April 2023 Minutes
Unofficial M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT #62
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 @ 6:30 P.M.
SCRIBNER – SNYDER BAND BUILDING
OPEN THE MEETING
Call the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Scribner-Snyder President, Laura Schnoor presiding.
Open Meetings Act
Notice of this meeting was properly published in a newspaper of general circulation by advance Public Notice with notice and advance agenda given to all members of the board prior to the meeting date. Scribner-Snyder personnel Joe Peitzmeier, Sharon Meyer, Brad Stithem and Malia Nemecek were in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
A call of roll showed all members present: Janis Baker, Don Beck, Mike Fischer, Aaron Lange, Matt Kruse and Laura Schnoor.
Welcoming of Visitors
2 visitors
No Public Comments
Facility Study Presentation
Cody Wickham, DA Davidson, presented to the Board options for School District financing.
INFORMATIONAL REPOORTS
Board Members
- Discussed NRCSA meeting
- Laura commented that the kids did a wonderful job on the SSCS Musical.
Principal Stithem reported on the following items:
- Tornado Drill/Other Drills
- LB 399 statue Notebook is completed
- City Clean-up Day is April 26th
- Prom – April 22nd, Graduation – May 6th at 2:00 p.m., Honors Night – May 11th, Last School Day – May 17th
Superintendent Peitzmeier reported on the following items:
- Legislative Issues:
-Funding – Governor’s school finance reform package
- Facilities:
-Gym Floor
- Workshops/Meetings:
-Attended NRCSA Conference
-Spring Buildings/Grounds/Transportation Committee meeting
- Miscellaneous:
-Shout out to Mrs. Schafer, Mrs. Nemecek and staff for a successful EHC Quiz Bowl.
-City Planning Commission Hearing
-MTSS/PBIS
- Updated the Board on Superintendent attendance/absences
Malia Nemecek – AD/Data Student Services
- 18 students grade 9-12 are recipients of the Nebraska Colleges’ Multi-Activity Student Award
- Esports League of Legends team qualified for State at Concordia College on April 28th.
- District Music Contest – April 21st
- FFA Banquet – April 24th
- National Honor Society Tapping – May 11th
- Conference Track – April 29th
- High School Spring Concert – April 27th at 7:00 p.m.
- Elementary Spring Concert – May 4th, Pre-K and Kindergarten 6:30 p.m. and 1-6 at 7:00 p.m.
- FCCLA Banquet – April 17th
- Amy Hartman has been hired as an Assistant Volleyball Coach
- Data – Spring Testing
- Math Curriculum quotes
Other
- Congratulations to Mrs. Kafonek and Mrs. Schnoor for they both had baby girls over Easter break.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Fischer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. This includes the approval of the agenda, the March 8, 2023 Regular Minutes and Board work meeting minutes, Treasurers Report (attachment 1), Financial Reports (attachment 2), General Fund expenses (attachment 3), Building Fund expenses (attachment 4), and placed them on file. Lange seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Policy Review
Schnoor moved to approve board policies: Section 500, 501.0 – 506.1 “Students” as reviewed. After discussion, Fischer seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action Regarding Senior Trip
Kruse moved to approve the senior trip for 2023-2024 school year as presented (attachment 5). Beck seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Americanism & Civics Committee
Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action Regarding Social Studies Curriculum in regard to LB 399
Lange moved to approve the Social Studies Curriculum and assure that the provisions of LB 399 are being met. Kruse seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve ESU #2 2023-2024 Special Education Services Contract
Kruse moved to approve the ESU #2 Special Education Services Contract as presented. After some discussion, Baker seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Discuss, Consider, and Possibly Take Action in Regard to Scheduled Service Contract
Fischer moved to approve the Scheduled Service Contract with Trane as presented. Kruse seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Consider and Act on Co-op Agreement with Logan View Public Schools
Schnoor moved to approve the Co-op Agreement for winter sports in Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Jr Hi Girls Basketball, and Jr Hi Boys Basketball for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 with Logan View Public Schools. After discussion, Lange seconded and motion carried 5-yes, 1-other (Kruse).
Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Approve 2023-2024 Classified Salary and Benefits
Fischer moved that the classified staff receive a salary and benefits package not to exceed 5% for the 2023-2024 school year. Baker seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
- Return to Learn Plan
- Facility Study
- Strategic Plan
- Wrestling Co-op with Cedar Bluffs
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to Enter Executive Session
Fischer moved to enter executive session at 8:10 p.m. for the protection of the public interest, strategy session with respect to litigation, and the prevention of needless injury to a reputation of an individual. Kruse seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
President Schnoor restated on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the executive session.
Motion to Return to Regular Session
Fischer moved to resume Regular Session at 9:43 p.m. Kruse seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Staff Resignation
Kruse moved to accept the resignation of Robert Stewart (attachment 6). Beck seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Adjournment
There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Laura Schnoor adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Meyer
Business Manager
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education of District #62, Dodge County, will be Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., in the Scribner–Snyder Band Room. Agenda items are kept continually current in the superintendent’s office and may be inspected during regular business hours.