Bancroft-Rosalie Community School

Board of Education Meeting

Monday, April 9, 2018 7:30 p.m. at Bancroft

President Nottlemann called the regular Board of Education meeting to order on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 7:33 p.m. and informed the public that a current copy of the “Open Meetings Act” is posted on the north wall of the library. Notice of the meeting was published five days prior to the meeting. Board members present were Trevor Bonneau, Pam Browning, Pat Browning, Jason Gatzemeyer and Mike Nottlemann. Board member Naomi Brummond was absent. Superintendent Cerny, visitors and other school personnel were also present.

Motioned by Gatzemeyer, seconded by Bonneau to approve the regular board minutes of the March 12, 2018 meeting. Discussion. RCV: Ayes - 5, Opposed - 0. Motion carried.

Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Pam Browning to allow payment of the invoices from the general fund as presented. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed - 0. Motion carried.

Superintendent Cerny gave the financial review: Summary of accounts: March beginning balance $53,883; March receipts $213,563; March disbursements $310,987, End of March cash balance $436,458; Building Fund Checking $24,083; Depreciation Fund Checking $1,434; Quality Capital Fund $13,013; Activity Fund $11,439, and the Hot Lunch Fund at the end of March $24,213.

Motioned by Pam Browning, seconded by Gatzemeyer to approve the agenda as printed. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.

President Nottlemann stated that this time is set aside for anyone who would like to speak at the public hearing. No one spoke.

Superintendent Cerny’s report consisted of: the March transportation, Replacing the 2005 minivan and the 2018-19 preschool enrollment.

Principal Sjuts report consisted of: Vicki Gatzemeyer, representing the senior class, presented the senior sneak trip itinerary to Minneapolis, Minnesota, leaving Sunday, May 6, and returning Monday, May 7th. The board thanked Vicki for coming. The high school graduation will be Friday, May 11, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bancroft gymnasium. A few seniors requested to decorate their caps for the graduation ceremony. Mr. Sjuts denied the request. Driver’s Education will be May 29^th, 30, 31^st and June 1^st and 4^th from 8:30 – 3:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch. The driver’s education fee will be $50 for each student living in the district, and if room available, $300 for students who live outside the district. Attendance is mandatory for all thirty hours of classroom instruction. Principal Sjuts presented a copy of recommendations for the board’s review for coach and sponsor assignments for the school year of 2018-2019.

President Nottlemann asked if there were board committee reports to share. At the co-op meeting, the board discussed the feasibility study and would like ideas for the May board meeting to be considered and addressed at the June coop meeting. Shared courses and periods offered for the 2018-19 school year were presented. The transportation between schools and practices were also discussed.

The opening ceremonies for groundbreaking for the Pathways To Tomorrow (P2T) is set for April 23^rd at 2:00 p.m. in West Point.

In old business, motioned by Gatzemeyer, seconded by Pat Browning for final approval to amend board policy #0445 Pregnant and Parenting Students. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.

In new business, motioned by Pam Browning, seconded by Gatzemeyer to accept the following Summer School Enrichment Program. Summer Enrichment will be four weeks beginning May 29^th to June 22^nd from 8:00 – 1:00 p.m. with the first week beginning with Speech camp. An afternoon swim bus will be twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 5 through July 23^rd from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. The Summer Enrichment staff will consist of six staff for a total of $8,000. The Jumpstart Program will be 12 half days Monday through Thursday from July 23 through August 9^th. The Jumpstart Program staff will consist of 4 paraprofessionals and 2 teachers at a cost of $1,300 per teacher and $750 per paraprofessional with a total cost of $5,600. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Discussion. Motion carried.

Superintendent Cerny gave the 2016-2017 annual review of Special Education. The cost for 2016-17 was $496,257 with a reimbursement of $256,838 The Special Education 2017-18 budgeted cost for Federal IDEA Birth to age 4 is $16,100 and the Federal Enrollment/Poverty $35,100. The 2016-17 Title I Grant Expenditures $53,888 and the Title I Receipts is $83,302. The 2017-18 annual review of the Poverty Program Budget is $100,400.

Motioned by Nottlemann, seconded by Pam Browning to approve up to $500 for the annual recognition luncheon and awards. President Nottlemann stated on behalf of the board he would like to recognize and thank the awardees for their many years of service. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.

Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Pam Browning to approve the senior sneak trip itinerary. Discussion. RCV:  Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.

The board reviewed the administrative recommendations for coaches for the 2018-19 year.

The administrator’s recommendations for coaching for the 2018-19 year.