MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Special                     North Bend Central – Media Center                      6:00 P.M.                                         January 18, 2021

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                               Time                                                            Date

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​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​Justin Taylor​ ​

Member......................... ​Doug Hoops​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​​Connie Nelson​

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​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Francis Emanuel, Bob Feurer, Justin Taylor and Doug Hoops.

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​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jeff Bauer

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the January 12, 2021 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  none

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: none

A.​VEHICLE FLEET REPORT: Kevin Ferguson shared the history of the district’s vehicle fleet as well as current needs with the fleet.  A long-term plan was proposed regarding future needs for vehicles throughout the district for the foreseeable future.  Motion (Emanuel), second (Feurer) to direct Dr. Endorf to initiate the process for the eventual purchase of a new school bus.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Bauer absent.  

B.​FACILITIES CONSULTANT REPORT:  Russ Koch spoke with the Board regarding the upcoming architectural interviews, explaining the process and giving questions and considerations for the Board as they listened to each presentation.

​C.​ARCHITECTURAL INTERVIEWS:  

​a.  Clark Enersen (approximately 7:15 p.m.):  Clark Enersen spoke to the Board and then answered questions from the Board.

​b.​Carlson West Povondra (approximately 8:00 p.m.):  Carlson West Povandra spoke to the Board and then answered questions from the Board.  

​D. CONSIDERATION OF AN ARCHITECT FOR A POTENTIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RENOVATION PROJECT:  After much discussion, Motion (Feurer), second (Taylor) to direct Dr. Endorf to enter negotiations with Clark Enersen on a potential project at the elementary school.  Motion Carried 3-2-1; Emanuel and Wesely voting no, Bauer absent.

​E.​SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:  Dr. Endorf and Russ Koch explained the Design-Bid-Build versus Construction Manager at Risk process for the Board, providing an explanation on both building construction process options.  

A.​NEXT MEETING:  MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021:  The next regular monthly Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.  

​ADJOURNMENT: Motion (Feurer), second (Taylor) to adjourn the meeting at 11:38 p.m. Motion Carried 5-0-1; Bauer absent.  

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​​Respectfully submitted,

​_________________________________

​Dan Wesely, President

​_________________________________

​Francis Emanuel, Secretary

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular                     North Bend Central – Media Center                      7:00 P.M.                                         November 9, 2020

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                               Time                                                            Date

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​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​Jay Poessnecker ​

Member......................... ​Justin Taylor​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​Connie Nelson​

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​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Jeff Bauer, Francis Emanuel, Bob Feurer, Jay Poessnecker and Justin Taylor.

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​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: none

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the November 3, 2020 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  Addition of Item A in Section VI (Consideration to Hire Classified Staff)

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: Negotiations and Personnel

A.​APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES:  The Board reviewed the minutes of the October 12, 2020 Board Meeting.    President Wesely approved the minutes as presented.

​B.​ APPROVAL OF BILLS:  Motion (Bauer), second (Feurer) to approve the November bills as follows: General Fund - $83,589.28; Sinking Fund - $2,370.00; General Re Fund: $506.64.  Motion Carried 6-0.  

​C.​ELEMENTARY PLUMBING REPORT:  The Board requested information at the September Board meeting regarding the urgency of plumbing needs at the elementary building as well as providing options regarding necessary and future plumbing needs and routes at the elementary. After an analysis by Wiese Plumbing, elementary head custodian Galen Uhing addressed these findings with the Board. Motion (Emanuel), second (Feurer) to proceed with option 2, which includes breaking-up the floor, replacement of the p-trap, and shortening the length of pipe in the mop sink near the kitchen for a total cost of $2,160.  Motion Carried 6-0.

​D.​SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER REPORT:  Dr. Endorf reported to the Board regarding a $20,000 School Safety Grant that would cover the cost of software that would allow the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department to watch a live video feed from any school camera, unlock access-controlled doors for first responders, and to have the capability to access the intercom system within either of the two school buildings.  The annual maintenance fee will be $1.99 per student and a $750 one-time charge per building to tie into the server.  Motion (Poessnecker), second (Taylor) to participate in the School Safety Grant at an estimated $1,250 annual cost to the District, as well as a one-time total cost of $1,500.  Motion Carried 6-0.

