Regular November 2022 Board Meeting Monday, November 14, 2022 7:00 PM High School Media Center Box 430 Fort Calhoun, NE 68023 ROUTINE BUSINESS -Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. There were 4 administrators and 36 visitors present. -Noted Nebraska Open Meeting Laws: So noted. -Excused Absences: There were none. -Roll Call: Present-Mike Bonacci, Josh Christensen, Mike Conrad, Jon Genoways, Amanda Schrum, Kelli Shaner. Absent-None -Approval of Agenda: Moved that the Agenda be approved as presented. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Bonacci, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea PRESENTATION-American Education Week Proclamation-President Conrad read the proclamation. REGULAR AGENDA -Public Participation: The board received no public comment. -Approval of Claims: Moved that the claims for November be approved in the amount of $164,681.20 from the General Fund and $24,178.66 from Savings & Depreciation. 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. Mr. Green explained the bills from ESU #3, including special education tuition, answered questions about returning the chromebooks at the end of the lease, and costs for the printers and copiers. - Claim for Abe's Trash: Moved that the claim from Abe's Trash be approved in the amount of $1,569.95. This motion, made by Bonacci and seconded by Schrum, Passed. Josh Christensen: Abstain, Mike Bonacci: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea -Consent Agenda: Moved that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. 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. There was a question about the Transportation Report. The numbers for bus #1 will be checked. -Standing Committee Reports: +American Civics-Josh Christensen reported on discussions about additional personnel needs in special education and counseling and will study the financial impact of more staff to stay within the premise that option dollars would still pay; remedying the elementary garage power problem at a cost of $7,390; bids will be let for the track/football field shortly after the first of the year; a digital scoreboard in the gym and the financing for it; bus bids; new lockers being installed at the elementary; and that no changes will be made at this time for the classified salary schedule. +Finance: Amanda Schrum reported on new hires and further research into the financial impact of this to the budget; further research on the elementary garage electrical repair and who is responsible for payment of the fixes; bids for the track/football field will go out shortly after the first of the year; Booster Club is raising all the money for the digital scoreboard; bus bids will be discussed at the motion; and recommending no changes to the classified salary schedule. Conrad noted that neither the arborist nor contractor had gotten locates when doing the parking lot and it has been explained that the damage to the electrical is directly related to lines being cut. The board’s position is that they should pay for the repair since they were outside the law. There are consequences for their actions and they should be held accountable. This needs to be decided before we get the work done and pay for it. -2021-22 Audit: Moved that the audit of all funds for 2021-22 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. Mr. Green said everything went well and the District is doing all that needs to be done to be in compliance. One change was that since the elementary parking lot was “new build” it needed to be paid from the Building Fund. When asked about why attendance was part of the audit, Mr. Green explained that ADA and ADM numbers were used to calculate the amount of aid received by the schools over the year. -Bid Acceptance for School Bus: Moved that the bid from Cornhusker International for a 2023 International 65 passenger diesel engine bus be accepted in the amount of $99,100.00. This motion, made by Christensen and seconded by Schrum, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea. Two bids were submitted and there is normally another bid from Blue Bird but they were unable to submit on this time. Cornhusker has it in the state and the other wasn’t able to deliver until into next year. The money is already in the Savings & Depreciation schedule from past years’ budgeting. This is a bigger bus than originally bid, a much better deal, it will be delivered, and they will also take one of the old ones in trade. There is room in the bus barn and Mr. Green said we also bid gas but no one is making gas engines right now. This one does have a higher horsepower. -Superintendent's Evaluation, Contract and Compensation: +Moved that the board of education accept the contract for the superintendent of schools and offer the position to Jerry Green for 2023-24. This motion, made by Schrum and seconded by Bonacci, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea. +Moved that the board of education table the superintendent's compensation until a later date. This motion, made by Genoways and seconded by Schrum, Passed. Mike Bonacci: Yea, Josh Christensen: Yea, Mike Conrad: Yea, Jon Genoways: Yea, Amanda Schrum: Yea, Kelli Shaner: Yea. President Conrad gave a snapshot of all the evaluations and thanked the board members for completing them. There were 4 categories- Continued Student Success with a rank of 3.1 out of 4 with a comment to communicate all relevant matters no matter how small they may seem: High Performing Personnel with a rank of 3.4 for maintaining high performing personnel: Efficient & Effective Use of Resources/Safe Learning & Working Environment with a rank of 3.1 with emphasis on effective use of the work environment, taking a lead in discussions and learn about budgets/financial with the new business manager: and Clear, Accurate, Responsive, Transparent Communication/Positive Parent & Community Partnerships with a rank of 3.1. High points are relationships and using resources from colleagues and other superintendents well, and community involvement is improving. Being very professional, working as a team and being approachable were also mentioned. The overall rating average was 3.2 and has been very consistent the past years. He continually exceeds the requirements and is working toward a higher mark. The board feels they have picked the right person for the job. -Board Member Reports: Christensen said he was happy to see the large audience; Genoways called attention to the corrected attachments which show higher spending in salaries than the monies we’re now getting from option enrollment as a result of enlarging the elementary building and subsequent student increases. “There needs to be offsets, or we should not say that option will pay for it.”. Bonacci likes seeing the building full and congrats to Fall sports athletes and the Band. Schrum commented on the scheduling change in the Elementary concert and said it went well. Conrad thanked all the senior students for coming to the meeting for their assignment. -Administrator Reports: Mr. Wemhoff reported that numbers of parent contacts were 64% with last year being only 60% so were up a little; our MTSS will meet twice in the coming month in person from ESU and they will also assist staff with Marzano training and Math curriculum; congratulations to the Band and Michael Maxon for their accomplishments; the Veteran’s Day program with Janel Nelson as the speaker and POPP Lockin were successes as was the NCC Vocal Music clinic we hosted; thanked those involved in the food/clothing drives that will be donated locally; and the upcoming holiday break and events. Any clothing etc. not claimed from Lost & Found is also donated. Mr. Wagner: Parent teacher conferences had a 98% contact rate; events around the building including Morning with Mom, Student Council, Career Day and the Fall concert; an update on the Math adoption being on track with a recommendation in March; gave an update on the PBIS Frameworks and its celebrations; professional development with ELA, Marzano, PBIS and instructional coaching; and upcoming events. There are no new updates on the work for Nebraska Frameworks. Mr. Schleifer; Update on Fall sports and their accomplishments; the pep rally sending our Cross Country team off to State; the NU sportsmanship rally for junior high students; Winter sports starting today; and the next two weeks will be exciting and busy -Superintendent Report: Reported on board goals; negotiations meetings and getting a proposal and cost analysis to give counter offer to FCEA; the new bus as was discussed earlier; track/field update and sharing a preliminary layout in an earlier report; an update on the wrestling room and even though the pads are not in it is being used for practice; and the recent ALICAP appraisal of all the buildings since the new construction, with the report to be shared when it is received. He thanked the board for their feedback and support. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business President Conrad adjourned the meeting at 7:41PM. ZNEZ ENT 12-9-2022
