MINUTES Board of Education Regular Meeting July 11, 2016 7:00 PM District Office Attendance Taken at 7:03 PM: Present Board Members: Paul Duer, Lisa Dworak, Scott Pekarek, Jerry Rumery, Curt Sherman. Absent Board Members: Ryne Seaman. 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 Motion Passed: Motion to excuse Ryne Seaman from tonight's meeting, passed with a motion by Lisa Dworak and a second by Scott Pekarek. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Absent; Curt Sherman, Yes. 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 Lisa Dworak. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Absent; 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 - Summer Maintenance Projects Update Discussion: Tom Vajgrt updated the board on the progress of the summer maintenance projects. 4. Old Business 4.1. Classified Staff Grade/Step Pay Guide Motion Passed: Motion to approve the classified staff grade/step guide as presented but adding $2.00 to bus route pay 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, Absent; Curt Sherman, Yes. 4.2. Classified Staff Wages and Benefits 2016-17 Motion Passed: Motion to approve the classified staff wages and benefits for 2016-17 passed with a motion by Curt Sherman and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Absent; Curt Sherman, Yes. 5. New Business 5.1. School Bus Bids Motion Passed: Motion to accept the $79,690 bid of Truck Center Companies, Inc. out of Omaha for a new 59 passenger Thomas school bus 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, Absent; Curt Sherman, Yes. 5.2. Faculty Handbook Changes 2016-17 Motion Passed: Motion to approve the faculty handbook changes for 2016-17 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, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Absent; Curt Sherman, Yes. 5.3. Board Policy Updates 2016-17 Motion Passed: Motion to table the first reading of board policy updates, additions, and deletions per discussions at the study session 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, Absent; Curt Sherman, Yes. 6. Future Agenda Items Discussion: Policies Board Self Assessment 7. Consent Agenda 7.1. Approval of Minutes 7.2. Approval of Financial Reports 7.2.a. Treasurer 7.2.b. Budget 7.3. Approval of Claims 7.3.a. General Fund - $1,414,223.66 7.3.b. Special Building Fund - $138,500.96 7.4. 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 Scott Pekarek. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Absent; Curt Sherman, Yes. 8. Adjournment Motion Passed: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 PM with the next study session and regular board meeting scheduled for August 8, 2016 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM, 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, Absent; Curt Sherman, Yes. Prepared by: Heidi Covert Paul Duer, Secretary Salaries from June, 447,065.09; Jones Bank, 9,432.50; Jones Bank, 148,596.58; Five Points Bank, 180.00; Mass Mutual, 9,155.00; Nebraska Childcare Support Payment Ctr, 1,525.00; Jones Bank, 7,465.24; NPERS, 129,192.79; Nebraska Department of Revenue, 23,089.78; Pay Flex, 7,718.61; Achievement Products, 32.18; Ada Sports, 430.62; Advanced Office Automation, 32.82; Ahern, 845.00; Alpha Rehabilitation, 308.10; Amazon, 1,330.30; American Educational Products, 109.80; Americom, 190.00; Apple Inc, 3,401.00; Atlas Pen & Pencil Corp, 74.14; Awards Unlimited, 17.00; B & H, 277.49; Baker & Taylor, 45.16; Band Shoppe, 1,667.85; Barnes & Noble, 305.81; Belnick, 693.88; Blevens Law Office, 200.00; Blick Art Materials, 1,609.02; BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska, 143,363.54; BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska, 16,448.64; Blue Valley Community Action, 13,234.35; Bookvine, 371.78; CAERT Inc, 399.98; Carlex, 135.70; CDW-G, 18,653.71; Cengage, 510.40; Center Point Energy, 2,327.76; Centering on Children Inc, 428.40; Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services, 1,333.00; City of Seward Utility Dept, 25,430.77; Comfort Inn, 395.80; Computers Etc, 1,585.35; Cornhusker