​E.​CONSIDERATION OF 2021-22 SCHOOL CALENDAR:  The Board discussed two options for next year’s school calendar.  Motion (Bauer), second (Wesely) to adopt the 2021-22 School Calendar Option A as presented.  Motion Carried 5-1; Emanuel voting no.  

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B.  SUPERINTENDENT PROFESSIONAL GROWTH LOG: Per Board policy, Dr. Endorf shared his 2019-20 Professional Growth Log with the Board.

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular                     North Bend Central – Old Gym                              7:30 P.M.                                         September 14, 2020

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                               Time                                                            Date

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​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​Jay Poessnecker ​

Member......................... ​Justin Taylor​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​​Connie Nelson​

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Annual Budget Hearing:

The 2020-21 Budget Hearing began at 7:30 p.m.  President Wesely asked Dr. Endorf to outline the basic parameters of the budget and summarize the modifications he made since the August 30thmeeting to outline priorities of the budget.  Endorf shared comparison information related to valuation, levy, general fund revenue and general fund expenditures.  He also summarized the current standing of each of the other funds associated with the overall budget and shared the modifications he made after receiving direction from the Board at the previous meeting.

There was no public testimony.

Motion (Feurer), second (Bauer) to close the budget hearing at 7:46 p.m.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Emanuel absent.

Annual Tax Request Hearing:

The 2020-21 Tax Request Hearing began at 7:47 p.m.  President Wesely asked Dr. Endorf to outline the basic parameters of tax asking.  Endorf stated that the overall tax asking for this budget is 1.9% higher than the previous year and that overall tax asking is up less than 6% total from total tax asking six years ago.

There was no public testimony.

Motion (Bauer), second (Feurer) to close the Tax Request Hearing at 7:52 p.m.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Emanuel absent.

​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Jeff Bauer, Bob Feurer, Jay Poessnecker and Justin Taylor.

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​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Francis Emanuel

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the September 8, 2020 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  none

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: none

A.​GOOD NEWS:  Dr. Endorf told the Board that he spoke with Board member Francis Emanuel a couple of hours ago and Francis told him his surgery went well earlier that day.  The Board shared the good news regarding the successful surgical procedure of Francis Emanuel.

​B.​ APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES:  The Board reviewed the minutes of the August 30, 2020 Board Meeting.    President Wesely approved the minutes as presented.  

​C.​APPROVAL OF BILLS: Motion (Poessnecker), second (Feurer) to approve the September bills as follows: General Fund - $92,158.02; Employee Benefit Fund - $37,500.00. Motion Carried 5-0-1; Emanuel absent.    

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A.  CORONAVIRUS AND SCHOOL REOPENING REPORT:  Mrs. Beaver and Mrs. Petersen provided the Board with detailed reports of the first month of school and the complexity of holding school during a pandemic.  They each shared the joy of having students and staff report back to school as well as the challenges associated with re-thinking the entire school operation in each building.  Dr. Endorf outlined the quarantine process, provided an update on positive cases of students and staff as well as those currently in quarantine status.  After thorough discussion on many aspects of the pandemic and its influence of the virus on the first month of school, the following Board action occurred:

Motion (Taylor), second (Poessnecker)  adopt the federal policy declaring district staff members as ‘essential workers’ as it reads and direct the administration to access it on a case-by-case basis.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Emanuel absent.

Motion (Taylor), second (Poessnecker) to have the district pay for ‘rapid testing’ of employees that are either symptomatic or exposed and in consideration of ‘essential worker’ status provided the employee has approval from the administration.   Motion Carried 5-0-1; Emanuel absent.

