March 10, 2008
March 13, 2008
March 10, 2008
The Crete Board of Education met on March 10, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Office at 920 Linden Avenue for their regular meeting. Board members present were Dennis Isernhagen, Tom King, Kim Buser, Bill Lorenz, Laura Ebke, and Matt Hanson. Also present were Superintendent Kyle McGowan, Principals Tim Conway, Bret Schroder, and Kim Jacobson, Assistant Principals Steve Teget and Diane Bruha, Curriculum Director Valorie Foy, and Business Manager Sandra Rosenboom, and interested members of the community.
The meeting, having been duly preceded by advance notice and conducted in accordance with the posted open meetings law, was called to order by President Hanson at 6:32 p.m.
Motion #35-08 Laura Ebke moved to approve the following consent items--minutes of the February meeting, General Fund Claims in the amount of $185,193.70, Depreciation Fund claims in the amount of $2,024.35, and Employee Benefits Fund claim in the amount of $267.00, and approve the monthly financial reports. Kim Buser seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Kyle McGowan informed the board that Vicki Arfmann has been hired as elementary secretary. Mr. McGowan informed the board on issues being discussed in the legislature. The changes to the state aid formula and assessment procedures bills have been advanced to the floor of the legislature. Another bill affecting schools is one to require seat belts on school buses.
Laura Lionberger and Kim Jacobson presented information about the middle school communications class. Laura shared a video that the students had created for the middle school morning news and information about the process the students use to make the videos.
Tim Conway presented information on plans for graduation to be held on Saturday, May 10th at 3:00 p.m. at Doane College. This year’s plans are similar to the past with senior day, congratulatory notes, practice, and the other events.
The administration presented the staffing plan that incorporates previously approved changes for the 2008-09 school year. Mr. Conway shared the expected growth in the high school with a small class graduating and a large 8th grade class moving up. Space and staff limitations were discussed. Special education needs were discussed.
Tim Conway presented information about the career academies for the 2008-09 school year. These will be funded through ESU #6 and Perkins grants. These classes will be taught by community college staff to students from a variety of schools in the central ESU area. The classes will be introductions to health careers and to the education field. The classes will be dual credit with students getting both high school and college credit.
Motion #36-08 Laura Ebke moved approve the paper order for 2008-09 of $22,603.50. Kim Buser seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #37-08 Laura Ebke moved to appoint Lynette Allen as district treasurer. Tom King seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #38-08 Laura Ebke moved to approve the resignation of Jane Fahrnbruch to be effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year and accept her application for voluntary separation. Dennis Isernhagen seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #39-08 Laura Ebke moved to approve the resignation of Jill Ferguson to be effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year and accept her application for voluntary separation. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #40-08 Laura Ebke moved to approve the resignation of Steve Rische to be effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year and accept her application for voluntary separation. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #41-08 Laura Ebke moved to approve the interlocal agreement with NJUMP for the purchase of natural gas. Kim Buser seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #42-08 Laura Ebke moved to enter executive session at 7:42 p.m. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #43-08 Tom King moved to exit executive session at 9:07 p.m. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #44-08 Tom King moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 p.m. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, Ebke, King seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Attest:_______________________________ Signed:_________________________________
(Secretary) (President)
Minutes subject to final approval at next months meeting.
