Wilber Clatonia Public Schools Board Meeting Minutes
From February 18, 2008
By Dave Rokusek
February 25, 2008
Wilber Clatonia Public Schools
Board of Education Meeting Minutes for
February 18, 2008
A meeting of the Board of Education of Wilber Clatonia Public Schools was convened in open and public session on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 7:07 p.m. in the board room at the high school, 900 South Franklin, Wilber, Nebraska. The roll was called and the following Board members were present or absent: Robert Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Tere Francis, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek and Dave Houser. Others attending the meeting were: Dave Rokusek, Keith Muller, Ron Oltman, Allen Brozovsky, Bruce Becher, Ryun Theobald and Tim Linscott.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this 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 the attendance of the public.
The meeting was called to order by the President. At the beginning of the meeting President Sykes welcomed visitors and reviewed the procedures for addressing the board. The Chairperson 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. Adjustments to the agenda were made and sent to the board via a letter prior to the meeting. Teacher’s leave of absence and resignation agreement was added as item 6B9. The public was also offered the opportunity to address the board through the public forum agenda item.
A motion was made by Dave Houser and seconded by Tere Francis to approve the following consent items: Board members receipt of notice of meeting acknowledgement; public notice of meeting acknowledgement; approval of agenda, adding an agenda item; approval of the minutes of the regular session meeting held on January 21, 2008; Approval of claims and financial reports: General Fund, $361,892.51; Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund, $18,000.00 and employment of Michael Wesch as a long term math substitute, Chuck Asher as paid volunteer wrestling assistant and Nick Behring for Summer Driver’s Education Instructor for this summer. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Tere Francis, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek and Dave Houser; voting against, none. Motion carried.
Mr. Rokusek reviewed the board and team goals from the January board retreat, clarifying some minor language changes. A motion was made by Jerry Petracek and seconded by Scott Havel to approve the board and team goals for 2008-2009 as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for; Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Tere Francis, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek and Dave Houser; voting against, none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Chris Cerveny and seconded by Tere Francis to approve the 2008-2009 school calendar as presented and adjusted from last month. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Tere Francis, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek and Dave Houser; voting against, none. Motion carried.
Mr. Rokusek requested the attendance of the Transportation and Facility Committee at an upcoming meeting to discuss the repair of the ERV unit on the elementary roof. Once the meeting date is determined Mr. Rokusek will inform the committee members.
The bond refinancing progressed as planned, on Friday, February 8th, 2008. It is anticipated that the high school sprinkler project will be done by the end of February. Inspection by the Fire Marshall and Building Committee walk through will be done prior to the final payment.
It was moved by Dave Houser and seconded by Scott Havel to approve the following terms and members for the Foundation Board of Directors: Jerry Petracek, 2010; Alan Steinacher, 2010; Albert Skrabal, 2011; Sheryl Kastanek, 2012; Russell Schuerman, 2011; Helen Zach, 2013; Michael Hroch, 2011. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Tere Francis, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek and Dave Houser; voting against, none. Motion carried.
Bob Sykes requested that a public thank you be given to Vernon Huneke for his positive leadership as a foundation director, board of education member and ESU service unit board member over the years.
A motion was made by Scott Havel and seconded by Dave Houser to approve the fee for driver’s education to be $210.00. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Tere Francis, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek and Dave Houser; voting against, none. Motion carried.
Materials for becoming a NASB Legislative Committee Member were distributed to board members.
Mr. Oltman reviewed programs/grants that were available to our district for high school students to take courses on line. The Career Academy, Virtual high school, Nova net, and Angel programs were explained. The future utilization of these programs is dependent on student interest and scheduling availability.
Mr. Rokusek informed the Board that the school will be receiving $124,750 more in state aide for the 2008-2009 school year.
Contract approval for Mr. Brozovsky, Mr. Oltman, and Mr. Muller was tabled to follow the executive session pertaining to discussion of the evaluation on the agenda.
The board tabled the consideration of a teacher leave of absence and resignation agreement as all parties had not reviewed the agreements.
Building reports were reviewed and clarified by the building administration. Other department reports were also available to the board. Under information and communications the following was available for the board members: NRCSA Conference Registrations; NASB Membership Fees; State Wrestling Participants; NSAA Football scheduling article; Parent/Teacher conference results; Blue Cross Blue Shield information and rates for 2008-2009; Labor Relations highlights; Nebraska Teacher Recognition Day.
A motion was made by Dave Houser and seconded by Tere Francis to move into executive session at 8:20 p.m. for the purpose of discussing evaluations of the principals and tech coordinator/activities director. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Tere Francis, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek and Dave Houser; voting against, none. Motion carried.
President Sykes clarified to the public the reason for the executive session as the above administrative evaluations. Motion by Dave Houser and seconded by Scott Havel to come out of executive session at 8:45 p.m. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Tere Francis, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek and Dave Houser; voting against, none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jerry Petracek and seconded by Chris Cerveny to approve a contract for Mr. Brozovsky for the 2008-2009 school year. Salary to be determined following teacher negotiations. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Tere Francis, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek and Dave Houser; voting against, none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dave Houser and seconded by Scott Havel to approve a contract for Mr. Oltman for the 2008-2009 school year. Salary to be determined following teacher negotiations. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Tere Francis, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek and Dave Houser; voting against, none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Scott Havel and seconded by Jerry Petracek to approve a contract for Mr. Muller for the 2008-2009 school year. Salary to be determined following teacher negotiations. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Tere Francis, Scott Havel, Jerry Petracek and Dave Houser; voting against, none. Motion carried.