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Special                     North Bend Central – Old Gym                              7:30 P.M.                                         August 30, 2020

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                               Time                                                            Date

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​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​Jay Poessnecker ​

Member......................... ​Justin Taylor​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​​Connie Nelson​

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​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Jeff Bauer, Francis Emanuel, Bob Feurer, Jay Poessnecker and Justin Taylor.  

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​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: none

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.  

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and posted on August 27th.  The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  none

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: none

A.​APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES:  The Board reviewed the minutes of the August 10, 2020 Board Meeting.  President Wesely approved the minutes as presented.  

​B.​APPROVAL OF BILLS: Motion (Bauer), second (Feurer) to approve the August bills as follows: General Fund - $768,496.72; Building Fund - $9,290.09; General Reimbursement Fund - $254.10.  Motion Carried 6-0.  

​A.​2020-21 BUDGET PLANNING REPORT: Dr. Endorf shared budgetary estimates for the conclusion of the 2019-20 fiscal year as well as projections for the upcoming 2020-21 fiscal year.   Endorf explained the current financial landscape and went into detail regarding each of the district’s funds.  Board discussion ensued and modifications to the plan occurred accordingly.

6.​REMINDERS AND DATES:

​A.​NEXT MEETING:  The next regular monthly Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14,2020 at 7:30 p.m.

​ADJOURNMENT: Motion (Bauer), second (Poessnecker) to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Motion Carried 6-0.

​​Respectfully submitted,

​_________________________________

​Dan Wesely, President

​_________________________________

​Francis Emanuel, Secretary

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular                     North Bend Central – Old Gym                              7:30 P.M.                                         August 10, 2020

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                               Time                                                            Date

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​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​​Jay Poessnecker ​

Member......................... ​Justin Taylor​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​Connie Nelson​

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​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Jeff Bauer, Bob Feurer and Justin Taylor.  

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​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Francis Emanuel, Jay Poessnecker

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.  

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the August 4, 2020 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  Approval of Prior Minutes (Section IV, Item B) and Approval of Bills (Section IV, Item C) were moved to the end of the meeting.

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: none

Ken Streff spoke to the Board on behalf of the teachers at North Bend Central in full support of the return to school plan.  Mr. Streff was involved with the Return To School Committee that was an integral part of the plans that have been made for the upcoming re-opening of the District.  Face-to-face learning remains the goal for the 2020-21 year.

Katie Pospisil addressed the Board about a mask requirement for district students and staff.  Pospisil also read a letterregarding the necessity of masks being worn at school.  

Nichole Ruzicka spoke to the Board in regard to making masks mandatory for the return to school this year.  Ruzicka discussed how mandatory masks and temperature checks at the door has helped to stop the spread at her place of work.

Sara Bishop addressed the Board about the COVID patients she has seen at her place of work and the need for the district to have a mask requirement.  Bishop expressed concern about how COVID would impact immuno-compromised students and staff, as well as anyone with other pre-existing health conditions.  

A.​GOOD NEWS REPORT:  Dan Wesely thanked the administration and staff that have worked hard for several months to create a Return to School Plan that will help keep the staff and students at North Bend Centralhealthy and safe as we begin this unprecedented school year.

​B.​APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES: The Board reviewed the minutes of the July 13, 2020 Board Meeting.  President Wesely approved the minutes as presented.  

​C.​APPROVAL OF BILLS:  Motion (Bauer), second (Wesely) to approve the August bills as follows: General Fund - $287,641.74; Building Fund - $66,807.00; Depreciation Fund - $11,292.06; General Reimbursement Fund - $500.00.  Motion Carried 4-0-2; Emanuel and Poessnecker absent.    

​D.​CORONAVIRUS COMMITTEE REPORT:

​a.  Three Rivers Health Department Tour:  Board Members Wesely, Feurer, and Taylor make up the Coronavirus Committee that has diligently worked hard with administration to create the Return to School Plan that will be followed for the 2020-21 school year.  The committee gave a tour to Three Rivers Health Department representatives to show what has been done throughout the District to create social distancing wherever possible, as well as other directives that will be followed throughout the school year.  Megan Brokaw, school nurse, spoke to the Board about the plans in place for an isolation area and protocol that will be followed if students displayCOVID symptoms.  A doctor’s note will be required for a student to return to school anytime they are sent home from school with an illness. Motion (Taylor), second (Wesely) to accept the current nursing protocol and guidelines from Three Rivers Health Department as presented and as it evolves.  Motion Carried 3-1-2; Bauer voting no; Emanuel and Poessnecker absent.

