November 8, 2010 Board Meeting Minutes
By Beyer, Gail
November 29, 2010
President Corman informed the public of the Open Meetings Act posted by the library door.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Jacobson to approve the agenda. Yes: Hall, Jacobson, Nichols, Anderson, Chikos, and Corman. No: None.
There was a thank you from Linda Norman and the Tom Nerud family for flowers sent for his funeral service.
Visitors were recognized.
Business Meeting:
It was moved by Chikos and seconded by Nichols to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda includes the financial reports and payables ending October 31, 2010 and November General Fund payroll and withholding of $412,847.70 and Lunch Fund payroll and withholding of $7,510.39. Yes: Hall, Jacobson, Nichols, Anderson, Chikos, and Corman. No: None.
Bills paid were as listed:
Paid To Amount Depreciation Fund Ferguson Signs Inc. 4,250.00
4,250.00 Employee Benefits Fund PayFlex Systems USA 97.90
97.90 General Fund
21st Century 3,583.00
Airgas Intermountain 31.41
Allison Swanson 100.00
Cynthia Almquist 2,367.63
AS Central Services/OCIO 231.58
Peggy Backer 56.00
Bateman's Trading Post 159.76
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NE 360.85
Bomgaars 371.08
Leigh Burr 31.00
Capital Business Systems Inc./ 1,866.03
Capital Business Systems Inc./ 625.43
Crystal Clear Ecowater 65.00
Charlie's North Platte Plumbing 2,200.00
Child Therapy Toys 353.52
City of Bridgeport 5,936.66
Cranmore Pest Control LLC 125.00
Culligan Water Conditioning 654.94
David Pritchard 70.00
Door Closer 785.40
Energy Concepts 149.92
Enviro Service Inc. 28.00
ESU #13 17,856.40
Eye Think 784.86
Farm Plan 17.33
Follett Software 240.00
Gamble Store 84.49
Leo Gusman 44.00
Handwriting Without Tears Inc. 957.82
Harding & Shultz 624.00
Hillyard Inc. 92.79
Ideal Laundry and Cleaners Inc 3,482.48
Jack & Jill 84.61
Jostens 101.81
JR Electric 799.51
Koke's Auto Farm Truck 423.80
Glenn Kraay 7.00
Kully Supply Inc. 33.58
Lee's Service 5,595.76
Linweld 29.50
Naomi Loomis 290.70
Love and Logic Institute 594.00
McGraw - Hill 9,123.40
Mike's Screenprinting & Awards 8.00
Morrill County Community Hospi 138.00
Nasco - Fort Atkinson 96.38
Nebraska Council of School Adm 120.00
Nebraska Central Equipment 322.03
Ward Nelson 7.00
Bridgeport News Blade 764.60
Oriental Trading Company 30.97
Panhandle Coop System 251.33
Physical Therapy of the Bluffs 842.50
VISA 145.00
Principal Life Ins Co 1,273.15
ProSports 299.69
Purchase Power 2,083.11
Platte Valley National Bank 443.47
Qwest 603.24
RFB&D 35.00
Ron's Towing & Recovery 450.00
Saf-T-Net Alert Now 1,200.00
School Nurse Supply 785.33
Scripps National Spelling Bee 91.50
Soft Choice Corporation 129.56
Sonny's Super Foods 104.29
Sonny's Pharmacy 25.77
Source Gas 403.37
Study Island 1,940.00
Peter Swanson 100.00
Sweet Things Bakery 97.50
TALX UCM Services 129.43
Tarnished Halo 37.50
Terry Schaub 30.00
US Bank 286.00
Verizon 327.25
VIAERO 500.41
Ward's Natural Science Est. 697.09
Western Nebraska Administrator 100.00
Wells Fargo Card Services 1,249.90
Cynthia Wiggins 70.00
Wildcat Roofing 475.00
William H. Sadlier 205.09
W.P.C.I. 766.30
Trend Enterprises 10.48
Zep Manufacturing Company 513.81
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of All 540.00
80,149.10 Lunch Fund Cash-Wa Distributing 837.70
Gamble Store 29.99
Harris Sales Company 685.59
Jack & Jill 6.69
Platte Valley National Bank 373.18
Roberts Dairy Company 3,604.50
Sonny's Super Foods 22.38
Source Gas 146.97
The Thompson Company 6,997.04
12,704.04
Chance Hall was recognized for being selected as Senior of the Month for November. The Volleyball team was recognized for winning the district competition and earning the opportunity to compete in the State Playoffs. Band and Choir presented a sensational showing for the new directors’ first community concert.
