Board of Education Work Session January 9, 2023 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, January 3, 2023. 1. Call to Order Mrs. Kari Loseke, President, called the Board of Education Work Session to order at 6:00pm. 2. Roll Call Present Board Members: Kari Loseke, Brandi Petersen, Denise Cada, Steve Callaghan, Deb Parks and Ginger Fredericksen. 3. Winter Data Presentation The K-12 principals presented information on student winter data for their buildings. •Tammy Holcomb, Blair High School •Brett Schwartz, Otte Blair Middle School •Kyle Johnson, Arbor Park •Megan Harding, K-2 Board of Education Regular Meeting January 9, 2023 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, January 3, 2023. 1. Call to Order Mrs. Kari Loseke, President, called the Board of Education Regular meeting to order at 7:10pm. 2. Roll Call Present Board Members: Kari Loseke, Brandi Petersen, Denise Cada, Steve Callaghan, Deb Parks, Ginger Fredericksen, Courtney Tabor, and Tim Welch. 3. Approval of Absent Board Member(s) 4. Pledge of Allegiance Dr. Gilson led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Organization of the Board of Education Dr. Gilson administered the Oath of Office to the following newly elected members of the Blair Community Schools Board of Education: Courtney Tabor, Tim Welch, and Steve Callaghan. The following board leadership positions were voted upon: President: Steve Callaghan nominated Kari Loseke as Board of Education President and Tim Welch seconded the nomination. Kari Loseke accepted the nomination and the Board of Education re-elected Kari Loseke as President of the Board of Education on a vote of 7-0-1. Vice President: Ginger Fredericksen nominated Brandi Petersen as Board of Education Vice President and Steve Callaghan seconded the nomination. Brandi Petersen accepted the nomination and the Board of Education re-elected Brandi Petersen as Vice President of the Board of Education on a vote of 7-0-1. Approval of Offices and Appointments: •Secretary – Angie Conety •Treasurer – Leslie Watts •School Attorney – Edmond Talbot, III •Official Newspaper – Blair Enterprise •Bank Depository – Washington County Bank and First State Bank •Truant Officer – Blair Police Department and Washington County Sheriff Motion Passed: I move to approve the current offices and appointments 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 6. Approval of Emergency Additions to the Agenda – None 7. Call for Removal of Consent Agenda Items - None 8. 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 8.1. Waiver of reading minutes from previous meeting 8.2. Acceptance of minutes of the previous meeting as published 8.3. Receipt of Communications 8.4. Treasurer's Report 8.5. Audit of Claims 9. Business 9.1. Items removed from Consent Agenda - None 9.2. Recognitions 9.3. Acceptance of Gifts 9.4. Consideration of Communications 9.4.1. Blair High School Varsity Cheerleading The BHS Varsity Cheerleading Squad is requesting permission to compete in competitions on three (3) upcoming Sundays, January 15th, 29th, and February 5th. To avoid interfering with their numerous activities and schedules, competitions are commonly held on Sundays. •January 15, 2023 - Heartland Championship in Lincoln, NE. •January 29, 2023 - Midland Cheer and Dance Festival in Fremont NE. •February 5, 2023 - Millard West JAM the GYM held at Millard West High School. Motion Passed: I move to approve the request for the Blair High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad to attend cheer competitions on the following Sundays; January 15th, January 29th, and February 5th passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen 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 9.5. Comments from The Public - None 9.6. Committee Reports 9.6.1. Policy Committee The Policy Committee met on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 12:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Deb Parks. Motion Passed: I move to approve first notification passed with a motion by Ginger Fredericksen 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 9.6.2. BG&T Committee The Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 4:30pm. A report from the committee was given by Steve Callaghan. 