International , 941.07; Crutchfield, 699.99; Culligan, 23.00; Curriculum Associates, 1,170.40; Nicole D'Angelo, 538.01; DAS State Accounting, 227.47; Deans Radiator & Drive Shaft, 916.41; DeJonge, Jill, 170.30; Demco, 160.51; Didax Incorporated, 84.64; Dietze Music, 1,139.00; Discount School Supply, 1,654.38; Eakes, 149.90; Ebackpack Inc, 4,047.50; EBSCO, 212.38; ESU 6, 92,264.93; ESU 9, 425.00; Eric Armin Inc, 340.51; Especial Needs, 188.43; Everbind/Marco, 506.52; Farmers Cooperative, 1,494.39; Fastenal, 32.66; FES, 2,750.00; Fischer Scientific, 145.50; Flaghouse, 601.45; Follett, 196.02; Frey, 994.91; Futureware, 30,828.00; General Fire & Safety, 182.30; GoAnimate, 99.00; Godfathers, 50.98; Gopher, 2,379.96; Graham Tire, 584.98; Grainger, 295.25; Heinemann, 610.28; Helmink Printing, 175.00; Hillyard, 7,117.27; HireRight, 29.40; Holiday Inn, 177.90; Houchin Bindery, 25.65; Houghton Mifflin, 17,123.00; HPR, 64.00; IBCCES, 3,825.00; Innovative Educators, 718.09; In Tune Partners, 315.00; IXL Learning, 600.00; John Deere Financial, 1,351.87; Johnson, Carmen, 8.78; JourneyEd, 123.39; Kathleen A Laughlin, 325.00; Kraft Music, 159.99; KSB School Law, 120.00; Kully Supply, 365.23; Kuypers Consulting, 47.75; Lab-Aids, 1,092.00; Lakeshore, 17,708.18; Library Store, 430.54; Lifetrack Services Inc, 1,620.00; Learning Forum, 40.19; Lincoln Journal Star, 115.05; Madison National Life Insurance, 2,271.14; Magnatag, 55.54; Makemusic, 140.00; Matheson, 193.20; Mayer-Johnson, 914.00; McGraw Hiill, 50,533.97; Jan Meehl, 775.00; Menards, 245.69; Midwest Auto Parts, 242.59; Midwest Floor Covering Inc, 2,089.64; Midwest Turf & Irrigation, 7,607.00; Mooremedical, 31.20; Mosaic, 3,295.60; Multi-Health System Inc, 264.00; Nasco, 1,906.97; Jenn Nantkes, 440.64; NCS Pearson, 1,277.94; NCSA, 1,119.00; Nebraska.gov, 3.00; Nebraska Landscape, 158.05; Nebraska Safety Center, 5,550.00; Nebraska Scientific, 227.50; Netchemia, 2,150.00; Northern Speech Services, 98.01; Oakwood Solutions LLC, 500.00; Office Depot, 729.84; Oliva Audio-Visual Repair, 1,785.19; Omni Behavioral Health, 4,498.00; OneSource, 40.00; Optima Companies, 103.97; O'Reilly's, 217.55; Oriental Trading, 114.70; Pac N Save, 22.43; Paper Tiger, 136.86; Paper101, 15,715.30; Parent Institute, 148.50; Pay Flex, 247.50; Pearson, 160.02; Perfection Learning, 260.00; Phonak, 855.00; Piono Showcase, 199.99; Play with a Purpose, 446.88; Presto-X, 167.65; Pro-Ed, 203.39; Raymond Geddes, 106.95; Really Good Stuff, 268.90; Remedia Publications, 82.96; Renaissance Learning, 7,200.50; RR Donelley, 724.25; S & S Worldwide, 34.29; SACK Lumber, 74.95; Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, 2,750.00; Sargent Welch, 56.80; Scholastic, 509.61; Scholastic Inc, 23.02; School District of Seward-HS Activity Fund, 19,319.64; School Nurse Supply, 317.75; School Outfitters, 2,497.98; School Specialty, 457.18; School Specialty Classroom Direct, 284.76; Seward County Independent, 449.25; Seward County Rentals, 399.50; Seward Lumber, 1,038.36; Sherwin Williams, 390.00; Shiffler, 337.70; SiteOne, 198.40; SitSpots, 118.39; Social Studies School Service, 95.07; Social Thinking, 284.15; Software Unlimited, 3,000.00; Solution ONE, 4,438.81; Spark Fun, 254.12; Speechcorner, 95.80; Staples, 2,998.42; Steve Spangler Science, 36.49; Summit Speech Therapy, 99.00; Super Duper Publications, 173.90; Sysco, 11,784.00; Teacher Created Resources, 58.90; Teacher Direct, 928.42; Teacher Discover, 339.77; Therapro, 547.14; Time Warner Cable, 74.94; Turning Point Therapy & Technology, 70.00; Typing Agent, 1,500.00; Unite Private Networks, 3,764.65; United Rentals, 257.78; Unum, 511.20; Upstart, 266.78; US Games, 342.58; US School Supply, 102.30; Verizon, 184.34; Virco, 2,604.14; Ward's Science, 119.79; Waste Connections, 1,710.00; WaterLink, 270.00; Wells Fargo Card Services, 2,091.22; Wells Fargo, 119.59; William MacGill & Co, 448.15; Windham Professionals, 499.00; Windstream, 1,294.88; Woodwind Brasswind, 4,124.99; Worthington Direct, 384.94; WRS Group, 980.77; Zane-Bloser, 1,189.79 SCI — July 20, 2016
