Minutes of August School Board Meeting
by Vonnie Brown
September 06, 2007
Proceedings of the
Bridgeport Public Schools
Morril lCounty School District #63
Board of Education
Monday, August 13, 2007 – 7:00 PM
Jr./Sr. High School Media Center
Vice President Kay Anderson called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Roll call was taken. Members present: Kay Anderson, Ken Jacobson, Vickie Hall, Justin Corman, and Dale Nichols. George Chikos arrived at 7:45excused. Also present were Superintendent Randy Butcher, Recording Secretary Vonnie Brown, Elementary Principal Kevin Myers, High School Principal Mike Mitchell and visitors.
Vice President Anderson informed the public of the Open Meetings Act posted by the library door.
It was moved by Hall and seconded by Nichols to approve the agenda.
There were no communications to be read.
Business Meeting:
It was moved by Jacobson, seconded by Hall to approve the minutes of the July 9 and July 26 board meeting. Yes: Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Jacobson, seconded by Nichols to approve the financial reports ending July 31, 2007, the July bills, and August general payroll and withholding of $374,759.19. Yes: Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
Tony McGrath was recognized for completion of his Master’s degree.
July bills paid were as listed:
|
Paid To |
Amount |
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|
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Building Fund |
|
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Acoustical Surfaces |
1054.56 |
|
|
|
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Depreciation Fund |
|
|
Clemen's Carpet |
3497.16 |
|
Ron Sparks |
10993.07 |
|
Webers Plumbing and Heating |
6200.00 |
|
Webers Plumbing and Heating |
22500.00 |
|
|
43190.23 |
|
|
|
|
Employee Benefits Fund |
|
|
PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. |
142.40 |
|
|
|
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General Fund/Payroll |
|
|
Airgas Intermountain, Inc. |
53.50 |
|
Alltel |
195.84 |
|
Cynthia Almquist |
394.36 |
|
Mike Asmus |
19.58 |
|
AT&T |
36.02 |
|
Bateman's Trading Post |
551.23 |
|
Benzel Pest Control |
37.50 |
|
Gail Beyer |
19.00 |
|
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE |
401.89 |
|
Bridgeport News Blade |
349.25 |
|
Tom Borders |
365.69 |
|
Nancy Bunner |
2101.29 |
|
Randy Butcher |
268.08 |
|
CDW Government, Inc. |
295.00 |
|
Chimney Rock Public Power Dist |
49.31 |
|
Computer Information Concepts |
4764.22 |
|
City of Bridgeport |
2942.53 |
|
Comfort Inn Kearney |
269.80 |
|
Cranmore Pest Control |
75.00 |
|
Culligan Water Conditioning |
108.64 |
|
Cundall Consulting Services |
316.60 |
|
Demco |
56.91 |
|
Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Barte |
57.50 |
|
ESU #13 |
1973.90 |
|
Farm Plan |
208.37 |
|
Follett Software |
240.00 |
|
Kari Foreman |
43.38 |
|
Frey Scientific |
157.26 |
|
Gamble Store |
7.87 |
|
GTM Sportswear |
82.00 |
|
Julie Hadden |
45.00 |
|
Hamilton |
17.95 |
|
Harcourt, Inc. |
1997.98 |
|
Houghton Mifflin |
657.70 |
|
Jewel Hoxworth |
359.87 |
|
Ideal Linen (Custodial) |
791.54 |
|
Inland Truck Parts Co. |
57.42 |
|
Johnson Cashway Lumber Company |
41.96 |
|
Source Gas |
208.68 |
|
Koke's Auto Farm Truck |
778.96 |
|
Chris Koozer |
365.69 |
|
Linweld |
13.50 |
|
Mike Mitchell |
256.08 |
|
Thomas Millette |
109.28 |
|
MorrillCounty Community Hospi |
554.00 |
|
Kevin Myers |
330.07 |
|
Nebraska Association of School |
200.00 |
|
Commission on Accreditation |
850.00 |
|
Nebraska Central Equipment, In |
50.99 |
|
Ward Nelson |
55.00 |
|
Office Depot |
513.80 |
|
Panhandle Coop System |
1809.96 |
|
Panhandle Sales & Service |
422.00 |
|
Perfection of Beauty Computer |
30.00 |
|
Performance Auto Spa |
6.00 |
|
Visa |
486.36 |
|
Principal Life Ins Co |
1135.29 |
|
ProSport |
925.00 |
|
Qwest |
195.47 |
|
Qwest Corporation |
1594.58 |
|
Calvin Renander |
935.89 |
|
Renaissance Learning, Inc. |
780.00 |
|
Riverside Lumber |
407.63 |
|
Sax Arts and Crafts |
541.06 |
|
Bryan Schluterbusch |
365.69 |
|
Second Wind Sports |
1714.00 |
|
Bev Sestak |
121.42 |
|
Sonny's Super Foods |
17.18 |
|
Star Herald |
1055.49 |
|
Steve's Cleaning and Restorati |
600.00 |
|
TALX Corporation |
118.45 |
|
US Bancorp |
2101.47 |
|
Vasquez Angela |
18.91 |
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Verizon |
204.33 |
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Walmart Community |