​b.  NBC Risk Dial: Bob Feurer discussed the NBC Risk Dial assessment document and the recommendations that will be followed to determine the color on the Risk Dial for the district at any given point in time.  The Coronavirus committee will meet every Thursday to determine where North Bend Central falls on the Risk Dial. Motion (Wesely), second (Bauer) to accept the Risk Dial and Risk Dial Assessment Document as presented.  Motion Carried 4-0-2; Emanuel and Poessnecker absent.

​c.  Transportation:  As currently planned, bus routes will be able to be social distanced.  However, activity bus driving will require masks where social distancing cannot occur.  The Coronavirus

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular                     North Bend Central – Old Gym                              7:30 P.M.                                         July 13, 2020

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                               Time                                                            Date

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​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​Jay Poessnecker ​

Member......................... ​Justin Taylor​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​Connie Nelson​

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​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Jeff Bauer, Francis Emanuel, Bob Feurer, Jay Poessnecker and Justin Taylor.  

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​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: none

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.  

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the July 7, 2020 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  Section V Heading should read “Budget Amendment Hearing”.

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: none

​A.​APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES: The Board reviewed the minutes of the June 8, 2020 Board Meeting.  President Wesely approved the minutes as presented.  

​B.​APPROVAL OF BILLS:  Motion (Bauer), second (Feurer) to approve the July bills as follows: General Fund - $171,893.01; Depreciation Fund - $52,116.00; General Reimbursement Fund - $125.00.  Motion Carried 6-0.    

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Motion (Feurer), second (Taylor) to recess the regular Board meeting and open the Budget Amendment Hearing at7:51 p.m.  Motion Carried 6-0.

Dr. Endorf presented a review of the 2019-2020 original budget that was previously adopted, as well as the amended budget proposal.  The amended budget will save the school district $442,000 out of the bond fund over the life of the bond repayment process due to the refinance of the bonds.

A public hearing was held to discuss, consider, and receive input on a proposed Budget Amendment.  The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the proposed Budget Amendment.

Motion (Bauer), second (Feurer) to adjourn the Budget Amendment Hearing and reconvene the regular meeting at 7:54 p.m.   Motion Carried 6-0.

​A.​CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE 2019-20 BUDGET: Motion (Emanuel), second (Taylor) to approve the 2019-20 budget amendment as presented.  Motion Carried 6-0.  

​B.​CONSIDERATION OF 2020-21 LUNCH PRICES: Dr. Endorf reviewed lunch prices and the lunch fund account from 2019-20.  Motion (Emanuel), second (Bauer) to approve raising lunch prices $.05 each on student and adult breakfast and lunch meals for 2020-21.  Motion Carried 6-0.  Lunch prices for 2020-21 will be:  $1.85 for all breakfasts (K-12); $2.40 for adult breakfasts; $2.75 for elementary school lunch (K-5); $3.00 for middle/high school lunch (6-12); and $3.70 for adult lunch.    

​C.​CONSIDERATION OF SCHOOL HANDBOOKS:  Principals Brenda Petersen and Tessie Beaver discussed changes to the handbooks for next year.  Changes to the elementary handbook include a schedule change from 35 minutes to 45 minutes for Lunch/Recess for K-5 to allow for additional time to go through the lunch line and additional hand washing.  Changes to the middle/high school handbook include modifications to the Attendance and Student Conduct (Dress Code) sections of the handbook.  Both handbooks include adding Jon Baehr as the Title IX Compliance Officer for the District and information/amendment regarding the novel coronavirus.  Motion (Bauer), second (Poessnecker) to approve the changes to the 2020-21 handbooks as presented.  Motion Carried 6-0.  

