Minutes of January 14, 2008 Board Meeting
by Vonnie Brown
February 01, 2008
Proceedings of the
Bridgeport Public Schools
Morrill County School District #63
Board of Education
Monday, January 14, 2008 – 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, Kay Anderson, Dale Nichols, Justin Corman, and Ken Jacobson. Also present were Superintendent Randy Butcher, Recording Secretary Vonnie Brown, Elementary Principal Kevin Myers and visitors.
President Chikos informed the public of the Open Meetings Act posted by the library door.
By consensus, the agenda for the meeting was approved.
Visitors were recognized.
Business Meeting:
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Nichols to approve the Consent Agenda. This includes the minutes for the December 13 meeting, the financial reports ending December 31, 2007, the December bills, and January General Fund payroll and withholding of $402,520.67 and Lunch Fund Payroll and withholding of $7,730.35. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Anderson, Corman, and Nichols. No: none.
December bills paid were as listed:
|
Paid To |
Amount |
|
|
|
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Employee Benefits Fund |
|
|
PayFlex Systems USA, Inc |
133.50 |
|
|
|
|
General Fund |
|
|
Linda Christensen |
78.30 |
|
Amy Retchless |
76.44 |
|
Airgas Intermountain |
28.24 |
|
Cynthia Almquist |
817.86 |
|
ASCD |
45.90 |
|
Mike Asmus |
19.00 |
|
AT&T |
72.64 |
|
Peggy Backer |
119.00 |
|
Barbour Music |
83.67 |
|
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE |
432.49 |
|
Bridgeport News Blade |
172.84 |
|
Tom Borders |
106.05 |
|
Capital Business Systems |
786.95 |
|
CDW Government |
120.94 |
|
Chimney Rock Public Power Dist |
82.30 |
|
City of Bridgeport |
6,621.08 |
|
Contractors Materials |
108.71 |
|
Cranmore Pest Control |
155.00 |
|
Culligan Water Conditioning |
256.59 |
|
D & H Electronics Supply |
144.27 |
|
Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Bartels |
402.50 |
|
ESU #13 |
19,456.66 |
|
Farm Plan |
79.51 |
|
Flinn Scientific Inc. |
44.82 |
|
Follett Library Resources |
160.28 |
|
Gamble Store |
1.69 |
|
Tim Griffiths |
24.00 |
|
HARRIS |
263.35 |
|
Houghton Mifflin |
56.74 |
|
Jewel Hoxworth |
33.65 |
|
Ideal Linen (Custodial) |
881.57 |
|
Jack & Jill |
101.48 |
|
Source Gas |
12,526.96 |
|
Koke's Auto Farm Truck |
139.47 |
|
Learning Page |
1,079.10 |
|
Lee's Service |
1,572.65 |
|
Linweld |
35.85 |
|
Janice Macomber |
29.70 |
|
Mike Mitchell |
77.60 |
|
Morrill Co Hospital Clinic/Pos |
276.00 |
|
Morrill County Community Hospi |
820.75 |
|
Bridgeport Motors |
1,000.00 |
|
Nebraska Central Equipment |
212.74 |
|
NE DOL/Office Safety & Labor S |
180.00 |
|
Ward Nelson |
7.00 |
|
NE Safety & Fire Equipment |
249.00 |
|
NMC Inc. |
22.00 |
|
Northwest Evaluation Associati |
4,902.00 |
|
National School Boards Associa |
500.00 |
|
Panhandle Coop System |
4,794.57 |
|
Panhandle Sales & Service |
1,064.00 |
|
Paul Hewett |
36.55 |
|
Performance Auto Spa |
24.00 |
|
Plummer Insurance Inc. |
82,020.00 |
|
Prairie Winds Community Cente |
114.00 |
|
Principal Life Ins Co |
1,210.49 |
|
ProSport |
2,130.00 |
|
Qwest |
660.47 |
|
Ramada Inn Kearney NE |
1,390.00 |
|
Gordon Roberts |
123.67 |
|
Saddleback Educational Inc. |
20.95 |
|
School Specialty |
492.64 |
|
Sonny's Super Foods |
13.70 |
|
Staples Credit Plan |
26.48 |
|
Tammy Dean |
19.00 |
|
The Tarnished Halo |
11.40 |
|
Telecom West |
39.95 |
|
US Bancorp |
4,336.63 |
|
Verizon |
169.98 |
|
Videx Inc. |
175.00 |
|
Waste Connections |
49.17 |
|
Wells Fargo Card Services |
764.04 |
|
Windfall |
53.92 |
|
W.P.C.I |
962.00 |
|
|
156,167.95 |
|
Lunch Fund |
|
|
Bluffs Sanitary |
399.30 |
|
Cash-Wa Distributing |
2,208.69 |
|
Harris Sales Company |
356.88 |
|
Ideal Linen Supply (Cafeteria) |
191.41 |
|
Jack & Jill |
412.68 |
|
Nebraska Food Distribution Pro |
2,838.08 |
|
Pegler - Sysco Food Services C |
5,303.59 |
|
School Lunch Solutions |
651.00 |
|
Sonny's Super Foods |
46.01 |
|
|
12,407.64 |
Kendal Hughes was recognized for being selected as January Lion’s Club Senior of the Month.
