BOARD MEETING MINUTES Madison, Nebraska

***************** May 10, 2010

The Madison Board of Education, District #1, met in regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on May 10, 2010 in the Madison Elementary School music room. Members present: Mark Higby, George Moyer, Deb Neidig, Paul Randles, Jim Reeves, and Doug Wagner. Absent: None. Administrators present: David Melick, Superintendent; Harold Scott, Middle/High School Principal and Activities Director; Andy Luebbe, Elementary Principal; and Mike Sunderman, Athletic Director.

Seven guests were present for the meeting.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

President Wagner declared the meeting to be open, legal and properly advertised by publishing in the May 6, 2010 Madison Star-Mail and by posting, with all members having been informed in advance of the meeting. An agenda for this meeting was presented in advance and a current agenda was continuously available in the school office and was also posted on the front entrance of the high school. This is a public meeting of the Madison Board of Education and is governed by pertinent laws of the State of Nebraska as well as its own policies. Patrons of the district may address the board during the public forum or as called upon by members of the board or administrative team. President Wagner cited changes in the Open Meetings Act law during the 99^th session of the Unicameral and noted that the Act is available from board President Wagner. President Wagner also requested that all cell phones be turned off or set to silent or vibrate mode and asked if all present could hear.

On a motion by Randles and second by Moyer the consent agenda consisting of 1) accepting the amended agenda as the official agenda; 2) approving the minutes of the April 12, 2010 regular meeting, April 20, 2010 special meeting, April 21, 2010 special meeting with correction of eight guests attending meeting, April 26, 2010 special meeting, and 3) accept submitted bills and payroll request and authorize payment of both with the exception of a reimbursement to Marilyn Moyer. Voting for: Higby, Moyer, Neidig, Randles, Reeves, and Wagner. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

The following list of bills was presented.

ABC Mobile Storage Storage 130.00

Advance Education Inc. Accreditation 625.00

Amazon.Com Credit Supplies 342.98

Barnes & Noble Inc. Supplies 107.80

Battle Creek Farmers Cooperative Supplies 364.06

BMI Educational Services Supplies 34.94

Brady & Amy’s Fuel 1,696.45

CCS Presentation Systems Supplies 3,480.00

Central Nebraska Rehab Services SpEd therapy 1,836.50

Chartwells Meals 48.80

City of Madison Utilities 5,758.11

College of Education Supplies 240.00

Computer Information Concepts Annual fee 6,727.00

CTB/McGraw-Hill Scoring 4,095.07

Eakes Office Products Supplies 33.68

Echo Group Inc. Supplies 715.34

Ecolab Center Pest control 62.83

Educational Resources Consultant 5,426.84

Educational Service Unit #8 Supplies, network NE, renewal 3,132.60

Eisenmann Supplies Supplies 294.82

Elkhorn Rural Public Power District Utilities 31.75

Embassy Suites – LaVista Lodging 1,082.00

Encyclopedia Britannica Supplies 399.00

Field’s Hardware Supplies 125.98

Floor Maintenance Supplies 462.24

Fremont Industries Registration 225.00

Good Life Counseling Therapy 900.00

Great Platte River Road Monument Admissions 135.00

Great America Leasing Corp. Copies 1,630.89

Lareesa Greunke Seminar 18.04

Bobbi Gullicksen Mileage 262.00

H. W. Wilson Company Subscription 253.00

Thomas Harrington Seminar 32.98

Harris Renewal 428.77

Hermitage Art Company, Inc. Supplies 68.64

Hireright Solutions Inc. Bus driver testing 78.70

J. W. Pepper & Son Inc. Supplies 194.99

Jackson Services Supplies 69.00

Jaymar Business Forms Inc. Supplies 345.90

Susan Jurgens Supplies 102.05

Ken’s Band Instrument Repair Supplies, repairs 22.50

Amber Knapp Basketball books 25.08

Patrick Kratochvil Supplies, seminar 23.61

Bob Lockhart Tickets 12.54

Madison Food Pride Supplies 266.86

Madison Star-Mail Publications, supplies 763.05

Marina Inn Lodging 270.50

Dianne McDuffee Mileage 106.75

Dave Melick Travel, mileage, seminar 325.55

Menards – Norfolk Supplies 874.12

Mimick’s Storage Storage 55.00

Morrissey Motor Company Maintenance, repairs 243.33

MPS Activity Fund Reimburse, supplies 1,142.76

MPS Bond Fund Taxes 9,873.86

MPS Lunch Fund Supplies 25.00

MPS Qualified Purpose Taxes 4,772.95

MPS Petty Cash Reimbursement 103.59

Nebraska Council of School Administrators Membership, registration 1,734.00

Nebraska U. C. Fund Unemployment 1,362.76

Northeast Community College CPR class 593.40

Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Services Consultant 7,509.08

