School board minutes-March 2018
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, March 12, 2018
7:30 p.m. at Bancroft-Rosalie
President Nottlemann called the regular Board of Education meeting to order on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Notice of the meeting was published five days prior to the meeting.
Board members present were Trevor Bonneau, Pam Browning, Pat Browning, Naomi Brummond, Jason Gatzemeyer and Mike Nottlemann. Superintendent Cerny, visitors and school personnel were also present.
President Nottlemann informed the public that a current copy of the “Open Meetings Act” is posted on the north wall of the library.
Motioned by Pam Browning, seconded by Pat Browning to approve the regular board minutes of the February 12, 2018 meeting as presented. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Gatzemeyer, seconded Pam Browning 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: February receipts $257,011; Expenses $312,451; End of February cash balance $533,883; Building Fund Checking $21,596; Depreciation Fund checking $1,084; Quality Capital Fund checking $12,392; Activity Fund checking $26,631, and the Hot Lunch Fund at the end of February $24,971.
Motioned by Gatzemeyer, seconded by Bonneau 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, we shall move on. No one spoke.
The administrator’s report consisted of: the February transportation report. The NRCSA Spring Conference being March 22nd & 23rd at Kearney with Superintendent Cerny attending. Superintendent Cerny gave the projected State Aid for 2018-19 with an increase of $150,000. The Rosalie Alumni Committee e-mailed and stated that they will no longer have a Rosalie Alumni and will accept the invitation to join the Bancroft-Rosalie School Alumni. The Rosalie Alumni committee will send out letters to their alumnus informing them of this decision.
Principal Sjuts reported on: Financial reports from the boys and girls basketball sub-Districts hosted by West-Point Beemer: the girls - $86.40 and the boys - $187.31. The Boys district final at Wayne State was $661.54 and qualified for state. District wrestling hosted by Oakland-Craig was $11.44 with one qualifying for state. Winter sports summary: JH Girls Basketball 8th grade 3-3; 7th grade 11-0; HS Boys Basketball V 26-3; JV 16-7; HS Girls Basketball V 21-5 and JV 15-5. High School wrestling with three students participating: Seth Totten 20-15, David Brown 14-9, and Zach Bridges 2-16. Students out for spring sports are as follows: Baseball: Pender – 10, Emerson-Hubbard – 5, B-R – 3 and L-D - 4 for a total of 22; JH Track: B-R 15 girls and 10 boys and L-D 8 girls and 10 boys for a total of 43; HS Track: B-R 21 girls and 17 boys and L-D 4 girls and 8 boys for a total of 50 students, and BRLD Golf: B-R -6 and L-D -3. Principal Sjuts went over with the board the Boys State Basketball Sportsmanship summary.
Lauren Ahlers and Rebekah Henschen, representing the senior class, addressed the board asking for an extension of twelve hours for their sneak trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota. The trip will be May 6 and 7th. Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Pam Browning to allow the request provided the seniors represent B-R well. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried. An itinerary will be presented at the April meeting. The board thanked the senior representatives for coming.
President Nottlemann asked if there were any committee reports. The P2T meeting will be Monday, March 19th, at 7:00 p.m. at Lyons. President Nottlemann asked if there were other board committee reports, and if not, we shall move on. There were none.
In old business, motioned by Gatzemeyer, seconded by Bonneau to approve to assist the Bancroft-Rosalie Education Foundation in purchasing the content of the Athletics and Activities Highlights for “Achievers”’ digital display monitor for the Bancroft-Rosalie School from SectorNow in the amount of $3,500. Discussion. RCV: Ayes - 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
In new business, motioned by Pat Browning, seconded by Naomi Brummond to name the superintendent as the authorized representative for Federal, State and Local programs, including Title l programs, Special Education, Food Services, NSAA and East Husker Conference. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Gatzemeyer to offer the driver’s education contract to Roxanne Raasch. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried. The driver’s education dates are: May 29, 30, 31 and June 1 & 4th.
Motioned by Pam Browning, seconded by Pat Browning to accept the resignation with regret of Kyle Elsasser and thank him with appreciation for his years of service. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Gatzemeyer to approve the application of Emerson-Hubbard Public Schools and Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools to join Pathways 2 Tomorrow Joint Public Agency and amendment to the Joint Public Agency Agreement. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Brummond, seconded by Pam Browning to approve the First Amended Joint Public Agency Agreement Pathways 2 Tomorrow. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Pat Browning, seconded by Pam Browning for first approval to amend board policy 0445 Pregnant and Parenting Students. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Nottlemann, seconded by Gatzemeyer to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing teacher evaluation and staffing. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried. The board went into executive session at 9:00 p.m.
The board came out of executive session at 9:40 p.m.
Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Brummond to offer teacher contracts as recommended by the administration. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
The next regular board meeting will be Monday, April 9th, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Bancroft.
Motioned by Brummond, seconded by Bonneau to adjourn. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.