MINUTES Board of Education Regular Meeting November 09, 2015 7:00 PM District Office Attendance Taken at 7:01 PM: Present Board Members: Paul Duer, Lisa Dworak, Scott Pekarek, Jerry Rumery, Ryne Seaman, Curt Sherman. Updated Attendance: Jerry Rumery was updated to present at: 8:17 PM 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 Jerry Rumery from tonight’s meeting passed with a motion by Scott Pekarek and a second by Lisa Dworak. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Absent; Ryne Seaman, Yes; 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 Curt Sherman. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Absent; 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 3.1. Administrator Reports Discussion: Written reports were received from the administrators. 4. Discussion Items 4.1. State NASB/NASA Conference Discussion: Dr. Barnes updated the board about the State NASB/NASA Conference. 4.2. NSBA Conference Discussion: Dr. Barnes discussed the NSBA Conference that will be in Boston on April 9-11, 2016. 4.3. STANCE Discussion: Dr. Barnes updated the board on the STANCE achievements. 4.4. Special Meeting Nov. 30 - 6:00 PM Discussion: The board will be having a special meeting on November 30, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. 4.5. HHS Hearing Discussion: Dr. Barnes updated the board on the HHS Hearing. 5. Old Business 5.1. Study Abroad Trip Motion Passed: Motion to approve the summer abroad trip sponsored by Mrs. Thomsen for the summer of 2017 provided they raise money for all expenses passed with a motion by Scott Pekarek and a second by Lisa Dworak. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Absent; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 5.2. HVAC Projects Summer of 2016 Motion Passed: Paul Duer made a motion and Scott Pekarek seconded it to move forward with 1A and 1B project with TRANE for the summer of 2016 passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Scott Pekarek. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Absent; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 5.3. Soccer Fields Discussion: Andy Christensen presented to the board his thoughts about soccer fields. 6. New Business 7. Future Agenda Items Discussion: Soccer Fields Seward Foundation 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 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 Scott Pekarek. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 9. Executive Session 9.1. Enter Executive Session to discuss personnel negotiations Motion Passed: Motion to enter into executive session at 8:43 p.m. to discuss personnel negotiations passed with a motion by Jerry Rumery and a second by Lisa Dworak. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 9.2. Restate that the reason to enter into executive session is to discuss personnel negotiations 9.3. Exit Executive Session Motion Passed: Motion to exit executive session at 9:32 p.m. 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. 10. Adjournment Motion Passed: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 PM with the next study session and regular board meeting scheduled for December 14, 2015 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM 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. Prepared by: Heidi Covert Paul Duer, Secretary Salaries from October, 592,628.85; Jones Bank, 17,776.90; Jones Bank, 18,910.82; Jones Bank, 147,292.77; Five Points Bank, 180.00; Mass Mutual, 8,155.00; Nebraska Childcare Support Payment Ctr, 1,525.00; Jones Bank, 17,078.39; NPERS, 160,436.41; Nebraska Department of Revenue, 26,170.37; PayFlex, 7,616.27; Advanced Office Automation, 73.66; Ahern, 550.00; Alpha Rehabilitation, 256.13; Amazon, 285.04; American Time, 103.95; Americom, 190.00; ASCD, 89.00; Barone Security Solutions, 518.40; Berniklau Education Solutions Team, 62,064.96; Blevens Law, 200.00; BlueCross BlueShield, 145,588.62; BlueCross BlueShield, 17,397.85; Bohlen, Jill, 100.80; Cambium Learning, 9,477.60; Camfel Productions, 795.00; CDI Computer Dealers, 8,063.58; CDW-G, 776.58; Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services, 2,197.43; Chapters Books & Gifts, 95.94; Christensen, Andy, 687.44; City of Seward, 32,278.44; Concordia University, 70.00; Continuum, 911.08; Cook, Shelli, 5,413.11; Core, Tiffany, 26.00; Cornhusker International Trucks, 2,742.78; Credit Management, 94.56; Culligan, 663.44; CVQB Committee, 100.00; Diesel Specialties of Omaha, 631.03; Eakes Office Solutions, 176.00; Electronic Contracting Company, 220.00; Engineered Controls, 240.00; ESU Coordinating Council, 100.00; ESU 6, 1,605.20; ESU 10, 35.00; Farmers Cooperative, 17,894.98; Fastenal, 43.38; Ferguson, Jill, 500.00; Gerhold Concrete, 23.86; Grainger, 217.80; HD Supply, 670.96; Hillyard, 6,179.18; HireRight, 56.00; HoodMasters, 425.00; Interstate Battery, 384.30; John Deere Financial, 33.92; John Deere Landscapes, 22.67; JourneyED, 246.34; Junior Library Guild, 3,421.20; Kaplan, 1,040.63; Kathleen Laughlin, 325.00; KSB School Law, 7,770.00; Larry's Boiler Service, 473.97; Leak Specialists, 125.00; Lieb, Nancy, 142.00; Madison National Life Insurance, 2,271.14; Matheson, 716.50; Mechanical Sales Parts Inc, 3,335.36; Meehl, Jan, 1,162.50; Merchants Credit Adjusters, 286.62; Messersmith, Jen, 89.76; Midwest Auto Parts, 56.63; Midwest Technology Products, 280.05; Mosaic, 3,460.38; NSCA, 80.00; Nantkes, Jen, 1,192.99; Nebraska ASCD, 150.00; Nebraska Council of School Admin, 125.00; Nebraska Food Distribution Program, 9,145.34; Nebraska.Gov, 9.00; Nebraska Safety Center, 150.00; Nebraska School Counselor Association, 40.00; NSTA, 50.00; Nebraska Snow Equipment, 4,951.72; Office Depot, 35.94; Oliva Audio-Visual Repair, 997.52; Omaha World Herald, 66.50; One Source, 190.00; O'Reilly Auto Parts, 503.15; Pac N Save-Hot Lunch, 2,190.07; Pac N Save, 1,089.00; Paper Tiger, 60.00; PayFlex, 247.50; Pepsi, 2,503.30; Pitney Bowes, 841.54; Prairieland Foods, 4,345.20; Presto-X, 167.65; PSAT, 2,865.00; Really Good Stuff, 245.78; Safety-Kleen, 252.02; Samuels, Kari, 161.37; Schlueter Repair & Specialties, 1,800.00; School Nurse Supply Inc, 307.57; School Specialty, 76.41; Seward Appliance, 395.80; Seward County Independent, 452.50; Seward County Rentals, 340.00; Seward High School Activities, 281.00; Seward Hot Lunch Program, 42.20; Seward Middle School Activity, 2,612.74; Seward Lumber, 178.87; SiteOne, 408.28; SitSpots, 106.80; Solution One, 4,797.69; Solution One, 79.58; Sports Express, 154.35; State of Nebraska, 227.47; Suhr & Lichty, 780.00; Sysco, 7,450.11; Thompson Co, 15,017.69; Time Warner Cable, 74.94; United States Postal Service, 225.00; Unity School Bus Parts, 183.06; University of Nebraska Extension, 100.00; UNUM, 511.20; Verizon, 183.92; Voss Lighting, 3,000.04; Waste Connections of Nebraska, 2,210.22; WaterLink Inc, 270.00; Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, 119.59; Wells Fargo Card Services, 268.97; Windham, 499.00; Windstream, 1,400.84; Wingate, 116.96 SCI — November 18, 2015
