Minutes of Board Meeting
Elgin Public School Board
Regular January School Board Meeting
Distance Learning Room, EPS
January 14, 2010, 7:30 PM
President Steve Heithoff called the regularly scheduled January 14, 2010 Board Meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Board members present were Stan Heithoff, Mary Bauer, Kim Wells, Ryan Reestman, Steve Heithoff and Laurie Waterbury. Also present were Superintendent Steve Dennis, Principal Jimmy Feeney, Jim Fredrickson, Heidi Rethmeier, Ellen Davis, Rita Heithoff, Tory Gilson and Dennis Morgan from the Elgin Review.
President Heithoff led the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Heithoff reminded everyone that a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Law was posted in the meeting room.
School board meeting notice complied with Meeting Notice Policy #204.07.
The meeting was turned over to Mr. Dennis, who called for a reorganization of the board. Waterbury motioned, Reestman second to nominate Steve Heithoff for President. Nominations ceased. Vote- all ayes. Wells motioned, Stan Heithoff second to nominate Mary Bauer for Vice- President. Nominations ceased. Vote- all ayes. Stan Heithoff motioned, Bauer second to nominate Laurie Waterbury for Secretary. Vote-5 ayes, Waterbury, ney. Bauer motioned, Reestman second to nominate Stan Heithoff for Treasurer. Nominations ceased. Vote- all ayes.
Heithoff resumed his position as Board President. Waterbury motioned and Wells second to designate Michael Pommer as the District Auditor, the Bank of Elgin as the Official Depository of Funds, The Elgin Review as the Legal Newspaper, Precision Repair as the Bus Inspector, and Steve Dennis as the official to apply for and receive federal funds. Motion carried, vote 6-0.
Jim Fredrickson was present to share ideas about the garden and landscaping work his family would like to do by the Early Learning Building, in memory of his wife, Dr. Gayla Fredrickson. He said the family would like to include an array of low maintenance plants and a memorial marker within the landscaping. The Board told him they do not want a memorial marker placed among the landscaping but would prefer to add Dr. Fredrickson’s name to the plaque of memorials, which is already in place in a trophy case in the entrance to the gym. Fredrickson will bring specific plans back to the Board when they are completed.
Bauer moved and Stan Heithoff second to approve the Consent Agenda: #6-Minutes of Previous Meeting, #7-Adopt the Agenda, #8-Financial Report, and #9-Board Bills. Motion carried, vote 6-0.
During the Reports of Standing Committees, Heithoff mentioned that the Policy Committee will present updated policies to the Board at a future meeting.
Mr. Feeney reported on the Ekberg, Terra Nova and Mapps Testing, the new scoreboards, the 2010 Volleyball Schedules, the NVC Tournament to be held at Elgin Public, and the Score Table Panels. He also requested that the Activities Committee meet with Pope John’s Committee to discuss the football cooperative.
Special Recognition was given to the Wrestling Team on their Runner-Up Finish at Howells Wrestling Duals Tournament, the Wrestling Team on their Runner-Up Finish at the Elgin Wrestling Invitational, The Girls’ Basketball Team on their Championship at the Burwell Holiday Tournament and Academic All-State for Volleyball: Ashley Bode and Jessica Heithoff; For Football: Nathan Anderson; For One-Act: Devin Brown.
Bauer motioned and Stan Heithoff second to change the present Use of School Facilities and Equipment Policy #1006.01 to the modified version of the NASB Policy as presented. Motion carried, vote 6-0.
No one was opposed to the Boone County Medical Foundation Gym Use Request.
Mr. Dennis reported that the H1N1 flu shot clinic held at the school for community members on January 13th had a good turnout. He updated the Board about upcoming meetings.
He asked the Board to consider purchasing a mini-van in the future to help replace the 15 passenger vans. Discussion was held.
Project updates included arrival of computers, printer, and Smart Boards. A mass notification system was also discussed. Scoreboards were installed, heating and cooling systems were discussed, and the purchase of a new copier for the office was suggested.
Programs and projects have been approved. The Nebraska Department of Education approved the Early Childhood Program. Lilly Blasé approved the playground projects. The NDE notified us that our ARRA IDEA part B has been approved.
Superintendent Dennis commented on the 2008-2009 Annual Report, the January Board Retreat on January 19th at 5:30 at The Plantation, and the school board deadline for filing, which is February 15th for incumbents and March 1st for all others.
The Board and guests moved to Mrs. Rethmeier’s classroom to view the Nebraska Department of Education website. The Board looked at the Annual Report and other information about the school district. The NDE website can also be found on the school website at www.elgineages.org.
The Board enjoyed cake and refreshments in honor of School Board Week- January 17-23. Bauer moved and Waterbury second to adjourn. Motion carried, vote 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:04PM.
The School board Retreat will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at The Plantation at 5:30 PM. The next regular meeting of the Elgin Board of Education will be Friday, February 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM in the Distance Learning Room at EPS.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie Waterbury, Secretary
- -This is a draft copy and does not become official Elgin Public Board minutes until approved at the next regular or advertised meeting.