Wilber Clatonia Board of Education Meeting Minutes from February 16, 2009
By Dave Rokusek
February 18, 2009
Wilber Clatonia Public Schools
Board of Education Meeting Minutes
For February 16, 2009
A meeting of the Board of Education of Wilber Clatonia Public
Schools was convened in open and public session on Monday, February
16, 2009, at the schoolhouse, 900 South Franklin, at 7:00 p.m.,
Wilber, Nebraska. The roll was called and the following board
members were present: Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Jerry Petracek,
Dave Houser, Michelle Pryor and Dave Rokusek. Scott Havel was
absent and excused. Guests present were: Tim Linscott, Kurt Kiesel,
Heather Kostal, Mary Ellen Matulka, Sarah Brown, and administrative
team, Ron Oltman, Keith Muller, and Allen Brozovsky and Dave
Rokusek.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication in
accordance with the board approved method of giving notice of
meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all
members to 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.
President Sykes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. At the
beginning of the meeting, President Sykes welcomed visitors and
reviewed the procedures for addressing the board. President Sykes
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. Motion by Jerry Petracek and
seconded by Dave Houser to amend the agenda so to have the “Sharing
the Excellence” demonstration by Kelly Schelkopf, high school
teacher, follow the approval of the consent items. After discussion
and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows: voting for, Bob
Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Jerry Petracek, Dave Houser and Michelle
Pryor; voting against: none; not voting: Scott Havel. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Dave Houser and seconded by Michelle Pryor to
approve the following consent items: Board members receipt of
notice of meeting acknowledgement; public notice of meeting
acknowledgement; approval of the adjusted agenda; approval of the
minutes of the regular session of January 19,2009; approval of the
claims and financial reports, General fund, $361,468.92. After
discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:
voting for, Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Jerry Petracek, Dave Houser
and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none; not voting: Scott Havel.
Motion carried.
At this time the board went to Kelly Schelkopf’s Math/English
classroom for a demonstration of the electronic clipboard and
projector. Returned to the board room at 7:40 p.m.
As a follow up to the board planning retreat the following board
goals and priorities were presented for adoption: 1) Continue
efforts and support for the improvement of reading skills and
comprehension; 2) Sumit a preschool grant to the Department of
Education; 3) Assure curriculum development process is well
directed and effective.; 4) Continue the advancement and use of
technology for instruction.; 5) Explore restructuring the high
school schedule to allow for advisory time and electives.; 6)
Continue ACT prep programs.; 7) Update three year budget plan.; 8)
Explore replacement of high school HVAC system.; 9) Explore ways to
realign custodial assignments to improve effectiveness and
communication; 10) Explore options for the updating of the football
press box, restrooms, and high school gym bleachers.
A motion was made by Chris Cerveny and seconded by Jerry Petracek
to approve the board goals as presented and/or revised. After
discussion and on roll call vote, the board voted as follows:
voting for, Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Jerry Petracek, Dave Houser
and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none; not voting: Scott Havel.
Motion carried.
The personnel committee, Chris Cerveny, Jerry Petracek and
Superintendent Rokusek reviewed to the board regional and
conference salaries and jobs for school nurses recommending the
school remain at 1 FTE and a salary of $25,000 with no insurance.
Discussion also included utilizing the nurse more for health
related courses. A motion was made by Bob Sykes and seconded by
Dave Houser to establish the salary and position as recommended by
the personnel committee. After discussion and on roll call vote,
the board voted as follows: voting for, Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny,
Jerry Petracek, Dave Houser and Michelle Pryor; voting against:
none; not voting: Scott Havel. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jerry Petracek and seconded by Michelle Pryor
to approve the 2009-2010 school calendar as recommended and
presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the board voted
as follows: voting for, Bob Sykes, Chris Cerveny, Jerry Petracek,
Dave Houser and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none; not voting:
Scott Havel. Motion carried.
Mr. Rokusek and Bob Sykes reported on sessions they attended at the
Labor Relations Conference. Health insurance data was shared and
information related to sessions on Early Retirement and handling
complaints.
