HAYES CENTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
June 4, 2012
8:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Board of Education for the Hayes
Center Public Schools District #43-0079 was held on Monday, June 4, 2012 in the
Conference Room at the High School. Notice of the meeting was given in advance
by publication and posted in accordance with the Board policy of giving notice
of such meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all Board
members.
ROLL CALL-
President Anderjaska called the meeting to order at 8:04 P.M. with
Superintendent Ron Howard, and Board members Joe Anderjaska, Kevin Large, Kris
Kressin, Marian Richards, and Bob Rosno present. The Pledge of Allegiance was
recited by those in attendance.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
President Anderjaska reminded the visitors to fill out the sign-in sheet if they
wished to address the board.
RECOGNITION OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT POSTER
-The Open Meetings Act Poster was in the room and recognized by President
Anderjaska.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Richards moved, seconded by
Large, to adopt the agenda. Voting yes: Anderjaska, Kressin, Large, Richards,
Rosno. Voting no: none. Motion passed 5-0.
AUDIENCE COMMUNICATIONS:
None
SERVICES REPORT:
None
TEACHER ASSOCIATION UPDATE-
None,
BOARD MEMBER/COMMITTEE REPORTS/REQUESTS:
None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT-
Mr. Howard reported that Mr. Bishop had taken the car to Wagner’s to get the
hail dents removed.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
None
ACTION ITEMS-CONSENT AGENDA-
Anderjaska asked to act on the minutes separately.
Richards moved, seconded by Large, to amend the May 14 minutes to include Randy
Richter’s written resignation. Voting yes: Kressin, Large, Richards, Rosno,
Anderjaska. Voting no: none. Motion passed 5-0.
Richards moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to approve the June General Fund claims
of $50,301.42 (payroll-not processed yet). Voting yes: Large, Richards, Rosno,
Anderjaska, Kressin. Voting no: none. Motion passed 5-0.
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER-
President Anderjaska thanked Bill Tidyman, Vickie Gohl and Britt Hill for being
willing to put their names on the ballot to fill the open board position.
Rosno moved, seconded by Large, to vote on one of the three candidates for Hayes
Center Board of Education by ballot vote. Voting yes: Richards, Rosno,
Anderjaska, Kressin, Large. Voting no: None. Motion passed 5-0.
First round vote results: Gohl-2, Hill-2, Tidyman-1. Second round tie breaker
results: Gohl-2, Hill-3. New Board member will be Britt Hill. She recited and
signed the oath of office. Mr. Anderjaska asked that she abstain from voting but
take part in discussion items.
REVIEW BOARD POLICIES 1000 – 2nd
READING-
Richards moved, seconded by Large, to approve second reading of the 1000 policy.
Kressin moved, seconded by Rosno, to amend Policy 1012 by adding the sentence:
No board member shall receive a paycheck from the school while serving as a
sitting board member.
Voting yes: Rosno, Anderjaska, Kressin, Large. Voting no: none. Abstaining:
Hill, Richards. Motion passed 4-0 with 2 abstentions.
Richards moved, seconded by Large, to approve second reading of the 1000 policy
as amended. Voting yes: Rosno, Anderjaska, Large. Voting no: Kressin.
Abstaining: Richards, Hill. Motion passed 3-1 with 2 abstentions.
REVIEW BOARD POLICIES 4000, 5000 AND 7000-Rosno
moved, seconded by Large, to approve second reading of 4000, 5000 and 7000 Board
Policies.
Richards moved, seconded by Large to amend the main motion to include
corrections. Voting yes: Rosno, Anderjaska, Kressin, Large, Richards. Voting no:
none. Abstaining- Hill. Motion passed 5-0 with 1 abstention.
Rosno moved, seconded by Large, to approve second reading of 4000, 5000 and 7000
Board Policies to include corrections. Voting yes: Anderjaska, Kressin, Large,
Richards, Rosno. Voting no: none. Abstaining- Hill. Motion passed 5-0 with 1
abstention.
JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS POLICY 4020.45 SECOND READING-
Rosno moved, seconded by Richards, to approve second reading of 4020.45.
