The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, November 13, 2023 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 p.m. and noted the Nebraska Open Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was properly posted and/or published in the Oakland Independent 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. Brett Johnson moved that Kiley Johnson and Gus Ray are absent, excused. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. ROLL CALL Roll Call was called with the following members present: Marilee Groth, Brett Johnson, Dane Johnson, Tim Magnusson, Diane Pelan-Johnson, Henry Unwin and Aaron Anderson. REGULAR AGENDA President Anderson welcomed 6 visitors. CONSENT AGENDA Unwin moved that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Items included in the consent agenda were the approval of November 13, 2023 meeting agenda; approval of claims from the General Fund in the amount of $160,604.23, Lunch Fund in the amount of $17,445.43 and Bond Fund in the amount of $444,171.25; and the approval of minutes from the October 9, 2023 regular school board meeting. TREASURER’S REPORT Mrs. Bland reviewed the information on the treasurer’s report. AG EDUCATION LAB PRESENTATION Mrs. Kylie Penke, Brandi Helzer and Keyton Kampa gave a presentation on the building they are proposing be built east of the elementary parking lot. APPROVAL OF POLICIES Mrs. Bland explained the proposed policy updates. Groth moved to approve the following policies as presented: 6029 – Activity Trips; 6030 – Public Appearances of School Groups; 6031 – Emergency Exclusion; 6032 – Constitution Day Education; 6033 – Restraint & Seclusion; and 6034 – Concussion Awareness. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. STRATEGIC PLAN PROPOSAL Mrs. Bland reviewed the updates made to the strategic plan. Magnusson moved to adopt the strategic plan changes as presented. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON COVID-19 PLANNING FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR Mrs. Bland asked for public comment on the plan for spending of the ARP-ESSER III funds as well as the Return to Learn Plan. No one addressed the Board. Mrs. Bland reported that no changes to the Return to Learn Plan have been made due to the low number of reported student Covid-19 cases in the district. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Marilee Groth and Dane Johnson reported that they had received comments from concerned patrons regarding the possibility of a daycare being put in the elementary. Mrs. Bland explained that this project is still in the very early stages and much research will be done before a decision is made to go forward with the project. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS The Negotiations Committee had their initial meeting with the OCEA negotiations committee. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Elementary Principal Charling reported that she is participating in leadership learning walks with administrators from surrounding schools and ESU2 professional developers. The Scholastic Book Fair was a success due to the hard work of Elyce Peterson and Alissa Bousquet. Principal Charling reported that family literacy night will be held on November 14th. The elementary had a 98% attendance at Parent Teacher conferences. The current enrollment is 226 students, which is up 3 from last month and up 10 from last year. Secondary Principal Burton reported current 7-12th grade enrollment of 178 students, which is down 1 from last month and down 13 from last year. Principal Burton reported that after student feedback, it was decided to have a musical this spring. Parent Teacher conferences were held on October 16th and 19th. The high school had 71% attendance. Principal Burton thanked all of our volunteers that help with sports and other school activities. A list of upcoming activities was provided. Superintendent Bland reported that the Annual Report Card will be released after the Nebraska Education Profile and Classification is released on November 22nd. Superintendent Bland reminded the board that the superintendent evaluation needs to be completed prior to the December board meeting. Mrs. Bland reported that we received FOOF grants for digital record boards/interactive kiosks, planters for the elementary and daycare classroom remodel. The total grant funds received will be $25,672. We also received an equipment grant to purchase a new hot table for the lunch program. Because we did not meet the required 40% free and reduced lunch rate for 2022-2023, we are not able to apply for the continuation grant for the After School Program for the 2024-2025 school year. We are looking at ways to fund this program for the next school year. We did meet the 40% free and reduced rate for this school year so we will be able to apply for the continuation grant for school year 2025-2026. Mrs. Bland reminded our current board members of the filing deadlines for next year’s school board elections. Mrs. Bland concluded her report with a summary of sick and vacation days. There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Anderson adjourned this meeting at 9:04 p.m. Secretary Julie Ehlers GENERAL FUND AKSARBEN CLEANING LLC; $3,360.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.; $789.57 APPLE INC; $4,936.00 BLAND, JESSICA; $199.26 CENTRAL VALLEY AG; $3,753.04 CHEM TECH PEST SOLUTIONS; $150.00 CHRISTENSEN ELECTRIC LLC; $150.00 CITY OF OAKLAND; $1,027.69 CLASSIC CLEAN CAR WASH; $33.00 DANA F COLE & COMPANY LLP; $13,600.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS; $37.94 ESU 2; $108,567.53 FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES; $139.95 FASTWYRE BROADBAND; $303.09 FIREGUARD, INC; $660.00 FIRST BANKCARD; $886.34 FOOD PRIDE; $78.11 FRERICHS, CRAIG; $470.00 HELENA CHEMICAL CO; $680.58 HOME DEPOT PRO, THE; $1,187.70 HOMETOWN LEASING; $1,369.51 INGRAM, BETH; $159.00 JENNINGS HEATING, AIR & PLUMBING; $227.70 K C PARTS; $1,551.77 MENARDS; $124.00 MIDWEST BUS REPAIR, LLC; $1,076.95 NAMI; $50.00 NCSA; $275.00 NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER; $5,250.78 OAKLAND EXPRESS; $50.00 OAKLAND INDEPENDENT; $145.89 OAKLAND LUMBER LLC; $24.83 REVOLVING ACCOUNT; $600.00 SCOTT'S HARDWARE; $254.40 SECOND STREET STATION; $1,262.08 Shape NEBRASKA; $165.00 SPORTS FACILITY MAINTENANCE; $350.00 ST FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSP; $60.00 TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION; $937.85 US OMNI & TSACG COMPLIANCE SERVICES; $8.36 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY; $20.75 VOSS LIGHTING; $682.80 WESTPOINT AUTO & TRUCK CENTER, INC.; $1,798.43 WOLKEN THERAPY & WELLNESS; $1,644.30 WOODRIVER ENERGY LLC; $1,470.08 MAGIC-WRIGHTER, INC.; $34.95 $160,604.23 LUNCH FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.; $43.97 APPEARA; $257.59 CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING; $5,937.05 FOOD PRIDE; $111.59 HILAND DAIRY; $3,113.07 SCOTT'S HARDWARE; $18.99 SYSCO LINCOLN; $7,963.17 $17,445.43 BOND FUND BOK FINANCIAL; $444,171.25 $444,171.25 ZNEZ OI 11-30-23