The board authorized Mr. Rokusek to approve a teacher leave of absence and resignation agreement with Mr. Rector prior to the next regular meeting, should all parties be agreeable.
Hearing no objections, President Sykes adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Wilber Clatonia Board of Education will be held on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Check # Date Vendor Amount
35036 2/14/2008 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 185.00
35037 2/14/2008 Alltel 168.94
35038 2/14/2008 American Family Life Assur Co 170.64
35039 2/14/2008 American Fidelity Assur Co-an 50.00
35040 2/14/2008 American Funds Service Co. 1,025.00
35041 2/14/2008 Ameritas / VSP Vision Plan 442.53
35042 2/14/2008 AmSan LLC 761.45
35043 2/14/2008 Amsterdam Printing 57.88
35044 2/14/2008 ASI 193.50
35045 2/14/2008 Wilber-Clatonia Schools Flexible Spending Acc 8,600.81
35046 2/14/2008 Blue Cross-Blue Shield 45,336.28
35047 2/14/2008 Brodhead-Garrett Company 84.27
35048 2/14/2008 City Of Wilber 3,636.13
35049 2/14/2008 Colin Electric Motor Service 74.39
35050 2/14/2008 Colonial Supplemental Insurance 91.00
35051 2/14/2008 Computer Systems Inc 303.00
35052 2/14/2008 Credit Management Services 381.49
35053 2/14/2008 Crete True Value Hardware 53.18
35054 2/14/2008 Culligan of Crete 240.00
35055 2/14/2008 Dana F Cole & Company 200.00
35056 2/14/2008 Dietze Music 158.25
35057 2/14/2008 Don Johnston 260.00
35058 2/14/2008 Drummond American Corporation 259.20
35059 2/14/2008 Ecolab Pest Elimination Div 77.00
35060 2/14/2008 EMC Insurance Company 8,256.10
35061 2/14/2008 ESU #6 367.78
35062 2/14/2008 1st National Beatrice Bank 52,050.43
35063 2/14/2008 Farmers Cooperative Elevator 4,126.54
35064 2/14/2008 First Student 16,685.46
35065 2/14/2008 Food Mesto 16.31
35066 2/14/2008 Foundation for Educational Services 2,750.00
35067 2/14/2008 General Fund Impressed Check 932.43
35068 2/14/2008 Getzschman Service Expert 884.00
35069 2/14/2008 Glenna Heller 74.13
35070 2/14/2008 Holiday Inn Kearney 81.12
35071 2/14/2008 Horace Mann Life Insurance Co 650.00
35072 2/14/2008 IKON Financial Services 500.00
35073 2/14/2008 Ikon Office Solutions 1,070.87
35074 2/14/2008 Jostens Inc 242.77
35075 2/14/2008 Kids On The Go 789.58
35076 2/14/2008 Lampton Welding Supply Co. 63.36
35077 2/14/2008 Lincoln Journal-star 545.43
35078 2/14/2008 Lincoln National Life Insuran 220.00
35079 2/14/2008 Madison National Life Insuran 706.92
35080 2/14/2008 MCI / WorldCom 134.02
35081 2/14/2008 Metropolitan Life Insurance C 225.00
35082 2/14/2008 Midland National Life Insurance Company 75.00
35083 2/14/2008 Nebraska Association Of 4,211.00
35084 2/14/2008 Ne Dept Of Revenue/st Wh 6,689.74
35085 2/14/2008 Ne Pub Emp Retire Sys 32,188.50
35086 2/14/2008 Nebraska State Historical Society 8.50
35087 2/14/2008 Arden Nitz 115.10
35088 2/14/2008 NRCSA 450.00
35089 2/14/2008 NSEA 1,731.60
35090 2/14/2008 Ron Oltman 53.35
35091 2/14/2008 Omaha Stage 707.00
35092 2/14/2008 Omaha World Herald/adv 365.48
35093 2/14/2008 Pacific Life Insurance Co. 100.00
35094 2/14/2008 Paper Direct Inc 114.87
35095 2/14/2008 Perry, Guthery, Haase 60.00
35096 2/14/2008 Post Rock Gas 2,712.79
35097 2/14/2008 Putnam Investor Services 200.00
35098 2/14/2008 Quill Corporation 86.37
35099 2/14/2008 Reliable 214.98
35100 2/14/2008 Sack Lumber Company 1,774.43
35101 2/14/2008 Schwarz Paper Company 63.48
35102 2/14/2008 Shifler Equipment 142.66
35103 2/14/2008 Shop Qwik 646.20
35104 2/14/2008 Sam Smith 288.09
35105 2/14/2008 Robert Sykes 59.16
35106 2/14/2008 St Paul Travelers 500.00
35107 2/14/2008 UPS 37.21
35108 2/14/2008 Wachovia Securities 300.00
35109 2/14/2008 Waddell & Reed 50.00
35110 2/14/2008 Way To Grow 314.00
35111 2/14/2008 Wilber Auto Works 377.80
35112 2/14/2008 Wilber Auto Parts 48.03
35113 2/14/2008 Wilber Plumbing 95.46
35114 2/14/2008 Wilber Republican 277.70
35115 2/14/2008 Windstream 651.50
TOTAL 209,892.19
PAYROLL
GRAND TOTAL 209,892.19
A.D.A. Fund
NIFCO 18,000.00
