MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT JUNE 12, 2023
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on June 12th. This meeting was advertised in the June 7th edition of the Battle Creek Enterprise. President Jeremy Pochop called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present were Tammy Bierman, Paul Kuchar, and Tom Leathers. Toby Thompson and Sean Lindgren were absent. Also, present were Superintendent Jake Luhr and Principals Jeff Heimes and Curtis Childers, and one visitor. The new open meeting law poster was discussed and posted and will be followed at every Board meeting. To start the Board meeting, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Tammy Bierman made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the June general fund bills that totaled $120,123.86. Tom Leathers seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four ayes.
Mr. Luhr updated the Board on the construction project at the elementary and the high school.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board a legislative update on LB 705 which included 20 additional education bills within it which will result in some policy changes for the July board meeting. An update on LB 243 was also given which will have an impact on next year’s budgeting process. More information regarding these two bills will be discussed at the July board meeting.
The Board reviewed Policy 5415 Anti-Bullying with no recommended changes to the existing policy.
The Board reviewed Policy 5408 Student Attendance with no recommended changes to the existing policy.
The Board reviewed Policy 5417 Wellness Policy with no recommended changes to the existing policy.
Mr. Luhr presented Policy 1100 Use of Facilities and Policy 4016 Employee Use of Facilities. These policies do not require an annual review, but he wanted to discuss them with the Board due to an increase in requests to utilize our facilities.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board the school’s annual Rule 10 Safety Review which was done in May. The report showed no major safety concerns.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board a Building Fund invoice from Hausmann Construction in the amount of $640,237.50 for construction services rendered through May 31st. Tammy Bierman made a motion to approve the Building Fund invoice from Hausmann Construction for $640,237.50. Paul Kuchar seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four ayes.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board a Building Fund invoice from CWP Architects in the amount of $7,378.77 for professional services rendered through April 30th. Paul Kuchar made a motion to approve the Building Fund invoice from CWP Architects for $7,378.77. Tom Leathers seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four ayes.
Mr. Luhr presented to the Board a Building Fund invoice from Mid-State Engineering & Testing in the amount of $2,541.50 for construction testing services through March 31st. Tammy Bierman made a motion to approve the Building Fund invoice from Mid-State Engineering & Testing for $2,541.50. Paul Kuchar seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four ayes.
Tom Leathers made a motion to approve the teaching contract of Tiffany Campbell, elementary SPED teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Tammy Bierman seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four ayes.
Comments were heard from the Board, Principals, and Superintendent.
With no further business, Board President Jeremy Pochop adjourned the meeting at 7:04 P.M.
Submitted by,
Jake Luhr, Secretary Board of Education