Board of Education REGULAR MEETING September 12, 2016 7:00 PM District Office Attendance Taken at 7:00 PM: Present Board Members: Paul Duer, Lisa Dworak, Scott Pekarek, Jerry Rumery, Ryne Seaman, Curt Sherman. 1. Preliminary Procedures 1.1. Call meeting to order & announce Open Meetings Act is Posted 1.2. Public Notice as publicized per board policy 1.3. Roll Call 1.3.a. Action to excuse board members if necessary 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 1.5. Mission Statement: The School District of Seward, in cooperation with parents and community, affirms that all students will have the skills to become productive and contributing members of a global community. The district is committed to development of each student academically, emotionally, socially and physically. 1.6. Approval of Agenda Motion Passed: Motion to approve the agenda as presented passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Curt Sherman. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 2. Public Forum: (The Board President reserves the right to place time limits on individuals and topics.) 2.1. Public Forum on Agenda Items: This is your opportunity to speak to items on the agenda. If you are not a part of the presentation of the agenda item you need to speak now. Thank you for your participation. Discussion: Merlyn Nielsen expressed his concern about taxes. 2.2. Public Forum on Any Topic: This is your opportunity to speak to any topic concerning the school district. Since it is not an agenda item the board cannot discuss or take action at this time on the matter. Future discussion can be requested as an agenda item. Thank you for your participation. Discussion: There was none. 3. Reports 3.1. Administrator Reports Discussion: Written reports were received from the administrators. 3.2. Enrollment Summary Discussion: Dr. Barnes reported on enrollment in the district. 4. Discussion Items 4.1. NASB/NASA Regional and State Conferences Discussion: Dr. Barnes discussed the NASB/NASA Regional and State Conference dates. 5. Old Business 5.1. Board Policy Manual Updates - 2nd Reading Motion Passed: Motion to accept the 2nd reading of board policy updates as presented passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Jerry Rumery. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 6. New Business 6.1. Social Sciences Curriculum Motion Passed: Motion to table the social sciences curriculum as presented passed with a motion by Lisa Dworak and a second by Curt Sherman. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 6.2. 2016-2017 Budget Adoption Motion Passed: Motion to approve the 2016-17 budget for all funds as advertised passed with a motion by Scott Pekarek and a second by Jerry Rumery. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 6.3. 2016-2017 Tax Request Resolution Motion Passed: Motion to approve the 2016-2017 Tax Request Resolution as presented passed with a motion by Scott Pekarek and a second by Lisa Dworak. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 7. Future Agenda Items Discussion: Social Science Curriculum 8. Consent Agenda 8.1. Approval of Minutes 8.2. Approval of Financial Reports 8.2.a. Treasurer 8.2.b. Budget 8.2.c. Activities 8.2.d. Athletic 8.3. Approval of Claims 8.3.a. General Fund: $239,224.91 8.3.b. Special Building Fund: $41,133.26 8.4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Passed: Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented passed with a motion by Curt Sherman and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Abstain; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 9. Adjournment Motion Passed: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 PM with the next study session and regular board meeting scheduled for Monday, October 10, 2016 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Jerry Rumery. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. Prepared by: Heidi Covert Paul Duer Secretary Advanced Office Automation, Lease, 35.24; AEI Speakers, RDA Tip Grant, 3,250.00; Alpha Rehabilitation, Pupil Services, 238.09; Amazon, Supplies, 1,218.33; Americom, Maintenance, 490.00; ACTFL, Staff Development, 85.00; ARL Credit Services, Garnishment, 163.46; Awards Unlimited, Admin Exp, 829.50; Baker & Taylor, Books, 22.95; Barone Security, Maintenance, 2,557.98; Blevens Law Office, Retainer Fee, 200.00; Nathan Buss, Mileage, 259.05; Card Services, Supplies, 774.85; CDW-G, Supplies, 2,574.14; Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services, Pupil Services, 480.50; CenterPoint Energy, Utilities, 668.43; City of Seward, Utilities, 42,605.86; Colin Electric Motor, Maintenance, 366.96; Cornhusker International Trucks, Transportation, 4,702.76; Culligan, Maintenance, 154.00; DAS State, Distance Learning, 