Kressin questioned if girls would be required to participate with the boys if
they or their parents have an objection. Mr. Howard thought the coaches would be
able to handle the details. Mr. Anderjaska pointed out that it is not required
that the students participate in Jr. High games and that they are already
practicing together at times because of the shortage in numbers. Kressin
questioned if it only applies to basketball and was told by Mr. Howard that it
does.
Kressin moved, seconded by Richards, to amend the policy by striking:
also;
and adding:
but not require.Voting
yes: Anderjaska, Kressin, Large, Richards, Rosno. Voting no: none. Abstaining:
Hill. Motion passed 5-0 with 1 abstention.
Rosno moved, seconded by Richards, to approve second reading of 4020.45 as
amended. Voting yes: Kressin, Large, Richards, Rosno, Anderjaska. Voting no:
none. Abstaining: Hill. Motion passed 5-0 with 1 abstention.
WALK IN FREEZER BID
– Rosno moved, seconded by Kressin, to table the walk-in freezer bid as the
second bid did not come. Voting yes: Large, Richards, Rosno, Anderjaska,
Kressin. Voting no: none. Abstaining: Hill. Motion passed 5-0 with 1 abstention.
APPROVE TEACHERAGE GARAGE DOOR BIDS –
Rosno moved, seconded by Large, to approve the three teacherage garage door bids
by AJ Overhead Door. Voting yes: Richards, Rosno, Anderjaska, Kressin, Large.
Voting no: none. Abstaining: Hill. Motion passed 5-0 with 1 abstention.
SIDEWALK BID
– Rosno moved, seconded by Richards, to approve the sidewalk replacement bid.
Discussion: Mr. Howard diagrammed the proposal. Rosno wished that total yardage
of concrete had been included in the bid. The bid includes widening the
sidewalk, putting in an access driveway and moving the flagpole. There was a
question as to whether there would be problems with the slope and drainage. Mr.
Howard will visit with Mr. Echols and Mr. Cox to make sure the drainage issue is
addressed. If there is an issue with an increase in the bid to correct the
drainage problem Mr. Howard will bring it back to the board. Richards re-read
the motion: Rosno moved, seconded by Richards, to approve the sidewalk
replacement bid. Voting yes: Richards, Large, Anderjaska. Voting no: Rosno,
Kressin. Abstaining: Hill. Motion passed 3-2 with 1 abstention.
APPROVE TEACHERAGE GARAGE REPAIR BIDS
– Rosno moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to repair Ms. Mark’s garage with vinyl
siding. Discussion: Bob specified vinyl siding because insurance would cover it
and if we went with steel it would be double what the garage is worth. Kressin
wanted to know if any of the other teacherage repairs were being voted on. Mr.
Howard clarified that the difference in the 2x4’s and beam would be up to Mr.
Echols as he finds out which is needed. These projects are under Mr. Howard’s
spending limit. There were questions as to the breakdown between materials and
labor on some of the projects. Kressin wanted to have Lloyd bid some of the
projects, see if Ms. Peters might be willing to stain her own deck for less than
what was bid or have Mr. Wortman do some of the projects as some of the bids
seemed high for what was being done. Richards re-read the motion: Rosno moved,
seconded by Anderjaska, to repair Ms. Mark’s garage with vinyl siding. Voting
yes: Rosno, Anderjaska, Kressin, Large, Richards. Voting no: none. Abstaining:
Hill. Motion passed 5-0 with 1 abstention.
APPROVE STORE FRONT ON 1930 BUILDING BID
–Rosno moved, seconded by Richards, to approve bid 0483 for the store front on
the 1930 building. Discussion: Kressin questioned whether it was one door or
two. He would like to see two doors so there would be more room to get
furniture, carpet etc. in easier. He also questioned if the door would be solid
or have glass in it. The consensus was to get it as close to original as
possible with the double doors with safety glass. Richards re-read the motion:
Rosno moved, seconded by Richards, to approve bid 0483 for the store front on
the 1930 building. Voting yes: Anderjaska, Large, Richards. Voting no: Kressin,
Rosno. Abstaining: Hill. Motion passed 3-2 with 1 abstention.