178.55 |
|
Waste Connections, Inc. |
148.82 |
|
Wells Fargo Card Services, Inc |
1885.66 |
|
Western NebraskaCommunityCol |
336.00 |
|
ZM Lumber |
73.97 |
|
|
42906.17 |
Unfinished Business:
It was moved by Hall and seconded by Corman to approve the Staff Handbook with noted wording changes. The handbook includes the certified staff evaluation. Yes: Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Corman and seconded by Nichols to approve the High School Student Handbook with the previously approved drug policy attached. Yes: Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Nichols and seconded by Hall to approve an offer of employment to Ruth Rockwell for accompanist/para pending results of a background check. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Hall and seconded by Corman to approve Hewgley and Associates and CG Associates for interviews based on the RFQ’s submitted. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Nichols to approve the second reading of Staff Wellness Policy. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Nichols and seconded by Jacobson to approve written resignation from Paul Vasquez. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
New Business:
Milk bids were reviewed. It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Nichols to accept the milk bid from Pegler Sysco. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
There was discussion of exceeding the allowable growth rate. Action will be taken at special hearing held August 28, 2007.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Hall to allow the school to exceed the $1.05 levy limitation if necessary. By statute, the school is allowed to exceed the levy by the amount equal to the reduction in state aid due to the temporary aid adjustment factor. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was agreed by consensus that the Budget Hearing will be set on Monday, September 10, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. preceding the regular board meeting.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Corman to allow a group to meet at the AngoraSchool facility on Sundays. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Nichols to continue the gas purchase rotation for school gas. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Nichols to accept tax funds twice monthly from the CountyTreasurer’s office. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Corman and seconded by Nichols to approve Rauner and Associates as Certified Public Accountants to review the 2006-2007 school year according to Government Auditing Standards. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
Discussion:
There will be Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) Trainings in Gering August 29. Mr. Butcher and all board members are requested to attend. There will also be a statewide meeting in Omaha on November 15 and 16, 2007. Mr. Butcher will attend and encourages at least one board member to attend with him.
The Annual Beginning of the Year Potluck Picnic was scheduled for August 27 at 6:00 p.m.at the Community Center. All staff is invited and the board will provide the main dish, drinks, and table service. Staff will bring a salad or dessert.
Bayard will be hosting a joint school board meeting that is yet to be scheduled.
Drug Testing workshop for Panhandle conferences is October 17.
Building and Grounds Committee walk through was scheduled for August 15 at 6:00 p.m. They will review recommendations made by Leroy Cundall in his Safety Inspection and discuss the recommendations from Ron Geary engineer for Geary Engineering.
Business Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. regarding the Budget before the Budget Hearing on September 10, 2007.
Leadership for Superintendents and Boards is scheduled for September 12, 2007, at ESU 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mr. Butcher and Vickie Hall and/or Kay Anderson will attend.
There was discussion of dress codes for all staff.
Reports:
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Jacobson to adjourn at 8:54 p.m. Yes: Chikos, Anderson, Corman, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
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, September 10, 2007, at the Bridgeport Public Schools Media Center. A Special Hearing will precede the meeting to allow public comment on the budget which will be published previous to the meeting.
