The regular meeting of the Board of Education for
the Hayes Center Public Schools District #43-0079 was held on Monday, January 9,
2012 in the New Gymnasium 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 7:05 P.M. with Superintendent Ron
Howard, Principal Peggy Pruter, and Board members Joe Anderjaska, Kevin Large,
Kris Kressin, Marian Richards, Randy Richter, and Bob Rosno present. The Pledge
of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS: President
Large reminded the visitors to fill out the sign-in sheet if they wished to
address the board.
RECOGNITION OF OPEN MEETING LAW POSTER-The
Open Meetings Law Poster was on display and recognized by President Large.
ELECTION
OF OFFICERS: President Large opened
the floor for election of officers.
Rosno moved, seconded by Richter, to
nominate Kris Kressin as President. Richards moved, seconded by Large, to
nominate Joe Anderjaska as President. Mrs. Pruter tallied the votes. The results
of the ballot vote were: Anderjaska-3, Kressin-2, Abstain-1. After consulting
Robert’s Rules Anderjaska was declared President. Large relinquished the chair
and Anderjaska assumed the position of President.
Anderjaska opened the floor for nominations
for Vice-President: Richards moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to nominate Kevin
Large as Vice-President. Kressin moved, seconded by Rosno, to nominate Randy
Richter as Vice-President. Mrs. Pruter tallied the votes. The results of the
ballot vote were Large-3, Richter-3. Anderjaska asked if there were any more
nominations for Vice-President, there being none, Richter will remain
Vice-President.
Anderjaska opened the floor for nominations
for Secretary: Richter moved, seconded by Kressin, to nominate Bob Rosno as
Secretary. Large moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to nominate Marian Richards as
Secretary. Nominations ceased. Mrs.
Pruter tallied the votes. The results of the ballot vote were: Rosno-3,
Richards-3. Anderjaska re-opened the floor for nominations, there being none,
Richards will remain Secretary.
Anderjaska opened the floor for nominations
for Treasurer: Kressin moved, seconded by Richter, to nominate Bob Rosno as
Treasurer. Richards moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to nominate Kevin Large as
Treasurer. Mrs. Pruter tallied the votes. The results of the ballot vote were:
Rosno-5, Large-1. Rosno will remain Treasurer.
ADDITION
TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Large
moved, seconded by Rosno, to adopt the agenda. Voting yes: Richter, Kressin,
Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.
Barry Richards addressed the board expressing his
hopes that there will be a nicer, softer tone set between the board and patrons.
He would like everyone to get beyond whatever it is holding us back. He has been
made aware by parents, of some acts of kindness shown by Mr. Howard and echoes
what Mr. Wolford said about going above and beyond. He supports everyone on the
board and the job they are doing. He encouraged the board retreat and whatever
it takes to re-unite the community.
SERVICES
REPORT: REPLACEMENT OF ROOF ON FIELDHOUSE-Mr. Howard reported that he inadvertently left off the roof on the field
house on last month’s insurance claim report; there will be $7,200 coming out of
the hail insurance proceeds the district has received. It is already contracted
with CTE and will be done, possibly sometime this week.
UPDATE ON
STAFF TECHNOLOGY RELATED IN-SERVICE-Because
of the change in venue for tonight’s meeting and the lack of time to get
everything set up-this will be addressed at a future meeting.
TEACHER
ASSOCIATION UPDATE: NONE
BOARD
MEMBER/COMMITTEE REPORTS/REQUESTS: BOARD MEMBER WORKSHOP IN NORTH PLATTE JANUARY
25TH FROM 5:00-9:00 P.M- both Richards and Large plan to attend.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT-Anderjaska reported on the
Transportation Committee meeting. Anderjaska, Kressin, Mr. Bishop and Mr. Howard
attended the meeting, Rosno inspected the vehicles at a later date on his own.
The meeting was to determine the amount of damage on school vehicles after the
summer storm. Mr. Bishop has replaced or is in the process of replacing broken
mirrors, glass and a couple of grills in the big yellow buses. The maroon and
black Suburbans were inspected but because of the high mileage and the age of
the vehicles they did not recommend fixing them. The 2010 Impala was being used
so was not available at the time of inspection but they thought the car should
be repaired. Kressin thought some of
the hail insurance money should be used to build an addition to the bus barn. It
was decided that Kressin would visit with Rick Kerchal about a structure and if
the board feels we should again address the building of a new bus barn then Mr.
