The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Bland, Secondary Principal Burton and Elementary Principal Charling. Superintendent Bland called the meeting to order at 7:03 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. Diane Pelan-Johnson moved that Kiley Johnson is absent, excused. Tim Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; 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, Gus Ray, Henry Unwin and Aaron Anderson. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT At this time, the board was asked to make nominations for President. Ray nominated Aaron Anderson. Nominations for Vice-President were made. Brett Johnson nominated Diane Pelan-Johnson. Magnusson made a motion that nominations cease and to elect Aaron Anderson as the President and Diane Pelan-Johnson as the Vice President of the Board of Education for 2024. Unwin seconded the motion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY/TREASURER Groth moved to appoint Julie Ehlers as Secretary/Treasurer for 2024. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA No visitors were present. CONSENT AGENDA Ray moved that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Items included in the consent agenda were the approval of January 10, 2024 meeting agenda; approval of claims from the General Fund in the amount of $158,799.91 and Lunch Fund in the amount of $8,815.41 and the approval of minutes from the December 11, 2023 regular school board meeting. SELECTION OF BANK DEPOSITORY FOR DISTRICT FUNDS Brett Johnson moved that the First Northeast Bank of Nebraska be designated as the depository for all School District #14 checking and savings accounts for 2024. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. BOARD RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the “Board”) for Burt County School District No.11-0014, commonly known as Oakland-Craig Public Schools (the “School District”) is a duly accredited Class III school district under the laws and statutes of the State of Nebraska; and WHEREAS, the Board wishes to designate one or more banks, capital stock financial institutions, or qualifying mutual financial institutions, situated within the boundaries of the School District as the official depository or depositories for School District funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby designates the following banks, capital stock financial institutions, or qualifying mutual financial institutions as the official depositories for School District Funds: First Northeast Bank of Nebraska SET THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATES AND TIME (ITEM D) Regular meetings of the Oakland-Craig Board of Education will be held on the second Monday of each month at 8:00 p.m. Adjustments may need to be made from time to time due to holidays. BOARD AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERINTENDENT ACTIONS (ITEM E) The Board of Education authorizes and grants the Superintendent or her designee authority to represent the District in all matters relating to local, state, and federal programs and funds, such as, but not limited to Title Programs, ESU#2 Co-op purchasing of supplies, etc. APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (USF) FEDERAL FUNDING PROGRAM FOR TECHNOLOGY (ITEM F) DESIGNATE THE DISTRICT’S LEGAL COUNSEL (ITEM G) Designate the attorneys of KSB School Law as the district legal counsel. The District reserves the right to use the legal services of Legal Counsel for the Nebraska Association of School Boards, as may be needed. DESIGNATE THE DISTRICT OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR PUBLICATIONS (ITEM H) Notices which the board is required to publish in a newspaper will generally be published in the Oakland Independent, the Omaha World Herald or any other newspaper which has a general circulation within the district. DESIGNATE THE NON-DISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE AND TITLE IX COORDINATORS (ITEM I) Designate the Superintendent as the Non-discrimination Compliance Coordinator to meet Federal Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and the Title IX Coordinator for Title IX enforcement. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS D-I Ray moved that agenda items D-I be approved as presented. Unwin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. TREASURER’S REPORT Mrs. Bland reviewed the information in the treasurer’s report. POLICY UPDATES Superintendent Bland explained the proposed changes to Policy 3014 – Use of School Property and the Facility Use Form. There was much discussion. Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to approve Policy 3014 – Use of School Property and the Facility Use Form as presented. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. PROPOSED 2024-2025 CALENDAR Ray moved to approve the 2024-2025 school calendar as presented. Dane Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. CERTIFIED STAFF NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT FOR 2024-2025 Brett Johnson moved to approve the proposed teacher negotiated agreement for 2024-2025. