School District 145
Board of Education
Official Minutes
5January 2009
The regular January meeting of the School District 145 Board of Education was called to order on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 7:12 P.M., in the Central Office Board Room at 14511 Heywood, Waverly, Nebraska.
The Chairperson, at the beginning of the meeting, announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall of the meeting room.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by posting in accordance with the Board of Education approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the posted notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the posted notice.
Members present for Roll Call were Linda Bevans, David Doran, Dennis Francke, Andy Grosshanns, Alan Retzlaff , and Dale Rolofson.
Interim Superintendent Robert Zieglerasked all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Business Manager Robin Hoffman administered the Oath of Office to new Board Members Andy Grosshans, Ward 4; Dale Rolofson, Ward 6; and new-term Board Members Dennis Francke, Ward 1; and Alan Retzlaff, Ward 2.
There was board consensus to appoint Interim Superintendent Robert Ziegler as Temporary Chairperson.
In accordance with board policy, all members are eligible for election to the respective offices.
Following Interim Superintendent Ziegler’s request for nominations for President, Dennis Francke was nominated and elected. Voting Aye = Bevans, Doran, Francke, Grosshans, Retzlaff, Rolofson; Voting Naye = None.
Interim Superintendent Ziegler relinquished temporary chair duties to the newly elected President.
President Francke requested nominations for Vice-President. Alan Retzlaff was nominated and elected. Voting Aye = Bevans, Doran, Francke, Grosshans, Retzlaff, Rolofson; Voting Naye = None.
President Francke requested nominations for Treasurer. Linda Bevans was nominated and elected. Voting Aye = Bevans, Doran, Francke, Grosshans, Retzlaff, Rolofson; Voting Naye = None.
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President Francke called for nominations for Secretary. David Doran was nominated and elected. Voting Aye = Bevans, Doran, Francke, Grosshans, Retzlaff, Rolofson; Voting Naye = None.
Doran / Retzlaff (M/S) that the agenda is approved as presented. Voting Aye = Bevans, Francke, Doran, Grosshans,Retzlaff, Rolofson; Voting Nay = None.
The Board of Education heard a report on the Eagle Elementary K-5 Guidance Program presented by Guidance Counselor Laura Allen.
The Board of Education reviewed the written administrator reports.
Board of Education Members Bevans and Francke reported on NSSRS Data Workshop attended in Beatrice.
Board of Education Members Rolofson and Francke reported on the new board member workshop attended in Omaha.
Member Doran reported on the Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation Committee meeting held prior to the regular board meeting.
Bevans / Retzlaff (M/S) for approval of the following agenda items as part of the Board of Education’s consent agenda and moved for their approval:
- Minutes of the December 1, 2008 regular meeting, December 3, 2008 special meeting, December 13, 2008 work session, and December 16, 2008 special meeting.
- Classified staff employee hires for 2008 – 2009 of Katie Borgmann, Food Service Worker, Waverly Middle School, 6 hours per day, rate of pay equals $8.00 per hour, effective 12-10-08 (Replaces Jennifer Creps) and Chris Cummings, Teacher Asistant – Regular Education, Eagle Elementary, 7 hours per day, rate of pay equals $7.65 per hour, effective 12-15-08 (Replaces Natalie Novotny).
- Classified staff employee termination ofBill Graham, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective 12-12-08 and resignation of Diana Barnes, Special Education Teacher Assistant, WaverlyHigh School effective 12-19-08 (verbal resignation).
- Fund balances as of December 29, 2008 of General = $348,226.31; Building = $257,861.61; Bond 2000 Debt = $131,085.89; Bond 2008 Debt = $232,976.75; Bond 05/06 K-8 Construction = $421,275.36; Bond 05/06 K-8 Debt = $21,599.46; Bond 05 9-12 Debt = $82,552.32; Hot Lunch = $121,906.37; Qualified Capital = $49,880.16; and Depreciation = $223,324.01.
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- Imprest, Payroll, and General Fund Claims for 1-05-09 in the amount of $1,216,959.91.
