Board of Education Special Meeting

March 31, 2015 7:30 PM

Hayes Center High School

Music Room

I.       Call to Order – A Special Meeting for the Board of Education for the Hayes Center Public Schools District #43-0079 was held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in the Band Room at the High School.  Notice of the special meeting was given in advance by publication and posted in accordance with the Board policy of giving notice of such meetings.  Notice of this special meeting was given in advance to all Board members.

I.A. Roll Call – President Broz called the special meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Present:  Joe Anderjaska, Connie Brott, Aaron Broz, Toby Cox, Dexter Lacey, Andrea Richards.  Recognized visitors included Trent Benjamin, Principal of Maywood Public Schools and Dr. Phil Mahan, 2015-2016 Superintendent of Hayes Center Public Schools.

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance – President Broz led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

I.C. Recognition of Open Meetings Act poster – President Broz advised all in attendance of the Open Meetings Act poster which is displayed on the wall in the Board Room.

I.D. Adoption of Agenda - Motion Passed to adopt the agenda as listed passed with a motion by Toby Cox and a second by Dexter Lacey. 

Joe Anderjaska            Yes

Connie Brott              Yes

Aaron Broz                Yes

Toby Cox                  Yes

Dexter Lacey              Yes

Andrea Richards           Yes

II. Discussion  

II.A. Discuss options for a cooperative agreement for sports  

Principal, Tony Primavera, presented a PowerPoint slide show with the basic information regarding the proposed cooperative agreement for sports. 

President Broz stated that this session was to answer questions from the patrons and receive comments.  The committee had met with area schools to determine what would be the best for our district and students.  The district is unable to coop with Wallace or Hitchcock County because of our current 6-man football schedule.  Wauneta-Palisade was interested in unifying districts.  The committee felt that co-oping with Maywood is the district’s best option. 

Discussion was held regarding transportation of the students back and forth to practice and games, practice and game schedules, coaching staff, Junior Varsity program, participating in golf and cross country, and being able to provide our students with options. 

Many patrons offered their support and stated that we need to do what is best for our students. 

III. Adjournment – President Broz adjourned the meeting at 9:05 P.M.

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President

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Secretary

These are a full draft of the minutes that will be considered for approval at the next regular Board meeting.