June 9, 2008
June 11, 2008
June 9, 2008
The Crete Board of Education met on June 9, 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, Bill Lorenz, 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 6:35 p.m.
Motion #70-08 Tom King moved to approve the following consent items--minutes of the May meeting, General Fund Claims in the amount of $193,043.42 and Employee Benefits Fund claim in the amount of $609.65, and approve the monthly financial reports. Dennis Isernhagen seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Kyle McGowan reported that Jesse Meinke, elementary para had resigned. He informed the board that the Lincoln line phone numbers will be discontinued and replaced with 877 numbers. Bret Schroder told about the playground surface that is being installed and the ceramic tile on the second floor of the east building. Kim Jacobsen reported on summer school in her building, the handicapped sidewalk to the fields, and the gym divider curtain that is being installed. Tim Conway told about the office window and office remodeling, and the media center carpet.
Diane Moore, First Student manager, reported on the student transportation for the year. First Student, Inc. has been providing bus services for the district for eight years. She reported that discipline referrals are decreasing, and gave information about the number of routes, in-town stops, students transported, miles traveled, and safety and training topics addressed during the year.
Tim Conway presented information from the High School Annual report. He explained seniors’ plans for college, completion rates, demographics, ELL numbers, discipline, climate surveys, giving back to the community, and activity participation.
The Curriculum Committee reported on the elementary and middle school reports that were presented to them in a prior meeting.
Changes to the student and faculty handbooks were discussed.
Motion #71-08 Dennis Isernhagen moved to schedule the 2008-09 budget hearing on September 9, 2008. Tom King seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Motion #72-08 Tom King moved to appoint Diane Bruha as Director of Title I, Homeless, and Section 504 and Bret Schroder as Director of Federal Programs and Safe and Drug Free Programs. Dennis Isernhagen seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Moiton #73-08 Tom King moved to appoint Sandra Rosenboom to serve as Title IX and Title VII Officer for the 2008-09 school year. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Motion #74-08 Tom King moved to approve contracts for 2008-09 school year for Rosemary Wehner at MA Step 14, Jennifer Tharp at MA Step 14, and Jennifer Severson at BA Step 1. Dennis Isernhagen seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Motion #75-08 Tom King moved to award the bread bid for 2008-09 to Rotella Bakery. Dennis Isernhagen seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Motion #76-08 Tom King moved to award the milk bid for 2008-09 to Roberts Dairy. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Motion #77-08 Tom King moved to approve the recommended student fees. Dennis Isernhagen seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Motion #78-08 Tom King moved to approve the issuance of a local substitute certificate for Bailey Heafer. Dennis Isernhagen seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Motion #79-08 Dennis Isernhagen moved to approve a 5.5% increase in the support staff salary package and give the administration the authority to adjust individual wages as needed. Tom King seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Motion #57-08 Tom King moved to enter executive session at 7:54 p.m. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Motion #58-08 Dennis Isernhagen moved to exit executive session at 8:35 p.m. Bill Lorenz seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Motion #59-08 Bill Lorenz moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Tom King seconded the motion. On roll call: Voting Aye: Hanson, Isernhagen, King, Lorenz. Voting Nay: None. Motion carried: 4-0. Absent: Ebke, Buser.
Attest:_______________________________ Signed:_________________________________
(Secretary) (President)