Howard could contact the people who submitted bids last spring
and see about new bids.
BUILDINGS
AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT-Kressin
reported on the Building and Grounds committee meeting. They met with Mr. Howard
and did a walk around the buildings. They
thought the guttering needs to be watched and seals under the windows at the
Football field house might need to be replaced, the walk-in freezer doesn’t look
like it seals correctly-Mr. Howard reported that they are in the process of
getting bids on the freezer. Kressin
brought a bid for putting up a 60’ x 40’ bus barn. Mr. Howard will contact those
who previously submitted bids and this will be an action item for the February
meeting.
President Anderjaska asked if there was anything
else. Mr. Large informed the board
that the recall affidavit was delivered to him today by the County Clerk. This
item will require board action in the future, there are several questions that
the board may need to seek legal counsel on. Anderjaska questioned whether the
board needed to take action before the next meeting or how the board needs to
proceed, Large informed him that the board will need to set a date but there is
enough time to facilitate any concerns the election committee may have on
setting things up. Anderjaska will follow up with Large to see what procedures
may need to take place.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT- Mrs. Pruter
informed the board that Congratulations are due to Chad Barent for winning the
Hayes Center Geography Bee. He will take a qualifying test to see if he is
eligible for state competition. Chad is a seventh grader at Hayes Center.
CONGRATULATIONS CHAD!!
Test season will begin in a couple of weeks and
will continue through the end of April. Quiz
Bowl and Speech meets are beginning.
ACTION
ITEMS-CONSENT AGENDA: Richter moved,
seconded by Large, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the approval of
Minutes for the December 5, Special
Meeting, the December 12, Regular Meeting, additional December payroll of
$301.66, and approval of January General Fund claims of $192,603.79 (Payroll
$133,227.62 Claims
$59,376.17).
Kressin moved, seconded by Large, to amend the
consent agenda to include the Mid-Month Memo in the December 12 minutes. Voting
yes: Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin. Voting no: none.
Motion passed 6-0.
Richter moved, seconded by Large, to approve the
consent agenda consisting of the approval of Minutes for
the December 5, Special Meeting,
the December 12, Regular Meeting including the Mid-Month Memo, additional
December payroll of $301.66, and approval of January General Fund claims of
$192,603.79 (Payroll $133,227.62
Claims $59,376.17). Voting yes: Kressin, Rosno, Richards, Large,
Anderjaska, Richter. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.
VO-AG
PANEL SAW AND WHEEL KIT PURCHASE-Mr.
Howard recommended the board approve the purchase of the panel saw and wheel kit
requested by Mr. Cooper for the Vo-Ag program.
Rosno moved, seconded by Richter, to purchase the panel saw and wheel
kit. Voting yes: Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin, Rosno. Voting
no: none. Motion passed 6-0.
BOARD
POLICY REVISIONS-2ND READING-
Kressin moved, seconded by Rosno, to approve
second reading of Board Policies A-D.
Richards moved, seconded by Large, to amend
the motion to vote on the policies separately. Voting yes: Anderjaska, Rosno,
Richards, Large. Voting no: Richter, Kressin. Motion passed 4-2.
Kressin moved, seconded by Rosno, to
approve second reading of Policies A-D individually. Voting yes: Large,
Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin, Rosno, Richards. Voting no: none. Motion passed
6-0.
POLICY
1110 BOARD MEETINGS, PROCEDURES AND OPERATIONS- Rosno moved, seconded by Kressin, to approve second reading of Policy
1110. Discussion followed with
Richards reading the proposed change: -“any
two board members may place an item on the agenda by notifying the Board
President and/or the Superintendent at least 24 hours before the meeting. Those
items will be placed on the agenda subject to the Board voting to remove them at
the meeting in question.” and voicing concerns over the ability of two
people to hijack a meeting by loading the agenda if they knew a member of the
board was going to be absent. Large reminded the board that it is a courtesy to
change the meeting date if someone knew they were going to be gone. Richards
agreed that it is a courtesy but the opportunity would still exist. Anderjaska
questioned how other boards were set up on this issue.
