May 12, 2008
May 16, 2008
May 12, 2008
The Crete Board of Education met on May 12, 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 and Kim Jacobson, Assistant Principal Steve Teget, 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 6:33 p.m.
Motion #60-08 Tom King moved to amend the agenda to add an item to vote for person to be a representative of the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) Legislative Committee. Dennis Isernhagen seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #61-08 Laura Ebke moved to approve the following consent items--minutes of the April meeting, General Fund Claims in the amount of $164,659.10, Depreciation Fund claims in the amount of $99.95, and Employee Benefits Fund claim in the amount of $271.45, and approve the monthly financial reports. Tom King seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Kyle McGowan and Kim Jacobson informed the board that two middle school students, Johnny Lopez and Jessica Vazquez had placed 2nd and 3rd in a “Why I Say No To Drugs”essay contest. Mr. McGowan also informed the Board that Jenei Skillett and Bethanie Sandoz have resigned.
Leanne Manning and the Crete Youth in Governance Team shared information about their last two years and also presented future ideas and projects. Youth members of the Team present included Dulce Castaneda, Will Drevo, Emily Manning, Matt Scholz, Brooke Nerud, Amy Hung, adults Judy Henning, LeAnn Manning, and Pamela Scholz. The Team completed the lighting project on the middle school path way. They are currently making a “Welcome to Crete” video. They are seeking ideas for future projects.
Motion #62-08 Tom King moved to recess at 6:57 p.m. to attend the GED graduation. Laura Ebke seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
The meeting reconvened at 7:32 p.m.
Barb Kuzma, academic sports sponsor, presented information about the academic competitions that were offered this year. Activities included Mock Trial, History Day, Geography Club, Math Counts, Quiz Bowl, and Robotics.
Josh Miller updated the Board on the programs that the district will offer this summer. Programs to be offered include: high school credit classes, middle school ELL and reading, migrant education, elementary ELL, reading and math, and special education. This summer classes will be held at the middle school building.
Motion #63-08 Bill Lorenz moved to vote for Laura Ebke as representative on the NASB Legislative Committee. Tom King seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #64-08 Laura Ebke moved to direct the School District of Crete to participate in the State and Federal Lunch Program for the 2008-09 fiscal year and to name Sandra Rosenboom as the authorized representative and Kyle McGowan as the hearing official. Kim Buser seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #65-08 Laura Ebke moved to approve contracts for 2008-09 school year for Sarah Schaaf at BA Step 3, Jessica Sebade at BA18 Step 5, Jamie Shacklett at BA Step 1, and Jenine Owens at MA Step 14. Dennis Isernhagen seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #66-08 Laura Ebke moved to approve the resignation of Kayla Spence to be effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz, Ebke, Buser. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 6-0.
Motion #67-08 Laura Ebke moved to enter executive session at 8:11 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 #68-08 Laura Ebke moved to exit executive session at 8:36 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 #69-08 Dennis Isernhagen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. Kim Buser 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.