- SpecialBuilding Fund Claims for 1-05-09 in the amount of $56,336.75.
- Bond Debt Service Claims for 1-05-09 in the amount of $1,100.00.
- Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund Claims for 1-05-09 in the amount of $500.00.
- Adopted on second reading, updated Board of Education Policies 1312, 1313, and 1314.
Voting Aye = Bevans, Doran, Francke, Grosshans, Retzlaff, Rolofson; Voting Nay = None.
Bevans / Rolofson (M/S)that the appropriate changes in fund signature cards are made. Voting Aye = Bevans, Doran, Francke, Grosshans, Retzlaff, Rolofson; Voting Nay = None.
Following discussion led by Interim Superintendent Ziegler, Retzlaff / Doran (M/S) to approve hiring an additional 1.0 F.T.E. special education teacher assistant for second semester at WaverlyMiddle School to meet required special education programming needs. This position will be funded by utilizing I.D.E.A. grant receipts. Voting Aye = Bevans, Doran, Francke, Grosshans, Retzlaff, Rolofson; Voting Nay = None.
Option enrollment information previously provided to the Board of Education in November, 2008 contained incorrect Program Capacity numbers for Hamlow Elementary and WaverlyIntermediateSchool. Following discussion, Retzlaff / Doran (M/S) that the maximum number of option students that this district will accept for the 2009-10 school year in any program, class, grade level or school building or in any special education programs operated by this district, based upon available staff, facilities, projected enrollment of resident students, projected number of students with which this school district will contract based on existing contractual arrangements, and availability of appropriate special education programs, is as follows:
Eagle Elementary
Program / Program Capacity / Projected Enrollment / Number Of Option StudentsKindergarten
/ 45 / 45 / 0First / 45 / 42 / 3
Second / 45 / 47 / 0
Third / 45 / 45 / 0
Fourth / 45 / 36 / 9
Fifth / 45 / 41 / 4
Special Ed. Programs Operated by the District / 25 / 34 / 0
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Hamlow Elementary (K-2) & Waverly IntermediateSchool (3-5)
Program / Program Capacity / Projected Enrollment / Number Of Option StudentsKindergarten
/ 85 / 85 / 0First / 85 / 65 / 20
Second / 85 / 87 / 0
Third / 105 / 101 / 4
Fourth / 85 / 90 / 0
Fifth / 85 / 82 / 3
Special Ed. Programs Operated by the District / 50 / 58 / 0
Waverly Middle School
Program / Program Capacity / Projected Enrollment / Number Of Option StudentsSixth
/ 150 / 142 / 8Seventh / 150 / 136 / 14
Eighth / 150 / 141 / 9
Special Ed. Programs
Operated by the District / 75 / 86 / 0
Waverly High School
Program / Program Capacity / Projected Enrollment / Number Of Option StudentsNinth
/ 145 / 139 / 6Tenth / 145 / 155 / 0
Eleventh / 145 / 111 / 34
Twelfth / 145 / 139 / 6
Special Ed. Programs
Operated by the District / 100 / 107 / 0
Except as provided in Rule 7, Regulations for the Enrollment Option Program, sections 005.05B, 005.05C, and 005.05D, the School District 145 Board of Education hereby establishes the second Monday in August, (8-10-09) preceding the 2009-10 school year as the deadline date for applications and will not waive the deadlines for application and approval or rejection of enrollment option applications after said date unless authorized per statute. Voting Aye = Bevans, Doran, Francke, Grosshans, Retzlaff, Rolofson; Voting Nay = None.
Business Manager Robin Hoffman discussed the 2009 – 2010 Budget Calendar with the Board of Education.
Curriculum Director Dennis Bellinger discussed the AdvancED Accreditation Process with the Board of Education.
Curriculum Director Dennis Bellinger discussed new math course offerings for WaverlyMiddle School and WaverlyHigh School with the Board of Education.
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President Francke adjourned the meeting at 9:22 P.M.
Attest: ______
Board Secretary
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Robin L. Hoffman, Recording Secretary