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-7; Against Motion-0; Unwin abstained. Motion carried. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS There were no board member reports. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2024 President Anderson asked for members’ input on what committees they would prefer to serve. Committee assignments for 2024 are as follows: Building/Grounds/Transportation – Tim Magnusson (Chair), Brett Johnson, Dane Johnson, Marilee Groth; Committee on American Civics/Education/Policies – Henry Unwin (Chair), Gus Ray. Kiley Johnson, Tim Magnusson; Finance/Negotiations – Diane Pelan-Johnson (Chair), Kiley Johnson, Brett Johnson, Dane Johnson; Auditing – Marilee Groth(Chair), Aaron Anderson, Henry Unwin, Gus Ray. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Elementary Principal Charling reported that NDE visited on December 12th. It was an honor to be recommended by the ESU as one of the few schools to be observed. This month’s staff shout out goes to Mrs. Asche for the extra time and work she has given to our special education department this last semester. A list of upcoming activities was provided. Current PK-6th grade enrollment is 225 students, which is down 1 from last month and up 8 from last year. Secondary Principal Burton reported current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades at 181 students which is up 4 from last month but down 12 from last year. This month’s staff shout out goes to Mrs. Magnusson and the Crisis team for their care of our staff and students through the last week of last semester. MAP, NSCAS and Renaissance testing will take place in January. Mrs. Burton reported that the Career and Technical Education Department met on January 3rd to work on a needs assessment that allows them to apply for three different grant opportunities. Mrs. Burton provided a listing of upcoming school activities. Superintendent Bland provided a copy of the flyer she created showing our future plans for the JH/SH building. The Building and Grounds committee will meet soon to begin planning summer projects. Mrs. Bland reported that we have received 3 applications for the industrial technology position. Mrs. Bland reminded the board members that if their term expires this year, they have until February 15, 2024 to file for re-election. Mrs. Bland ended her report by reporting her remaining vacation and sick days. Brett Johnson moved to enter into executive session at 8:12 p.m. to discuss administrative contracts. Closed session is necessary for the protection of public interest and permissible under law. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Brett Johnson moved to resume regular session at 9:24 p.m. Ray seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. PRINCIPAL CONTRACT Ray moved to offer the 2024-2025 Secondary Principal Contract with the proposed compensation package of a 1.0% increase over the 2023-2024 contract and the 2024-2025 Elementary Principal Contract with the proposed compensation package of a 4.0% increase over the 2023-2024 contract. Dane Johnson seconded the motion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT Ray moved to accept the proposed offer for the 2024-2025 Superintendent compensation package which is a 5.0% increase over 2023-2024. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Anderson adjourned this meeting at 9:27 p.m. Secretary, Julie Ehlers GENERAL FUND A UNITED AUTOMATAIC DOORS & GLASS; 626.50 AKSARBEN CLEANING LLC; 3,360.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.; 2,142.49 APPLE INC; 23,896.45 CHEM TECH PEST SOLUTIONS; 150.00 CITY OF OAKLAND; 712.96 DAS STATE ACCTG - CENTRAL FINANCE; 2,909.02 IETZE MUSIC HOUSE INC; 4.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS; 1,674.33 EHLERS, JULIE ; 35.67 ESU 2; 101,432.47 FIRST BANKCARD; 228.42 FOOD PRIDE; 41.92 HOME DEPOT PRO, THE ; 1,929.95 HOMETOWN LEASING; 1,369.51 HYVEE; 30.15 J W PEPPER AND SONS INC; 227.99 JACOBSEN, JADE ; 86.35 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS INC; 210.09 JOSTENS; 437.70 KSB SCHOOL LAW; 350.00 LINCOLN MARRIOTT CORNHUSKER; 111.00 MAGNUSSON, ANDREA ; 220.17 NCSA; 200.00 NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER; 4,011.04 OAKLAND INDEPENDENT; 14.99 OAKLAND LUMBER LLC; 850.51 RASMUSSEN MECHANICAL SERVICES; 465.00 SCOTT'S HARDWARE; 36.98 SIGN DEPOT LLC, THE ; 178.20 SPORTSMAN LAKE LLC; 7,500.00 SUPREME SCHOOL SUPPLY; 94.33 US OMNI & TSACG COMPLIANCE SERVICES; 2.09 WOODRIVER ENERGY LLC; 3,224.68 MAGIC-WRIGHTER, INC.; $34.95 $158,799.91 LUNCH FUND APPEARA; 208.00 CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING; 2,847.53 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS; 10.07 FOOD PRIDE; 34.73 HILAND DAIRY; 1,909.04 RUDA SEPTIC, LLC; 275.00 SCOTT'S HARDWARE; 16.99 SYSCO LINCOLN; 3,514.05 $8,815.41 ZNEZ OI 02-01-24
