MEETING MINUTES Board of Education Regular Meeting July 13, 2015 7:00 PM District Office Attendance Taken at 7:07 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 Paul Duer. 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: There was none. 3. Reports Discussion: There were none. 4. Discussion Items Discussion: Dr. Barnes updated the board on the Health and Human Services issues. 5. New Business 5.1. FFA Contract Days Motion Passed: Scott Pekarek made a motion to extend the teacher contract by 15 days for the FFA instructor passed with a motion by Scott Pekarek and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 5.2. Transportation 5.2.a. Maintenance Truck Motion Passed: Motion to approve the purchase of a new 2015 pickup from Husker Auto Group for $26,497.88 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. 5.2.b. School Van Motion Passed: Motion to approve the purchase of a new 2015 van from Husker Auto Group with the contingent of state requirements for $24,950.00 passed with a motion by Scott Pekarek and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 5.3. High School Math Motion Passed: Motion to offer a teaching contract for 2015-16 to Charles Gebhardt passed with a motion by Curt Sherman and a second by Jerry Rumery. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 5.4. Faculty Handbook 2015-16 Motion Passed: Motion to approve the 2015-16 Faculty Handbook 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. 6. Future Agenda Items Discussion: Soccer Fields Budget Items 7. Consent Agenda 7.1. Approval of Minutes 7.2. Approval of Financial Reports 7.2.a. Treasurer 7.2.b. Budget 7.2.c. Activities 7.2.d. Athletic 7.3. Approval of Claims 7.3.a. General Fund: $1,718,212.09 7.3.b. Special Building Fund: $105,926.43 7.3.c. Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund: $300.00 7.4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Passed: Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented passed with a motion by Scott Pekarek and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Abstain; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 8. Adjournment Motion Passed: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 P.M. with the next study session and regular board meeting scheduled for August 10, 2015 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 Salaries for June, 426,875.73; Jones Bank, 7,610.58; Jones Bank, 140,787.07; Five Points Bank, 180.00; Seward Education Association, 4,993.50; Mass Mutual, 7,745.00; Jones Bank, 8,930.45; Nebraska Public Employees Retirement, 124,952.62; Nebr. Dept of Rev, 21,714.41; PayFlex, 9,408.16; Academic Superstore, 4,859.95; Academic Therapy Publications, 63.69; ADA Sports, Badminton & Tennis, 582.72; Advanced Office Automation Inc, 46.68; AFC Trident Inc, 1,049.25; Ahern, 845.00; Aldrich, Sharon, 87.12; All Pro Sound, 137.83; Alpha Rehabilitation, 391.57; Aluminum Athletic Equipment, 19.00; Amazon, 1,364.28; Americom, 190.00; Apple Inc, 97,393.24; ASCD, 89.00; Atlas Pen & Pencil, 74.14; B & H Photo, 2,856.80; Band Shoppe, 622.09; Barnes & Noble, 839.25; Beacon-Ridge, 147.82; BEST, 239,555.32; Beyond Play, 166.40; Biaggio, 5.47; Blevens Law , 200.00; Blick Art Materials, 1,061.42; Blue Cross Blue Shield, 145,457.27; Blue Cross Blue Shield, 15,915.34; Bohlen, Jill, 96.75; BSN Sports, 302.45; Buddy's All Stars Inc, 10.42; Cambium Learning, 389.00; Card Services, 967.86; Carlex, 32.90; Carolina, 259.49; CDWG, 12,733.86; Cengage, 363.88; Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services, 1,857.93; City of Seward, 24,915.86; Claritus, 35.11; Computers Etc, 638.48; Concordia University, 1,750.00; Continuum Retail Energy Services LLC, 2,860.47; Cornhusker International Trucks Inc, 1,259.21; The Creative Teacher, 