APPROVE AUDITOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES BID
– Mr. Howard informed the board that we are losing our auditor as they are no
longer doing schools. Dana F. Cole has put in a bid. Niehardt has not submitted
a bid yet and won’t unless he gets another accountant hired. Jeanne informed the
board that the pre-audit usually happens in July with the actual audit in
September. Kressin thought it would be better to have an auditor lined up now,
with the condition that they come out the first year to answer questions.
Kressin moved, seconded by Large, to hire Dana F. Cole and Company as auditors
for the school. Voting yes: Kressin, Large, Richards, Anderjaska. Voting no:
Rosno. Abstaining: Hill. Motion passed 4-1 with 1 abstention.
APPROVING HANDBOOK CHANGES
– Richards moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to approve the 2012-13 Handbook
changes.
Discussion: Mr. Howard explained the proposed changes: the proposed grading
scale is more in line with what the colleges use and allows grade point averages
to be easier to figure; attendance policy will make it easier to hold kids
accountable by tying attendance to eligibility. Kressin questioned the 1000
policy wording in the handbook and the grading deadlines for eligibility and
wanted to make sure the handbooks all correlate with each other and policy.
Richards re-read the motion: Richards moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to approve
the 2012-13 Handbook changes.
Voting yes: Large, Richards, Rosno, Anderjaska. Voting no: Kressin. Abstaining:
Hill. Motion passed 4-1 with one abstention.
APPROVE CERTIFIED STAFF NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT FOR 2012-2013 AND 2013-2014
– Richards moved, seconded by Large, to approve the Certified Staff negotiated
agreement. Mr. Howard noted that Student Council sponsor was omitted but needs
to be added to the extra duty schedule, it was on the schedule as a paid
position last year. Kressin questioned the insurance clause and known and
possible increases in costs for staff for next year. He also questioned the
Christmas bonus and whether it should be part of the negotiated agreement. Large
pointed out that if it were part of the agreement it would become mandatory.
Richards re-read the motion: Richards moved, seconded by Large, to approve the
Certified Staff negotiated agreement. Voting yes: Richards, Rosno, Anderjaska,
Kressin, Large. Voting no: none. Abstaining: Hill. Motion passed 5-0 with 1
abstention.
APPROVE CLASSIFIED STAFF SALARY FOR 2012-2013
–Richards moved, seconded by Anderjaska, to approve Classified Staff salaries
for 2012-2013. Voting yes: Rosno, Anderjaska, Kressin, Large, Richards. Voting
no: none. Abstaining: Hill. Motion passed 5-0 with 1 abstention. Mr. Howard
asked for clarification of exactly what was approved and Mr. Anderjaska
indicated that it was Mr. Howard’s recommendation to the board that was
approved.
APPROVE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER PAY FOR 2012-2013-
Richards moved, seconded by Large, to approve substitute teacher pay of $90/day
for 2012-2013. Mr. Anderjaska questioned if anyone needed to abstain from
voting. Mr. Howard informed him that because it affected all subs no-one needed
to abstain. Mr. Anderjaska indicated he would abstain since his wife is a
substitute.
Richards re-read the motion:Richards moved, seconded by Large, to approve
substitute teacher pay of $90/day for 2012-2013. Voting yes: Rosno, Kressin,
Large, Richards. Voting no: none. Abstaining: Anderjaska, Hill. Motion passed
4-0 with 2 abstentions.
APPROVE SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT–
Anderjaska moved, seconded by Large, to offer Ron Howard a 3% increase in
salary. Discussion: Kressin questioned the amount- $2,700 and went on to compare
salaries and benefits on the information spreadsheet on a per pupil basis. Mr.
Howard pointed out that he is a Superintendent who spends time with the students
as opposed to a Superintendent who only spends time with boards of education.
Kressin also questioned whether we are understaffed and if we are offering
enough with certified teachers. Mr. Howard does not feel we are understaffed.
Anderjaska stated that his kids are not shorted on anything education-wise but
that he feels we are offering more things than we have in the past. Kressin
questioned upcoming student numbers and our district needs vs. our ability to
fund the school without raising the levy. Mr. Howard gave his opinion of
possible upcoming legislation and the need to protect the district financially.
