(Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board of Education)
January 12, 2015
The Board of Education of School District #10 held its regular meeting on Monday, January 12, 2015. Board members present were: Jim Arens, Dan Dailey, Brad Wilkins, Aaron Jackman and Mark Johnson. Board member absent: None. Also present were Principals Sarah Williams, Rich Gilson and Superintendent Darrell Peterson. There were several guests in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Board President, Mark Johnson at 7:00 p.m.
Notice of the meeting was in the Ainsworth Star Journal and on radio station KBRB.
As noted during the meeting a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the south wall of the District Office meeting room.
Mark Johnson was appointed President Pro-Tempore.
Board President Mark Johnson presented the oath of office to newly elected Board Members Erin Rathe, Jim Arens and Dan Dailey. He welcomed new member Erin Rathe to the Board of Education.
Motion was made by Aaron Jackman and seconded by Dan Dailey to nominate Mark Johnson as President, to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot. Roll call vote: Wilkins- Aye, Jackman - Aye, Arens-Aye, Dailey- Aye, Rathe – Aye, Johnson- Abstain. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Jim Arens and seconded by Mark Johnson to nominate Dan Dailey as Vice President, to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot. Roll call vote: Jackman- Aye, Wilkins- Aye, Arens- Aye, Dailey-Abstain, Rathe – Aye, Johnson- Aye. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Dan Dailey and seconded by Mark Johnson to nominate Jim Arens as Secretary/Treasurer, to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot. Roll call vote: Arens- Abstain, Dailey- Aye, Rathe – Aye, Jackman- Aye, Wilkins- Aye, Johnson-Aye. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Mark Johnson and seconded by Jim Arens to re-appoint Laurie Witte, Dedra Stoner and Darrell Peterson as Recording Secretary(s) for 2015 Board of Education. Roll call vote: Dailey –
Aye, Rathe – Aye, Wilkins – Aye, Jackman – Aye, Arens – Aye, Johnson – Aye. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Jim Arens seconded by Brad Wilkins to approve the following consent agenda items: Minutes of the December 8th meeting, claims in the amount of $524,778.81 General Fund and $3,411.96 Section 125. Set the next regular meeting for Monday, February 9th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office. Roll call vote: Rathe- Abstain, Wilkins – Aye, Jackman- Aye, Arens- Aye, Dailey- Aye, Johnson- Aye. Motion carried.
The Cash Flow Report for the month of December was given. The Treasurer’s Report was given as follows: Cash Assets: December 31, 2014: $2,741,043.57. January 12th claims: $524,778.81.
29332 / 1ST CLASS AUTO / 42.8329333 / AINSWORTH STAR-JOURNAL / 186.45
29334 / AMY RICHARDSON / 960.79
29335 / ANDREW PADDOCK / 1,722.08
29336 / APPEARA / 45.67
29337 / JENNIFER BEEL / 44.69
29338 / ERIN BEJOT / 187.83
29339 / KIMBERLY BEJOT / 499.35
29340 / BOMGAARS / 16.14
29341 / BROWN COUNTY HOSPITAL / 869.68
29342 / BUCKLES AUTOMOTIVE / 132.88
29343 / CASCIO INTERESTATE MUSIC / 271.47
29344 / CDW-G / 652.93
29345 / CENTURY LUMBER CENTER / 18.95
29346 / CENTURYLINK / 1,568.67
29347 / CHADRON STATE COLLEGE / 130.00
29348 / CITY OF AINSWORTH / 612.95
29349 / COLONIAL RESEARCH CHEMICAL / 109.30
29350 / DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / 140.00
29351 / E S U #17-MAIN / 63,965.21
29352 / EGAN SUPPLY CO / 368.90
29353 / EVAN EVANS / 210.02
29354 / EWELL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES / 265.00
29355 / FARMERS & RANCHERS COOP / 2,047.58
29356 / FLOOR MAINTENANCE / 1,057.87
29357 / MELISSA FREUDENBURG / 2,279.09
29358 / FRONTIER DIESEL / 1,233.95
29359 / AMANDA GANSER / 192.16
29360 / GENERAL FUND CLEARING ACCOUNT / 381.62
29361 / GENERAL FUND CLEARING ACCOUNT / 2,001.50
29362 / GREATER SANDHILLS FAMILY MEDICINE / 148.00
29363 / H & R FOOD CENTER / 275.78
29364 / HEWLETT PACKARD / 88.56
29365 / ISLAND SUPPLY WELDING CO / 77.21
29366 / JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS, INC / 121.79
29367 / JENNIFER RUEGGE / 960.79
29368 / JERRY JOHNSON / 904.93
29369 / JW PEPPER / 924.64
29370 / MEDICAL ENTERPRISES INC / 100.00
29371 / MICHELLE APPELT / 1,784.33
29372 / N-CAPS / 440.00
29373 / NCS PEARSON INC / 1,073.25
29374 / NE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARD / 147.00
29375 / NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADMIN / 125.00
29376 / NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT / 266.81
29377 / NEBRASKA SAFETY & FIRE EQUIP / 681.00
29378 / NEBRASKA.GOV / 3.00
29379 / NORTH CENTRAL DEV CENTER INC / 10,000.00
29380 / NSBA / 65.00
29381 / OFFICE PRODUCTS CENTER / 1,194.55
29382 / OLSONS PEST TECHNICIANS / 78.75
29383 / DANIEL ORTON / 1,099.32
29384 / PAM HOLLENBECK / 2,984.52
29385 / PAYROLL ACCOUNT / 396,790.41
29386 / PENWORTHY COMPANY / 294.09
29387 / PAMELA PETERSON / 20.00
29388 / PIONEER DRAMA SERVICES / 330.00
29389 / PRESTWICK HOUSE / 37.99
29390 / KAREN PREWITT / 20.00
29391 / PRINT XPRESS / 115.00
29392 / THE READING WARHOUSE / 16.73
29393 / RED & WHITE / 43.83
29394 / RYAN WELKE / 549.02
29395 / SARAH COLE / 2,058.84
29396 / TATE SCHIPPOREIT / 2,470.61
