School board minutes-July 2018
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Board of Education Meeting
July 9, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
President Nottlemann called the regular Board of Education meeting to order Monday, July 9, 2018 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 Pam Browning, Pat Browning, Jason Gatzemeyer, Scott Hansen and Mike Nottlemann. Superintendent Cerny, visitors and other school personnel were also present. Board member Trevor Bonneau arrived at 7:43 p.m.
Motioned by Gatzemeyer, seconded by Pam Browning to approve the minutes of the June 11th, 2018 regular board meeting as printed. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Motioned by Hansen, seconded by Pam Browning to allow payment of the invoices from the general fund. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 5, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Superintendent Cerny gave the financial review: Summary of accounts: June receipts $160,110; June disbursements $350,898; End of June cash balance $722,789; Building Fund checking $67,189; Depreciation Fund Checking $38,284; Quality Capital Fund checking $17,858; Activity Fund $34,840, and Hot Lunch Fund $24,892.
Board member Trevor Bonneau arrived at 7:43 p.m.
Motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Hansen to approve the agenda as printed. Discussion. 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: the 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 2018-19 school year. The ACT and MAP Spring results were presented. The Northeast Community College Early Entry Financial Report for dual credits with disbursements of $28,469 and receipts of $27,547. The Pathways To Tomorrow Budget was presented for the 2018-19 school year. Superintendent Cerny is continuing to work on the Work Based Learning Internship project with John G. Neihardt Center. Superintendent Cerny presented the reVISION Grant application. Lyons-Decatur agriculture instructor Anderson is working on curriculum for the junior high students who are taking an ag-related class.
Principal Sjuts report consisted of: Reviewing the changes in the elementary, secondary, teacher, classified staff and activity handbooks. Speech and Cross-Country will also be offered for grades 7-12 for the 2018-19 school year. Mr. Sjuts reported on the cost of the baseball season divided among the four involved schools. The “BRLD Code of Conduct” would be handed out on August 7 at 7:30 p.m. for the 2018-19 school year. Principal Sjuts stated KUDOS to the BRLD Youth Group on hosting a great golf outing (fundraiser) at Oakland on Saturday, July 7, 2018.
In committee reports, the board stated that the Pathways To Tomorrow building with steel walls were up and some masonry was done. President Nottlemann asked if there were any other committee reports, and there were none.
In old business, Gatzemeyer, seconded by Bonneau for final approval of Board Policies new and amended Board Policies: New Policies #443.2 Child Abuse and Neglect; #529 Reading Instruction and Improvement; #590 Parent Involvement in Title I Programs; #601.2 Recording of Others; #739 Insufficient Funds and the Amended Policies #127 Coffee Act Policy-Compensation, Reimbursement and Remuneration; #308 Antidiscrimination/ Harassment; #402 Antidiscrimination; #445 Married and Pregnant Students; #446 Student Discipline; #448 Search and Seizure; #527.2 Assessments- Academic Content Standards, and #732.1 ESSA. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
In new business, motioned by Hansen, seconded by Pam Browning to name the First National Bank of Bancroft as the official bank for the General Fund; to name the 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 2018-2019 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 that have moved into a neighboring district and choose to attend Bancroft-Rosalie School instead of their resident district. The hot lunch prices set as the following: 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 the following: 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 2017-18, which includes computers and drivers education. The beginning balance of $7,263.89, receipts of $5,271.01 disbursements of $3,990.37 with a balance of $8,544.53 as of July 1, 2018. President Nottlemann asked if there was further discussion from the public or board. Motioned by Gatzemeyer, seconded by Pat Browning to keep the current #0450 Student Fees policy in place. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
The board reviewed and motioned by Bonneau, seconded by Hansen to re-affirm #0631.1 Title I Parental and Family Involvement Policy. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
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 2018 School Census Report. Children ages 5 to 18 years as follows: Burt County – 0, Cuming County – 166, Thurston County – 62. The total for Burt, Cuming and Thurston is 228.
The board’s consensus was to go ahead and advertise for an Agriculture Major interested in a Career Ed Teaching Permit to teach one period of Agriculture.
Motioned by Pat Browning, seconded by Pam Browning to approve the PowerSchool Cooperative Agreement for $6,000. Discussion. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried.
Principal Sjuts asked for the nomination for Vice-Presidency to be placed on the August agenda.
The next regular Board of Education meeting will be Monday, August 13, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Motioned by Hansen, seconded by Pam Browning to adjourn. RCV: Ayes – 6, Opposed – 0. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.