Minutes of the June Board Meeting
by Melissa Krason
June 25, 2007
Proceedings of the
Bridgeport Public Schools
MorrillCountySchool District #63
Board of Education
Monday, June 11, 2007 – 7:00 PM
Jr./Sr. High School Media Center
President George Chikos called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Roll call was taken. Members present: George Chikos, Kay Anderson, Ken Jacobson, Vickie Hall, and Justin Corman. Dale Nichols was excused. Also present were Superintendent Randy Butcher, Recording Secretary Vonnie Brown, Elementary Principal Kevin Myers, High School Principal Mike Mitchell and several visitors.
President Chikos informed the public of the Open Meetings Act posted by the library door.
It was moved by Hall, seconded by Corman to approve the agenda for the June 11 board meeting. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
Communications were read. There were three thank you cards. Barbara Calkins expressed appreciation for the pullover and the Staff Appreciation dinner. Linda Christensen and Marilyn Vassos thanked the Board for the pullover, the Staff Appreciation dinner and the Retirement music box bells that were presented to them at the dinner.
Business Meeting:
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Jacobson to approve the minutes of the May 14 board meeting. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
It was moved by Hall, seconded by Corman to approve the financial reports ending May 31, 2007. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
It was moved by Corman, seconded by Anderson to approve the May bills paid in June, and general payroll and withholding of $385,714.69 for June, 2007. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
May bills paid were as listed:
|
Paid To |
Amount |
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Depreciation Fund |
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Panhandle Sales & Service |
1097.00 |
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|
1097.00 |
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|
|
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Employee Benefits Fund |
|
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PayFlex Systems USA Inc |
142.40 |
|
|
142.40 |
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|
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General Fund/Payroll |
|
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ABC Plumbing Inc |
88.40 |
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Airgas Intermountain Inc |
27.19 |
|
Alliance Public Schools |
968.65 |
|
Alltel |
21.17 |
|
Cynthia Almquist |
1212.32 |
|
Apple Inc. |
19840.70 |
|
Peggy Backer |
49.00 |
|
Bateman's Trading Post |
102.58 |
|
Benzel Pest Control |
37.50 |
|
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE |
803.78 |
|
Bridgeport News Blade |
112.32 |
|
Tom Borders |
436.00 |
|
Nancy Bunner |
59.64 |
|
Barbara Calkins |
32.74 |
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Capital Business Systems |
128.90 |
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Chimney Rock Public Power Dist |
80.30 |
|
Computer Information Concepts |
308.18 |
|
City of Bridgeport |
5129.03 |
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Clemen's Carpet |
136.71 |
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Country Catering |
1800.00 |
|
Culligan Water Conditioning |
203.79 |
|
Dell Marketing L.P. |
2494.99 |
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Doug's Upholstery |
1071.00 |
|
Joan Eigenberg |
94.45 |
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Ellsworth Publishing Co. |
836.25 |
|
ESU #13 |
17829.50 |
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Farm Plan |
452.44 |
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FSH Communications |
63.90 |
|
FTC Publishing Group |
399.65 |
|
The Gallery Collection |
300.15 |
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Gamble Store |
107.80 |
|
Garden County Schools |
171.21 |
|
Tim Griffiths |
74.00 |
|
GTM Sportswear |
2695.00 |
|
Hamilton |
17.95 |
|
Patricia Hass |
33.95 |
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History Education |
33.90 |
|
Holiday Inn |
67.95 |
|
Hotsy Equipment Company |
24.01 |
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Houghton Mifflin |
132.04 |
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Jewel Hoxworth |
80.40 |
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HWT Marketing |
210.00 |
|
Ideal Linen (Custodial) |
687.44 |
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Inland Truck Parts Co. |
80.25 |
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Jack & Jill |
458.46 |
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Jirdon AgriChemicals Inc |
1225.97 |
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Jostens Inc |
19.00 |
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J.W. Pepper & Sons Inc |
70.99 |
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Source Gas |
2387.92 |
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Koke's Auto Farm Truck |
43.22 |
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Lee's Service |
4927.12 |
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Linweld |
25.95 |
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MC Schaff |
50.00 |
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Kim Metz |
69.67 |
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Morrill Co Hospital Clinic/Pos |
85.00 |
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MorrillCounty Community Hospi |
885.50 |
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Nasco - FortAtkinson |
133.54 |
|
