Conestoga Board of Education Minutes
Pending Approval
July 20, 2007
The regular
meeting of the Conestoga Board of Education was held Monday, July
9, 2007, at the Conestoga Elementary School, 104 East High Street,
Murray, NE. Dennis Martin, President, called the meeting to
order at 7:32 p.m. Present were Board Members Dennis Martin,
Judy Simpson, Jeff Stanley, Dean Nickels, Pat Neu, Gary Todd.;
Administrators Mark Sievering; and Robin Frost; four visitors.
Excused administrators Angela Leifeld and Eric Dennis.
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 notice.
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 Dean Nickels, second by Judy Simpson to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2007, regular meeting. and Student Fees Policy Hearing. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
Motion by Judy Simpson, second by Pat Neu to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2007, Personnel Hearing. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
Motion by Pat Neu second by Dean Nickels to approve the claims as submitted. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
The agenda was set as amended: Item 3 Scheduled Audience: Troy Ruffner and Jake Snodgrass; Item VI. g. 3.: Executive Session.
SCHEDULED AUDIENCE:
Troy Ruffner and Jake Snodgrass would like to open the discussion for the consideration of a separate building to be constructed for a training room. Fundraisers and district funds would be needed for the project.
The Buildings/Grounds Committee will review the request at a meeting scheduled Monday, July 16, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the high school building.
REPORTS:
Eric
Dennis: No Report
Angela Leifeld: No Report
Robin Frost:
1. All data needed for state reports has been entered into the computer system.
2. Building work is progressing. New carpet in hallway and library has been installed.
Mark Sievering:
1. Received Workers Compensation report. Claims have drastically dropped the past four years.
2. Eastridge Trust Case: hearing has been set for approval on July 10. Will need to set guidelines and priorities for use of the money.
3. CIR hearing at Louisville on July 10. Mark has been called to testify.
4. High School Administration will meet with Attorney in early August for debrief after the personnel hearing.
5. Cost to the district for the personnel hearing is approximately $24,226.79.
NRCSA/NASB:
NASB Awards of Achievement Program – members to update and submit
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds: No report Meeting scheduled July 16, 2007 6:30 p.m. at high school.
Budget and Finance:
Meeting held July 9, 2007 concerning the debt and possible partial repayment. Recommendation of the committee is to repay $600,000 on principal and $75,000 interest. Long term repayment could occur in two years.
Negotiations: No report
Americanism/Instruction: No report
Transportation: No report
Legislation: No report
DISCUSSION
ITEMS:
Discussion of Building Use Fees/Potential Use of Nehawka Gym:
Groups are interested in using the building. Certain adjustments would need to be completed, i.e. gates to secure remainder of the building. If opened, equal consideration would be given to all groups. Will be placed on the August agenda as an action item.
Angela Leifeld entered the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
Motion by Gary Todd, second by Judy Simpson to approve the updates to the elementary building internet access as presented. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
Andy Myrtue presented information pertaining to available options for the update of internet access. Due to the increase uses for power school, existing old (non repairable) equipment an update is needed. Recommendation is for bid #2.
Review of Bids from Communication Services:
#1 $19,000 would eliminate water tower
#2 $6,349 plus $500 approximately for router for radio would update radios but keep connection on water tower
#3 $230 per month lease of equipment for a 3 year contract
Motion by Gary Todd, second by Judy Simpson to designate the administrators and activities director to increase coaches in needed areas depending on the participating student numbers. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
Becomes a safety concern if not enough coaches are available to make a safe environment for students.
Motion by Dean
Nickels, second by Pat Neu to accept the 2007-08 Drivers’ Education
Contract with ESU#3, with the cost to be paid by the participating
students. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
Cost will be $295.00 per student
Motion by Gary Todd, second by Jeff Stanley to authorize the Building/Grounds Committee to approve driveway alterations at the high school, not to exceed $15,000. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
Received bid from Asphalt Solution for the amount of
$10,911.20.
No action taken on 2007-08 school calendar changes.
Motion by Gary Todd, second by Pat Neu to accept the contract with Harding & Schultz for policy review and updates completed over a two year period at a cost of $7,500. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
Motion by Dean Nickels, second by Judy Simpson to approve the classified contracts for 2007-08 with a wage increase of 6%. Motion carried 5-1 by roll call vote. Pat Neu, nay.
Recommendation to implement an incentive program for years of service and a salary schedule for classified staff.
Motion by Pat Neu, second by Judy Simpson to accept the contract offered to Leah Tiedeman, high school Science teacher, for the 2007-08 school year. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
Motion by Pat Neu, second by Dean Nickels to enter executive session for the purpose of personnel/potential litigation at 9:36 p.m. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
Motion by Gary Todd, second by Pat Neu to reconvene from executive session at 9:55 p.m. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
FUTURE DATES:
A. August 13 Board of Education meeting 7:30 p.m.
B.
Motion by Gary Todd, second by Dean Nickels to adjourn as there was
no further business to be brought before the Board of
Education. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
President Dennis Martin adjourned the meeting at 9:57
p.m.
