Elgin Public School Board
Regular Meeting
Distance Learning Room, EPS
March 15, 2019 1:30 PM
President Steve Busteed called the regular March Meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. Board members present were Stan Heithoff, Todd Heithoff, Ron Bode, Doug Jones, and Steve Busteed. Also present was Principal Greg Wemhoff and Supt. Dan Polk.
Stan Heithoff motioned, Doug Jones second to excuse Lisa Welding from the meeting. Vote 5-0, motion carried. President Busteed led the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Busteed reminded everyone that a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Law was posted in the meeting room.
The meeting date and time had to be changed because of local flooding. Local postings were made in a timely manner.
School board meeting notice complied with Meeting Notice Policy #204.07.
Todd Heithoff motioned and Ron Bode second to approve the Consent Agenda: #5- Minutes of Previous Meeting, #6- Adopt the Agenda, #7- Financial Report, #8- Board Bills. Motion carried, vote 5-0.
Appeara, Maintenance, $440.71; Beckman Lumber, Instru Expense, $119.08; Central Fire & Safety, Maintenance, $205.50; Central NE Rehab, SpEd Expense, $149.05; Corner Service & Tire, Transportation, $1,242.93; Dean’s Market, Maintenance, $32.71, Instru Expense, $90.05; ESU #8, Instru Expense, $25.00, SpEd Expense, $7,988.66, SpEd Expense, $15,050.00, SpEd Expense, $417.75; Elgin Hardware, Maintenance, $215.83; Elgin One Stop, Transportation, $2,280.10; Elgin Pharmacy, Maintenance, $4.47; Elgin Review, Business Expense, $960.00, Board Expense, $47.86; Elite Office Products, Instru Expense, $218.18; Environmental Services, Maintenance, $547.04; Good Life Counseling, Guidance, $2,112.50; GP Communications, Business Expense, $596.85; HireRight, Transportation, $250.00; Holiday Inn, Instru Expense, $229.90; Hometown Station, Transportation, $642.13; Houchen Bindery, Board Expense, $88.00; Island Supply, Instru Expense, $145.00; Jonny Dodge, Transportation, $1,159.97; KSB School Law, Board Expense, $320.00; Ken’s Band Instrument Repair, Instru Expense, $27.00; Marriot Cornhusker, Title Expense, $99.00; MSM Enterprises, Sped Expense, $92.80; NE Department of Labor, Maintenance, $120.00; NRCSA, Admin Expense, $280.00; Olson’s Pest Technicians, Maintenance, $88.00; Precision Repair, Transportation, $175.24; Reimbursement, $3,007.12; Resources for Educators, Instru Expense, $229.00; Safe-N-Secure, Maintenance, $4,038.33; School Specialty, Maintenance, $45.11; The Thompson Co., Maintenance, $526.36; TMS, Business Expense, $43.20; University of Oregon, Instru Expense, $88.00; Verizon Business, Business Expense, $247.50; Verizon Wireless, Business Expense, $352.20; Wells Fargo, Title Expense, $343.00
Total Board Bills: $45,381.13
March Payroll: $219,208.98
Total Board Bills/ Payroll: $264,590.11
President Busteed recognized visitors and asked if the patrons had any comments.
Principal Wemhoff reported on spring activities and testing. He read a recap of winter sports and reported on upcoming spring activities from A.D. Michael Becker.
Supt. Polk reported on internet safety curriculum and an upcoming speaker for Grades 7-12.
In action items, Stan Heithoff motioned, Todd Heithoff seconded to approve offering contracts to all current teachers for the 2019-20 school year. Vote 5-0, motion carried.
Doug Jones motioned, Ron Bode second to approve the building & grounds projects as recommended with higher priced items brought back to the board for further approval. Vote 5-0, motion carried.
Doug Jones motioned, Ron Bode second to approve replacing the ends of the basketball courts by accepting the bid from Complete Floors in the amount of $15,743.00. Vote 5-0, motion carried.
Stan Heithoff motioned, seconded by Todd Heithoff to approve the tentative 2019-20 school calendar. Vote 5-0, motion carried.
Todd Heithoff motioned, Jones second to approve the technology purchases as presented. Vote 5-0, motion carried.
A surplus list of technology and FACS kitchen appliances was reviewed. Stan Heithoff motioned, Bode second to approve the surplus list as presented. Vote 5-0, motion carried.
Discussion was held on a bus barn. Options include renting a building or various options for building a bus barn on site. Supt. Polk was instructed to pursue ideas of creating a wash bay in the ag building shop at this time.
Motion by Stan Heithoff, second by Jones to adjourn the meeting. Vote 5-0, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 2:42 p.m.
The next meeting will held on April 10, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the Distance Learning Room at Elgin Public School
Respectfully submitted,
Doug Jones, Secretary
Paula Jensen, Recorder
-This is a draft copy and does not become official Elgin Public Board minutes until approved at the next regular or advertised meeting.
PUBLISH: March 20, 2019
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