MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING    BOARD OF EDUCATION    SCHOOL DIST #9

Potter-Dix Public Schools                           January 14, 2010                                     6:00 p.m.

 

 

 

The Board of Education of District #9, Potter-Dix Public Schools, Potter, Nebraska, met in regular session with President Jerome Frei presiding. Also present were Tim Maas, Staci Magninie, Larry Miller, Vern Nelson, Claire Smith, Principal Jorgenson and Superintendent Thomas.

 

Moved by Nelson and seconded by Smith to approve the minutes, as published, for the December 17, 2009 regular board meeting. Carried 6-0.

 

Moved by Maas and seconded by Magninie to approve the agenda, as submitted, for the January 14, 2010 regular board meeting. Carried 6-0.

 

Moved by Maas and seconded by Magninie to allow the basketball teams to practice on Sundays before a Monday contest. Carried 6-0.

 

Moved by Magninie and seconded by Nelson to pay monthly bills and payroll amounting to $216,262.72. Carried 6-0.

 

The first part of the meeting was adjourned and reconvened for reorganization purposes in the second part of the meeting.

 

Vern Nelson, acting as Temporary Chairman for the purpose of reorganization, called for nominations for President.

 

Miller nominated Jerome Frei for President. Moved by Maas and seconded by Miller to cease nominations and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Jerome Frei for President. Carried 5-0 with Frei abstaining.

 

Smith nominated Staci Magninie for Vice President. Moved by Maas and seconded by Nelson to cease nominations and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Staci Magninie for Vice President. Carried 5-0 with Magninie abstaining

 

Maas nominated Claire Smith for Secretary. Moved by Magninie and seconded by Maas to cease nominations and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Claire Smith for Secretary. Carried 5-0 with Smith abstaining

 

Nelson nominated Tim Maas for Treasurer. Moved by Miller and seconded by Magninie to cease nominations and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Tim Maas for Treasurer. Carried 5-0 with Maas abstaining

 

The ÒOath of OfficeÓ was read aloud by President Frei and presented to and signed by each Board member.

President Frei appointed committees for the ensuing year.

AMERICANISM: Claire Smith-Chairman, Staci Magninie, Larry Miller

NEGOTIATIONS: Jerome Frei-Chairman, Vern Nelson, Claire Smith

TRANSPORTATION: Tim Maas-Chairman, Larry Miller, Vern Nelson

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Staci Magninie-Chairman, Jerome Frei, Claire Smith

SCHOOL CANCELLATION: All members

FINANCE COMMITTEE: Jerome Frei, Tim Maas

 

Moved by Smith and seconded by Maas to designate the following for the ensuing year:

SCHOOL DEPOSITORY: The Potter State Bank

OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS: Kimball Observer, Sidney Sun-Telegraph

EMERGENCY OUTLETS: KSID Radio, One Call Now

LEGAL COUNSEL: Perry Law Firm

AUDITORS: Miller & Associates

Carried 6-0.

 

Reconvened for the second half of the January 14, 2010 regular board meeting

 

Moved by Miller and seconded by Magninie to waive the option enrollment deadline for Tristen Meeker and Cody Wolverton. Carried 6-0.

 

Moved by Magninie and seconded by Smith to invest the maximum amount with the Potter State Bank for 30 days at the current interest rate. Carried 6-0.

 

Moved by Maas and seconded by Nelson to designate the Superintendent as the authorized representative for all state and federal programs and applications for local substitute certificates. Carried 6-0.

 

Moved by Nelson and seconded by Magninie to ratify the Assistant D.I. sponsor contract for Soni Moench. Carried 6-0.

 

Moved by Maas and seconded by Nelson to enter executive session at 7:15 p.m. for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual to discuss Superintendent evaluation. Carried 6-0.

 

Reconvened at 8:44 p.m. President Frei re-stated that executive session was used to discuss Superintendent evaluation.

 

Moved by Smith and seconded by Magninie to offer an administrative contract to Kevin Thomas (Superintendent) for the 2010-2011 school year. Carried 5-1 with Maas voting no.

 

 

 

Moved by Magninie and seconded by Smith to recognize the 7-12 ÒStarÓ Students of the Month for December:Senior-Brandy Newbanks, Junior-Kaleb Thomas, Sophomore-Austin Halligan, Freshman-Dakota Ramsey, 8th Grade-Paul Parshall, 7th Grade-Sam Gingerich and K-6 ÒPawsitiveÓ Students of the Month for December: 6th Grade-Wyatt Long, 5th Grade-Lanie Thies, 4th Grade-Kaden Vowers, 3rd Grade-Jenna Thies, 2nd Grade-Rylan McConnell, 1st Grade-Shawn Waggoner, Kindergarten-Madison Dedic. Carried 6-0.

 

 

 

Adjourn at 8:50 p.m.

 

 

 

 

VISITORS:  Mike Rotert       Daria Faden       Brandy Newbanks,       

            Kayla Johnson     Donna Juelfs       Suzanne Ottoson

            Jennifer Thomas   Mark Monheiser   Patty Slama

            Crystal Yearous    Sondra Thies       Gary Haack

 

 

ITEMS OF DISCUSSION:

 

1.    MAC Basketball

2.    Parent/Teacher Conferences

3.    Freshman/Sophomore Basketball Tournament

4.    Gym Update

5.    Speech meet

6.    Letters of Intent

7.    Labor Relations Conference

8.    Dix Site Cafeteria Roof

 

The next meeting of the Board of Education of District #9, Potter-Dix Public Schools, will be Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at the Potter Site. An agenda will be kept current in the office of the Superintendent.

 

 

 

 

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President                                                      Secretary