School board minutes-May 2018
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Board of Education Meeting
May 14, 2018 7:30 p.m. in Bancroft
President Nottlemann called the regular Board of Education meeting to order on Monday, May 14, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. in Bancroft. Notice of the meeting was published five days prior.
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 Trevor Bonneau, Pam Browning, Pat Browning, Jason Gatzemeyer and Mike Nottlemann. Superintendent Cerny, visitors and other school personnel were also present.
Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Pam Browning to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2018 meeting as presented. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Pam Browning, seconded by Gatzemeyer to approve paying the invoices from the general fund. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Superintendent Cerny gave the financial review: the summary of accounts: End of April receipts $359,672; Disbursements $435,660; Cash Balance $360,471; Depreciation Fund checking $38,284; Quality Capital Bond Fund checking $14,677; Building Fund checking $52,640; Activity Fund $52,210, and the Hot Lunch Fund at the end of April $27,817.
Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Pam Browning to accept the agenda as printed. Discussion. 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, and if not, we shall move on. No one spoke.
Superintendent Cerny’s report consisted of: the April transportation report; B-R’s expected 2018-2019 enrollment will be 259 for K-12 and 33 for Preschool; the Staff Social Media Policy; Planning to have a Junior High Speech team during the after-school program. Superintendent Cerny presented a list of meetings and workshops he attended and will be attending from April – June. Seven dual credit courses totaling twenty-four hours will be offered this Fall, which are Computer Assisted Drafting I, English Composition I, American History I, Technical Mathematics, College Algebra, Analytic Geometry/Calculus and Nurse Aide. Tim Browning accepted the position as the Afterschool Program Coordinator. The Free and Reduced Price Policy Statement Addendum from the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) was presented to the board.
Principal Sjuts reported on: the semester tests suggested schedule for May 14th - May 16th. The senior sneak trip to Minnesota went well and twenty-two seniors graduated last Friday, May 11, 2018. There were no golf qualifiers for state this year. Principal Sjuts presented the activity and class sponsors for 2018-19.
The administrator’s recommendations for activity and class sponsors for the 2018-19 school year: Class Sponsors – Seniors – L. Hermelbracht; Juniors – Stephanie Henry; Sophomores – Michelle Hennig, Freshmen – C Meyer; Eighth Grade – V. Sundleaf, Seventh Grade – S. Hulstein; Sixth Grade – P. Frank
Activities – One Act Play Production – R. Ras; Assn’t. Play Production – A. Linnerson; Speech – R. Ras; Assn’t. Speech – A. Linnerson; Instrumental and Vocal Music – V. Sundleaf; Academic Team – J. Hulstein; Student Council – J. Hulstein; Skills USA – T.J. Hilsinger; National Honor Society – R. Ras; Cheerleaders – R. Schmeckpeper; Athletic Director – J. Hulstein; School Musical – D. Bridges; Yearbook – A. Linnerson.
There were no board committee reports.
In old business, the board discussed the feasibility study with Lyons-Decatur in preparation for the June 7 BRLD coop meeting. There will be a P2T meeting June 18th in Bancroft.
In new business, the board reviewed the preliminary budget for 2018-19 and the summer training workshops.
Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Gatzemeyer to approve the major purchases of 30 I Pads (Kindergarten & Fourth Grade) from Apple Inc. for $9,000; 30 Chrome books (7th Grade) @ $250 for $7,500; Four classroom projectors for $2,000; and the Apple Lease payment of $48,600 from Apple Inc. A Rooftop Unit for grades 4-5 for $25,000; Instruments: Dynasty 540S Mellophone for $695 and a Conn 12 M Bari Saxophone for $1,650. Approve the purchase and installation of carpet from Baumert Furniture Carpet for areas that were discussed in the amount of $11,139. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Pam Browning to set the wages as recommended by the administration at $10.50 per hour for substitute classified staff and $14.00 per hour for activity bus drivers. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Gatzemeyer, seconded by Pam Browning to accept the resignations of Micah Buller and Virginia Frisch and thank them for their services and wish them well. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Pam Browning to approve the softball cooperative with Wisner-Pilger, Pender and Lyons-Decatur for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Nottlemann, seconded by Gatzemeyer to approve the purchase of the 2018 Chevrolet Impala from Mid-America Enterprises, LLC for $23,500 to replace the silver van. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Gatzemeyer, seconded by Pam Browning to approve the administrators’ recommendations and offer Melinda Nottlemann a part time science teaching contract for the 2018-19 school year. Offer Allie Vogt a one-year part-time preschool teaching position for the 3 year olds and coordinate the education curriculum for the after-school program. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
At this time, President Nottlemann, on the board’s behalf, would like to extend their condolences to the family of Naomi Brummond and recognize Naomi’s 22 years of service on the Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education.
Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Gatzemeyer to appoint Scott Hansen to fill the remaining term for Naomi Brummond. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
The next regular Board of Education meeting will be Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Bancroft.
Motioned by Pam Browning, seconded by Gatzemeyer to adjourn. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.