238.96; Davisson Furniture Center, Furniture & Equipment, 379.00; Dean's Radiator, Repairs, 94.50; Jill DeJonge, Pupil Services, 176.04; Diesel Specialties, Transportation, 546.53; Dietze Music, Supplies, 179.14; ESU #4, Distance Learning, 5,000.00; ESU #5, Technology, 13,284.40; ESU #6, Supplies, 100.00; Engineered Controls, Maintenance, 3,834.56; Gayle Ellis, Pupil Services, 1,857.35; ETA hand2mind, Supplies, 205.90; EverWhite, Furniture & Equipment, 417.99; Farmers Cooperative, Transportation, 15,264.21; Fastenal, Maintenance, 4.98; Jill Ferguson, Tilte I Accountability, 350.00; Fishing Lion, Supplies, 1,100.00; Follett, Software, 2,494.02; Craig Frederick, Mileage, 17.82; G & P Development, Maintenance, 197.16; General Fire & Safety, Maintenance, 2,137.10; Glaser Ceramics, Supplies, 248.16; Glass Doctor, Transportation, 407.93; GNS, Admin Exp, 250.00; Godfathers, Board Exp, 50.98; Go Strengths, Supplies, 297.00; Grainger, Maintenance, 746.40; Hauff Mid-America Sports, Maintenance, 992.00; HD Supply, Maintenance, 307.53; Hire Right, Transportation, 29.40; Hillary Holliday, Title IIA, 178.00; Hockenbergs, Supplies, 166.40; Hummert, Supplies, 652.39; Husker Lock & Key, Maintenance, 180.00; KSB School Law, Legal Fees, 475.00; Kidwell, Maintenance, 176.00; Lakeshore, Furniture & Equipment, 1,092.28; Kathleen Laughlin, Garnishment, 325.00; Learning Forward Nebraska, Staff Development, 55.50; Lee's Refrigeration, Maintenance, 67.00; Madison National Life, LTD Insurance, 2,334.22; Marlin's Plumbing, Maintenance, 108.00; Matheson Tri Gas, Supplies, 221.34; Jan Meehl, Pupil Services, 1,364.00; Memorial Healthcare Systems, Transportation, 129.00; Merle's Garden Center, Maintenance, 41.25; Jen Messersmith, Supplies, 319.42; Midwest Auto Parts, Maintenance, 212.57; MobyMax, Supplies, 99.00; Mosaic, Pupil Services, 7,001.96; MPS, Textbooks, 1,665.80; Jennifer Nantkes, Pupil Services, 1,625.29; Nasco, Supplies, 1,423.03; NCSA Region 1, Dues, 75.00; NCS Pearson, Software, 2,700.00; Nebraska Academic Decathlon, HAL, 175.00; NACIA, Staff Development, 15.00; NATS, Staff Development, 142.00; NCSA, Travel/Mileage, 80.00; Nebraska Central Equipment, Transportation, 41.79; Nebraska Dept of HHS, Food, 8,635.55; Nebraska Landscape Solutions, Maintenance, 2,098.76; Nebraska Safety Center, Transportation, 450.00; Nebraska.gov, Transportation, 6.00; Office Depot, Supplies, 50.97; O'Keefe Elevator, Maintenance, 335.20; Oliva Audio-Visual Repair, Repairs, 442.40; Onesource, Admin Exp, 120.00; O'Reilly Auto Parts, Transportation, 45.96; Pac N Save, Food, 1,704.25; Pac N Save, Supplies, 218.18; Paper Tiger, Admin Exp, 30.00; Payflex, Section 125, 247.50; Pepsi, Food, 2,720.25; Angela Pfeiffer, Mileage, 24.42; Pat Piskorski, Supplies, 50.94; Plum Creek Literacy Festival, Staff Development, 75.00; Prairieland, Food, 3,322.20; Presto X, Maintenance, 171.36; Pro-ed, Supplies, 48.35; Pyramid, Supplies, 1,089.44; Quill, Supplies, 21.96; Really Good Stuff, Supplies, 59.83; REI, Transportation, 274.16; Ron Robotham, Transportation, 92.50; Rumery Lawn & Landscape, Maintenance, 150.84; S & S Worldwide, Supplies, 347.46; Seward Middle School Activity Fund, Other, 1,650.56; School Specialty, Supplies, 374.39; School Mate, Supplies, 1,585.00; Self Serve Storage, Maintenance, 85.00; Seward County Independent, Advertising, 1,399.05; Seward County Rentals, Maintenance, 340.00; Seward Lumber, Maintenance, 969.48; Sherwin Williams, Supplies, 1,327.00; Site One, Maintenance, 89.99; SitSpots, Supplies, 208.99; Solutionone, Lease, 3,442.12; Soltuion One, Supplies, 72.08; Solution Tree, RDA Tip Grant, 201.00; Specified Design, Maintenance, 1,871.00; Sports Express, Supplies, 788.80; Suhr & Lichy, Insurance, 3,262.00; Sysco, Food, 4,357.98; TAESE, Travel/Mileage, 25.00; Teacher Direct, Supplies, 135.00; The Thompson Co, Food, 21,330.92; Tighton Tools, Equipment, 257.55; Time Warner Cable, Maintenance, 74.94; Twin Rivers Urgent Care, Transportation, 190.00; Unite Private Network, Distance Learning, 1,619.24; United Rentals, Maintenance, 976.73; United States Academic Decathlon, HAL, 968.88; UNL, Registrations, 550.00; UNUM, Life Insurance, 478.80; Verizon, Cellular, 184.40; Voss Lighting, Maintenance, 3,813.44; Wards Science, Supplies, 476.99; Waste Connections, Services, 1,710.00; WaterLink, Maintenance, 270.00; Wells Fargo Card Services, Supplies, 2,291.80; Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, Lease, 119.59; Craig Williams, Mileage, 188.10; Windham Professionals, Garnishment, 499.00; Windstream, Telephone, 2,154.25; Yanda's Music, Maintenance, 199.00; Doyle Danekas, Mileage, 39.60; Husker Auto Group, Transportation, 17,499.00; O'Keefe Elevator, Maintenance, 587.36; Yanda's Music, Maintenance, 1,700.00 SCI — September 21, 2016