Large says the NASB had different
suggestions, most boards are set up the way we are but there are other ways to
handle it. After more discussion Richards re-read the motion: Rosno moved,
seconded by Kressin, to approve second reading of Policy 1110.Voting yes:
Richter, Kressin, Rosno. Voting no: Richards, Large, Anderjaska. Motion failed
3-3.
POLICY
1111 CONSTRUCTION OF THE AGENDA-Kressin
moved, seconded by Richter, to approve second reading of Policy 1111.
Discussion: Richards again voiced concerns over the ability of two people
to stack the agenda if someone was gone.
Kressin questioned Richards on what she meant by saying someone could
sabotage the board if one person is gone, Richards corrected him that she had
said hijacking and explained that if there was something a couple people wanted
on the agenda that they thought they could force through because they knew there
was going to be a person gone that would enable them to get a majority of the
votes with a 3-2 vote. Kressin had concerns that we would have two policies not
match and we would have to start over again. Large pointed out that the
alternative would be not to adopt the changes in the other policies. Kressin
still had concerns that we would be back where we started and questioned whether
we would have attorneys involved again. Large, Richards and Anderjaska all
thought the board could work together to make the policies read the same without
involving attorneys. Rosno pointed out that last month’s minutes did not specify
first reading and that we have waived second reading in the past. Large and
Richards pointed out that second reading was not waived at the last meeting so
by policy two readings are needed. Large reminded the board that the opportunity
for two board members to call a special meeting still exists. Kressin questioned
whether the President could stop the special meeting by not listing something on
the agenda. Kressin was reminded that the purpose for the Special Meeting is
listed and that sets the agenda.
Anderjaska clarified that the way he understands it, as president he doesn’t
have the right to stop a special meeting unless there are legal questions. Large
called the question. Richards re-read the motion- Kressin moved, seconded by
Richter, to approve second reading of Policy 1111. Voting yes:Kressin, Rosno,
Richter. Voting no: Richards, Large, Anderjaska. Motion failed 3-3.
1134 HAYES
CENTER BOARD OPERATING PRINCIPLES-Kressin
moved, not to approve Policy 1134.
There was discussion on whether a negative motion
was allowed. Anderjaska checked in the short version of Robert’s Rules. Motion
failed for lack of second.
POLICY
4010.2-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS- The
changes outline the changes in the date from October to July, and procedure to
follow for early admission to kindergarten. Rosno moved, seconded by Large, to
approve Policy 4010.2. Voting yes: Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter,
Kressin. Motion passed 6-0.
POLICY
7020.2-SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT; POLICY 7020.4-GIFTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Changes will be needed in the wording of these
policies. Kressin moved, seconded by Large, to table 7020.2 and 7020.4 and have
Mr. Howard prepare drafts for the next meeting. Voting yes: Richards, Large,
Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin, Rosno. Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.
OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORY FOR THE DISTRICT: Richards
moved, seconded by Large, that AmFirst Bank be the official depository for the
district. Voting yes: Large, Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin, Rosno, Richards.
Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.
OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER FOR THE DISTRICT: Richards
moved, seconded by Large, that the Times Republican be the official newspaper
for the district. Voting yes: Anderjaska, Richards, Large. Voting no: Richter,
Rosno. Abstaining: Kressin. Motion passed 3-2 with 1 abstention.
BOARD
POLICIES-1ST READING-A)3011.5-RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION;
B)3030.5- ANTI DISCRIMINATION, ANTI-HARASSMENT, AND ANTI-RETALIATION;
C)4010-STUDENT RESIDENCE, ADMISSION AND CONTRACTING FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES;
D)4050.35- ANTI-DISCRIMINATION, ANTI-HARASSMENT, AND ANTI-RETALIATION; E)
5010.5-ASSESSMENTS-ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS; F) 5020.10-ADMISSIONS,
CLASSIFICATION, AND ATTENDANCE; G)5030.4B-CONCUSSIONS; H) 5030.7-STATE
ASSESSMENTS; I) 6600-SPECIAL EDUCATION POLICIES; J) 7070.5-SERVICE ANIMALS; K)
2020.1-EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION—These
are all state mandated changes. Mr. Howard recommended that the board approve
first reading on these policies.