The board members signed up for work time at the Family Fun Night
scheduled for March 20th at 6:30 p.m. Board members were given a
copy of the preschool grant submitted for consideration to the
Department of Education. Board members were given a copy of the
Foundation By Laws/Articles of Incorporation and the past minutes
of the foundation meeting. The Bylaws permit donations other than
scholarships for the support of academic or extracurricular
programs.
A meeting would be arranged with the facility committee, custodians
and representatives of the ERV unit so to determine a long term
solution to the coils freezing in the unit.
Written and oral reports were given to the board by Mr. Brozovsky,
Mr. Oltman and Mr. Muller. The February High Fives for the
elementary were: 1) Thanks to Mr. Rokusek, Jenna Schuerman and Mr.
Brozovsky for helping get the preschool grant done in time. 2)
Thanks to Lynn Jurgens for being our Elementary Counselor, as this
was state counselor’s week. 3) Thanks to the K-6 student body for
participating in Heavenly Hat Day. The elementary school was
selected as one of the state champions and received a trophy. 4)
Congratulations to Derek Ahrens for placing 2nd at the County
Spelling Contest and to Garrett Zajicek for placing 3rd. The
February High Fives for the high school are: 1) To Wilber Clatonia
Student Council for raising $2,540.50 for their Make a Wish
Foundation with their auction. 2) Mr. Behring and the Construction
Tech class for their work on the shot put rings. 3) Mrs. Theobald
for her use of technology in putting the vocabulary lists on the
web. 4) Mr. Bates and the W-C Wrestling team for winning the SNC
Conference meet. 5) Mr. Oltman for “stepping in” and helping the
cooks serve lunch when the kitchen was short a cook. 6) Mrs.
Schelkopf for the use of technology and demonstration of the
“clipboard” to the board. 7) Winter sports season team success
including- Girls Basketball overall record; Boys basketball 2nd in
conference tournament; and Wrestlers for 2nd at District meet.
Under information and communications the following was made
available to board members: department reports, foundation meeting
minutes, legislative update, Quick Facts- Nebraska’s teacher
salaries, NASB dues, and negotiations data.
A motion was made by Jerry Petracek and seconded by Michelle Pryor
to go into executive session to discuss evaluations for Mr.
Brozovsky, Mr. Oltman and Mr. Muller. After discussion and on roll
call vote, the board voted as follows: voting for, Bob Sykes, Chris
Cerveny, Jerry Petracek, Dave Houser and Michelle Pryor; voting
against: none; not voting: Scott Havel. Motion carried. President
Sykes clarified the reason for the executive session as for
principals and AD evaluations. The Board went into executive
session at 8:47 p.m.
A motion was made by Dave Houser and seconded by Jerry Petracek to
come out of executive session at 9:11 p.m. After discussion and on
roll call vote, the board voted as follows: voting for, Bob Sykes,
Chris Cerveny, Jerry Petracek, Dave Houser and Michelle Pryor;
voting against: none; not voting: Scott Havel. Motion carried.
Following executive session, motion was made by Jerry Petracek and
seconded by Chris Cerveny to approve a contract for Allen Brozovsky
as elementary principal for the 2009-2010 school year, with 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, Jerry Petracek, Dave Houser and Michelle
Pryor; voting against: none; not voting: Scott Havel. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Dave Houser and seconded by Michelle Pryor to
approve a contract for Ron Oltman as high school principal for the
2009-2010 school year, with 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, Jerry
Petracek, Dave Houser and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none; not
voting: Scott Havel. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Michelle Pryor and seconded by Dave Houser to
approve a contract for Keith Muller as AD/Tech Coordinator for the
2009-2010 school year, with 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, Jerry
Petracek, Dave Houser and Michelle Pryor; voting against: none; not
voting: Scott Havel. Motion carried.
Hearing no objections, President Sykes adjourned the meeting at
9:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Wilber Clatonia Public
Schools Board of Education will be held on Monday, March 16th at
7:00 p.m.
