HAYES CENTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

October 11, 2010

8:00 P.M

 

The Board of Education for the Hayes Center Public Schools District #43-0079 held its regular board meeting on Monday, October 11, 2010 in the Conference Room at the High School. Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and posting in accordance with the Board policy of giving notice of such meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all Board members.

President Large called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. with Superintendent Ron Howard, Principal Brian Hof, and Board members Kevin Large, Kris Kressin, Marian Richards, Randy Richter, Bob Rosno, and Joe Anderjaska present.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.

There were no visitors present wishing to address the board.

The Open Meetings Law Poster was on display and recognized by President Large.

Rosno moved, seconded by Richter, to approve the agenda. Voting yes: Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.

AUDIENCE COMMUNICATIONS-None

SERVICES REPORT-None

TEACHER’S ASSOCIATION UPDATE-None

BOARD MEMBER/COMMITTEE REPORTS/REQUESTS-None

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT- Mr. Howard reported that the painting of the blocks on the front of the new building will be completed in the next couple of weeks and that Hitch & Hay will transport the special needs student to and from McCook for $15/day, three days/week.  The bus with the new transmission has been slipping in and out of gear so it was returned to Colby to be worked on at no cost to the district. He also presented Wind Turbine data for the past three months.  The Board was reminded of the NASB State Convention November 17-19; five members are planning to attend.

PRINCIPAL REPORT-Mr. Hof reported that 62 kids attended the Homecoming dance. He complimented Mrs. Pruter and Mrs. Cox for the great job they did organizing Homecoming activities. Mr. Hof will be putting on a dance November 4th for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. He also discussed the substance abuse policy with the board.

EXECUTIVE SESSION- none

ACTION ITEMS-CONSENT AGENDA-Kressin moved, seconded by Rosno to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the approval of the Minutes of the Sept. 13, 2010 Regular Meeting, Budget Hearing, and Final Property Tax Request Hearing and approval of October General Fund Claims in the amount of $169,643.70 Voting yes: Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter,Kressin, Rosno.Voting no:none. Motion passed 6-0.

APPROVE PURCHASE OF MOWER- Anderjaska moved, seconded by Rosno to spend up to $13,000 for a mower as per specs. Voting yes: Large, Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin, Rosno, Richards.  Voting no: none.  Motion passed 6-0.

APPROVE SKID LOADER LEASE-Rosno moved, seconded by Large, to approve the skid loader lease. There was discussion as to whether the district would use it enough to justify the expense.

                Voting yes: none. Voting no: Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin, Rosno, Richards, Large. Motion failed 0-6.

ACCEPT ASPHALT BID-There are a number of areas around the elementary school and the handicapped area in front of the new high school that are in need of repair. Mr. Howard presented bids and recommendations for proceeding with the project.

                Kressin moved, seconded by Richter, to get bids to mudrock roads in the elementary area and wait for road construction next spring to get asphalt bids. After some discussion Anderjaska moved, seconded by Richter to amend the main motion by striking all wording and inserting: to get bids for bottom ash or millings around the elementary school, and to get patching done in front of the elementary school and the handicapped area at the high school. Voting yes: Kressin, Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.

                Kressin moved, seconded by Richter to get bids for bottom ash or millings around the elementary school, and to get patching done in front of the elementary school and the handicapped area at the high school. Voting yes: Richter, Kressin, Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.

APPROVE GRADUATION SPEAKER-Discussed, no action taken.

APPROVE TECH SUPPORT CONTRACT-Mr. Hof reported that there were five applicants for the position, three were interviewed.

                Kressin moved, seconded by Rosno, to offer a Tech Support contract to Brett Warren. Voting yes: Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.

APPROVE PART-TIME BUS DRIVER-After discussion it was decided that the board does not need to approve the hiring of the bus driver. The administration hired Gina Melton to fill the position.

Mr. Howard recommended that the board approve Mrs. Pruter to teach HAL one hour/week and Title I three hours/week. She has prior experience in both areas.

                Kressin moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to approve Peggy Pruter’s addendum to contract. Voting yes: Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin, Rosno. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.

DISCUSSION ITEMS-LIST OF DISTRICT CAPITAL EXPENDITURES-Mr. Howard presented a list of potential district capital expenditures that have been prioritized within departments but not overall. A committee consisting of Richter, Large, Kressin, Mr. Howard and Mr. Hof will meet to prioritize the list and make recommendations to the board.

LITIGATION REPORT-Mr. Howard has been in contact with the school attorney and expects to hear back from them soon.

INFORMATION ONLY-Reminder of the State School Board Convention.

TEACHERAGE AT 409 HUGHES AVE-No bids have been received yet. Bids are open until November 5th.

FISCAL AUDIT-The fiscal audit has been completed and is very positive. A copy is available in the office.

 

President Large adjourned the meeting at 9:57 P.M.

 

The next regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the High School Conference Room.

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President                                                                                            Secretary

 

HAYES CENTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

October 22, 2010

8:00 A.M. 

The Board of Education for the Hayes Center Public School District #43-0079 held a special board meeting on Friday, October 22, 2010 in the Conference Room at the High School. Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and posting in accordance with the Board policy of giving notice of such meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all Board members.

President Large called the meeting to order at 8:06 A.M. with Superintendent Ron Howard, and Board members Kevin Large, Marian Richards, Randy Richter, and Joe Anderjaska present; Kris Kressin and Bob Rosno were absent.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.

There were no visitors present.

The Open Meetings Law Poster was on display and recognized by President Large.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA-Richter moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to adopt the agenda. Voting yes: Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter. Voting no: none. Absent: Rosno, Kressin. Motion passed 4-0.

                Anderjaska moved, seconded by Richter, to approve Rosno’s absence. Voting yes: Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter. Voting no: none. Absent Kressin, Rosno. Motion passed 4-0.

ACTION ITEMS-APPROVE BID FOR ASPHALT REPAIR-Mr. Howard reported that Stone’s General Paving would not come for less than the 6,800 bid; anything less would not be worth the trip for them. There was discussion of the area to be paved and the approach area for the buses. Mr. Howard will check on the price for adding the bus approach area.

Anderjaska moved, seconded by Large to accept the bid of $6,800 from Stone General Paving Co. for asphalt work around the school. Voting yes: Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter. Voting no: none. Absent: Kressin, Rosno. Motion passed 4-0.

APPROVE BID FOR TEACHERAGE REPAIRS AT 307 DANIELS, APPROVE BID FOR REPAIRS AND WORK AROUND NEW BUILDING- Richter moved, seconded by Large,  to approve the bid from Foster Lawns for building and grounds repairs. Voting yes: Large, Anderjaska, Richter, Richards. Voting no: none. Absent: Kressin, Rosno. Motion passed 4-0.

APPROVE TEACHING CONTRACT-Mr. Howard reported that Mrs. Richards will be on extended leave and in her absence Mr. Hof and Mr. Howard have worked to find potential teachers to fill the math position. They interviewed Mr. Dave Seybold from Trenton and recommend that we offer him a part-time contract.

 Anderjaska moved, seconded by Large, to offer a part-time Math contract to Dave Seybold.Voting yes: Anderjaska, Richards, Large.  Voting no: none.  Abstaining: Richter. Absent: Kressin, Rosno. Motion passed 3-0 with 1 abstention.

President Large adjourned the meeting at 9:21 A.M.

 

The next regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the High School Conference Room.

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Board President                                                                                               Board Secretary