The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, February 10, 2025 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Bland, Secondary Principal Burton and Elementary Principal Charling. President Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM and noted the Nebraska Open Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was properly posted and/or published by advance Public Notice in accordance with Board Policy #2008 with notice and advance agenda given to the President of the Board and all members prior to the meeting date. EXCUSED ABSENCES Brett Johnson moved that Dane Johnson is absent, excused. Henry Unwin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. ROLL CALL Roll Call was called with the following members present: Jon Dockhorn, Marilee Groth, Brett Johnson, Diane Pelan-Johnson, Henry Unwin and Aaron Anderson. REGULAR AGENDA There were no visitors in attendance. CONSENT AGENDA Diane Pelan-Johnson moved that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Items included in the consent agenda were the approval of the February 10, 2025 meeting agenda; approval of claims from the General Fund in the amount of $144,923.78 and Lunch Fund in the amount of $16,139.94 and the approval of minutes from January 13, 2025 regular school board meeting. TREASURER’S REPORT Mrs. Bland reviewed the information on the treasurer’s report. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Principal Charling reported that science curriculum for the elementary has been narrowed down and gave an estimated cost. Mrs. Charling also reviewed the projected class sizes for 2025-2026 school year. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Current PK-6th grade enrollment is 234 students, which is the same as last month and up 10 students from last year. Secondary Principal Burton reported that the current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades is 184 students, which is down 1 last from month and up 5 students from last year. The second window of NSCAS testing is completed for grades 7 – 8 and Renaissance testing has been completed for grades 7 – 12. Mrs. Burton reviewed the scores. Principal Burton reported that science curriculum for the secondary grades has also been narrowed down and gave an estimated cost. Twenty-four students will be attending Close Up the week of April 6th. Sarah Gramke is serving as this year’s sponsor for the group. A list of upcoming events and activities was provided. Superintendent Bland reported that the Buildings & Grounds committee had met and reviewed the list of summer projects. Mrs. Bland reported at we have received 6 applications for the elementary secretary position. She also reported that Paula Benne has resigned from her position in the kitchen. Mrs. Greve will determine needs prior to advertising to fill this position. Superintendent Bland ended her report by reporting her remaining vacation and sick leave. POLICY UPDATES Superintendent Bland explained the proposed policy updates. Dockhorn moved to approve the following policies as presented: 4007 – Personnel Records; 4008 – Outside Employment; 4009 – Restrictions on Employees Receiving Gratuities; 4010 – Inclement Weather; 4011.1 – Nebraska Family Military Leave Act; 4012 – Staff Internet and Computer Use; 4015 – Prohibition Against Employment of Board Members; 4016 – Jury Duty/Service as Witness in Court; 4017 – Relationship with Employee Collective Bargaining Associations and 4018 – Corporal Punishment. Groth seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. NASB MEMBERSHIP Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to continue membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards for the 2025-2026 school year. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. STAFF RESIGNATION Brett Johnson moved to approve, with regret, the resignation of Elizabeth Swanson and to move forward with hiring a replacement. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. President Anderson thanked Ms. Swanson for her years of service to the students and school district. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. LEASE AGREEMENT Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to approve the lease agreement with the City of Oakland for the football field/track as presented. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Brett Johnson moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding which clarifies the initial implementation of longevity pay. Unwin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Unwin reported on P2T. Logan View has joined. Nancy Lierman is teaching Speech remotely for P2T this semester. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS The Buildings and Grounds Committee met. A list of summer projects was reviewed in Superintendent Bland’s report. Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to enter into closed session at 9:15 p.m. to discuss principal contracts. Closed session is necessary for the protection of public interest and permissible under law. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Groth moved to resume regular session at 9:49 p.m. Dockhorn seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. PRINCIPAL CONTRACTS Brett Johnson moved to offer the 2025-2026 Elementary & Secondary Principal Contracts with an overall proposed compensation package of 4.19% increase over the 2024-2025 contracts combined. Unwin seconded the motion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Brett Johnson moved to enter into closed session at 9:50 p.m. to discuss staffing for the 2025-2026 school year. Closed session is necessary for the protection of public interest and permissible under law. Groth seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Unwin moved to resume regular session at 10:33 p.m. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-6; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. STAFFING After discussion in closed session, no action was taken. There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Anderson adjourned this meeting at 10:33 p.m. Secretary, Julie Ehlers GENERAL FUND AKSARBEN CLEANING LLC, $3,460.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC., $997.61 AWARDS UNLIMITED, $73.90 BURTON, MICHELLE , $237.60 CENGAGE LEARNING, $330.00 CHEM TECH PEST SOLUTIONS, $150.00 CITY OF OAKLAND, $889.76 DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE INC, $56.00 DIODE TECHNOLOGIES, $2,269.68 DODGE COUNTY CLERK, $137.63 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, $1,646.18 ESU 2, $96,600.07 FASTWYRE BROADBAND, $315.35 FIRST BANKCARD, $415.31 FOOD PRIDE, $353.18 FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE, $523.00 HD SUPPLY, $1,561.95 HEARTLAND FOUNDATION, $3,262.00 HOMETOWN LEASING, $1,148.21 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS INC, $404.36 JOSTENS, $48.20 JOYRIDE PUBLIC TRANSIT, $816.00 KSB SCHOOL LAW, $120.00 LINCOLN MARRIOTT CORNHUSKER, $112.00 LYONS-DECATUR NORTHEAST, $5,663.35 MENARDS, $18.49 NEBRASKA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION, $120.00 NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER, $4,450.26 NRCSA, $100.00 OAKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, $50.00 OAKLAND GOLF CLUB, $2,000.00 OAKLAND INDEPENDENT, $276.25 RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, $813.02 RASMUSSEN MECHANICAL SERVICES, $3,494.00 SCOTT'S HARDWARE, $679.24 SPARQ DATA SOLUTIONS, $2,500.00 STRIV, INC., $1,975.00 U. S. BANK, $118.66 US OMNI & TSACG COMPLIANCE SERVICES, $8.36 VESTIS, $105.92 WESTPOINT AUTO & TRUCK CENTER, INC., $299.64 WOLKEN THERAPY & WELLNESS, $283.50 WOODRIVER ENERGY LLC, $6,005.15 MAGIC-WRIGHTER, INC., $34.95 $144,923.78 LUNCH FUND CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING, $6,752.37 FOOD PRIDE, $54.30 HILAND DAIRY, $2,477.96 JENNINGS HEATING, AIR & PLUMBING, $163.67 SCOTT'S HARDWARE, $127.37 SYSCO LINCOLN, $6,564.27 $16,139.94 ZNEZ OI 02-27-25