Anderjaska pointed out that Kressin was way off the point of the motion and
asked if there was any other pertinent discussion. He then asked Richards to
read the motion.
Richards re-read the motion: Anderjaska moved, seconded by Large, to offer Ron
Howard a 3% increase in salary.
Voting yes: Anderjaska, Large, Richards. Voting no: Kressin, Rosno. Abstaining
Hill. Motion passed 3-2 with 1 abstention.
DISCUSSION-
Mr. Howard asked if there were any questions on the climate survey. He then
presented information to the board on a keyless entry system for our schools.
This entry system would enable us to maintain a safe environment for our
students and staff. There are potentially some grants available that could help
offset the cost of such a system. Lighting for the Ag wing-This includes the
entire area, bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways and classrooms. This is a much
needed upgrade for our district that we potentially should begin to take a look
at for the future and we could even do this project in stages. Repair to
Elementary Gym - we received one bid on the Elementary gym. According to this
bid, the repair is more extensive than anticipated. Mr. Howard is going to get
another bid or see if an engineer can come out to inspect the building before
proceeding with this bid.
INFORMATION ONLY:
Textbook and athletic equipment replacement plans-need to add band uniforms to
the replacement schedule; Football coaching positions-Dusty Gaston will be the
high school Football coach. Mr. Wagner will be his assistant coach; assistant
basketball coach has not been filled yet; 2012-2013 sports schedules were
included in the board packet, NASB Conferences:
NE School Law Seminar – June 8, Kearney; New Rules for Negotiating Employee
Contracts in Schools – July 12, Kearney-Marian will let Mr. Howard know tomorrow
if she will be attending the School Law Seminar.
CORRESPONDENCE-
None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/OTHER-Snapshot
of 2012-2013 Budget, Board Workshop
ADJOURNMENT-PRESIDENT ANDERJASKA ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 10:21 P.M.
The next regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Education will be held on
Monday, July 9, 2012, at 8:00 P.M., in the High School Conference Room.
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President Secretary
These are a full draft of the minutes that will be considered for approval at
the next regular Board meeting.
Hayes Center Public School 1MONTHLY PAPER LIST
06/12/2012 9:08 AM
Vendor Name Amount
Checking 1 Fund: 01 GENERAL FUND
APPLE COMPUTER INC. $792.00
APPLE INC $499.00
BLICK ART MATERIALS $71.62
BRICO PEST CONTROL $340.00
CARSON-DELLOSA PUBLISHING CO LLC $185.94
CB SEAMLESS GUTTERS $623.39
CLASSROOM DIRECT.COM $68.17
CREATIVE TEACHER, THE $302.01
D & S HARDWARE $69.98
DEMCO $601.99
DIMAS, ALICIA $13.50
EAKES OFFICE PLUS $3,875.55
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #15 $6,515.00
FOLLETT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES $340.07
GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS INC $89.15
HOT LUNCH FUND $114.00
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY $45.00
J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC. $66.43
LIGHTSPEED TECHNOLOGIES, INC $744.00
M & N INTERNATIONAL, INC. $66.91
MALOUF & ASSOCIATES $1,983.50
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC $41.48
McCOOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS $3,456.00
NE COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ADMINISTO $410.00
NEBRASKA TRUCK CENTER, INC. $1,138.90
NET FOUNDATION FOR TELEVISION $45.00
ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY, INC $37.23
PC MALL GOV. $3,332.57
PERKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS $5,600.00
PETTY CASH-GENERAL FUND HCPS $2,440.20
PIONEER PUBLISHING COMPANY $27.23
SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC $191.74
SCOTT'S GROCERY L.L.C. $484.62
SOUTHWEST PUBLIC POWER $2,455.86
SUTHERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS $1,457.84
TEAM STORM $2,882.42
US TOY CO/CONSTRUCTIVE PLAYTHINGS $91.77
VIAERO $71.55
VILLAGE OF HAYES CENTER $2,521.32
VRBAS, JULIE $36.00
WAGNER CHEVROLET-BUICK-PONTIAC-CADILLAC $3,299.46
WALMART COMMUNITY/GEMB $190.52
WARREN, BRETT $2,682.50
Fund Total: $50,301.42