Board of Education Regular Meeting Milford Elementary School P.O. Box C Milford, NE 68405 Monday, January 11, 2021 4:00 PM Jessica Dunlap: Present Ned Pauley: Present Tony Roth: Present Craig Shaw: …

Posted

Board of Education Regular Meeting Milford Elementary School P.O. Box C Milford, NE 68405 Monday, January 11, 2021 4:00 PM Jessica Dunlap: Present Ned Pauley: Present Tony Roth: Present Craig Shaw: Present Jim Stahly: Present David Welsch: Present 1. Milford Public Schools Board of Education Information 1.1. Meeting was advertised in the January 6, 2021, Milford Times 2. Opening Procedures 2.1. Call to Order, Roll Call 2.2. Excuse Absent Board Members (if needed) 2.3. Open Meeting Law 2.4. Additions to Agenda 2.5. Welcome and Introduction of Visitors 2.6. Community Input 3. Consent Agenda Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Jessica Dunlap and a second by Craig Shaw. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, Jim Stahly: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 3.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Minutes of the December 14, 2020, Meeting 3.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Payment of Claims 4. Reports 4.1. Administrative Reports Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman shared that kids are getting back into the routine of school; there are three new students this semester; Student Council provided games/activities for each classroom; K-Kids met and created snowflake door hangers for their Senior Center Buddy. Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel shared individual and team accomplishments. He discussed state wrestling. He pointed out upcoming junior/senior high activities. He thanked Tim Springer for allowing the district to use the Milford Mennonite Church facilities. He discussed the Student Council Winter Assembly. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed the January 4th teacher in-service, the upcoming February 8 in-service, the teacher and administrative team book study, and state assessments. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard discussed the January 4th in-service. He included NASB's Monthly Update; He thanked Tim Springer and the Milford Mennonite congregation for the use of their facilities for student learning and events. He pointed out upcoming NASB and NRCSA trainings and future meetings. 4.2. Student Enrollment Report By Grade Level PK is at 37 K-6 is at 423 7-8 is at 126 9-12 is at 222 K-12 is at 771 5 student increase from the December meeting. 4.3. COVID-19 Report Mr. Wingard discussed staff quarantines; activities and NSAA protocols; school rentals; immunizations; COVID expenditures; and county and statewide numbers. 4.4. School Improvement Goal (to be discussed in Item 7.11) 4.5. District/Administrative Priorities (to be discussed in Item 7.11) 4.6. Legislative Update Mr. Wingard included a NRCSA Legislative Update with information on elections and committee assignments. He discussed Legislative Bill 213. President Welsch discussed special education reimbursement and property tax credits. 4.7. Discuss State Funding for Public Education President Welsch discussed what is being considered in the legislature for public education funding. Mr. Wingard discussed the legislative bills that could affect state funding for public education. 5. Board Commentary 6. Unfinished Business 7. New Business 7.1. Review Policy 2002 - Organization of the Board, Board Officers, Check Signing, and Committees 7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Elect the Board of Education Officers Motion to suspend the rules and retain all current officers. Passed with a motion by Jim Stahly and a second by Jessica Dunlap. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, Jim Stahly: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 7.3. Appointment of Board of Education Committee Members President Welsch appointed the same board members to each committee. 7.4. Review Current Board Member Terms Mr. Wingard included a report of the current board member terms. 7.5. Review the Following Policies: 2001-Role of the Board of Education, 2005-Conflict of Interest, 2007-Reimbursement and Miscellaneous Expenditures, 2008-Meetings, 2009-Public Participation in Board Meetings, AR: 2009.01 Request to Address the Board Form, 2012-Board Member Code of Ethics, 2014-Relationship with School Attorney, 2016-Participation in Insurance Program by Board Members The Board reviewed the presented policies. 7.6. Review and Discuss Board's Annual Calendar of Meeting Topics, Annual Notices and Annual Trainings 7.7. