School board minutes-July 2022
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Standing Committee on American Civics
Monday, July 11, 2022 - 7 p.m.
Bancroft, NE
The Bancroft-Rosalie School Standing Committee on American Civics
met at Bancroft-Rosalie Schools on Monday, July 11, 2022. Board President Mike Nottlemann called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., with the following committee members present: Nottlemann and Casey Novak. Absent: Jason Wortman. Also present were Superintendent Jon Cerny and High School Principal Kyle Elsasser.
President Nottlemann informed the public that a current copy of the “Open Meetings Act” is posted on the north wall of the library.
Motion by Nottlemann, second by Novak to approve the minutes of the Jan. 10, 2022 meeting. Result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
Motion was made by Nottlemann, seconded by Novak to approve the agenda. Result of roll call vote being all ayes, motion carried.
In new business, the committee reviewed the major proposals prepared by the Superintendent and instructional staff, including adoption of new textbooks, development of new instructional programs, revision of existing instructional programs and modification of established graduation requirements, including financial requirements mandated by the Nebraska Legislature.
The next committee meeting will be Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Kim Kai
Recording Secretary
Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, July 11, 2022 – 7:30 p.m.
Bancroft, NE
The Bancroft-Rosalie School Board of Education met in regular session at Bancroft-Rosalie Schools on Monday, July 11, 2022. Board President Mike Nottlemann called the regular meeting to order at 7:31 p.m., with the following members present: Trevor Bonneau, Pam Browning, Pat Browning, Mike Nottlemann and Casey Novak. Absent: Jason Wortman. Also present were Superintendent Jon Cerny, High School Principal Kyle Elsasser, Director of Elementary Karin Vogt, Recording Secretary Kim Kai and Athletic Director Matt Kai.
Notice of the meeting was published in the Wisner News-Chronicle five 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.
Motion by Bonneau, second by Novak to excuse Wortman’s absence from the meeting. Result of roll call vote being all ayes (5-0), motion carried.
Motion by Bonneau, second by Pam Browning to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2022 board meeting as presented. Result of roll call vote being all ayes (5-0), motion carried.
Motion by Pat Browning, second by Pam Browning to approve the bills. Result of roll call vote being all ayes (5-0), motion carried.
Superintendent Cerny gave the financial review: Summary of accounts: End of June cash balance $2,166,833.96; Receipts $5,007,074.55; Disbursements $4,153,468.07; Building Fund $304,614.75; Depreciation Fund $86,284.06; Quality Capital Fund $320,602.96; Activity Fund $58,256.29; Cooperative Fund $26,714.68, and Hot Lunch Fund $48,902.08.
Motion by Novak, second by Pam Browning to approve the Agenda with addition 9.A.4.: Motion to approve agreement with Village of Bancroft for maintenance and use of mini-park. Result of roll call vote being all ayes (5-0), motion carried.
No one was present to speak during the Public Hearing.
The Superintendent’s report consisted of the June transportation report and update on the Head Start program.
The Principal’s report consisted of National Honor Society requirements and handbook updates.
In board committee reports, the American Civics board met prior to the meeting. Discussion included major proposals prepared by the Superintendent and instructional staff. Additional discussion was held on Building and Grounds and Reorganization.
In old business, the board reviewed the preliminary budget.
In new business, motion by Bonneau, second by Pat Browning for first approval of new board policies 0333.1 Substitute Teachers and 0613 Title IX Grievance Policy, and amended policies 0157 Agenda Construction and Control, 0158 Minutes of Meetings, 0305 Drug and Substance Use and Abuse, 0538 Special Educations, 0742.1 Internal Controls and 0787.3 Bidding Construction Projects. Result of roll call vote being all ayes (5-0), motion carried.
The board reviewed the 2022 School Census.
Motion by Pam Browning, second by Novak to accept the resignation of Kim Kai with regret and thank her for her years of service. Result of roll call vote being all ayes (5-0), motion carried.
The board discussed LB 644 that became effective Jan. 1. The bill applies to school districts intending to increase its property tax request by more than the allowable growth percentage.
Motion by Novak, second by Pat Browning to approve the mini-park agreement with the Village of Bancroft. Result of roll call vote being all ayes (5-0), motion carried.
The next regular board meeting will be Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Kim Kai
Recording Secretary