Board of Education Minutes
Pending Approval
The regular meeting of the Conestoga Board of Education was held
Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at the Conestoga Elementary School, 104
East High Street, Murray, NE. Gary Todd, Acting President, called
the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m. Present were Board Members Jeff
Stanley, Dean Nickels, Pat Neu, Gary Todd, Scott Moore;
Administrators Mark Sievering; Robin Frost; 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, Gary Todd, Acting 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 Pat Neu to recess for lunch and
building tours. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote. Acting
President Gary Todd recessed the meeting at 11:36 a.m.
The meeting reconvened from recess at 4:02 p.m. Acting President
Gary Todd reviewed the Open Meetings Act as posted on the West wall
of the meeting room.
Angela Leifeld, excused for supervision of a high school
activity.
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Motion by Dean Nickels, second by Pat Neu to approve the minutes of
the Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 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.
The agenda was set as presented.
SCHEDULED AUDIENCE: None
REPORTS:
Eric Dennis: Report as submitted.
Angela Leifeld: Written report as submitted.
Robin Frost: Report as submitted.
Mark Sievering:
1. NRCSA Legislative Forum is scheduled for March 2, 2009, in
Lincoln. Registration is now due for
interested board members.
2. Mr. Anderson would like to organize a visit with some board members, to Blair Schools, for the purpose of investigating a greenhouse.
3. Foundation Board of Trustees will need to meet before
the March board meeting. Election of officers, various paperwork
and further discussion concerning the Foundation Funds is
needed.
NRCSA/NASB:
Mr. Sievering attended the NRCSA Legislative Committee meeting.
State Aid formula will be recalculated before final decision of
allotment to schools.
COMMITTEE:
Buildings and Grounds: No report
Budget and Finance: No report
Negotiations: No report
Policy/Americanism/Instruction: Committee will meet Tuesday,
February 17, at 6:00 p.m.
Transportation: No report
Legislation: No report
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Potential Changes to Long Term Service Policy
Currently the policy offers an early retirement incentive to
teachers after 15 years of employment and a
minimum of 55 years of age. A request for investigation has been
made to offer all or part of the insurance for retiring teachers in
place of the monetary settlement.
The expense of different scenarios will be presented for
consideration at a later meeting.
ACTION ITEMS:
Motion by Scott Moore, second by Pat Neu to accept the resignation
of board member Dennis Martin. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call
vote.
Acting President Gary Todd opened the floor for nominations for the
office of President.
Scott Moore nominated Gary Todd, second by Pat Neu.
Motion by Jeff Stanley to cease nomination and cast a unanimous
ballot for Gary Todd, President of Conestoga Board of Education.
Motion seconded by Pat Neu. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote.
Gary Todd, abstain.
Pat Neu nominated Jeff Stanley for the office of Vice President,
second by Scott Moore. President Gary Todd called for additional
nominations. There being none, nominations were closed. Motion
carried 4-0 by roll call vote. Jeff Stanley, abstain.
Motion by Jeff Stanley, second by Dean Nickels to form a committee
of three board members to discover the procedures for appointing a
new board member and selection recommendations. Motion carried 5-0
by roll call vote. Gary Todd, Scott Moore and Pat Neu volunteered
to serve on the committee.
Interview notebooks are available for the board members and
teachers serving on the interview team. Four applicants will be
interviewed. Mr. Sievering suggested the team look over the
questions available and discuss the process for the interviews.
Robin Frost was excused from the meeting at 4:31.
Motion by Pat Neu, second by Jeff Stanley to recess until 4:50
p.m.. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote. President, Gary Todd
recessed the meeting at 4:39 p.m.
Motion by Pat Neu, second by Scott Moore to enter executive session
at 8:52 p.m. for discussion of attributes of principal candidates.
Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
President Gary Todd reminded the members that the discussion of
attributes of principal candidates is the only item that can be
discussed during executive session.
Motion by Jeff Stanley, second by Pat Neu to reconvene from
executive session at 10:35 p.m. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call
vote.
FUTURE DATES:
February 28, 2009 Board Retreat Work Session 9:00 a.m.
March 10, 2009 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Jeff Stanley, second by Scott Moore 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 Gary
Todd adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.m.
