Minutes of Regular Meeting
Board of Education School District 21-0025
Custer County Nebraska
April 21, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was opened at 7:30 PM by Vice-President Kevin Cooksley. Present were Kevin Cooksley, Don Davis, Tracy Popp, and Michelle Zlomke. Also present were Ken Kujath, Darin Nichols, Ross Ridenour, and Dr. Timothy B. Shafer.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Mr. Cooksley announced the posting and location of the Open Meetings Act.
EXCUSE ABSENTEE MEMBERS
Motion by Zlomke, second by Popp to excuse Joyce Richardson from the meeting and Brian Deakin for a late arrival. Roll call vote: Voting Aye: Cooksley, Davis, Popp, Zlomke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Deakin, Richardson. Motion carried.
VERIFICATION OF PUBLICATION AND NOTIFICATION
Motion by Davis , second by Zlomke to verify that notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Custer County Chief, a legal newspaper for Custer County, and by written notice to each member of the board, the designated method of giving notice. Roll call vote: Voting Aye: Davis, Popp, Zlomke, Cooksley. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Deakin, Richardson. Motion carried.
CONSOLIDATED MOTION
Motion by Popp, second by Davis to approve the minutes of the March 17th regular meeting, approve the treasurer’s report, approve payment of April claims, and approve the option waivers for Adam Schaefer, Dalton & Casey Lamely. Roll call vote: Voting Aye: Popp, Zlomke, Cooksley, Davis. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Deakin, Richardson. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sheri Palmer and Dave Haumont each had a question for the board.
Mr. Deakin arrived at 7:38 PM
VISITORS
Courtney Quackenbush was present representing FFA and reported on the State FFA Conference.
REPORTS
Facilities – This committee will meet this week with Joe to discuss summer maintenance and will also meet with business representatives to discuss the track consortium. Mrs. Zlomke provided a handout on the May 13 Building Ballot Question. Finance – Mrs. Zlomke reported we are exactly on track for the time of year. Interagency – An update was provided on the last Superboard meeting. Sandhills Area Partnership will meet again in June. Mr. Cooksley provided an update on LB988.
People – Negotiations will start soon.
Policy – None at this time.
PACT – None at this time.
Stakeholders – Met recently with additional team members. Will meet this week to choose the Friend of Education winner. Discussed Lunch prices which is an agenda item.
Conference Reports – Mrs. Popp highlighted several sessions she attended at National School Board Conference. Dr. Shafer reported on the keynote speakers and sessions he attended at National Conference. Mr. Davis will share some of his sessions with team members at a later date.
PTA –Heidi VanLaningham reported on future plans.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Mr. Kujath – Sixth graders go to Halsey this week. Reported on 2 assemblies held at the MS/HS. Achievement tests were given to grades 6, 8 & 11. Finalizing end-of-year activities.
Mr. Ridenour – Achievement tests were given to 2nd & 4th graders. Fifth & Sixth grades recently went to the Nebraska Game & Parks Expo. Mr. Ridenour participated in a State Title review today. Kindergarten Round-up is tomorrow with 58 students signed up.
Mr. Nichols – Highlighted activities in Track, FFA, Quiz Bowl, Choir, Band, Fine Arts Banquet, Art Club and SWC Art Festival, Speech, Cheerleading, Golf, Journalism, and District Music Results.
Dr. Shafer – Presented with the Custer County Emergency Response Committee in Lincoln to the Safety Council. The city reported there will not be a city recreation program this summer. The last day of school for students will be May 20th with an 11:30 AM dismissal. Teacher workday will be on May 21st. A North Park Roof Repair handout was provided. A Levy and Tax Implication handout was provided and reviewed.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS
POVERTY ALLOWANCE
Mr. Cooksley provided a Poverty Allowance report from the Finance Team as requested at the March board meeting.
BUILDING PROPOSAL REPORT
Mrs. Zlomke provided an overview of the building proposal. Construction is estimated to take 18 months from beginning to end. A Construction Manger will be chosen to lead the bidding process. Mrs. Zlomke pointed out that Jim Berg’s obligation to the district has been completed.
DAVE HAUMONT
Mr. Haumont provided a question for the board on the total tax levy for both the building project and the levy over-ride. Discussion was held on this issue.
2008-09 CHOICE HANDBOOK
Motion by Davis, second by Popp to approve the CHOICE Handbook for 2008-09. Roll call vote: Voting Aye: Popp, Zlomke, Cooksley, Davis, Deakin. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Richardson. Motion carried.
2008-09 MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL HANDBOOK
Motion by Cooksley, second by Zlomke to approve the 2008-09 MS/HS Handbook. Roll call vote: Voting Aye: Zlomke, Cooksley, Davis, Deakin, Popp. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Richardson. Motion carried.
2008-09 LUNCH PRICES
Motion by Zlomke, second by Cooksley to approve the recommended lunch prices for the 2008-09 school year. Roll call vote: Voting Aye: Zlomke, Cooksley, Davis, Deakin, Popp, Zlomke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Richardson. Motion carried.
RESIGNATION
Motion by Davis, second by Popp to approve the resignation of Leslie Safranek, Special Education teacher. Roll call vote: Voting Aye: Cooksley, Davis, Deakin, Popp, Zlomke. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Richardson. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
Motion by Cooksley, second by Popp to approve a resolution: Whereas, the Board of Education of Custer County School District No. 0025, a/k/a Broken Bow Public Schools (hereinafter, the “District”), approved a budget for the school fiscal year 2007-2008 that will cause the combined levies (except levies for bonded indebtedness approved by the voters of the District and levies for the refinancing of such bonded indebtedness) to exceed the greater of: (a) $1.20 per $100.00/taxable valuation of property subject to the levy; or (b) the maximum levy authorized by a vote pursuant to § 77-3444; and Whereas, the Unicameral of the State of Nebraska passed LB 988, which amends certain provisions of § 79-458; and Whereas, those amendments would allow the transfer of land from the District unless it adopts a certain binding resolution for the school fiscal year 2008-2009; and Whereas, the District is desirous of maintaining its tax base and geographic integrity. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the District herewith resolves and states that the combined levies (except levies for bonded indebtedness approved by the voters of the District and levies for the refinancing of such bonded indebtedness) for school fiscal year 2008-2009 shall not exceed the greater of $1.20 per $100.00/taxable valuation of property subject to the levy of the District, or the maximum levy authorized by a vote pursuant to § 77-3444, and that this Resolution once passed by a majority of the Board, shall be binding Resolution on the District, the Board, and its successors, and shall be filed with the Auditor of Public Accounts, the County Assessors, County Clerks, and County Treasurers for all counties in which the District has territory. Roll call vote: Voting Aye: Davis, Deakin, Popp, Zlomke, Cooksley. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Richardson. Motion carried.
ELEMENTARY SITE ALLOWANCE
Discussion was held on the one year allowance received for the Elementary Site Allowance. The new State Aid certification will be complete on April 30th. Discussion was held on how this allowance for Round Hill benefits Broken Bow.
SET MAY MEETING
Motion by Cooksley, second by Popp to set the May meeting for May 19th at 7:30 PM. Roll call vote: Voting Aye: Popp, Zlomke, Cooksley, Davis, Deakin. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Richardson. Motion carried.
ADJOURN
Motion by Popp, second by Cooksley to adjourn at 10:05 PM. Roll call vote: Voting Aye: Deakin, Popp, Zlomke, Cooksley, Davis. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Richardson. Motion carried.