Nebraska Choral Directors Asso |
292.00 |
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NebraskaSafetyCenter |
45.00 |
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Barb Nelson |
7.00 |
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Ward Nelson |
7.00 |
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Nebraska Council of School Adm |
1415.00 |
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Panhandle Coop System |
34.16 |
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Lana Payne |
81.43 |
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Pegler - Sysco Food Services C |
5271.53 |
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Pitney Bowes Inc. |
103.50 |
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Visa |
207.00 |
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Postmaster |
96.00 |
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WNCC/PPHHS Training Academy |
50.00 |
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Principal Life Ins Co |
1135.29 |
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Print Express |
316.00 |
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Purchase Power |
2111.50 |
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Qwest |
404.05 |
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Ramada Inn KearneyNE |
255.80 |
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Riverside Lumber |
156.66 |
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Sidney Sun-Telegraph |
117.00 |
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Debra Sinks |
94.58 |
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Sonny's Super Foods |
563.29 |
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Star Herald |
1232.07 |
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Sweet Things Bakery |
103.00 |
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Teacher's Institute for Specia |
44.95 |
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University of NebraskaKearney |
165.00 |
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US Bancorp |
1797.78 |
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Verizon |
214.61 |
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Waite True Value Lumber |
35.86 |
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Walmart Community |
90.38 |
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Warther Woodworking |
58.50 |
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Waste Connections Inc |
48.82 |
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Wells Fargo Card Services Inc |
4156.48 |
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Windfall |
133.12 |
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|
90763.83 |
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|
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Lunch Fund |
|
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Alsco |
135.72 |
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Bluffs Sanitary |
145.15 |
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Cash-Wa Distributing |
1252.12 |
|
Harris Sales Company |
398.61 |
|
Jack & Jill |
59.24 |
|
Sonny's Super Foods |
25.65 |
|
|
2016.49 |
Unfinished Business:
Lisa Bryan addressed the board regarding the extra duty pay for Science Club.
Mark Keszler thanked the board for the opportunity to take students to Holcomb, Kansas to the site of the book they read in his class, “In Cold Blood,” written by Truman Capote. He also wanted to express thanks to the students for arriving so promptly at 3:00 a.m. for departure, and their behavior and interest shown on the trip.
Mrs. Sestak had copies of some samples of writing done by her Kindergarten class. She explained how excited the students are to write and how well they have done. The writing seemed advanced beyond expectation for Kindergarten students.
The Bridgeport Public School Foundation By Laws require school board approval. It was moved by Hall, seconded by Corman to approve the Foundation by laws. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
Willis Beyer, Building Maintenance, presented two proposals for air conditioning for the school buildings. He explained the changes suggested by each proposal. They represented different levels of reconstruction and one more vendor has been contacted for a bid. Vendors would need to be retained by February in order to complete the work over the summer when school is out. It was recommended that the Building and Grounds committee meet with the vendors to make a more informed decision, so action was tabled.
The administration made recommendations to change the extra duty assignments and extra duty pay. A comparison was done with four area schools. It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Hall to accept the recommendations and make the changes in extra duty pay as proposed by administration. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
The three local banks presented bids for a school repository. This is requested every three years and selection remains in effect for the following three years. The Business Committee reviewed the bids and recommended remaining with Platte Valley National Bank. It was moved by Corman and seconded by Anderson to remain at Platte Valley National Bank for the next three years. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
Approval of the high school and elementary handbook was tabled to review Policy numbering, comparisons to board policy, and references.
The policy previously passed by the board to make Angora a K-6 attendance center was reviewed. By taking no action, the board elected to let the policy stand.
