Regular July 2022 Meeting Monday, July 11, 2022 7:00 PM High School Media Center As advertised in the Pilot-Tribune/Enterprise and on the schools website fortcalhounschools.org HEARING ON STUDENT FEES POLICY 5045 -Hearing Called to Order: 7:00 PM There were 3 visitors. -Roll Call: Mike Bonacci: Present Josh Christensen: Present Mike Conrad: Present Jon Genoways: Present Amanda Schrum: Present Kelli Shaner: Present -Review of Policy 5045 Student Fees: Mr. Green explained the policy and the changes made to mirror current practices/fees. -Board of Education Comments: There were none. -Public Comments: The board received no public comment. -Adjournment of Student Fees Hearing: The president declared the hearing adjourned at 7:02 PM. REGULAR BOARD MEETING ROUTINE BUSINESS -Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM. -Note Nebraska Open Meeting Laws -Excused Absences: There were none. -Approval of Agenda: Moved that the agenda be approved as presented. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Christensen, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea REGULAR AGENDA -Public Participation: The board received no public comment. -Approval of Claims: Moved that the Claims for July be approved in the amount of $98,505.91 from the General Fund and $14,609.73 from Savings and Depreciation. This motion, made by Shaner and seconded by Christensen, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea Moved that the Claim from Abe's Trash be approved in the amount of $1,569.95. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Bonacci, Passed. Josh Christensen: Abstain Mike Bonacci: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea. There were questions about claims from Indoff Lighting, Ty Outdoor Power and vehicle gas for activity trips. -Consent Agenda: Moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. This motion, made by Genoways and seconded by Christensen, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea -Standing Committee Reports: Finance-Amanda Schrum reported on their discussions concerning classified staff salaries, the technology budget, working on the transition for the athletic budget, an update on the PLC and issues with water damage to the siding, the Emergency Connectivity Fund has run out of money so the costs for the items to be purchased will be reexamined, having the need for a 1:1 Para at the elementary, and concrete issues that need to be addressed at the high school. -Review and Reaffirm Policy 5045-Student Fees: Moved that the board of education waive first reading and pass on second reading Policy 5045 Student Fees as reviewed and revised for 2022-23. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Genoways, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea -Review and Reaffirm Policies 5057 and 5057R District Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement and Policy 6020 Multicultural Education: Moved that the board of education waive first reading and pass on second reading Policies 5057 and 5057R District Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement and 6020 Multicultural Education as reviewed for 2022-23. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Shaner, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea -Approval Of Handbooks-Secondary and Elementary Parent-Student; Teacher; and Activity: Moved that the Secondary and Elementary Parent-Student Handbooks, the Teacher's Handbook and the Activity Handbook be approved as presented and recommended. This motion, made by Christensen and seconded by Shaner, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea. The principals have reviewed and updated the information with new legislation, practices, prices, etc. Mr. Green noted that additional changes could be made if we get new information regarding the contents. -Board Goals for 2022-23: This item was discussed at the work meeting and it was decided more work is needed. No motion will be made until that time. -Contract of Employment for Charlee Potadle: Moved that the Board of Education extend a contract to Charlee Potadle for the 7-8 Grade English position beginning 2022-23. This motion, made by Shaner and seconded by Bonacci, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea. Mr. Green stated she had resigned her previous school and now will be continuing her schooling. She had taught here previously in the same position, and he said “we hit a home run” with her hire. -PLC Exterior Work: Moved that the board of education authorize the administration to move forward with work necessary to the exterior of the building to remediate the water issues and damage not to exceed $35,000. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Shaner, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea. Board comments included residing the whole building and to use Hardie siding as there is a good maximum lifetime on it. It will begin right away and be done before school starts. -Non Certified Salary Schedule: Moved that the board of education authorize the administration to update the non-certified salary schedule to align it with the new salary guidelines: This motion was tabled until more information can be made available. The board asked that the information should with and without snow days, and to increase the base with an additional $1.00 to all classifications discussed. -Accept bids for fuel for 2022-23: Moved that the board of education accept the bid from Taylor Oil at 3¢ off the pump price for gasoline and from Calhoun Oil for 3¢ off the pump price for off-road diesel for 2022-23. This motion, made by Bonacci and seconded by Schrum, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea. This is the annual fuel bid for fuel for all school vehicles. -Athletic/Activity Admission and Pass Prices for 2022-23: Moved that the board of education set athletic/activity admission and pass prices for 2022-23. This motion, made by Shaner and seconded by Schrum, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea. The single admission prices come from our conference and it has been almost 10 years since Fort Calhoun passes have increased. The other change is that all students K-12 will now be charged one price. Board Member Reports: Christensen commented that the retreat was good; Genoways commented on the retreat; Bonacci reported on the band trip and that they received 3rd place; Shaner said she enjoyed all the pictures posted and it was good to see the kids; Schrum said it was nice to see the kids on the trip and welcomed Mr. Schleifer; and Conrad commented it was nice to see alumni at the parade. -Administrator Reports: Mr. Wemhoff: Excited to start the year and we have hired good staff, new teacher orientation was two good days with ESU being a part in it with Marzanno and teaching strategies, the Band trip being a success, Powerschool will be live on 8/1 for students to get their schedules, worked on the updated handbooks, 7th Grade orientation, Administrator Days, and a report on teacher evaluations. Mr. Schleifer: He is excited to be here. Has been working on; transitioning into his new role and meeting with coaches offering his help in any way they need it, scheduling contests and contracts, the great turnout of students for strength and conditioning with every head coach taking their turn in supervision. The Football Team was awarded the Class C-1 Team Academic Excellence awarded by the Nebraska Coaches Association in conjunction with the National Football Foundation. Mr. Wagner: Summer school followup, new teacher orientation, welcome back letters and the elementary supply list; parents/vistors/guardians will be allowed to volunteer in classrooms with prior approval but no parents/visitors will be allowed in the lunchroom for safety and sanitation reasons; updating the handbooks, behavior goals, daily schedules and the required volunteer/visitor paperwork; professional development and Administrator Days; Back to School Night on 8/10 and the first day of school on 8/11; and working on The Nebraska Frameworks improvement process. -Superintendent Report: Mr. Green-final stages of the 2021-22 goals; update on the PLC including the exterior; an update on the Sports Building; and the upcoming Area Membership meetings. The board needs to make a decision on painting the Sports Building and the color, with a cost of $3,500 including the paint. He appreciated the time and work of the members at the retreat. It was good and got things accomplished. Looking forward to the next year. He did remind them of the bill coming for $46,000 for staff computers that should have been paid through ECF funds. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the president declared the meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM. ZNEZ ENT 7-22-22