The floor was opened for public comment. There were no public comments.
Unfinished Business:
The architectural firms of Moranville and Associates, Hewgley and Associates, and Baker and Associates each presented 15 minute presentations for construction of an addition for Special Education/Nurse’s Station with restrooms. The additions were all similar in area, cost, and basic facilities. After discussion, it was moved by Chikos and seconded by Anderson to approve Moranville and Associates as the firm to do the Special Education building project. Yes: Hall, Jacobson, Nichols, Anderson, Chikos, and Corman. No: None.
There was a brief recess.
A negotiated contract was presented by the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA). It has been approved by the BEA and has an additional $200 on the teacher base and $100/month on the cash-in-lieu. All other conditions of the contract remain the same as previous years except for an addendum that states:
By entering into this Agreement, the Bridgeport Education Association does not waive any claims or remedies it may have regarding payment of signing bonuses by the School District without the consent of or negotiating with the Bridgeport Education as bargaining agent.
Linda Norman, President of the BEA, stated that it is not the intention of the BEA to seek compensation for the signing bonuses paid to the new teachers of 2010-2011, but that it is their intention to make the statement that they did not approve of these compensations and that in the future the BEA must be consulted.
Following discussion and some recommendations by Mr. Miller, it was moved by Chikos and seconded by Nichols to adopt the para schedule proposed with increased depth for experience, base wage increase of 3.5%, which is approximately the amount that the base salary for teachers increased, and to move four Paras to allow for their experience that they weren’t allowed when the Para Schedule was originally adopted. Yes: Hall, Jacobson, Nichols, Anderson, Chikos, and Corman. No: None.
It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Chikos to increase the balance of the non-certified staff’s wages by 3.5%, which is approximately the amount that the base salary for teachers increased. Yes: Hall, Jacobson, Nichols, Anderson, Chikos, and Corman. No: None.
There was a first reading of a policy to request Internet Photo and Name Release forms from parents to state their wishes regarding publication of their child’s name, initials, or photographs in school publications.
Rachel Smith, an auditor with Rauner & Associates of Sidney, Nebraska, presented a clean opinion of the audit on the 2009-2010 books. Bridgeport Public Schools was required to do a “Single Audit” which is a little more extensive than a regular audit. It is based on the receipt of greater than $500,000 in Federal Funds.
Reports and Discussion
Mr. Miller reported that Justin Corman offered the high bid on the lights from the Multi-Purpose room remodel, and Ken Pledger offered the high bid on the basketball backboards that were offered for bid in the Bridgeport News-Blade. It was moved by Hall and seconded by Chikos to accept these bids. Yes: Hall, Jacobson, Nichols, Anderson, and Chikos. Abstain: Corman. No: None.
Mr. Myers reported that he and several staff members attended two Response to Intervention (RtI) meetings. They have learned a lot about early intervening for “at risk” students. Presenters said that Bridgeport Public School has a lot of good procedures in place, but there is a lot of work yet to be done. In January, there is a plan to bring in a consultant to evaluate the Reading program.
Mr. Staples reported that he and some staff members attended a seminar called “Love & Logic,” in Rapid City. There were many “common sense” principles for discipline presented that they will share with other staff at Success for Teaching.
Three staff members went to Hershey for a visitation to observe their One-on-One Laptop program. Information from that visit will be shared at Success for Teaching also.
Saxon recently came to evaluate Bridgeport’s Saxon Math program in the High School. They had a positive reaction.
Mr. Steer reported that Bridgeport Public Schools hosted District Volleyball for Class D-2-6 in the playoff between Mullen & Hay Springs. Mullen won the trip to state, but Hay Springs drew a wild card, so they will be attending state competition as well. He was pleased with how well everyone worked together to make it a successful event, and how well received the tournament was by the community.
Mr. Steer recently attended the NSIAA meeting where laws and responsibilities were discussed. He said it was informational and allowed him to attend a couple classes. He thanked the board for allowing him to attend.
The board was reminded of the Nebraska Association of School Boards State Convention coming up in November.
The Veteran’s Day dinner and program will be held Thursday, November 11.
It was moved by Hall and seconded by Jacobson to adjourn at 8:52 p.m. Yes: Hall, Jacobson, Nichols, Anderson, Chikos, and Corman. No: None.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vonnie Brown
Recording Secretary
Approved by:
Dave Miller, Superintendent
Public Notice is hereby given that the next regular meeting of the Bridgeport Board of Education will be on Monday, December 13, at the Bridgeport Public Schools Media Center. Agenda will available upon request at the Superintendent’s Office at 800 Q Street after December 8.
