The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, March 10, 2025 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Bland, Secondary Principal Burton and Elementary Principal Charling. ROUTINE AGENDA President Aaron Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. 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 Dane Johnson moved that Jon Dockhorn, Diane Pelan-Johnson and Henry Unwin are absent, excused. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-4; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. ROLL CALL Roll Call was called with the following members present: Marilee Groth, Brett Johnson, Dane Johnson and Aaron Anderson. REGULAR AGENDA President Anderson welcomed 4 visitors. No one addressed the Board. CONSENT AGENDA Brett Johnson moved that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Groth seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-4; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Items included in the consent agenda were the approval of the March 10, 2025 meeting agenda; approval of claims from the General Fund in the amount of $46,900.15 and Lunch Fund in the amount of $12,438.28 and the approval of the minutes from the February 10, 2025 regular school board meeting. TREASURER’S REPORT Mrs. Bland reviewed the information on the treasurer’s report. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Elementary Principal Charling reported parent teacher conferences were held in February with an attendance of 94.8%. Kindergarten Roundup will be held March 26th. Mrs. Charling shared projected class sizes and teacher assignments for 2025-2026. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Current PK-6th grade enrollment is 238 students, which is up 4 from last month and up 15 from last year. Secondary Principal Burton reported current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades at 184 students which is the same as last month and up 4 from last year. Parent teacher conferences were held in February with an attendance of 64.7%. Mrs. Burton reported on the attendance program. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Superintendent Bland congratulated the girls’ basketball team for winning the state championship and the dance team for receiving runner up at state. Mrs. Bland thanked the Oakland Police Department and the Oakland and Craig Fire Departments for always providing support with team send offs. Mrs. Bland reviewed the district per pupil costs for the last 6 years. Mrs. Bland gave a brief legislative update. Superintendent Bland ended her report by reporting her remaining vacation and sick leave. POLICY UPDATES Superintendent Bland explained the proposed policy updates. Brett Johnson moved to approve the following policies as presented: 4019 – Workplace Injury Prevention and Safety Committee; 4020 – Ownership of Copyrighted Works; 4022 – Certification and Endorsements; 4023 – Professional Ethics; 4024 – Teachers’ Rights, Responsibilities and Duties and 4025 – Superintendent. Dane Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-4; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRACT Brett Johnson moved to approve the special education contract with ESU 2 for the 2025-2026 school year. Groth seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-4; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. STAFF RESIGNATION Brett Johnson moved to accept the resignations, with regret, of MacKenzie Charling and Michael Finley. Dane Johnson seconded the motion. President Anderson thanked them for their years of service to Oakland-Craig. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-4; Against Motion-0. STAFF HIRING Groth moved to approve the hiring of Jadin Ostrand as an elementary teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Dane Johnson seconded the motion. Voting results were: For Motion-4; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. LUNCH FUND TRANSFER Superintendent Bland explained that funds are continuing to decline in the Lunch Fund. Dane Johnson moved to give Superintendent Bland the authority to transfer up to $30,000 to the lunch fund if needed to cover bills and payroll. Groth seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-4; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Unwin arrived at 8:38 p.m. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM After much discussion, Brett Johnson moved to discontinue the after school program at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year. Supervision for elementary students will be available from 7:30 – 4:00 Monday – Thursday and 7:30 - 2:45 on Friday. Groth seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-5; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS There were no board member reports. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS No committees have met. Dane Johnson moved to enter into closed session at 8:44 p.m. to discuss staffing for 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-5; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Brett Johnson moved to resume regular session at 9:12 p.m. Dane Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-5; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. STAFFING Groth moved to offer full family health insurance to the business manager and the elementary and high school secretaries. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-5; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Anderson adjourned this meeting at 9:14 p.m. Secretary, Julie Ehlers GENERAL FUND ADVANCED WATER COMPANY, INC.; $138.04 AKSARBEN CLEANING LLC; $3,460.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.; $2,493.81 BLAND, JESSICA ; $828.60 BURTON, MICHELLE ; $102.06 BW PLUS MID NEBRASKA INN & SUITES; $119.99 CENTRAL VALLEY AG; $2,778.86 CHEM TECH PEST SOLUTIONS; $150.00 CHRISTENSEN ELECTRIC LLC; $323.44 CITY OF OAKLAND; $1,128.51 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS; $37.94 ESU 2; $1,695.00 FASTWYRE BROADBAND; $315.35 FIREGUARD, INC; $682.00 FIRST BANKCARD; $192.39 FOOD PRIDE; $458.27 FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE; $145.00 HD SUPPLY; $1,918.46 HEARTLAND FOUNDATION; $4,427.00 HIRERIGHT, LLC; $77.10 HOMETOWN LEASING; $1,148.21 JOSTENS; $256.35 JOYRIDE PUBLIC TRANSIT; $816.00 K C PARTS; $350.00 KSB SCHOOL LAW; $40.00 NASB; $4,563.00 NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER; $5,002.41 NEBRASKA SCHOOLMASTERS CLUB; $50.00 NORTHEAST INSTANT RAIN; $1,550.00 OAKLAND INDEPENDENT; $220.73 REVOLVING ACCOUNT; $94.00 SCOTT'S HARDWARE; $1,459.87 ST FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSP; $115.00 STADIUM SPORTS; $1,040.00 SYSCO LINCOLN; $179.90 TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION; $275.56 TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS, INC; $857.34 US OMNI & TSACG COMPLIANCE SERVICES; $8.36 VESTIS; $105.92 WOLKEN THERAPY & WELLNESS; $546.75 WOODRIVER ENERGY LLC; $6,713.98 MAGIC-WRIGHTER, INC.; $34.95 $46,900.15 LUNCH FUND CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING; $4,478.02 FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM; $427.75 FOOD PRIDE; $53.53 HILAND DAIRY; $2,126.94 LINDSTROM, CAROL ; $54.00 SYSCO LINCOLN; $5,298.04 $12,438.28 ZNEZ OI 03-27-25
