Minutes of the October 8, 2007 Board Meeting
by Vonnie Brown
October 22, 2007
Proceedings of the
Bridgeport Public Schools
MorrillCountySchool District #63
Board of Education
Monday, October 8, 2007 – 7:00 PM
Jr./Sr. High School Media Center
President George Chikos called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken. Members present: George Chikos, Vickie Hall, Ken Jacobson, and Justin Corman. Kay Anderson was absent and Dale Nichols arrived at 7:03. Also present were Superintendent Randy Butcher, Recording Secretary Vonnie Brown, Elementary Principal Kevin Myers, High School Principal Mike Mitchell and visitors.
President Chikos informed the public of the Open Meetings Act posted by the library door.
The board approved the agenda by consensus with a correction on the meeting date and addition of one item VI regarding a meeting with Hewgley & Associates tentatively scheduled for October 15.
There were no communications to be read.
Business Meeting:
It was moved by Hall, seconded by Corman to approve the minutes of the September 10 Budget Hearing. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Corman, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Hall, seconded by Corman to approve the minutes of the September 10 regular school board meeting. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Corman, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Jacobson, seconded by Hall to approve the financial reports ending September 30, 2007, the September bills, and October General Fund payroll and withholding of $403,965.50 and Lunch Fund Payroll and withholding of $9,478.48. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Corman, and Nichols. No: none.
President George Chikos opened the meeting for public comment. A parent presented a statement asking for leniency regarding consequences for a student handbook violation. Two students apologized for their violations.
September bills paid were as listed:
|
Paid To |
Amount |
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Depreciation Fund |
|
|
Belnick Incorporated |
$5,149.14 |
|
Webers Plumbing and Heating |
$4,954.00 |
|
Quinton Wagoner |
$675.00 |
|
|
$10,778.14 |
|
|
|
|
Employee Benefits Fund |
|
|
PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. |
$865.50 |
|
|
$865.50 |
|
|
|
|
General Fund/Payroll |
|
|
Acoustical Surfaces |
$1,054.56 |
|
Airgas Intermountain, Inc. |
$26.31 |
|
Alltel |
$451.42 |
|
Cynthia Almquist |
$1,631.01 |
|
Mike Asmus |
$19.00 |
|
Peggy Backer |
$89.00 |
|
Bateman's Trading Post |
$101.29 |
|
Best Computer Supplies |
$149.39 |
|
Deanne Bilby |
$45.75 |
|
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE |
$432.49 |
|
BMI Educational Services |
$770.39 |
|
Bridgeport News Blade |
$609.01 |
|
Tom Borders |
$91.18 |
|
Calloway House, Inc. |
$23.85 |
|
Capital Business Systems |
$890.48 |
|
Chimney Rock Public Power Dist |
$86.30 |
|
Computer Information Concepts |
$538.35 |
|
City of Bridgeport |
$5,564.92 |
|
Classroom Direct |
$1,069.10 |
|
Cranmore Pest Control |
$75.00 |
|
CrystalSprings Books |
$46.85 |
|
Culligan Water Conditioning |
$334.49 |
|
Cynmar Corp. - Scientific Supp |
$393.86 |
|
Daigger & Company Inc. |
$122.00 |
|
Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Barte |
$296.75 |
|
Dryeraseboard.com |
$437.05 |
|
Educational Innovations |
$440.40 |
|
EMC Paradigm |
$4,052.90 |
|
Eric Armin Inc. |
$34.45 |