​D.​CONSIDERATION TO HIRE AUDITOR FOR DISTRICT FINANCES:  Dr. Endorf requested proposals for annual audits covering the three fiscal years ending on August 31, 2020, August 31, 2021 and August 31, 2022.    Motion (Emanuel), second (Feurer) to accept the proposal from Romans, Wiemer & Associates to complete the annual district audits for the three fiscal years ending on August 31, 2020, August 31, 2021 and August 31, 2022 as presented.  Motion Carried 6-0.

7.​REPORTS:

​A.​HAIL INSURANCE CLAIM COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:  A Board committee (Taylor, Feurer and Wesely) met on Friday, July 10th to determine a recommended plan of action regarding the hail damage that was found on the roofs of the buildings in the District.  The Board asked for another expert in the roofing field to present their opinion prior to making a decision and charged Dr. Endorf with scheduling that meeting.

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MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular                     North Bend Central – Old Gym                              7:30 P.M.                                         June 8, 2020

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                               Time                                                            Date

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​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​​Jay Poessnecker ​

Member......................... ​Justin Taylor​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​Connie Nelson​

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​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Jeff Bauer, Francis Emanuel, Bob Feurer and Justin Taylor.  

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​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jay Poessnecker

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.  

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the June 2, 2020 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  none

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: Consideration of Classified Staff Employment Agreements for 2020-21

​A.​APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES: The Board reviewed the minutes of the May 11, 2020 Board Meeting.  President Wesely approved the minutes as presented.  

​B.​APPROVAL OF BILLS:  Motion (Bauer), second (Feurer) to approve the June bills as follows: General Fund - $146,382.47; Building Fund - $74,743.00; General Reimbursement Fund - $184.84; QSCB - $69,225.00; Bond Fund - $194.45.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Poessnecker absent.    

​C.​CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PLAN FOR 2020-21:Dr. Endorf spoke to the Board regarding a temporary ERIP for the 2020-21 school year, as well as the number of teachers that would meet the ERIP guidelines for next year.  Motion (Emanuel), second (Taylor) to move that the Temporary ERIP Plan for the 2020-21 school year be approved and adopted and that the Superintendent be directed to identify all eligible employees, and to provide all such eligible employees with a copy of the plan and its eligibility requirements and provide them of such notification and information not less than 45 days in advance of the application deadline, as provided by law.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Poessnecker absent.

A. ​STUDENT FEES HEARING: Motion (Feurer), second (Taylor) to recess the regular Board meeting and open the Student Fee Hearing at 8:11 p.m.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Poessnecker absent.

Dr. Endorf presented a review of the amount of money collected from students pursuant to, and the use of waivers provided in, the student fee policies of the District for the 2019-20 school year.  

A public hearing was held to discuss, consider, and receive input on a proposed Student Fee Policy.  The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the proposed Student Fee Policy.

Motion (Feurer), second (Taylor) to adjourn the Student Fee Policy Hearing and reconvene the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m.   Motion Carried 5-0-1; Poessnecker absent.

​Motion (Emanuel), second (Bauer) to adopt Board Policy 3370 (Student Fees) as presented.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Poessnecker absent.

​ B.   ANNUAL PARENT AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT POLICY/HEARING:  Motion (Emanuel), second (Feurer) to recess the regular meeting and convene the Parent and Family Involvement Policy Hearing at 8:16 p.m.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Poessnecker absent.

A public hearing was held to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Parent and Family Involvement Policy.  The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the Parental and Family Involvement Policy.

Motion (Feurer), second (Bauer) to adjourn the Parent Involvement Policy Hearing at 8:23 p.m.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Poessnecker absent.

​​Motion (Feurer), second (Taylor) to adopt the Board’s current Parental and Family Involvement/Student Privacy Protection Policies 2420 and 2421 as presented.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Poessnecker absent.