The Speech team won the CD Sweepstakes plaque at Alliance competition. OID (Oral Interpretation of Drama) comprised of Titus Kautz, Ashley Leever, Katie Vergil, Jaicee Post and Angela Wickard won first. Titus Kautz won 1st in Humorous Prose, Ashley Leever 5th in Informative and 5th in Poetry, Shannon Anderson won 4th in Persuasive.
Unfinished Business:
There was discussion of the continuation of Angora as an attendance center. Information was presented regarding a new bill that has been introduced into legislation that may enable Angora residents to reopen their own school, it was moved by Anderson and seconded by Hall to table a decision until February.
There was discussion of reviewing the proposal that would allow a purchase of a SUV. It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Nichols to purchase a 4WD 2007 Ford Expedition offered by Bridgeport Motors at a cost of $26,750 and to offer four vans and a bus for sealed bids. These vehicles include two 1999 Dodge Vans, a 1997 Dodge Van and a 1990 Chevy Van. The bus that will be sold is a 1999 Freghtliner. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Anderson, Corman, and Nichols. No: none.
Following a brief discussion of the webex provided by Lunchtime
Solutions and the benefits of a contracted food service program, it
was moved by Hall and seconded by Corman to open the RFP process to
allow the Request for Proposals from contracted food service
programs. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Anderson, Corman, and
Nichols. No: none.
New Business:
Appointment of Board Committees was discussed and it was moved by Anderson and seconded by Nichols to keep all board committees the same. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Anderson, Corman, and Nichols. No: none.
Nichols nominated Chikos for president. It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Corman to cease nominations. Unanimous.
Hall nominated Anderson for vice president. It was moved by Nichols and seconded by Corman to cease nominations. Unanimous.
Chikos nominated Nichols for secretary. It was moved by Hall and seconded by Anderson to cease nominations. Unanimous.
Corman nominated Jacobson for treasurer. It was moved by Nichols and seconded by Hall to cease nominations. Unanimous.
There was a motion by Hall and seconded by Jacobson to move to
Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. for the purpose of personnel
considerations. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Anderson,
Corman, and Nichols. No: none.
Executive Session was ended and the Regular meeting reconvened at 8:24 by consensus.
It was moved by Hall and seconded by Jacobson to renew the contract for the Superintendent as negotiated. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Anderson, Corman, and Nichols. No: none.
The Board will schedule a work session in the near future to redesign the administrative evaluation process to make it a performance based evaluation.
It was moved by Hall and seconded by Corman to table the
consideration to approve soil investigation of the future building
site. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Anderson, Corman, and
Nichols. No: none.
There was a review of the Western Nebraska Distance Learning upgrade costs. Within the next year, the school’s consortium will run out. The consortium is still negotiating with providers of internet services.
There was a discussion of the procedure for handling patrons who do not pay for lunch services. It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Corman to notify the public through the newspaper and newsletter that patrons will be notified when their balance reaches $25 and when it reaches $50, they will be notified that their children may lose the privilege of having lunch served to them. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Anderson, Corman, and Nichols. No: none. Further clarification may be discussed at a work session or policy meeting.
There was discussion of an agreement with Panhandle Community Services for the future use of the Head Start building for early childhood services if the school receives the grant for Early Childhood Service. It was agreed by consensus that the school would continue to work with Panhandle Community Services.
Discussion:
Calendar for upcoming meetings and workshops were discussed.
January 16 – NASB training in North Platte at 5:30 p.m.. Attending will be Chikos, Anderson, Hall, and Mr. Butcher.
January 21 – Community Meeting with Architect and Fiscal Agent at 7:00 p.m.
January 22 – NRCSA Legislative Forum. Members will be unable to attend.
January 27 – 28 – NASB Legislative Conference in Lincoln.
February 4 – 5 – Labor Relations Conference in Kearney.
February 26 – Bayard Bridgeport Board meeting at 7:00 p.m. hosted by Bayard.
March 12 – 13 – NRCSA Spring conference at Kearney.
April 8 – NASB School Board as Judge and Jury in Gering. Recommended for all board members.
April 8 – NASB School Board Negotiations in Gering. Recommended for all board members.
June 13 – NASB School Law at Kearney.
July 22 – NASB School Finance
Filing deadlines for Incumbents is February 15, 2008. Filing deadlines for others is March 3, 2008. Primary election will be held on May 13, 2008.
Mr. Butcher reported that Mr. Mitchell is working on providing an alternative for students beginning with two evenings a week.
Reports:
Mr. Myers reported that the Spelling Bee will be hosted by Bridgeport Public Schools on February 19 at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Myers also gave a curriculum update on the reading program search. On January 14, the school visited a school that uses one of the potential programs. On January 31, a representative will visit Bridgeport to demonstrate the other program. He is trying to arrange a visitation to another school that uses the second program.
Mr. Butcher commented on an e-mail that he had received from a parent and addressed to the board regarding a student discipline issue.
Chikos opened the floor for comment from the public. Several comments were made.
It was moved by Corman and seconded by Jacobson to adjourn at 9:15. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, Anderson, Corman, 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, February 11, 2008, at the Bridgeport Public Schools Media Center.