|
ESU #13 |
$19,491.79 |
|
Farm Plan |
$255.82 |
|
Flinn Scientific Inc. |
$708.53 |
|
Gamble Store |
$144.88 |
|
G. Neil |
$22.80 |
|
Tim Griffiths |
$82.00 |
|
GTM Sportswear |
$88.00 |
|
Harcourt, Inc. |
$3,022.88 |
|
Patricia Hass |
$31.62 |
|
Hatheway Radio and T.V. |
$110.00 |
|
Heilbruns |
$41.89 |
|
Hesco, Inc. |
$221.65 |
|
Highsmith Co., Inc. |
$45.61 |
|
Houghton Mifflin |
$1,216.79 |
|
Ideal Linen (Custodial) |
$593.57 |
|
Inland Truck Parts Co. |
$400.01 |
|
J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc |
$26.99 |
|
Kirkham Michael |
$100.00 |
|
Source Gas |
$581.41 |
|
Koke's Auto Farm Truck |
$295.41 |
|
Lakeshore Learning Materials |
$63.70 |
|
Lee's Service |
$7,337.34 |
|
McGraw - Hill |
$3,994.94 |
|
Thomas Millette |
$107.00 |
|
MorrillCounty Community Hospi |
$57.50 |
|
Kevin Myers |
$50.00 |
|
Nebraska Association of School |
$200.00 |
|
Nasco - FortAtkinson |
$233.92 |
|
Nebraska Counseling Associatio |
$80.00 |
|
Nebraska Central Equipment, In |
$4,940.78 |
|
Nebraska Music Educators Assoc |
$409.00 |
|
NE Safety & Fire Equipment |
$172.00 |
|
Nebraska Council of School Adm |
$250.00 |
|
Omaha World Herald |
$49.01 |
|
Panhandle Coop System |
$1,292.57 |
|
Kimberly Parker |
$278.46 |
|
Paul Hewett |
$14.55 |
|
Lana Payne |
$106.63 |
|
Pearson Education |
$1,287.46 |
|
Visa |
$398.00 |
|
Positive Promotions, Inc. |
$378.18 |
|
Principal Life Ins Co |
$1,135.29 |
|
Print Express |
$222.00 |
|
Qwest |
$2,677.65 |
|
Really Good Stuff, Inc. |
$299.20 |
|
Remedia Publications |
$205.72 |
|
Riverside Lumber |
$42.84 |
|
Robert Brooke & Associates, In |
$119.61 |
|
Sax Arts and Crafts |
$2,193.53 |
|
School Mate |
$687.50 |
|
School Nurse Supply |
$119.87 |
|
School Specialty |
$887.64 |
|
School-Tech, Inc. |
$114.29 |
|
Bev Sestak |
$147.64 |
|
Sonny's Super Foods |
$54.71 |
|
State Chemical Manufacturing |
$1,494.75 |
|
Staples Credit Plan |
$3,610.49 |
|
Star Herald |
$3.05 |
|
Student Assurance Services, In |
$843.00 |
|
Summit Learning |
$497.29 |
|
Teachers Discovery |
$129.09 |
|
Telecom West |
$329.69 |
|
TeacherResourceCenter |
$87.63 |
|
Tiger Direct.com |
$3,783.07 |
|
Treetop Publishing |
$161.13 |
|
Upstart |
$83.58 |
|
US Bancorp |
$1,768.91 |
|
Verizon |
$221.45 |
|
Walmart Community |
$585.25 |
|
Waste Connections, Inc. |
$397.07 |
|
Weekly Reader Corporation |
$85.60 |
|
Wells Fargo Card Services, Inc |
$1,716.96 |
|
Winsor Learning |
$972.00 |
|
World Almanac Education |
$186.40 |
|
Worthington Direct |
$735.78 |
|
Yellow Pages |
$50.00 |
|
Will Deines |
$166.23 |
|
|
$95,876.15 |
|
|
|
|
Lunch Fund |
|
|
Bernard Food Industries, Inc. |
$1,857.47 |
|
Bluffs Sanitary |
$365.91 |
|
Cash-Wa Distributing |
$2,897.50 |
|
Gage Food Products |
$35.37 |
|
Harris Sales Company |
$320.16 |
|
Lunch Byte Systems |
$195.00 |
|
Nebraska Food Distribution Pro |
$3,036.88 |
|
Pegler - Sysco Food Services C |
$10,060.44 |
|
School Lunch Solutions |
$1,928.52 |
|
Sonny's Super Foods |
$11.44 |
|
Maria Castano |
$976.58 |
|
Jackie Garza |
$807.34 |
|
Lucia Garza |
$465.80 |
|
Teresa Ramirez |
$542.98 |
|
Luz Rey Moreno |
$813.57 |
|
Raquel Rodriguez |
$1,048.11 |
|
|
$25,363.07 |
Unfinished Business:
Michelle Keszler gave a presentation of information on Assessment and Test Scores. She gave handouts showing the types and purposes of testing and ways the data can be used to improve teaching and individual learning.