9.6.3. Finance Committee The Finance Committee met on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 12:00pm. A report from the committee was given by Brandi Petersen. Motion Passed: I move to approve the district to purchase a 2020 Chevrolet LCF 4500 food truck from Sid Dillon Chevrolet Blair in the amount of $59,383 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 9.7. Approval of New Teachers – None 9.8. Acceptance of Resignation – None 9.9. Strategic Plans & District Goals Dr. Gilson shared his Objectives and Key Results (OKR’s) for the second semester of the 2022-23 school year. OKR’s is a goal management framework structure used to set challenges, ambitious goals, with measurable results. The OKR structure can assist in tracking progress, create alignment, and encourage measurable goals. 9.10. Superintendent Report 9.11. Informational Item 10. Adjournment Motion Passed: I move to adjourn the meeting at 8:11pm 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 Angie Conety Secretary Board of Education Randall Gilson, Ed.D. Superintendent ABE'S TRASH SERVICE INC, $3,566.15, TRASH SERVICES; ACTION BATTERIES, $89.90, GROUNDS SUPPLIES; AJ'S SERVICE AND REPAIR INC, $2,215.85, BUS REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE; ALBIREO ENERGY, $3,371.80, HVAC & BOILER REPAIRS (OMS); ALICIA EASTWOOD, $54.81, EMPLOYEE REIMBURSE-SIXPENCE SUPPLIES; AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, $909.51, LIBRARY BOOKS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, SPED SUPPLIES,TECH SUPPLIES; BETH CLARKE, $100.00, EMPLOYEE REIMBURSE-SIXPENCE SUPPLIES; BLAIR ACE HARDWARE, $147.63, CUSTODIAL, GROUNDS, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES; CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC, $4,156.97, COPIER LEASE AND SERVICES; CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, $120.59, VEHICLE BATTERY; CINDY PAGE, $215.50, EMPLOYEE REIMBURSE-MILEAGE & SLP LICENSE; CITY OF BLAIR, $7,376.90, UTILITY-WATER & SEWER (NOV & DEC); CITY OF BLAIR, $4,502.55, SRO; CORNHUSKER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, $29.92, BUS REPAIRS; COUNTRY TIRE, $53.55, BUS TIRE REPAIRS; CRAIG HOMECARE, $933.76, SPED PRESCHOOL STUDENT NURSE SERVICES-DEC22; DEBORAH BREHM, $64.00, EMPLOYEE REIMB-BUS DRIVER CDL LICENSE; DICK'S ELECTRIC, $757.64, ELECTRICAL REPAIRS (BHS, BUS BARN); DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE, $38.70, VOCAL MUSIC SUPPLIES; EAKES OFFICE PLUS, $117.13, FAX SERVICES- DEC22; ECHO GROUP INC., $206.42, ELECTRICAL REPAIRS SUPPLIES (BHS); EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3, $405.67, MIPS, TRAINING, AND YEAR END TAX FORMS; ELECTRONIC SOUND INC, $260.00, INTERCOM TRAINING SERVICES; ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING CO INC, $344.34, LEGAL NOTICES; FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC, $28.00, LIBRARY SUPPLIES (AP); FRONTLINE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP LLC, $2,478.24, EMPLOYEE APPLICANT TRACKING SOFTWARE; GRAINGER, $249.63, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES; GRUNWALD MECHANICAL, $4,869.32, PLUMBING REPAIRS (BHS,OMS,AP,DF,N); HUNTEL COMMUNICATIONS INC, $3,819.79, PHONE SYSTEM SERVICES; IDEAL PURE WATER, $271.29, PURIFIED WATER SUPPLIES; JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, $314.42, GROUNDS EQUIPMENT REPAIRS; KIM LEGGOTT, $11.25, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE; KORI ARCHBOLD, $140.00, EMPLOYEE REIMBURSE-NMEA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION; KYLIE DIRKSCHNEIDER, $120.20, EMPLOYEE REIMBURSE-PRESCHOOL SNACKS; LOCKNOW SAFETY APP, $4,460.00, SAFETY APP; MADONNA SCHOOL, $2,100.00, SPED TUITION- DEC 22; MATHESON TRI-GAS INC, $56.97, WELDING GAS SUPPLIES; MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION INC., $587.81, SPED-READING WORKBOOKS ; MCKINNIS ROOFING INC, $739.20, ROOF REPAIRS (BHS,OMS); MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC, $3,785.99, HVAC REPAIRS (OMS); MEYO ENTERPRISES, $2,985.00, BHS GYM REPAIRS; MIDWEST SOUND & LIGHTING, $417.28, TECH EQUIPMENT REPAIR & SUPPLIES (BHS); NASCO, $129.69, AG ED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES; NCSA, $335.00, MEMBERSHIP DUES-SUPERINTENDENT; NEBR SAFETY CENTER, $100.00, BUS DRIVER TRAINING; O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC, $38.09, GROUNDS TRUCK PARTS FOR REPAIR; OFFICE