Board Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2011
September 27, 2011
Wilber Clatonia Public Schools
School Board Meeting
September 19, 2011
A meeting of the Board of Education of Wilber Clatonia Public Schools convened in open and public session on Monday, September 19, 2011, at the school house, 900 South Franklin, at 8:02 p.m., Wilber, Nebraska. The roll was called and the following board members were present: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek, Tim Riechers and Michelle Pryor. Other guests present were: Ray Collins, Superintendent, Ron Oltman, Keith Muller, Allen Brozovsky, Bridget Murkle, Chrissy Homolka, Tashia Tyson, Ryan Musil, Dillon Bates, Cody Vana, Koltin Holling, Jeana Warta, Cassie Oliver, Brittany Placek, Ithy Wells, Hannah Horak, Briar Kinnan, Caytlin Haselbush, Emily England, Darla Chrans, Dalton Aksamit, Camry Fikar, Travis Shore and Tim Linscott.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication in accordance with the board approved method of giving notice of meetings. Notice of meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the Agenda was available in the Superintendent’s office. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be hereinafter noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to attendance of the public.
President Sykes called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. At the beginning of the meeting President Sykes welcomed visitors and reviewed the procedures for addressing the board. President Sykes also announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.
A motion was made by Scott Havel and seconded by Jerry Petracek to approve the following consent items: Board members receipt of notice of meeting acknowledgement; public notice of meeting acknowledgement; approval of the agenda with the addition of a closed session discussion on possible negotiations item, the closed session was needed to protect the public interest; approval of the minutes of the regular session of August 15, 2011; approval of the minutes of the special meeting on August 29, 2011; approval of the minutes of the special session meeting of September 14, 2011 and approval of the claims and financial reports, General Fund, $438,675.61; Special Building Fund, $3,639.65; and consider, discuss or act on hiring Tracy Pecka in the kitchen. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek, Tim Riechers and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none. Motion carries.
Bob Sykes and Jerry Petracek gave a report to the Board about the NASB Regional Meeting.
A motion was made by Michelle Pryor and seconded by Tim Riechers during the final reading to amend the Admission Policy # 5001. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: Voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek, Tim Riechers and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none. Amendment carries.
A motion was made by Jerry Petracek and seconded by Chris Cerveny to approve the Admission Policy # 5001 as amended. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek, Tim Riechers and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none. Motion carries.
Superintendent Collins then shared an enrollment update for the 2011-2012 school year with the board.
The Board members then discussed the State NASB Convention on November 16-18 and who would need to be registered.
A motion was made by Chris Cerveny and seconded by Scott Havel to approve the amended 2011-2012 budget. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek, Tim Riechers and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none. Motion carries.
A motion was made by Scott Havel and seconded by Tim Riechers to approve the amended Tax Request Resolution. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek, Tim Riechers, and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none. Motion carries. It was noted by Superintendent Collins that the change to the Budget and Tax request must be published within 20 days.
A motion was made by Tim Riechers and seconded by Scott Havel to approve the bids received for miscellaneous items that were put up for sale by the school. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek, Tim Riechers, and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none. Motion carries.
The following administrative reports were given to the Board: K-6 Building/Transportation was given by Mr. Brozovsky, 7-12 Building Update was given by Mr. Oltman, the Activities/Technology update was given by Mr. Muller and the department reports from Kelly Homolka, Building and Grounds and Elaine Burda, Foodservice was also reviewed.
Under information and communication, a thank you letter from Lou Hajek for use of the school during Czech Days was read.
During any meeting the Wilber Clatonia Board of Education may vote to go into “closed session” to protect the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual as per Nebraska Revised Statute 84-1410.
A motion was made by Scott Havel and seconded by Chris Cerveny to go into executive session at 9:40 p.m. to protect the public interest on an item of negotiation. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek, Tim Riechers, and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none. Motion carries.
A motion was made by Jerry Petracek and seconded by Tim Riechers to come out of executive session at 10:16 p.m. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek, Tim Riechers and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none. Motion carries. Mr. Collins was directed to meet with Mr. Gross and Mrs. Chrans to discuss EHA Holiday premium.
Hearing no objections, President Sykes adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Wilber Clatonia Public Schools Board of Education will be held on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