Novel Ideas Inc. Supplies 29.90

O’Neill Public School Registration 60.00

Otis Elevator Company Inspection 432.51

Perry, Guthery, Haase, & Gessford Legal services 4,812.50

Pfeifer Auto Body Repairs 326.50

Pioneer Village Admissions 126.00

Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services Rental 159.00

Pizza Hut of Madison Supplies 170.00

Quill Corporation Supplies 299.55

Reigle Implement Co., Inc. Supplies 72.05

Seminole Energy Services LLC Utilities 5,555.49

Subway Supplies 20.00

Target Stores Supplies 38.07

Trinity United Methodist Church Supplies 150.00

United Parcel Service Postage 18.08

Verizon Wireless Cell phones 843.68

Water Engineering Inc. Maintenance 246.04

Wegner Media Repairs 189.00

Winners’ Circle Supplies 387.40

Chrystal Zobel Tickets 20.90

On a motion by Randles and second by Higby approve reimbursement requests submitted by Marilyn Moyer. Voting for: Neidig, Randles, Reeves, Wagner, and HIgby. Voting against: None. Abstain: Moyer (personal conflict). Motion carried.

Public forum opened for statements – none spoken.

Administrator and Other Reports:

1. Presentation on 8 to Great curriculum by Julie Engelmann.

2. Andy Luebbe, Elementary Principal, on enrollment figures; DIBELS; school health index; school-wide Title; last day of school; and summer school.

3. Harold Scott, Middle/High School Principal and Activity Director, on enrollment figures; graduation activities; Honors night; last day of school checkout; and 2010-11 student handbook.

4. Mike Sunderman, Athletic Director, on girls basketball fundraiser; weightroom improvements; summer calendar; track and golf districts; Booster Club “wish list”; cross country coop; softball district tournament as a fundraiser; coaching positions; Academic All-State; and NSAA information.

5. Dave Melick, Superintendent, on gym remodel project; office renovation project; electronic display sign update; QSCB application and update; and PLAS.

Board Committee Reports:

1. Secondary building and grounds committee.

2. Elementary building and grounds committee.

On a motion by Randles and second by Neidig approve policies 502.02 and 505.06 on second reading. Voting for: Neidig, Randles, Reeves, Wagner, Higby, and Moyer. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

On a motion by Moyer and second by Reeves approve revised policies 204.12, 410.04, 507.01, 902.04, and 1005.07 on second reading. Voting for: Randles, Reeves, Wagner, Higby, Moyer, and Neidig. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

On a motion by Randles and second by Moyer approve new policies 402.15 and 402.16 on second reading. Voting for: Reeves, Wagner, Higby, Moyer, Neidig, and Randles. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

On a motion by Moyer and second by Randles bring off the table policy 504.22. Voting for: Wagner, Higby, Moyer, Neidig, Randles, and Reeves. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

On a motion by Moyer and second by Randles amend policy 504.22 by deleting section 1-b-ii on page 2, and under consequences on page three change section 1 to zero. Voting for: Moyer, Neidig, Randles, Reeves, and Wagner. Voting against: Higby. Motion carried.

On a motion by Randles and second by Moyer approve policy 504.22 on first reading as amended. Voting for: Moyer, Randles, Reeves, and Wagner. Voting against: Neidig and Higby. Motion carried.

On a motion by Randles and second by Neidig approve a professional growth request submitted by Joye Shaffer. Voting for: Randles, Reeves, Wagner, Higby, Moyer, and Neidig. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

On a motion by Neidig and second by Moyer approve a professional growth request submitted by Tom Harrington. Voting for: Reeves, Wagner, Higby, Moyer, Neidig, and Randles. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

On a motion by Neidig and second by Randles approve a professional growth request submitted by Monette Osten. Voting for: Wagner, Higby, Moyer, Neidig, Randles, and Reeves. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

On a motion by Reeves and second by Moyer accept a letter of resignation submitted by Kayla Miller. Voting for: Higby, Moyer, Neidig, Randles, Reeves, and Wagner. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

On a motion by Randles and second by Moyer approve a contract format for extra duty positions. Voting for: Moyer, Neidig, Randles, Reeves, Wagner, and Higby. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

On a motion by Reeves and second by Randles approve inclusion of 8 to Great curriculum in Life Skills course. Voting for: Neidig, Randles, Reeves, Wagner, Higby, and Moyer. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

On a motion by Moyer and second by Reeves approve a contract for Jane Johnson as part-time Spanish teacher for the 2010-11 school year. Voting for: Reeves, Wagner, Higby, and Moyer. Voting against: Neidig and Randles. Motion carried.

On a motion by Moyer and second by Randles the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Voting for: Reeves, Wagner, Higby, Moyer, Neidig, and Randles. Voting against: None. Motion carried.

President Secretary