​A.​REVIEW ATTENDANCE POLICY: Board Policy 3130 (Attendance Policy and Excessive Absenteeism) was reviewed by the Board.  Dr. Endorf spoke to the Board regarding policies in place regarding excessive absences and a few changes that may need to be made in the policy for the 2020-21 school year.

​B.​REVIEW BULLYING POLICY: Board Policy 3331 (Bullying and Related Misconduct) was reviewed by the Board.  The Board discussed the policy along with Dr. Endorf and noted that a few changes may need to be made in the policy for the 2020-21 school year.

​C.​REVIEW OF POLICY 1350 AND 1350-R (CONFLICT OF INTEREST):   Board Policy 1350 (Board Compensation, Memberships, Conflict of Interest, Employment of Immediate Family Members) and 1350-R (Reimbursement of Expenses) was reviewed by the Board.  

​D.​CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON SUMMER ACTIVITIES REPORT:  Dr. Endorf discussed an Affidavit of Closure of Attendance Centers form that was filled out and signed by the Board Secretary Francis Emanuel.  The Board also discussed the weight room re-opening and directive health measures that were in effect on Monday, June 8.  Summer school also began in the middle/high school building on June 8th.  Summer school at the elementary will begin on Monday, June 22nd.  Graduation is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m. at the NBC football stadium.

​E.​CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON 2020-21 PLANNING REPORT:  Dr. Endorf discussed Special Education and the impact the Coronavirus may have on planning for 2020-21.  Dr. Endorf and the Leadership Team met on June 8th to discuss some possibilities for the 2020-21 school year.  Educational Service Unit #3 and #2 have provided a School Opening Considerations Document to possibly use for 2020-21 to determine actions that could be taken or considered depending on various topics or scenarios that may occur in relation to the coronavirus.

​F.​NSAA ACTIVITIES REPORT:  Dr. Endorf spoke to the Board regarding NSAA Bowling that will become a sanctioned NSAA sport.  The Board also discussed Girls Wrestling as an emerging sport over the next threeyears.

​G.​TRANSPORTATION REPORT:  Dr. Endorf discussed a potential 2020 School Bus Rebate Program, which would cover 50% of the base cost of a replacement diesel bus, up to a maximum rebate of $42,000.  Dr. Endorf will pursue and submit an application for the 2020 School Bus Rebate Program for a diesel fuel bus replacement.

​H.​HAIL DAMAGE INSURANCE CLAIM REPORT:  A Board committee (Taylor, Feurer and Wesely) will be formed to determine a recommended plan of action regarding the hail damage that was found on the roofs of the buildings in the District.  The Board discussed Recoverable Cash Value (RCV) vs. Actual Cash Value (ACV) in regards to the roof damage.  Motion (Feurer), second (Bauer) to stay with North Bend Insurance for one more year and put the district’s insurance package out to bid in the Summer of 2021.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Poessnecker absent.  

A.​CONSIDERATION OF CLASSIFIED STAFF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS FOR 2020-21: Motion (Bauer), second (Feurer) to enter into Executive Session at 9:37 p.m. to discuss Classified Staff Employment Agreements for 2020-21.  Motion Carried 5-0-1; Poessnecker absent.  President Wesely declared the meeting back in Open Session at 10:02 p.m.  

  8.​REMINDERS AND DATES:

​A.​NEXT MEETING:  The next monthly Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.

​ADJOURNMENT: Motion (Bauer), second (Wesely) to adjourn the meeting at 10:12 p.m. Motion Carried 5-0-1; Poessnecker absent.

​​Respectfully submitted,

​_________________________________

​Dan Wesely, President

​_________________________________

​Francis Emanuel, Secretary

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular                     North Bend Central Boardroom                              7:30 P.M.                                         May 11, 2020

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                               Time                                                            Date

​

​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​Jay Poessnecker ​

Member......................... ​Justin Taylor​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​​Connie Nelson​

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​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Jeff Bauer, Francis Emanuel, Bob Feurer, Jay Poessnecker and Justin Taylor.

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​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: none

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.  He also mentioned a copy is on the website and in the extra classroom for the purposes of this meeting.

