00, BHS PEST CONTROL PRESTO X, $290.93, PEST CONTROL RANDY'S MOBILE ELECTRONICS, $225.00, BUS RADIO REPAIRS RENAISSANCE LEARNING, $7,657.00, FASTBRIDGE SOFTWARE 2023-24 SMITTY'S AUTO SERVICE, $103.43, VEHICLE REPAIRS SOAR, $375.00, CONTRACTED PROGRAM FOR 5TH GRADE STUDENTS SPARTAN STORES LLC, $77.33, FCS CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (OMS) STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE, $235.06, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES STEPH SCHEER, $30.68, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE STERICYCLE INC, $187.97, SHREDDING SERVICES STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS, $17,490.00, CUSTODIAL CONTRACT SERVICES- APRIL23 TALBOT LAW OFFICE P.C. LLC, $532.00, LEGAL SERVICES THE HOME DEPOT PRO, $5,877.75, CUSTODIAL & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES THE OMNI GROUP, $15.00, 403B FEE- MARCH23 TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES, $12,125.10, BUS REPAIRS UNITE PRIVATE NETWORKS, $834.24, DISTRICT NETWORK SERVICES US CELLULAR, $391.41, MIFI INTERNET HOTSPOTS VERIZON, $130.05, WIRELESS PHONE WANDA DOLPHIN, $11.79, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE WOBBLEWORKS INC, $599.00, GRANT- CLASSROOM SUPPLIES WOODRIVER ENERGY LLC, $25,796.94, UTILITY - GAS ZIMCO SUPPLY, $624.75, GROUNDS SUPPLIES Summary, $216,037.22, GENERAL FUND-CHECKS ISSUED TO BE RATIFIED 4/10/2023, , VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION KEVIN KAVAN, $1,800.00, DISTRICT TRAINING- SCHOOL SAFETY VISA, $5,041.51, AMAZON ORDERS, TRAVEL, DUES, TRAINING & INSERVICE, SUPPLIES, MUSIC, MISC, REPAIRS, MEETINGS, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY NEEDS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES & MATERIALS, POSTAGE, FOOD TRUCK RENTAL Summary, $6,841.51, GENERAL FUND-MARCH 2023 PAYROLL & BENEFITS TO BE RATIFIED 4/10/2023, , GROSS PAYROLL, $1,311,727.39, GROSS SALARY & WAGES NET PAYROLL - DIRECT DEPOSITS, $921,985.42, NET PAY CHECKS- DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTALS NET PAYROLL - MANUAL CHECKS, $0.00, NET PAY CHECKS - MANUAL CHECK TOTALS NEBRASKA REVENUE NEB EPAY., $46,394.34, NE STATE W/H OMNI FINANCIAL1 CORP COLL, $4,121.07, P/R DEDUCTION - 403(B) INVESTMENTS OUTGOING WIRE TO US TREASURY, $302,957.26, FEDERAL W/H, FICA W/H & FICA TAXES RETIREMENT, $240,767.20, RETIREMENT DEDUCTION & BENEFIT VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURANCE CO, $1,341.62, P/R DEDUCTION - VISION INSURANCE MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., $4,495.44, EMPLOYEE LTD INSURANCE SECTION 125, $8,043.35, P/R DEDUCTION - FLEX PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, $255,254.23, EMPLOYEE HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, $282.52, P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT ERIN MCCARTNEY, $185.00, P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT LUNCH FUND CLAIMS 4/10/2023, VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION GRUNWALD MECHANICAL, $8,419.32, EMERGENCY DISHWASHER REPAIR & SUMP PUMP (BHS) S & S PUMPING, $200.00, PUMP GREASE TRAP THE WALDINGER CORPORATION, $3,814.06, STEAMER REPAIRS (DF) Summary, $12,433.38, BUILDING FUND CLAIMS 4/10/2023, VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION ALBIREO ENERGY, $2,478.00, INTEGRATION OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM - SEP22/JAN23 (BHS,DF,AP) HAUFF SPORTS, $4,576.00, POLE VAULT WEATHER COVER Summary, $7,054.00, SAVINGS/DEPRECIATION FUND CLAIMS 4/10/2023, VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO, $367,303.51, K-5 MATH CURRICULUM & US GOVERNMENT TEXTBOOKS APPLE INC, $7,812.00, IPADS (OMS,BHS) STANBURY UNIFORMS, $130,597.05, NEW BAND UNIFORMS (BHS) AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, $6,260.51, BOARD MEETING TABLES, IPAD CASES FOR MATH DEPARTMENT(OMS,BHS) Summary, $511,973.07 ZNEZ PT 4-18-23
