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07/08/24 July Board of Education Meeting Minutes

July 09, 2024

MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING

July 8, 2024

This agenda was published in the Niobrara Tribune, July 5, 2024.

PRESENT
Matt Moody
Ward Adema
Kristine Flyinghawk
Susan Bolling
Diane Teadtke-6:39 p.m.
Matt Paulsen
Margaret Sandoz, Superintendent
Sarah Higgins, Principal
Val Mullanix, Principal
Visitors were Jenny Motacek, Shelby Domogalla, Jennifer Bauer
Chairman Moody called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. It was noted that
LB898 dealing with Open Meeting Laws was duly posted. The Pledge of Allegiance was
recited by all present.
Motion by Bolling and seconded by Flyinghawk to approve the agenda. RCV: Adema-
aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye. Teadtke-absent. Motion
Approved.
Motion by Flyinghawk and seconded by Bolling to approve the minutes from the regular
meeting held on June 10, 2024. RCV: Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye,
Moody-aye Adema-aye, Teadtke-absent. Motion Approved.
The following bills were presented.
Motion by Adema and seconded by Flyinghawk to approve the bills as presented: RCV:
Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye Adema-aye, Paulsen-aye. Teadtke-absent.
Motion Approved.
The financial report was presented. Motion by Flyinghawk and seconded by Bolling to
approve the financial report. RCV: Bolling-aye, Moody-aye Adema-aye, Paulsen-aye,
Flyinghawk-aye. Teadtke-absent. Motion Approved.
Motion by Paulsen and seconded by Adema to approve the following policies with
revisions.
201.02 -Board Membership-Election and Appointments
204.07-Meeting Notice
204.12 -Public Comment in Board Meeting
206.02-Board Association Membership
402.03-Employee Conflict of Interest

502.02-Nonresident Students / Option Enrollment
502.03-Entrace-Admissions
409.01-Certification employee Professional Development
503.04-Addressing Barriers to Attendance
504.11-Weapons
611.02-Classroom Environment
611.07-Graduation Requirements
802.05-Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility and Meal Charges
1003.00-Public Examination of School District Records
RCV: Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Teadtke-abstain, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-
aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Adema and seconded by Teadtke to appoint a committee to discuss policy
504.06-Student Appearance. RCV: Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-
aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Moody and seconded by Adema to approve second and final reading of the
Student Handbook for the 2024-2025 School Year. RCV: Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye,
Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Bolling and seconded by Flyinghawk to approve and pay from Special
Building the invoice presented by Carlson West Povondra for $832.84. RCV:
Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye.
Motion Approved.
Motion by Bolling and seconded by Adema to approve and pay from Special Building
the invoice presented by Certified Testing Service for $1745.75. RCV: Bolling-aye,
Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Adema and seconded by Flyinghawk to approve and pay from Special
Building the invoice presented by Feimer Construction for $85,999.50. RCV: Adema-
aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye. Motion
Approved.
Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to approve and pay from Special Building
the invoice presented by Dostal Construction for $77,987.00. RCV: Teadtke-aye,
Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Paulsen and seconded by Adema to approve the revisions to the 2024-2025
School Calendar. RCV: Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-
aye, Teadtke-aye. Motion Approved.
Sealed bids for Little Tykes playset were presented and opened.

Motion by Adema and seconded by Teadtke to accept the bid offered by TJ Farrar for
$150.00. RCV: Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye,
Paulsen-aye. Motion Approved.
Sealed bids for Van #2 were presented and opened.
Motion by Adema and seconded by Teadtke to accept the bid offered by Daniel
Brummels for $5721.15. RCV: Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye,
Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye. Motion Approved.
Jennifer Bauer gave a teacher report.
Administrative Reports were given.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for August 12,
2024, at 6 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Hillman, Recording Secretary