Large moved, seconded by Rosno, to give first reading on the Policies
listed under #7, items A-K. Voting yes:
Richter, Kressin, Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska. Voting no: none. Motion
passed 6-0.
BOARD
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS-Anderjaska
asked for requests of committees anyone wanted to be on- he offered to change
committees if anyone was interested in something different. Kressin moved,
seconded by Rosno, to keep Board Committee appointments the same. After
discussion Kressin moved previous question. Voting yes: Kressin, Rosno,
Richards, Large, Richter. Voting no:
Anderjaska. Motion passed 5-1.
Committees will remain as follows:
Americanism:Anderjaska, Kressin,
Richards; Transportation: Anderjaska,
Kressin, Rosno; Buildings and Grounds:
Richter, Kressin, Rosno; Negotiations:Large,
Anderjaska, Richards; Communications:
Large, Richter, Rosno; Curriculum:
Large, Richards, Richter; Finance:
Kressin, Richter, Rosno, Howard, Pruter, Bishop;
School Improvement: Anderjaska.
Anderjaska would like written reports by the
committee chair after the committee meets so everyone knows what is going on. It
could be included with the mid-month memo if turned in on time.
MISSION
STATEMENT REVISION-The SAT team,
administration and staff presented their revision of the district mission
statement at the December meeting: To
Prepare Students to be Lifelong Learners and Productive, Responsible Citizens.
Richards moved, seconded by Large, to approve the new mission statement.
Discussion: President Anderjaska
would like to thank Mrs. Pruter and the staff for their work on the Mission
Statement. Voting yes: Rosno, Richards, Large, Anderjaska. Richter, Kressin.
Voting no: none. Motion passed 6-0.
RATIFY
OPTION ENROLLMENT REQUESTS-Mr. Howard
requested that the board ratify the option enrollments he approved for three
students who are opting to attend Wauneta-Palisade school district and two
students who would like to option to Medicine Valley. Both requests are for work
related reasons. Rosno moved,
seconded by Richards, to ratify the option enrollment requests. Voting yes:
Richards, Large, Anderjaska, Richter, Kressin, Rosno. Voting no: none. Motion
passed 6-0.
SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT- Large moved,
seconded by Richards, to approve the Superintendent’s contract. Voting yes:
Large, Anderjaska, Richards. Voting no: Richter, Kressin, Rosno. Motion failed
3-3
EXECUTIVE
SESSION-Large moved, seconded by
Anderjaska, to go into Executive Session to do a Principal Evaluation of Mr.
Howard at the end of the regular meeting. Voting yes: Anderjaska, Large. Voting
no Richter, Kressin, Rosno, Richards. Motion failed 4-2.
DISCUSSION-LEGAL FEES INFORMATION HANDOUT-Kressin
had requested a breakdown of legal fees since August 2010. Mr. Howard provided a
breakdown of the past four years.
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL EVALUATION-There was discussion of how to do the
evaluation, what method to use etc. Kressin suggested that each board member
make a list of Mr. Howard’s strengths and weaknesses and suggestions for
improvement for presentation at the February meeting. He also asked for a
reminder to be put in the mid-month memo and the board packets.
INFORMATION ONLY-STUDENT HANDBOOK-PAGE 10 REVISION-Revisions
have been made to page 10-Complaint Procedures.
SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA DISTANCE EDUCATION NETWORK CONTRACT FOR DISTANCE
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES -This contract needs to be signed by the board
president to be able to continue to provide Distance Educational Services for
the district. BOARD WORKSHOP RETREAT-This
will take place February 13th at 5:30 P.M. ahead of the regular
meeting. CORRESPONDENCE-CARDS OF THANKS-Thank
You notes were received from several staff members for the Christmas bonus and
meal.
FUTURE
AGENDA ITEMS-STAGE CURTAINS PROPOSAL-The
stage curtains and black-out curtains are beyond repair. Mr. Howard will have
bids for replacement of these curtains at the February meeting.
SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM-Mr. Wagner will provide information pertaining to
potential changes in the 9-12 social studies curriculum at the February meeting.