Administration has offered the Special Education position to Arika Klingelhoefer and the Elementary Teacher position at Angora to Candice Sherfey. It was moved by Chikos and seconded by Corman to approve the employment of these two teachers. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
New Business:
Moved by Anderson and seconded by Hall to approve Cal Renander as Census Taker for 2006 for the contract rate of $900.00. . Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
A Request for qualifications for Architectural/Engineering Services (RFQ) was presented. It was moved by Corman and seconded by Jacobson to send out the RFQ (with dates adjusted as necessary) to potential vendors. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
Mr. Myers presented a recommendation for teachers and staff for the 2007 Summer School session offered weekdays July 16 – August 3. It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Hall to accept Mr. Myers recommendations for summer school staff. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
Salary increase for bus drivers was discussed. Willis Beyer, Transportation Director, explained how the pay schedule works for bus drivers. He also requested an increase in the weekend activity hourly rate for bus drivers. The current rate of $7.95/hr does not entice drivers to give up their weekend time. It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Anderson to increase base pay on the schedule to $11.20 and to raise the weekend activity rate to match base pay. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
The Business Committee recommended a 20 cent/hr salary increase in addition to the approximate 19 cent raise in Cash in Lieu for support staff. It was moved by Hall and seconded by Jacobson to accept the recommendation of the Business Committee. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
The Business Committee recommended a 20 cent/hr salary increase (based on contract days) in addition to the approximate 19 cent raise in Cash in Lieu for Building/Bus Maintenance Director, Head Custodian, and Food Service Manager. It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Corman to accept the recommendation of the Business Committee. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
The goal of improving the Enrichment Program requires increasing the Enrichment Coordinator to a full time position in order to provide enrichment for more students. It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Anderson to increase the Enrichment Coordinator position to 1.0 FTE. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
Mr. Myers and Mr. Mitchell have reviewed the calendar for 2007-2008 and are proposing early dismissal on scheduled Fridays every other week during the first semester to allow students who need extra help to maintain eligibility for extra curricular activities to work with teachers and to allow teachers and paras time to work on coordination of lesson planning and school improvement. High school classes will be shortened on these Fridays to prorate the missing hour over the shortened day. It was moved by Hall and seconded by Anderson to accept this proposed change in the calendar for the first semester on a trial basis. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none. Other changes were discussed, but no action was taken.
It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Hall to accept the new policies (First Reading) for School Board Policy. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Hall to offer the contract for All Stars Coordinator again to Jamie Cranmore. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none.
The board discussed contracting a school resource officer (SRO) to attend activities and to spend some time during the school day at the school. The board requested Mr. Butcher to do further research into the feasibility, availability, cost, and possible grants for this type of contract.
Discussion:
Mr. Butcher, Kay Anderson, and Vickie Hall will review the proposed school board policy to verify policy numbers and reference numbers. A Policy Committee meeting will be scheduled when that is complete.
Mr. Butcher reported on some recent legislation concerns.
Negotiations Committee will continue to meet with Bridgeport Education Association regarding the 2007-2008 contract. The first offer has been made.
A date for the Board Retreat was discussed. Due to the goals previously set by the school board and the need for classroom space, it would be good to have this meeting in August if it can be arranged.
There will be a NASB Finance workshop in North Platte on July 17 at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Butcher and Vickie Hall plan to attend.
There will be a Business Committee meeting prior to the next regular School Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on July 9, in the Superintendent’s Office.
Reports:
Mr. Myers presented GPS maps that were created by the Sixth Grade in their GPS/GIS Tech Trip to the Wildcat Hills.
It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Anderson to adjourn to Executive Session for personnel discussion at 9:15 p.m. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Jacobson, Hall, and Corman. No: none. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Myers were invited to attend. The board returned from Executive Session at 9:45 p.m. by consensus.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 pm by consensus.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vonnie Brown
Recording Secretary
Approved by:
Randy Butcher, Superintendent
Public Notice is hereby given that the next regular meeting of the Bridgeport Board of Education will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2007, at the Bridgeport Public Schools Media Center.
