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Board of Education: June Minutes

Conestoga Board of Education

Pending Approval

June 21, 2007

The hearing for Policy JSA: Student Fees was called to order by Dennis Martin, President, at 7:30 p.m. The Statement Regarding Location of Nebraska Open Meetings Act Information was read.

The hearing was open for testimony. Superintendent Mark Sievering recommended the following changes in the policy:

  • Elimination of transportation fees
  • Activity participation fees will be set back to the 2005-06 charges of $50.00 for 9-12 grades and $30.00 for 7th and 8th grade activities

As there was no further testimony, President Dennis Martin closed the Student Fees Hearing at 7:31 p.m.

The regular meeting of the Conestoga Board of Education was held Monday, June 11, 2007, at the Conestoga Elementary School, 104 East High Street, Murray, NE. Dennis Martin, President, called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Present were Board Members Dennis Martin, Jeff Stanley, Dean Nickels, Pat Neu, Gary Todd.; Administrators Mark Sievering; Angela Leifeld, Eric Dennis and Robin Frost; visitors. Absent board member, Judy Simpson.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting were given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. A current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized meeting.

At the beginning of this meeting, Dennis Martin, President, announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the West wall of the meeting room.

Motion by Pat Neu, second by Dean Nickels to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2007, regular meeting. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.

Motion by Pat Neu second by Jeff Stanley to approve the claims as submitted. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.

An immediate pay check was written to the Village of Murray for a water bill. A toilet was broken and continually flushed until repair could be completed.

Pat Neu requested clarification on check 8520 listed on the check register. Account for a staff member TSA deducted from payroll.

The agenda was amended to add: Action Item D: Consideration of tractor bids, which would move Personnel to Action Item E.

SCHEDULED AUDIENCE: None

REPORTS:

Eric Dennis:

  1. Next year enrollment figures submitted. Watching class size for 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades. Teacher Michelle Gonderinger would be able to move into any of those grades.
  2. Receiving option in students. Students listed as leaving are due to moving from the district.

Angela Leifeld:

  1. Summer construction has begun.
  2. Hired three teachers.
  3. Completed SESIS report; nearing completion of other Special Education reports for next year.
  4. Diplomas need to be signed for students attending graduation ceremonies from Plattsmouth and Nebraska City School for Blind.
  5. Paving bid not yet received.
  6. Lockers being placed in hallways.

Robin Frost:

  1. Assisted in the interview process.
  2. Activity calendar being printed.
  3. Registration completed for Coaches Clinic in August.
  4. Assessments being completed. North Central Accreditation will be based on set standards to be met in the future. Will need to comply with anything that is found in deficient.

Mark Sievering:

  1. Learning center bill passed for Washington and Sarpy County schools. Conestoga district will not need to be moved from ESU#3.
  2. Van replacement, due to new rules, will require the two newest vans to be replaced. School vans can no longer be 15 passenger, will need to be 11 passenger or minivans.
  3. Revenue and expenditure worksheet: General Fund Expenditure shows $663,000 less than previous years and $216,000 more taxes received.
  4. Budget Committee will meet after the July board meeting to project repayment of loan and work on budget.

NRCSA/NASB: No report

COMMITTEE:

Buildings and Grounds: No report
Budget and Finance: No report
Negotiations: No report
Americanism/Instruction: No report
Transportation: No report
Legislation: No report

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

ACTION ITEMS:

Motion by Gary Todd, second by Pat Neu to enter executive session at 7:48 p.m. for discussion of possible litigation. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.

Motion by Pat Neu, second by Jeff Stanley to reconvene from executive session at 8:17 p.m. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote

Motion by Gary Todd, second by Pat Neu to approve the settlement offered in the Eastridge Trust Case as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.

Motion by Pat Neu, second by Dean Nickels to approve the 2007-08 Elementary Student Handbook as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.

Changes:

  • grading K-2 will remain the same;
  • 3rd - 6th grade will align with the Jr.-Sr. high school grading system.
  • Late papers - section removed until modifications can be completed.
  • Dress code - no skate shoes
  • Vision evaluation is required by State of Nebraska on first entry students.

Motion by Gary Todd, second by Pat Neu to approve Policy JSA: Student Fees as presented for the 2007-08 school year. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.

  • Family cap at $200.00
  • Class fees approved by principal.
  • Elimination of transportation fees.
  • Activity fees: $50.00 for grades 9-12; $30.00 for grades 7-8
  • Change page 4 July to June for certification
  • Building Use fees are not included in student fees.
  • Request for Building Use fees discussion at the July meeting.

Motion by Gary Todd, second by Jeff Stanley to accept the bid from Stubbendick Implement in Syracuse for the purchase of a tractor with a mower attachment and loader to be budgeted through the Depreciation Fund. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.

Trade existing tractors
Purchase price of $26, 525
New Holland brand
Open cab
Roll bars required
Brett Webster will mow during the summer

Motion by Dean Nickels, second by Pat Neu to approve the contracts for the 2007-08 school year with Tom Sigler, Jr. High Language Arts teacher; Anna Rempel, Jr. High Math teacher, Kevin Hermeling, Sr. High Math teacher. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.

Motion by Pat Neu, second by Jeff Stanley to accept the resignation of Jennifer Bates, Jr. High Language Arts teacher and to accept the resignation and settlement of Bernard Hammerschmidt, H.S. Science teacher. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.

Motion by Gary Todd, second by Dean Nickels to approve the resolution to retain Chad Meisgeier, attorney of law, to assist the board in administering the personnel hearing requested by Barbara McKillip. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.

Motion by Gary Todd, second by Pat Neu to schedule the Personnel Hearing for Barbara McKillip for Tuesday, June 26, 2007, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the elementary building. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.

FUTURE DATES:

June 26 Personnel Hearing
July 9 Board Meeting

Motion by Dean Nickels, second by Pat Neu to adjourn as there was no further business to be brought before the Board of Education. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote. President Dennis Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.

 

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