ADJOURNMENT-President Anderjaska
adjourned the meeting at 9:10 P.M.
The next regular scheduled meeting of the Board
of Education will be held on Monday, February 13, 2012, at 7:00 P.M., in the
High School Conference Room.
These are a full draft of the minutes that will
be considered for approval at the next regular Board meeting.
| Hayes Center Public School | JANUARY 2012 GENERAL FUND CLAIMS | |||||||||
| Vendor Name | Amount | |||||||||
| Checking Account: | 1 | Fund: | 01 | GENERAL FUND | ||||||
| AMERICAN TECHNICAL PUBLISHERS | 1,509.18 | |||||||||
| APPLE INC | 1,196.00 | |||||||||
| BARNETTS DO-IT CENTER | 103.96 | |||||||||
| BLOMSTEDT, PETER J | 78.64 | |||||||||
| BRICO PEST CONTROL | 60.00 | |||||||||
| CB SEAMLESS GUTTERS | 645.00 | |||||||||
| CENTRAL POWER SYSTEMS & SERVICES | 1,208.63 | |||||||||
| COMMERCIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES | 720.00 | |||||||||
| D & S HARDWARE | 171.98 | |||||||||
| DEMCO | 227.62 | |||||||||
| E. D. ENTERPRISES INC. | 2,854.34 | |||||||||
| EAKES OFFICE PLUS | 7.95 | |||||||||
| EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #15 | 7,795.00 | |||||||||
| EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #16 | 36.75 | |||||||||
| GOINGS, INC | 173.32 | |||||||||
| GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS INC | 34.30 | |||||||||
| HADDOCK CORPORATION | 4,191.00 | |||||||||
| HARDING & SHULTZ, P.C. L.L.O. | 5,556.94 | |||||||||
| HAYES COUNTY FARMERS COOP | 9,110.91 | |||||||||
| HERSHBERGER'S MUSIC | 52.57 | |||||||||
| HIRERIGHT SOLUTIONS INC. | 101.85 | |||||||||
| HOMETOWN LEASING | 744.15 | |||||||||
| HOT LUNCH FUND | 135.00 | |||||||||
| KILDARE LUMBER | 252.30 | |||||||||
| LAWSON, LISA | 250.00 | |||||||||
| MALLECK OIL COMPANY | 1,593.79 | |||||||||
| MALOUF & ASSOCIATES | 166.86 | |||||||||
| MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC | 39.62 | |||||||||
| NEBRASKA TRUCK CENTER, INC. | 946.72 | |||||||||
| OMAHA TRUCK CENTER INC | 420.32 | |||||||||
| ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY, INC | 206.46 | |||||||||
| PERKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS | 5,600.00 | |||||||||
| PETTY CASH-GENERAL FUND HCPS | 414.46 | |||||||||
| PFEFFER SERVICE | 95.00 | |||||||||
| PRAIRIE STATES COMM. INC. | 77.00 | |||||||||
| REALLY GOOD STUFF INC | 168.00 | |||||||||
| SAFELITE AUTO GLASS | 594.95 | |||||||||
| SCOOP MEDIA LLC | 248.52 | |||||||||
| SCOTT'S GROCERY L.L.C. | 273.75 | |||||||||
| SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA PHYSICAL THERAPY P.C. | 122.50 | |||||||||
| SOUTHWEST PUBLIC POWER | 2,900.67 | |||||||||
| SUTHERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 1,457.84 | |||||||||
| THE SPORTS SHOPPE | 666.00 | |||||||||
| TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 54.15 | |||||||||
| TOP OFFICE PRODUCTS | 530.18 | |||||||||
| U. S. BANK | 262.65 | |||||||||
| VERNIER SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY | 1,734.17 | |||||||||
| VIAERO | 67.63 | |||||||||
| VILLAGE OF HAYES CENTER | 1,395.10 | |||||||||
| WALMART COMMUNITY/GEMB | 273.69 | |||||||||
| WARREN, BRETT | 1,848.75 | |||||||||
| GENERAL FUND PAYROLL | 133,227.62 | |||||||||
| Fund Total: | 192,603.79 | |||||||||
Board of Education Mid Month Report
January 26, 2012