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Appoint Superintendent Wingard as District Representative for State and Federal Programs Motion to appoint superintendent Wingard as district representative for state and federal programs Passed with a motion by Craig Shaw and a second by Tony Roth. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, Jim Stahly: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 7.8. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Appoint Business Manager Tammy Salyer as Assistant School Board Secretary and Assistant District Treasurer Motion to appoint Tammy Salyer as Assistant Board Secretary and Assistant Board Treasurer to perform duties as presented. Passed with a motion by Craig Shaw and a second by Jessica Dunlap. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, Jim Stahly: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 7.9. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Designate Law Firm(S) That is Authorized to Provide the School District with Legal Counsel Motion to designate the firm of KSB School Law as the attorneys authorized to provide the school district with legal counsel. Passed with a motion by Jessica Dunlap and a second by Craig Shaw. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, Jim Stahly: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 7.10. Consider Early Graduation Request for 2021-22 School Year Motion to approve the request for early graduation as presented. Passed with a motion by Craig Shaw and a second by Tony Roth. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, Jim Stahly: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 7.11. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Accept the Resignation of Teacher Bobbi Broekemeier Effective at the End of the 2020-21 School Year Motion to accept the resignation of teacher Bobbi Broekemeier effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year and thank her for her three years of service to Milford Public Schools. Passed with a motion by Craig Shaw and a second by Jim Stahly. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, Jim Stahly: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 7.12. Discuss District Planning Mr. Wingard discussed the district's Four Guiding Questions, district priorities/goals, and the daily activities of the administrative team. 7.13. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Set Date for School Board Retreat (if needed) No action taken. 8. Executive Session 9. Adjourn President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Tammy Salyer Recording Secretary Kevin Wingard Superintendent January Expenditures Advanced Office Automation Inc, $664.74; Amazon Capital Services, $1,625.87; ASCD, $59.00; BEST, $11,336.16; Bishop Business, $259.00; Bobs Service, $50.00; Bontrager, Craig L, $8.00; Casey's General Stores Inc, $196.21; Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services, $143.95; City Of Milford, $1,289.40; Cornhusker Cleaning Supply, $8.69; Cornhusker International Trucks Inc, $1,822.69; Crete Glass, $3,700.00; DAS State Accounting, $232.49; Dietze Music House, $14.84; ECES Inc Campbell Cleaning, $6,267.66; Educational Service Unit #6, $41,566.84; Electronic Contracting Co, $250.00; Farmers Cooperative, $2,859.34; First National Bank Omaha 7046, $230.47; First National Bank Omaha 8694, $0.99; First National Bank Omaha 9746, $262.61; Glaser Ceramics Inc, $240.00; HometownLeasing, $925.56; J R Welding Inc, $122.84; Jan Meehl, $1,161.78; Jennifer Nantkes, $219.32; Johnstone Supply, $92.69; JW Pepper & Son Inc, $120.00; Kelly Supply Co, $273.51; Kidwell, $3,246.50; Koehler, Richard J, $8.00; KSB School Law, PC LLO, $165.00; Lytle, Lamoin E, $40.00; Main Street Market, $15.72; Menards - Lincoln North, $223.89; Midwest Alarm Services, $346.26; Midwest Auto Parts Inc - Milford, $45.96; Milford A/C & Appliance Inc, $60.00; Mowinkel, Brandon R, $319.70; NCSA, $90.00; Nebraska Equipment Inc, $1,409.92; Nebraska Public Power Dist, $6,196.86; Rediger Automotive, $990.04; Renaissance, $200.00; Robert Popek, $121.44; Roger L. Wittrock, $87.17; Sams Club/GECRB, $11.98; School Specialty Inc, $423.87; Seward County Clerk, $304.10; Seward County Independent, $78.65; Soester, Cameron J, $83.95; Sorensen, Ronald, $48.00; Sparq Data Solutions, $2,000.00; Sports Express, $1,000.00; Staples, $64.16; Stauffer, Daniel J, $56.00; Stutzman, Bruce J, $24.00; The Home Depot Pro, $4,895.85; U.S. Cellular, $1,279.50; Union Bank & Trust Company, $26.00; Unite Private Networks, $559.33; Uribe Refuse Services, $184.00; Verizon Wireless, $51.16; Voss Lighting, $94.80; Walmart Community/SYNCB, $356.21; Windstream, $1,160.89 Subtotal: $102,273.56 January Payroll: $678,133.98 Total January Expenditures: $780,407.54 MT — January 20, 2021