29397 / BRET SCHLENGER / 1,436.40
29398 / SCOTT ERTHUM / 857.85
29399 / SEVEN SPRINGS INC / 180.00
29400 / LOREN SHERMAN / 960.79
29401 / SHOPKO PHARMACY / 88.68
29402 / SOURCE GAS, LLC / 6,431.51
29403 / STANTON BOOSTER CLUB / 414.00
29404 / STANTONS SHEET MUSIC / 310.09
29405 / STAPLES ADVANTAGE / 103.16
29406 / SUE HARTHOORN / 1,372.56
29407 / TAMMY PAINTER / 1,045.70
29408 / THREE RIVER TELCO / 635.49
29409 / UNK - PUPIL TRANSPORTATION / 225.00
29410 / VERIZON WIRELESSS / 47.19
29411 / VISA / 98.95
29412 / VISA / 38.92
29413 / VISA / 1,385.53
29414 / WAGEWORKS / 222.00
29415 / RACHEL WILLIAMS / 90.49
29416 / WM KROTTER CO-AINSWORTH / 2.24
29417 / YANDA'S MUSIC & PRO AUDIO / 239.00
29418 / YOUNES HOSPITALITY / 86.95
1024 / WAGEWORKS / 3411.96
Superintendent Darrell Peterson will review the current districts commercial property and liability insurance coverage with Continental Western Group and will look into bids for next year.
Elementary/ Middle School Principal Sarah Williams reported on the following: DIBELS, Statewide Writing Assessment and Enrollment. Kirsten Olson and Sarah shared information on applying for the 21st Century Learning Grant for after school programs.
Secondary Principal Rich Gilson reported on the following: Rosetta Stone, Principal Advisory Council for grades 7-12 and NeSA Writing Testing.
Activities Directors Jeff Konkoleski and Scott Steinhauser reported on the following: NSAA Academic All-State hours, Girls and Boys Basketball competed in holiday tournament, Wrestling dual and invitational, Speech Team, UNK & Chadron State Honor Band, NSAA District III meeting and Sportsmanship.
Superintendent Darrell Peterson reported on the following: Water Heater replacement, Mini-Van totaled, School Board Recognition Week and Lunchtime Solutions report.
The Board reviewed Policy AR-8325 Calendar of Agenda Items.
2014-2015 Goals were reviewed.
Motion was made by Brad Wilkins and seconded by Aaron Jackman to approve Corporate Certificate of Authority for each of the three local banks- First National Bank for General, General Clearing, Bond Funds and Section 125 and for three elected board officers to sign such signature cards; West Plains Bank for Employee Benefit, Activity, Building, Student Fee and Depreciation Funds; and Union Bank and Trust for the Hot Lunch and for Darrell Peterson, Laurie Witte and Dedra Stoner to access electronic banking records for such account; and Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund and authorize Superintendent and three elected board officers to sign the safe deposit box card at First National Bank. Roll call vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Aaron Jackman and seconded by Jim Arens to schedule all regular monthly meetings of the 2015 Board of Education on the second Monday of every month whenever possible. The meetings will be held in the District Office Building located on 3rd Street, unless stated otherwise on the meeting notice. Meeting times are 7:00 p.m. November through March and 8:00 p.m. April through October. Roll call vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Brad Wilkins and seconded by Dan Dailey to designate the Ainsworth Star-Journal as the official newspaper for the district to provide notice of regular meetings, minutes of meetings, and all other legal notices. Additionally, the board intends to give notice of public meetings via KBRB radio. Additionally, the board may post notices in public places such as the US Post Office lobby, the Court House lobby and the front door of the Ainsworth High School when time constraints for the paper cannot be met. Roll call vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Dan Dailey and seconded by Jim Arens to approve:
1. Authorization of Treasurer to pay bills within limits of budget resolution.
2. Authorization of Treasurer, per district office personnel, to invest all interim monies and funds as per policy.
3. Authorization of Superintendent or designee:
a. As purchasing agent for the district.
b. To receive tax monies and/or other receipts from County Treasurer.
c. To apply for and receive monies, receipts and funds from all federal and state resources.
d. To serve as custodian of and purchasing agent for Activity Fund accounts.
e. To serve as hearing officer for any student suspensions and expulsions.
Roll call vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Dan Dailey and seconded by Aaron Jackman to approve committee appointments for 2015. Roll call vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Jim Arens and seconded by Erin Rathe to approve a yearly lease with Titan Machinery of North Platte for a Bobcat in the amount of $2750 per year. Roll call vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Dan Dailey and seconded by Aaron Jackman to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Roll call vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
The Board will hold a regular meeting on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office. Current agendas and/or discussion topics will be available for public inspection in the office of the Superintendent.
Laurie Witte, Recording Secretary
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Mark Johnson, Board President
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