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APRIL, 2007 MINUTES
by Jack Moles
April 11, 2007
NEMAHA VALLEY SCHOOLS
JOHNSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 0501
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
April 9, 2007
7:30 P.M.
Members Present:
Susan Bottcher,
Mike Gerdes,
Teresa Goracke,
Cheryl Grundman,
Greg Hunzeker,
Steve Ruenholl
Also Present: Jack Moles, Superintendent; Kirk Gottschalk, Principal; Bev Wiebke, Secretary
Visitors: Gary Anderson, Marian Anderson, Albert Armknecht, Louis Bentzinger, Bill Cropp, Bryce Cropp, Clayton Damme, Kali Effken, Tanya Gadeken, Katie Hupka, Karen Johnston,Debbie Niedermeyer, Lisa Niedermeyer, Robert Niedermeyer, Kathryn Scheer, Marci Teten, Megan Weber, Kate Wellensiek, Ann Wickett
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The Nemaha Valley Schools Board of Education met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2007. A current copy of the agenda was available for inspection in the office of the Superintendent prior to the meeting.
Items 4 (Public Comment Period) and 11a (Future Issues of the District) were moved to the beginning of the meeting. The meeting was moved to the new gym for this portion of the meeting. Superintendent Moles explained that more incentive money was available in a Nemaha Valley-Tecumseh possible merger as Tecumseh's student count for this year had dropped below 390 students. Approximately $880,000 would be available in a merger that took place before June 1, 2007. Patrons were allowed time to ask questions and to make comments.
A recess was declared at 8:10 p.m.
The meeting was moved back to the library and the meeting reconvened at 8:14 p.m.
The minutes of the March 14, 2007 regular meeting and April 2, 2007 special meeting were approved as presented.
A motion was made by Hunzeker and seconded by Bottcher to approve General Fund claims in the amount of $178,242.99. Roll call vote: Bottcher-yes, Gerdes-yes, Goracke-yes, Grundman-yes, Hunzeker-yes, Ruenholl-yes. Carried 6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD
COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOARD
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
Principal Gottschalk reported on the following:
A. The April and May activity calendars were distributed.
B. The status of students preparing for graduation was discussed.
C. The results of the State's assessment review were distributed.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Superintendent Moles reported on the following:
A. Mr. Gottschalk and the teachers involved were commended for their work on the assessments portfolio and presentation.
B. Legislative bills were discussed.
C. Blue Cross/Blue Shield rates for 2007-08 were reviewed.
D. The Junior High Math Olympiad will be held on April 16.
E. The School Improvement External Visitation will be held on April 25.
F. There are opportunities for custodial training with Siemens this summer.
FUTURE DATES
A. The NASB Negotiations Network workshop will be held in Lincoln on April 18.
B. The special board meeting will be held at the school on April 23 at 7:30 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Gerdes and seconded by Goracke to approve updates to the following policies: 1111.1 (Firearms and Weapons), 1900.7 (Title IX), 1900.8 (Gym Occupancy), 2500 (Duties of the Principal), 2500.1 (Qualifications), 4150.1 (Code of Ethics for Teachers and Administrators), 8100.9 (Purchasing Supplies), and 8101.01 (Revision of Policies). Roll call vote: Ruenholl-yes, Bottcher-yes, Gerdes-yes, Goracke-yes, Grundman-yes, Hunzeker-yes. Carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Grundman and seconded by Hunzeker to approve the resolution calling for delivery of core services by Educational Service Unit #4. Roll call vote: Bottcher-yes, Gerdes-yes, Goracke-yes, Grundman-yes, Hunzeker-yes, Ruenholl-yes. Carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Grundman and seconded by Bottcher to approve the 2007-08 school calendar, with the date for graduation to be set after a survey of Junior class parents. Roll call vote: Gerdes-yes, Goracke-yes, Grundman-yes, Hunzeker-yes, Ruenholl-yes, Bottcher-yes. Carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Gerdes and seconded by Hunzeker to authorize the Superintendent to issue the teaching contracts. Roll call vote: Goracke-yes, Grundman-yes, Hunzeker-yes, Ruenholl-yes, Bottcher-yes, Gerdes-yes. Carried 6-0.
A motion was made by Goracke and seconded by Grundman to accept the resignation of Heather Zaruba with regrets. Roll call vote: Grundman-yes, Hunzeker-yes, Ruenholl-yes, Bottcher-yes, Gerdes-yes, Goracke-yes. Carried 6-0.
A recess was declared at 9:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
A motion was made by Bottcher and seconded by Gerdes to enter executive session to discuss negotiations. Roll call vote: Hunzeker-yes, Ruenholl-yes, Bottcher-yes, Gerdes-yes, Goracke-yes, Grundman-yes. Carried 6-0.
Entered executive session at 8:21 p.m.
A motion was made by Bottcher and seconded by Gerdes to leave executive session. Roll call vote: Ruenholl-yes, Bottcher-yes, Gerdes-yes, Goracke-yes, Grundman-yes, Hunzeker-yes. Carried 6-0.
Left executive session at 9:35 p.m.
A motion was made by Hunzeker and seconded by Grundman to set the Principal’s salary for the 2007-08 school year at $61,500. Roll call vote: Bottcher-yes, Gerdes-yes, Goracke-yes, Grundman-yes, Hunzeker-yes, Ruenholl-yes. Motion carried 6-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m., with the next regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 14, 2007, at 7:30 p.m., at the school.
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