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08/08/2022 August Board of Education Meeting Minutes

August 08, 2022

MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING

August 8, 2022

This agenda was published in Niobrara Tribune, August 4, 2022.

PRESENT                                                                                                                   

Matt Moody

Ward Adema

Leon Klug                                                                

Susan Bolling                                                      

Diane Teadtke                                           

Matt Paulsen-absent

Margaret Sandoz, Superintendent

Sarah Higgins, Principal

Val Mullinax, Principal

Chairman Moody called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. It was noted the Open Meeting Laws was duly posted. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. He took roll call with all present but Paulsen.

Motion by Bolling and Seconded by Teadtke to approve the agenda. RCV: Adema-aye, Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye, Klug-aye, Moody-aye. Paulsen-absent. Motion approved.

Motion by Teadtke and seconded by Bolling to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on July 11, 2022. RCV: Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye, Klug-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye. Paulsen-absent. Motion approved.

The following bills were presented:

Motion by Bolling and Seconded by Klug to approve the bills as presented.  RCV: Teadtke-aye, Klug-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Bolling-aye. Paulsen-absent. Motion approved.

The financial report was presented.  Motion by Klug and Seconded by Bolling to approve the financial report. RCV: Klug-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye. Paulsen-absent. Motion approved. 

Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to approve purchase of carpet and installation for the teacherage from Stewarts Carpet Center in the amount of $3,950.61 from the Depreciation Fund. RCV: Adema-aye, Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye, Klug-aye, Moody-aye. Paulsen-absent. Motion approved. 

Motion by Adema and seconded by Klug approve the prepayment of $50,000 to North Central Public Power, $50,000 to Carlson Home and Auto and $300,000 transfer to Depreciation Fund for repairs and renovations. RCV: Bolling-aye, Teadtke-aye, Klug-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye. Paulsen-absent. Motion approved. 

Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to approve the closure of the Bond Fund Account at Farmers & Merchants State Bank and move monies to Special Building Century Savings. RCV: Teadtke-aye, Klug-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Bolling-aye. Paulsen-absent. Motion approved. 

 Administrator reports were given.

 The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                 Susan Hillman, Recording Secretary