There was discussion of the selling of vans and purchase of Suburbans to replace the vans due to changing legislation. It was moved by Corman and seconded by Nichols for Mr. Butcher to put out bids for one or two Suburbans with the possibility of van trade ins. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Corman, and Nichols. No: none.
The board reviewed the summary of the Board Retreat from Burma Kroeger.
A contract has been offered by Hewgley & Associates. It is being reviewed by Dick Douglas, the school’s attorney. George Chikos and Mr. Butcher will meet with Mr. Douglas to discuss the contract.
Timeline for a bond issue and public involvement were discussed.
New Business:
Mr. Roberts presented a request for an out of state band trip to go to Laramie for the University of Wyoming Band Day on October 27. Potentially there will be 26 students (8-12) and 4 sponsors. They will leave at approximately 5:30 a.m. and return home around 7:30 p.m. Student lunch will be $3 per student. It was moved by Nichols and seconded by Hall to approve the trip and allow $100 toward the meals. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Corman, and Nichols. No: none.
There was a letter of appreciation from Ana Castano and Annel Sandoval thanking the school and Mrs. Hoxworth for the opportunity to attend the Hispanic/Latino Summit in Lincoln
The board packets included information from Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) for review by the board. NRCSA lobbies in support of rural schools on legislative issues.
Discussion:
There was discussion of the need for future committee meetings. The Building Committee will meet with the Architects at 7:00 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School Media Center on October 15, with Justiin Corman as an alternate if one of the committee members is unable to attend.
There is an NASB Workshop in Omaha on November 15 and 16. George Chikos will attend the workshop with Mr. Butcher. All Board members are encouraged to attend.
There was information in the board packets regarding the school’s membership in Nebraska Council of School Administrators (NCSA) and what NCSA does for us. They provide legislative information, publications, consulting, and on-line services.
Mr. Butcher reported that he sent out letters to local businesses who have supported school activities in the past thanking them for their support and sending them information about Bridgeport Public Schools Foundation.
Bill Judge, an attorney and well known expert in the field of substance abuse in schools will be presenting a Random Drug Testing forum on October 17. He will present information to Superintendents during the day, hold a public forum at 5:00 p.m., and present to Panhandle Schools at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Butcher reported a student population of 529 as of September 30, 2007 – 236 elementary and 293 secondary. This maintains the average of the last several years.
Mr. Mitchell reported that Homecoming activities went well with no incidents. 102 students attended the Homecoming dance and underwent the breathalyzer test. The football team was recognized for playing an excellent game.
Mr. Mitchell reported that the Random Drug testing for extra-curricular students has begun. Several students have already been tested -- all with negative results for drugs.
Reports:
Mr. Myers reported that Parent-Teachers conferences had an 87% attendance.
Mr. Myers also informed the board that the Third Grade had a music program on the 8th which brought a crowd of spectators that had the auditorium 2/3 full.
Mr. Mitchell reported that the Girl’s Golf team placed third in District and qualified for state competition. The team was at state golf at the time of the meeting.
Mr. Mitchell also reported that the band did very well at Oktoberfest and that he heard several complimentary comments from bystanders from other schools.
He said the school should be proud of the tribute the Volleyball girls made to Whitley Peterson and family. Whitley is the CreekValley student who was recently killed in a car accident. Each team member wore ribbons with their name and number and Whitley’s name and number. After the game, they hung the ribbons on the net for the CreekValley team to have and to honor Whitley.
Mr. Butcher reported that planning is under way for the Veteran’s Day celebration honoring our local veterans. The public is invited. On the 12th of November to attend these activities at school.
It was moved by Hall and seconded by Nichols to adjourn at to Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Corman, and Nichols. No: none.
The board returned from Executive Session at 9:25 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 9:26 p.m.
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, November 12, 2007, at the Bridgeport Public Schools Media Center.
