School board minutes-July 2017
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Board of Education Meeting
July 10, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
President Nottlemann called the regular Board of Education meeting to order Monday, July 10, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Notice of the meeting was published 5 days prior to the meeting.
President Nottlemann informed the public that a current copy of the “Open Meetings Act” is posted on the north wall of the library.
Board members present were Naomi Brummond, Trevor Bonneau, Pam Browning, Pat Browning, Jason Gatzemeyer and Mike Nottlemann. Superintendent Cerny and other school personnel were also present.
Motioned by Gatzemeyer, seconded by Bonneau to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2017 regular board meeting. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0, Abstain - 1 (Brummond). Motion carried.
Motioned by Pam Browning, seconded by Bonneau to allow payment of the invoices from the general fund. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Superintendent Cerny gave the financial review: Summary of accounts: June receipts $129,670, June disbursements $331,704, End of June cash balance $858,889, Building Fund checking $77,610, Depreciation Fund Checking $1,000, Quality Capital Fund checking $6,729, Activity Fund $12,711 and the Hot Lunch Fund $17,028.
Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Pat Browning to approve the agenda as printed. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
President Nottlemann stated that this time is set aside for anyone who would like to speak at the public hearing, and if not, the board will move on.
The administrator’s report consisted of June transportation and the board reviewed the part-time and substitute staff-bus drivers, van drivers, substitute teachers and the substitute para-professionals list for the 2017-18 school year.
Principal Sjuts report consisted of reviewing the changes in the elementary, secondary, teacher, classified staff and activity handbooks.
In committee reports, the board reviewed the P2T preliminary budget for the 2017-18 school year. President Nottlemann asked if there were any other committee reports, and there were none.
In old business, motioned by Gatzemeyer, seconded by Pat Browning the final approval of Board Policies #301.8 Employee Fund-Raising, #742.4 Procurement Plan-Food Service, #742.5 Procurement Plan-Code of Conduct and final approval of Amended Policies #411.6 Homeless, #418 Full/Part time employment, #525.1 Computer-Internet Safety and Acceptable Use Policy, #664 Law Enforcement, #732.1 ESA and #742 Purchasing Policies. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
In new business, motioned by Brummond, seconded by Bonneau to name First National Bank of Bancroft as the official bank for the General Fund; to name First Community Bank as the official bank for the Activity, Hot Lunch, Building, Cooperative, Bonds and CD’s; to name Wisner News Chronicle as the official newspaper; name KSB School Law as the school’s Legal Council; set the class limits for the 2017-18 year: preschool per section - 20; K-3 - 26; Grades 4-6 - 30; Grades 7-12 - 40 students. The option enrollment deadline will not be waived for students entering or leaving after August 14. The exception to this enrollment will be for students who have moved into a neighboring district and choose to attend Bancroft-Rosalie School instead of their resident district. The hot lunch prices are set as follows: Adults $3.75; Grades 7-12 - $3.00; Grades P-6 - $2.75; Ala Carte Lunch - $1.00, and extra milk and juice $.50. Breakfast prices as follows: Adults - $2.25, Grades Pre-12 - $1.60 and Ala Carte Breakfast $.50. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
The board reviewed #0450 Student Fees Policy for the year of 2016-17, which includes computers and drivers education. The beginning balance of $3,023.58, receipts of $5,520, disbursements of $1,279.69 with a balance of $7,263.89 as of July 1, 2017. President Nottlemann asked if there was further discussion from the public or board. There was no further discussion, and no action taken. President Nottlemann adjourned the #0450 Student Fees Policy hearing.
The board reviewed and with a roll call vote, re-affirmed #0631.1 Title I Parental and Family Involvement Policy. President Nottlemann closed the hearing on #0631.1 Title I Parental and Family Involvement Policy.
The board reviewed the #0443.2 Anti-Bullying Policy, and President Nottlemann asked if there was further input from the public or the board. There was none. President Nottlemann stated if there was no further discussion, the hearing is closed.
The board reviewed the #0413 Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism Policy, and President Nottlemann asked if there was further input from the public or board. With no further discussion, President Nottlemann stated the board would move on.
The board reviewed the 2017 School Census Report. Children ages 5 to 18 years as follows: Burt County – 0, Cuming County – 162, Thurston County – 61. The total for Burt, Cuming and Thurston is 223.
The next regular Board of Education meeting will be Monday, August 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Motioned by Brummond, seconded by Pam Browning to adjourn. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.