HAYES
CENTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT #079
REGULAR
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MARCH 14,
2011
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order-The regular meeting of the Board of Education for the Hayes Center Public Schools, District #43-0079 was held on Monday, March 14, 2011 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.
Roll Call- President Large called the meeting to order at 7:06 P.M. with Superintendent Ron Howard, Principal Brian Hof, and Board members Joe Anderjaska , Kris Kressin, Kevin Large, Marian Richards, Randy Richter, and Bob Rosno present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Recognition of Visitors-No visitors present.
Recognition of Open Meetings Act poster-The Open Meetings Law Poster was on display and recognized by President Large.
Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda-Anderjaska moved, seconded by Rosno, to remove Action Item 1D and approve the agenda as otherwise listed. 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- Mr. Howard reminded the board of the NRCSA Spring Conference, March 24 & 25, 2011 in Kearney , and presented Pole Barn Bids as requested.
Superintendent’s
Report-Mr. Howard presented Wind Turbine Data, and reported on the
Elementary School fund raising projects-Pennies for Patients where the students
raised $500 and Jump Rope for Heart where the students raised $800. He also
reported that the para that was assisting a special needs student has resigned
and we will need to find a replacement for the rest of the year. The Impala will
need repairs after a slight fender bender. The
Hayes Center employee was not at fault.
Principal’s
Report-Mr. Howard and Mr. Hof reported on the Chase County Singers, the
puppet show presented by Alta Keating at the Elementary School, the upcoming Pat
Richards assembly and the Leadership Team from Mid Plains that came to visit.
Action Items-Consent Agenda-Kressin moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the Approval of Minutes of February 14, 2011 Regular meeting , Approval of February General Fund claims of $ 14,900.00 and the March General Fund claims of $200,312.92 (payroll $144,951.80 claims $ 55,361.12) Voting yes: Large, Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin, Rosno, Richards. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.
REVIEW ALL BOARD POLICIES-1ST READING-Kressin moved, seconded by Rosno to pass first reading of the Board Policies presented by the Superintendent as recommended by the State. Voting yes: Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin, Rosno, Richards, Large. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.
APPROVE 2011-2012 SCHOOL CALENDAR-The calendar will go to the Communications Committees and be presented to the board at the April regular meeting.
APPLICATION FOR EARLY RETIREMENT-No action taken.
RESIGNATIONS-Anderjaska moved, seconded by Large to accept the resignation from Lana May and thank her for her many years of service. Voting yes: Richter, Kressin, Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.
Kressin moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to accept the resignation of Rebekah Ralston, thank her for her years of service and wish her well in her future endeavors. Voting yes: Kressin, Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.
Kressin moved, seconded by Large, to accept the resignation of Jim Cole and thank him for his service. Voting yes: Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.
MOVE BOARD MEETING TIME TO 7:00 P.M.-Anderjaska moved, seconded by Rosno, that we move Board Meetings to 7:00 P.M. Kressin moved, seconded by Richter, to amend the motion to start meetings at 8:00 P.M. during daylight savings time. Voting yes: Richards, Large, Richter, Kressin, Rosno. Voting no: Anderjaska. Motion passed 5-1.
Andejaska moved, seconded by Rosno, to start meetings at 8:00 P.M. during daylight savings time as amended. Voting yes: Large, Richter, Kressin, Rosno, Richards. Voting no: Anderjaska. Motion passed 5-1.
PURCHASE OF FURNITURE-Mr. Howard presented information on the need for tables and chairs in the distance learning room, board room and library to make better use of the facilities. The board directed Mr. Howard to make the purchases within his authorized limits.
DISCUSSION-PERSONAL FINANCE CLASS-Mr. Howard has visited with Scott Laird about the EverFi Personal Finance class to be offered to seniors. Hayes Center Schools will work with AmFirst Bank to potentially provide this class.
COMBINATION 5TH – 6TH CLASS FOR 2011-12-Mr. Howard gave recommendations for keeping the same teacher and aide for the combination class and moving the 6th grade class back to the Elementary School. This discussion item will be brought back as an action item at the April Board meeting.
POLE BUILDING AT BUS BARN-Mr. Howard presented information requested by the board.
INFORMATION ONLY-FFA
State Convention April 6TH – 8TH in Lincoln
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS-Graduation speaker, Senior trip, summer projects, School Calendar, 5th/6th classroom, Pole Barn, Preschool/Transition, Personal Finance class, Elementary floor plans, student/option student numbers.
CORRESPONDENCE-The board received Thank you’s from: Jerry Rippen, Vickie Christner, and Dave Heineman.
President Large adjourned the meeting at 9:26 P.M.
The next regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, April 11, 2011, at 8:00 P.M., in the High School Conference Room.
Board President Board Secretary