DEPOT, $2,439.70, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, NURSE OFFICE SUPPLIES; OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT, $24,085.92, UTILITY- ELECTRICITY; PAYFLEX SYSTEMS USA INC, $187.05, FLEX PLAN FEE- DEC22; PERRY GUTHERY HAASE GESSFORD, $160.00, LEGAL SERVICES; PEST SOLUTIONS 365, $85.00, BHS PEST CONTROL; PRESTO X, $940.93, PEST CONTROL (N,S,DF,AP,OMS); PROFESSIONAL FORMS INC, $661.86, OFFICE OF PRINCIPAL FORM SUPPLIES (BHS); RESTAURANT SUPPLY, $6,238.00, PERKINS GRANT-FCS EQUIPMENT (BHS); SHOTWELL GLASS, $2,130.60, GLASS REPAIRS (OMS,BHS); SPARQ DATA SOLUTION, $5,570.00, NEGOTIATIONS & E-MEETINGS SOFTWARE ; SPARTAN STORES LLC, $261.74, CLASSROOM & SIXPENCE GRANT SUPPLIES; STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE, $248.58, OFFICE & PRINT CENTER SUPPLIES; STERICYCLE INC, $187.97, SHREDDING SERVICES; STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS, $20,208.00, CUSTODIAL CONTRACT SERVICES-DEC22; THE HOME DEPOT PRO, $4,392.86, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES; THE OMNI GROUP, $18.00, 403B FEE- DEC22; THEMES & VARIATIONS, $349.90, K-2 MUSIC PLAY SUBSCRIPTION FOR VOCAL MUSIC; TYLER SIECKE, $405.20, EMPLOYEE REIMB-CONFERENCE, LODGING, MEMBERSHIP FEE; UNITE PRIVATE NETWORKS, $834.24, DISTRICT NETWORK; US CELLULAR, $391.41, MIFI HOTSPOTS; VERIZON, $130.05, WIRELESS PHONE; WALKER ORGAN TUNING & REPAIR, $190.00, PIANO REPAIRS; WANDA DOLPHIN, $7.50, EMPLOYEE MILEAGE; WASHINGTON CO TREASURER, $942.61, SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION EXPENSES; ZIMCO SUPPLY, $870.00, GROUNDS PRACTICE FIELD GRASS SEED; Summary, $130,013.58; GENERAL FUND-CHECKS ISSUED TO BE RATIFIED 1/9/2023; VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION; HEARTLAND ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS, $250.00, HAL QUIZ BOWL ENTRY FEE; CHRISTOPHER LORD, $40.00, REFUND - FACILITY RENTAL FEE; US POSTAL SERVICE, $544.00, ANNUAL POST OFFICE BOX RENTAL; VISA, $7,450.97, AMAZON ORDERS, TRAVEL, DUES, TRAINING & INSERVICE, SUPPLIES, LIBRARY BOOKS, MISC, REPAIRS, MEETINGS, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY NEEDS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES & MATERIALS, POSTAGE, TRANSPORTATION DEF & FUEL, SIXPENCE GRANT SUPPLIES, CLASSROOM APPS; Summary, $8,284.97; GENERAL FUND-DECEMBER 2022 PAYROLL & BENEFITS TO BE RATIFIED 1/9/2023; GROSS PAYROLL, $1,326,927.59, GROSS SALARY & WAGES; NET PAYROLL - DIRECT DEPOSITS, $929,618.23, NET PAY CHECKS- DIRECT DEPOSIT TOTALS; NET PAYROLL - MANUAL CHECKS, $513.13, NET PAY CHECKS - MANUAL CHECK TOTALS; NEBRASKA REVENUE NEB EPAY., $47,984.32, NE STATE W/H; OMNI FINANCIAL1 CORP COLL, $5,621.07, P/R DEDUCTION - 403(B) INVESTMENTS; OUTGOING WIRE TO US TREASURY, $243,232.38, FEDERAL W/H, FICA W/H & FICA TAXES; RETIREMENT, $303,019.03, RETIREMENT DEDUCTION & BENEFIT; VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURANCE CO, $1,290.48, P/R DEDUCTION - VISION INSURANCE; MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., $4,297.60, EMPLOYEE LTD INSURANCE; SECTION 125, $7,876.35, P/R DEDUCTION - FLEX PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS; BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, $252,592.27, EMPLOYEE HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE; CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, $280.38, P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT; CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, $551.79, P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT; CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, $194.92, P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT; ERIN MCCARTNEY, $185.00, P/R DEDUCTION - GARNISHMENT; LUNCH FUND CLAIMS 1/9/2023; VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION; TAHER INC, $87,520.14, FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY CONTRACT; S & S PUMPING, $200.00, PUMP GREASE TRAP (BHS); THE WALDINGER CORPORATION, $2,391.79, HEATING WELL REPAIRS (BHS); Summary, $90,111.93; BUILDING FUND CLAIMS 1/9/2023; VENDOR, TOTAL, DESCRIPTION; J F AHERN, $9,253.00, NEW BACKFLOW PREVENTER (NORTH); ALBIREO ENERGY, $826.00, INTEGRATION OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM (BHS,DF,AP); MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, $17,500.00, NEW HEAT PUMP (OMS); Summary, $27,579.00; ZNEZ ENT 1-20-23