162.68; Creative Teaching Press, 52.91; Culligan, 23.00; Curriculum Associates, 1,806.75; Demco, 472.48; Diesel Specialties of Omaha, 421.28; Dinsdale, 61.20; Discount School Supply, 27.19; EAI, 1,289.00; Educational Innovations, 218.41; Elwell Education Services, 385.00; Encore, 41.40; Engaging Technologies, 149.00; ESU 3, 225.00; ESU 6, 70,787.24; ESU 10, 111.30; Engineered Controls, 1,325.06; Everbind Marco, 5,509.78; Farmers Cooperative, 2,280.46; Fastenal, 49.50; Father Flanagan's Boys Home, 67.90; FES, 2,750.00; Flinn Scientific Inc, 397.07; Follett, 1,380.86; Frey Scientific, 32.90; Futureware, 22,325.00; General Fire & Safety, 190.20; Gopher, 1,310.97; Gottschalk, Kirk, 150.00; Hampton Inn, 287.85; Handwriting Without Tears, 71.15; Heinemann, 66.50; Helmink Printing, 121.00; Hillyard, 459.41; Hireright, 84.00; Holiday Inn, 171.90; Houchen Bindery, 547.20; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 16,907.42; Hydraulic Equipment Service, 59.74; Inland Truck Parts and Service, 1,173.36; Interstate All Battery Center, 147.20; In tune Partners, 315.00; John Deere, 44.18; Kathleen Laughlin, 325.00; KSB School Law, 705.00; Lab-aids, 1,121.25; Lakeshore, 7,226.29; Learning Forward Nebraska, 25.00; Madison National Life Insurance, 2,178.04; Make Music, 140.00; Marlin's Plumbing and Heating & A/C, 164.60; Matheson Tri Gas, 178.17; McGraw Hill, 13,443.26; Meehl, Jan, 444.55; Memorial Health Care Systems, 145.00; Midwest Auto Parts Inc, 1,278.49; MLCS Woodworking, 719.80; Mooremedical, 131.62; Mosaic, 3,036.60; Mueller Sprinklers, 124.86; Multi-Health Systems Inc, 214.50; Musician's Friend, 711.00; My Binding, 661.28; Nantkes, Jennifer, 334.36; Nasco, 3,160.73; National School Supply, 28.63; NCS Pearson, 2,502.24; Nebraska Council of School Administrators, 617.00; Nebraska Landscape Solutions, 2,718.18; Office Depot, 78.40; Oliva Audio-Visual Repair, 1,731.98; Omaha World Herald, 1,204.00; Omni Behavioral Health, 4,822.00; One Source, 160.00; O'Reilly Auto Parts, 454.44; Oriental Trading, 54.17; Pac N Save, 21.67; Paper Tiger, 82.00; Paper 101, 11,406.40; Payflex, 306.90; Pearson, 115,792.70; Perfection Learning, 286.00; Phonak, 832.50; Presto-X, 166.44; Pro-Ed, 1,590.50; Really Good Stuff, 348.15; Pyramid School Products, 1,670.33; Rumery Lawn & Landscape, 349.64; Sack Lumber Company, 74.00; Safety Kleen Systems, 253.47; Scholastic, 305.25; School Specialty, 5,523.66; School Specialty/Classroom Direct, 563.90; Seward Appliance Repair LLC, 936.74; Seward County Independent, 515.80; Seward County Rentals LLC, 340.00; Seward Lumber , 3,686.49; Shiffler, 740.09; SitSpots, 45.00; Social Studies School Services, 141.56; Social Thinking, 98.90; Software Unlimited, 2,850.00; S & S, 59.12; Solution One, 3,338.54; State of Nebraska-AS Central Services, 236.79; Steve Spangler Science, 72.33; Steve Weiss Music, 1,425.00; Super Duper Publications, 99.95; Supreme School Supply, 99.60; Sweetwater, 9,946.49; Sysco Lincoln, 20,585.00; TAESE, 30.00; Teacher Created Resources, 66.93; Teacher Direct, 773.82; Teacher's Tools, 184.90; Teaching Strategies, 679.25; Therapro Inc, 654.57; Time Warner Cable, 74.94; Unite Private Networks LLC, 3,764.65; Unum, 504.00; U.S. School Supply Inc, 51.85; U.S. Toy Co/Constructive Playthings, 1,037.32; Vernier, 1,143.44; Verizon, 183.98; Virco, 7,289.52; Wall Written , 103.90; Ward's Science, 695.45; Waste Connections of Nebraska, 396.40; Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, 119.59; Wells Fargo Card Services, 624.08; William V Macgill & Co, 467.98; Windham Professionals Inc, 482.00; Windstream, 877.18; Wolverine Sports, 506.38; Woodwind Brasswind, 427.00; World Book Inc, 879.00; Youthlight, 139.13; Zaner-Bloser, 1,206.45; Mosaic, 3,188.43; Pearson Education, 5,877.31 SCI — July 22, 2015
