MEETING MINUTES Board of Education Regular Meeting December 12, 2016 7:00 PM District Office Attendance Taken at 7:00 PM: Present Board Members: Paul Duer, Lisa Dworak, Scott Pekarek, Jerry Rumery, Ryne Seaman, Curt Sherman. Updated Attendance: Ryne Seaman was updated to present at: 7:42 PM. Jerry Rumery was updated to present at: 7:27 PM. 1. Preliminary Procedures 1.1. Call meeting to order & announce Open Meetings Act is posted. 1.2. Public Notice as publicized per board policy. 1.3. Roll Call 1.3.a. Action to excuse board members if necessary Motion Passed: Motion to excuse Ryne Seaman and Jerry Rumery from tonight’s meeting; passed with a motion by Lisa Dworak and a second by Scott Pekarek. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Absent; Ryne Seaman, Absent; Curt Sherman, Yes. 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 1.5. Mission Statement: The School District of Seward, in cooperation with parents and community, affirms that all students will have the skills to become productive and contributing members of a global community. The district is committed to development of each student academically, emotionally, socially and physically. 1.6. Approval of Agenda Motion Passed: Motion to approve the agenda as presented passed with a motion by Lisa Dworak and a second by Scott Pekarek. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Absent; Ryne Seaman, Absent; Curt Sherman, Yes. 2. Public Forum: (The Board President reserves the right to place time limits on individuals and topics.) 2.1. Public Forum on Agenda Items: This is your opportunity to speak to items on the agenda. If you are not a part of the presentation of the agenda item you need to speak now. Thank you for your participation. Discussion: There was none. 2.2. Public Forum on Any Topic: This is your opportunity to speak to any topic concerning the school district. Since it is not an agenda item the board cannot discuss or take action at this time on the matter. Future discussion can be requested as an agenda item. Thank you for your participation. Discussion: There was none. 3. Reports 3.1. Administrator Reports Discussion: Written reports were received from the administrators. 3.2. Student Board Member Report Discussion: Evan Mettenbrink presented his report to the board. 3.3. PRIDE Program at SHS Discussion: Mr. Axt and Mrs. Johnson presented on the P.R.I.D.E. program at the High School. They explained how the program works and the benefits of student recognition. 3.4. NASB State Conference Report Discussion: Curt Sherman, Paul Duer and Jerry Rumery reported on the NASB State Conference they attended. 3.5. Central Conference Update Discussion: Dr. Barnes updated the board on the Central Conference schools. 4. Discussion Items 4.1. Buildings and Grounds Discussion: Dr. Barnes updated the board on buildings and grounds. An Easement/Agreement was finalized with the School District of Seward, City of Seward and Star Street homeowners so an engineer can be hired and design a drainage solution. The board discussed the potential sale of property on the south side of the Middle School. Dr. Barnes and the board also discussed the facility study. 5. New Business 5.1. Separation Incentive Program Motion Passed: Motion to accept the separation incentive program applications of Jeannette Adamek and Sherry Menze effective at the end of the 2016-17 school year; passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Jerry Rumery. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 5.2. 2015-16 School Audit Motion Passed: Motion to accept the 2015-16 School Audit; passed with a motion by Curt Sherman and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 6. Future Agenda Items Discussion: Middle School Property Facility Update 7. Consent Agenda 7.1. Approval of Minutes 7.2. Approval of Financial Reports 7.2.a. Treasurer 7.2.b. Budget 7.2.c. Activities 7.2.d. Athletic 7.3. Approval of Claims 7.3.a. General Fun - $1,282,218.73 7.3.b. Bond Fund - $1,366,830.00 7.3.c. Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund - $133,496.25 7.3.d. Unemployment Fund - $7.93 7.3.e. Special Building Fund - $8,925.00 7.4. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion Passed: Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; passed with a motion by Scott Pekarek and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 8. Executive Session to Discuss Negotiations 8.1. Enter Executive Session Motion Passed: Motion to enter executive session to discuss negotiations at 9:05P.M; passed with a motion by Scott Pekarek and a second by Paul Duer. