MEETING MINUTES Board of Education Regular Meeting April 11, 2016 7:00 PM District Office Attendance Taken at 7:03 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 Jerry Rumery 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: There was none. 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: Ryne Seaman congratulated Dr. Barnes on his Superintendent of the Year award. 3. Reports 3.1. Administrator Reports Discussion Written reports were received from the administrators. 3.2. Student Board Member Report Discussion: Alexa Bruick presented her student board report. 3.3. BIST Discussion: Jessica Dominy presented on Behavioral Intervention Support Team(BIST). 3.4. TRANE Contract Discussion: Dr. Barnes updated the board on the TRANE Contract. 3.5. Legislative Update Discussion: Dr. Barnes gave the board a legislative update. 4. Discussion Items 4.1. Buildings and Grounds Discussion: Dr. Barnes and Tom Vajgrt discussed buildings and grounds issues. 4.2. Europe Art Trip Discussion: Dr. Barnes discussed the Europe Art Trip. 4.3. Pre-School Discussion: Dr. Barnes updated the board on Pre-School staffing. 4.4. Central Conference Discussion: Dr. Barnes discussed Central Conference schools and reported that Fairbury will be leaving the conference and Adams Central has applied for memberships. 5. Old Business 6. New Business 6.1. Agronomy Academy Interlocal Agreement Amendment Motion Passed: Motion to approve the agronomy academy interlocal agreement amendment as presented passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Scott Pekarek. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 6.2. Personnel 6.2.a. Administrator Contract Motion Passed: Motion to offer an administrative contract to Jill Johnson to serve as the assistant high school principal for 2016-17 passed with a motion by Jerry Rumery and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 6.2.b. Industrial Technology Teacher Contract Motion Passed: Motion to offer Jamie Policky a teaching contract for 2016-17 passed with a motion by Lisa Dworak and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 6.2.c. High School Language Arts Teaching Contract Motion Passed: Motion to approve a teaching contract for Melissa Pohl for 2016-17 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. 6.2.d. First Grade Teacher Motion Passed: Motion to offer a teaching contract to Elizabeth Stutzman for 2016-17 passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Lisa Dworak. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 6.3. Seward Foundation Requests Motion Failed: Motion to approve the Seward Foundation application as presented with the application for Aera-Vator being the top priority failed with a motion by Scott Pekarek and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, No; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, No; Ryne Seaman, No; Curt Sherman, Yes. 7. Future Agenda Items Discussion: Insurance Middle School Leaks 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 $1,574,808.30 8.3.b. Special Building Fund - $7,290.00 8.4. Out of State Travel Requests 8.5. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Passed: Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Scott Pekarek. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 9. Adjournment Motion Passed: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:03 PM with the next study session and regular board meeting scheduled for May 9, 2016 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM passed with a motion by Lisa Dworak and a second by Paul Duer. 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 Salaries from March, 572,887.87; Jones Bank, 16,388.40; Pitney Bowes, 2,500.00; Jones Bank, 147,224.55; Five Points Bank, 180.00; Mass Mutual, 8,155.00; Nebraska Childcare Support Payment Ctr, 1,525.00; Jones Bank, 17,606.56; Jones Bank, 16,625.33; NPERS, 155,533.28; Nebraska Department of Revenue, 25,715.21; Pay Flex, 5,440.57; Advanced Office Automation, 141.08; Alpha Rehabilitation PC, 209.27; Ahern, 550.00; Amazon.com, 527.04; Americom, 190.00; Association for ML Ed, 99.97; Arrow Stage Lines, 100.00; Baker & Taylor, 37.78; Behrends, Jill, 199.90; Betty's Bunch, 2,508.00; Blevens Law Office, 200.00; BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska, 16,448.64; BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska, 143,502.84; Blue Valley Community Action, 56,294.84; CDW-G, 2,351.31; Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services, 2,084.05; Central Restaurant Products, 210.76; City of Seward, 215.00; City of Seward Utility Dept, 27,524.39; Comfort Inn, 95.95; Continuum Retail, 12,289.84; Cornhusker Cleaning Systems, Inc, 82.65; Cornhusker International Trucks Inc, 4,636.09; Council for Exceptional Children, 280.00; Creating Strategic Readers, 268.00; Culligan, 23.00; Danekas, Doyle, 297.00; DeJonge, Jill, 337.94; Dietz Music, 43.19; ESU 6, 75,638.01; Farmers Cooperative, 412.45; Fastenal, 66.36; Fields, Kevin, 29.34; Glaser Ceramics, 256.73; Grainger, 152.75; Haas, Steve, 85.00; Haupt's Piano Service, 97.28; HD Supply, 59.00; Hillyard, 320.81; HireRight, 56.00; Holiday Inn, 191.90; Human Kinetics, 170.85; Industrial Arts Supply, 362.68; Interstate All Battery, 104.50; JW Pepper, 605.48; Kathleen A Laughlin, 325.00; KSB School Law, 67.50; Lakeshore Learning, 34.99; Lee's Refrigeration, 227.31; Lincoln Winwater Works, 20.65; Madison National Life Insurance, 2,271.14; Matheson, 199.64; Meehl, Jan, 1,271.00; Midwest Auto Parts Inc, 27.48; Mosaic, 2,801.26; Nantkes, Jennifer, 1,583.31; Nebraska Association for Gifted, 500.00; Nebraska Food Distribution Program, 6,120.92; Nebraska Landscape Solutions, 3,019.73; Nebraska.Gov, 18.00; NETA, 1,468.00; Occupational Health Centers, 85.00; Office Depot, 260.06; Oliva Audio-Visual Repair, 1,354.21; One Source, 165.00; O'Reilly Auto Parts, 103.80; Pac N Save, 2,320.95; Pac N Save, 1,070.01; Paper Tiger, 30.00; Pay Flex, 247.50; Pepsi, 3,114.00; Pfeiffer, Angela, 262.17; Pitney Bowes, 50.14; Prairieland Foods, 3,878.40; Presto-X, 167.65; Radio Engineering Industries, 7,800.63; Reed Electric, 524.98; Riley, Heather, 109.25; Roth, April, 13.64; Samuels, Kari, 172.59; Schlueter Repair & Specialties, 17.00; Seward County Independent, 632.70; Seward Public Schools-Hot Lunch, 136.74; Seward Lumber, 648.42; Solution One, 5,047.90; Sports Express, 160.00; State of NE AS Central Services, 227.47; Suhr & Lichty, 169,677.00; Surplus Center, 1,200.00; Sysco, 7,894.77; The Thompson Co, 16,596.79; Time Warner Cable, 74.94; Toovey, Jim, 85.00; University of Nebraska at Omaha, 700.00; Unum, 511.20; Verizon, 184.37; Warren, DeAnn, 32.25; Washburn University, 600.00; Waste Connections, 6,096.62; WaterLink, 270.00; Weatherholt, Bobbie, 47.25; Wells Fargo, 119.59; West Fargo, 138.14; Windham Professionals, 499.00; Winstream, 1,385.80 SCI — April 20, 2016
