May 2023 Minutes
Unofficial M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT #62
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 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 and Brad Stithem 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
George Schuler from Boyd Jones, presented to the Board on Construction Delivery Methods for future building projects.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Board Members
- Students and Staff did a great job with the City Clean-Up.
- Ceremony for Graduation was very nice.
Principal Stithem reported on the following items:
- Academic/Athletes Honors Night – May 11th @ 7:00
- FFA Petting Zoo – May 12th
- City Clean-up Day is April 26th
- Elementary Field Day – May 15th 1:00 – 3:00
- Last Day of School – May 17th
- Thank you to the teachers and staff members for their hard work and dedication they showed during the 2022-2023 school year.
Superintendent Peitzmeier reported on the following items:
- Legislative Issues:
- Finance:
-Classified Salary Package
- Workshops/Meetings:
-Spring Buildings/Grounds/Transportation Committee meeting
- Miscellaneous:
-MTSS/PBIS
-April 26th the students and staff participated in the walk at lunch day and community clean up.
-Retirement reception for Trish Bell and Brad Stithem – May 17th @ 3:30
-Staff Cookout – May 18th @ 11:30
-Classified Staff/Transportation Appreciation Breakfast – May 11th
-Congratulations to McKenna Stewart for qualifying to State Track in the 100-meter Hurdles.
- Updated the Board on Superintendent attendance/absences
Malia Nemecek – AD/Data Student Services
- District Track at Hartington – May 10th
- Mr. Ruzicka will be managing the weight room this summer. Hours for open weight room will be from 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Received results from the Bright Bytes survey that students and staff took back in April.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of the Consent Agenda
After discussion Lange moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. This includes the approval of the agenda, the April 12, 2023 Regular Minutes, Treasurers Report (attachment 1), Financial Reports (attachment 2), General Fund expenses (attachment 3), and placed them on file. Beck seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Authorize Joining the Nebraska Educational Building Association
Kruse moved to adopt a resolution to authorize joining the Nebraska Educational Building Association, which is formed for the mutual benefits of its members to collaborate on best practices with respect to school facilities and providing new educational and other public facilities. The resolution authorizes execution of the agreement providing for the organization and operation of the Nebraska Educational Building Association and appoints members to the board of the Association. The resolution does not commit the district to contribute or dedicate any funds to the Association. After discussion Baker seconded and motion carried 6-yes. President Schnoor appointed Matt Kruse and Janis Baker to serve as the District Representatives on the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Education Building Association.
Discuss, Consider and take Necessary Action to Adopt a Resolution to Authorize Entering into Lease-Purchase Financing
Fischer moved to adopt a resolution to authorize entering into a Lease-Purchase Agreement for acquisition of new facilities for the District, which may include new classroom additions and renovations of District facilities, and related matters. After discussion Lange seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Policy Review
Kruse moved to approve board policies: Section 500, 506.02 – 511.01 “Students” as reviewed. Fischer seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Board Policies
Fischer moved to approve Board Policies: 508.06 “Student Insurance”, 508.11 “Defibrillators” and 509.52 “School Colors” as revised. Lange seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Consider and Take Necessary Action Regarding the Purchase of Math Curriculum
Kruse moved to approve purchase of Math Curriculum for K-5 “Reveal” and 6-12 “Into Math” as presented. Beck seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Consider and Act on Hiring of Staff
Lange moved that Lance Braun, be hired as a 7-12 Social Studies Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Kruse seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Consider and Act on Hiring of Staff
Fischer moved that Jennifer Tedrow, be hired as a Special Education Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year contingent on receiving proper certification. Kruse seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Purchase of Computers for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Kruse moved to approve the purchase of computers for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. After some discussion Baker seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Consider and Take Necessary Action with Regard to Superintendent Contract Renewal
Kruse moved to approve an offer to Superintendent Peitzmeier’s contract for the 2023-2024 school year with the proposed compensation package. Fischer seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Summer Projects
No action needed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
- Return to Learn Plan
- Facility Study
- Strategic Plan
- District Advertising
- Public Input in regard to LB399 Notebook
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to Enter Executive Session
Kruse moved to enter executive session at 8:47 p.m. for the purpose of protection of the public interest in regard to current litigation. Fischer seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
Motion to Return to Regular Session
Kruse moved to resume Regular Session at 9:03 p.m. Beck seconded and motion carried 5-yes, 1-no (Lange)
Adjournment
There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Laura Schnoor adjourned the meeting at 9:04 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, June 14, 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.