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 8.2. Restate that the reason to enter executive session is to discuss negotiations 8.3. Exit Executive Session Motion Passed: Motion to exit executive session at 9:32 PM; passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Jerry Rumery. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. 9. Adjournment Motion Passed: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 PM with the next study session and regular board meeting scheduled for January 9, 2017 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM; passed with a motion by Paul Duer and a second by Curt Sherman. Paul Duer, Yes; Lisa Dworak, Yes; Scott Pekarek, Yes; Jerry Rumery, Yes; Ryne Seaman, Yes; Curt Sherman, Yes. Prepared by: Heidi Covert Paul Duer Secretary Salaries from November, 541,317.21; Jones Bank, 20,010.92; Tennesee Child Support Services, 291.61; Jones Bank, 152,356.93; Five Points Bank, 180.00; Mass Mutual, 8,830.00; Nebraska Childcare Support Payment Ctr, 1,525.00; Jones Bank, 20,721.56; Tennesee Child Support Services, 132.60; NPERS, 152,351.95; Nebraska Department of Revenue, 26,302.00; Pay Flex, 15,623.49; Acco/GBC, 45.76; Advanced Office Automation, 575.48; Alpha Rehabilitation, 226.94; Amazon, 1,466.15; Americom, 190.00; Apple Inc, 827.00; ARL Credit Services, 359.74; Auto-Jet Muffler, 639.13; Axt, Scott, 304.90; Baker & Taylor, 23.24; Biaggio, Connie, 150.00; Blevens Law Office, 200.00; Blue Valley Community Action, 24,098.13; BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska, 151,486.11; BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska, 18,396.27; BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska, 2,454.85; Brauer, Robert, 45.01; Bridgford, Candice, 248.35; Broadwell, Karen, 51.37; Card Services, 15.92; Carson Dellosa Publishing, 29.94; CDW-G, 410.14; CenterPoint Energy Services, 935.77; Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services, 2,094.75; City of Seward Utility Dept, 26,807.67; Colin Electric, 562.28; Cornhusker International, 643.06; Council for Exceptional Children, 574.00; Credit Management, 143.38; Culligan, 23.00; Daikin Applied, 2,537.65; Danekas, Doyle, 59.40; DAS State Accounting, 238.96; DeJonge, Jill, 215.46; Dietze Music, 84.00; Dominy, Jessica, 150.00; ESU 3, 110.00; ESU 6, 1,076.60; Ellis, Gayle, 2,970.79; Embassy Suites, 1,564.50; Farmers Cooperative, 15,317.38; Fields, Josh, 150.00; Fields, Kevin, 8.41; Flaghouse, 90.71; Glaser Ceramics, 246.55; Glass Doctor, 384.80; Gottschalk, Kirk, 150.00; Helmink Printing, 175.00; Hillyard, 5,795.26; HireRight, 29.40; Hockenbergs, 323.93; Holiday Inn Kearney, 99.95; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 717.20; Johnson, Jill, 16.76; Kathleen Laughlin, 325.00; KSB School Law, 440.00; Learning A-Z, 124.91; Lee's Refrigeration, 83.00; Madison National Life, 2,338.87; Matheson, 230.01; MMC Mechanical Contractors Inc, 701.18; Meehl, Jan, 1,874.25; MHCS, 428.00; Messersmith, Jen, 67.92; Meyer Automotive, 38.45; Midwest Auto Parts Inc, 1,780.83; Midwest Pump and Equipment Co, 227.00; Nantkes, Jennifer, 2,003.66; NCSA USD, 260.00; Nebraska Central Equipment, 73.39; Nebraska Choral Directors, 300.00; NCSA , 365.00; Nebraska Dept of Revenue, 25.00; Nebraska Equipment, 6.00; Nebraska Food Distribution, 3,818.73; Nebraska Library Commission, 284.81; Nebraska Snow Equipment, 108.00; Nebraska State Fire Marshal, 240.00; Nebraska.gov, 3.00; O'Keefe Elevator Co Inc, 335.20; Oliva Audio-Visual Repair, 353.93; Omaha World Herald, 43.40; OneSource, 135.00; O'Reilly Auto Parts, 545.57; Pac N Save, 517.33; Paper Tiger, 30.00; Pay Flex, 242.55; Pepsi, 3,460.00; Policky, Jamie, 86.46; Prairieland, 4,473.00; Presto-X, 171.36; REI, 274.14; Rockler, 350.98; SawStop, 25.00; Schejbal, Davida, 150.00; Schlueter Repair & Specialties, 300.00; Scholastic, 58.85; School District of Seward-MS Activity Acct, 2,450.00; School Nurse Supply, 145.86; School Specialty, 49.56; Seaman, Ryne, 156.46; Seward Appliance Repair, 193.00; Seward County Independent, 226.29; Seward County Clerk, 1,133.48; Seward County Rentals, 340.00; Seward Lumber, 1,002.80; Skills USA Nebraska, 220.00; Solution ONE, 5,328.55; Sports Express, 338.12; Supplyworks, 332.11; Supreme School Supply, 198.17; Sysco, 5,112.21; Telecky, Marty, 16.00; The Thompson Company, 22,084.08; Time Warner Cable, 74.94; Truck Center Companies, 72.84; Twin Rivers Urgent Care, 95.00; Unite Private Networks, 1,794.63; Unity School Bus Parts, 234.62; Unum, 511.20; Verizon, 184.22; Waste Connections, 1,710.00; Waterlink, 270.00; Wells Fargo Card Services, 740.46; Wells Fargo Card Services, 520.62; Wells Fargo Financial Leasing, 119.59; Windham Professionals, 499.00; Windstream, 2,180.82 SCI — December 21, 2016
