August 13, 2007
August 14, 2007
August 13, 2007
The Crete Board of Education met on August 13, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Crete Administration Building at 920 Linden Avenue for their regular meeting. Board members present were Dennis Isernhagen, Tom King, Laura Ebke, Matt Hanson, and Bill Lorenz. Absent: Kim Buser. Also present were Superintendent Kyle McGowan, Principals Tim Conway, Kim Jacobson, and Bret Schroder, Assistant Principals Steve Teget and Diane Bruha, Curriculum Director Valorie Foy, Business Manager Sandra Rosenboom, and interested members of the community.
The meeting, having been duly preceded by advance notice, was called to order by President Hanson at 6:30 p.m.
Kim Buser arrived at 6:35 p.m..
Motion #93-07 Laura Ebke moved to approve the following consent items--minutes of the July meeting: General Fund Claims in the amount of $217,863.15, Employee Benefits Fund claim in the amount of $338.20, Depreciation Fund claims in the amount of $16,331.32 and approve the monthly financial reports. Tom King seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Isernhagen, Ebke, Hanson, Buser, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Kyle McGowan reported that summer work was mostly complete. HVAC work done at both the elementary and high school, carpet replaced, ceramic tile installed, and many smaller projects were completed. Jaci Dunaway, Bethanie Sandoz, Carmen Castañeda, and Charlene Sieck were hired. Deb Patton, Milton Barrientos, Karman Sullivan, and Gwen Anderson-Beck have resigned. He reported on the administration team’s attendance at Administrator Days in Kearney. The budget hearing will be held on August 27, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Bret Schroder reported on a smooth opening for school today. There were 640 students in attendance at the elementary. Another 25 students are enrolled and expected to come. Kim Jacobson reported that 275 students attended open house last week. Twenty more parents signed up to view their students’ information on Infinite Campus from home. The middle school started the day with convocations for each grade. 354 middle school students are enrolled. Tim Conway reported 502 students enrolled at the high school. Average class size in core classes is 21 students and 17 in non-core classes. Sports practices have started. Volleyball has 30 participants, 50 in football, 30 in cross country, 24 in softball, and 5 out for golf.
Steve Teget reported on the extra duty assignments for the 2007-08 school year.
Motion #94-07 Laura Ebke moved to approve a local substitute certificate for Cara Clabaugh. Dennis Isernhagen seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Isernhagen, Ebke, Hanson, Buser, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #95-07 Laura Ebke moved to approve a one-year contract with Siemens Building Technologies Inc. to provide our HVAC services. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Isernhagen, Ebke, Hanson, Buser, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #96-07 Laura Ebke moved to give assurances that Migrant Education federal funds will be used to meet the educational needs of disadvantaged migrant children. Dennis Isernhagen seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Isernhagen, Ebke, Hanson, Buser, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #97-07 Kim Buser moved to approve the participation of Crete in the Nebraska Risk and Protective Factor Student Survey. Laura Ebke seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Isernhagen, Ebke, Hanson, Buser, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Matt Hanson used the chairman’s prerogative to table the item of the superintendent’s contract until the August 27, 3007 meeting.
Motion #98-07 Laura Ebke moved to enter executive session at 7:19 p.m. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Isernhagen, Ebke, Hanson, Buser, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #99-07 Tom King moved to exit executive session at 9:09 p.m. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Isernhagen, Ebke, Hanson, Buser, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #100-07 Dennis Isernhagen moved to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Kim Buser seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Isernhagen, Ebke, Hanson, Buser, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Attest:_______________________________ Signed:_________________________________
(Secretary) (President)
Minutes subject to final approval at next months meeting.