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the May 5, 2020 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  none

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: none

​A.​APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES: The Board reviewed the minutes of the April 13, 2020 Board Meeting.  President Wesely approved the minutes as presented.  

​B.​APPROVAL OF BILLS:  Motion (Bauer), second (Emanuel) to approve the May bills as follows: General Fund - $197,384.20; Building Fund - $6,145.00; General Reimbursement Fund - $959.68. Motion Carried 6-0.   

​C.​CONSIDERATION OF E-RATE REBATE PROGRAM FOR 2020:  Technology Director Jim Cody outlined the process the district followed with the e-learning exercises over the past two months.  He then explained the 60% rebate offered this year through this federal government program.  Motion (Bauer), second (Taylor) to participate in the e-rate rebate program as presented.  Motion Carried 6-0.

​D.​HAIL DAMAGE UPDATE:  Dr. Endorf reminded the Board of the meeting with roof maintenancecompanies in February.  After that meeting, the district contacted North Bend Insurance which sent adjustors to analyze potential roof damage.  It appears enough damage occurred to warrant repair, but no final report has been received at this point in time.  If work on one or both of the buildings is necessary, time will be of the essence to complete such a project prior to school beginning in August.

​E.​CONSIDERATION OF CARPET/FLOORING PROJECTS AT H.S.:  Dr. Endorf presented estimates for carpet in the band and choir rooms and tile in the cafeteria from Midwest Floor Coverings and Hellbusch Flooring.  After much discussion, Motion (Feurer), second (Bauer) to select Hellbusch Flooring for both projects totaling $20,138.  Motion Carried 4-2; Emanuel and Wesely voting No.

​F.  ​CONSIDERATION TO SELL OR DISCARD SURPLUS ITEMS: Dr. Endorf presented the annual list of items to be declared surplus and either sold or discarded.  Motion (Emanuel), second (Poessnecker) to sell or discard surplus items as presented.  Motion Carried 6-0.

  7.​REMINDERS AND DATES:

​A.​NEXT MEETING:  The next monthly Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular                     North Bend Central Boardroom                              7:30 P.M.                                         April 13, 2020

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                             Time                                                            Date

​

​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​Jay Poessnecker ​

Member......................... ​Justin Taylor​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​​Connie Nelson​

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Jeff Bauer, Francis Emanuel, Bob Feurer, JayPoessnecker and Justin Taylor.

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​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: none

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.  He also mentioned a copy is on the website and in the cafeteria for the purposes of this meeting.

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the April 7, 2020 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  none

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: none

​A.​APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES: The Board reviewed the minutes of the March 8, 2020 Board Meeting.  President Wesely approved the minutes as presented.  

​B.​APPROVAL OF BILLS:  Motion (Bauer), second (Feurer) to approve the April bills as follows: General Fund - $81,265.01; Building Fund - $50,000.00; General Reimbursement Fund - $318.00. Motion Carried 6-0.    

​C.​COVID-19 IMPACT ON DISTRICT EDUCATION, STAFFING AND PROCEDURES:  Dr. Endorf explained to the Board the meetings, recommendations and decisions that have taken place throughout the District in regards to education, staffing and procedures since the COVID-19 pandemic began.  

​D.​CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE COVID-19 RESOLUTION, AS PROPOSED OR AMENDED:

The Board discussed each of the layers of the COVID-19 Resolution.  The document was modified to specifically state that the Coronavirus Committee and Board President would work in collaboration with the districtadministration during a time of emergency.  .Motion (Emanuel), second (Bauer) to approve the COVID-19 Resolution as amended.  Motion Carried 6-0.

​E.​CONSIDERATION TO TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING PAYMENT OF CONTRACTORS DURING COVID-19 CLOSURE, AND AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH LEGAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW EXISTING CONTRACTS AND IMPLEMENT TEMPORARY PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS IF IT IS ADVISABLE AND/OR WOULD SECURE AVAILABLE AID:  

​Motion (Bauer), second (Emanuel) to work with legal counsel to continue contractual payments during the COVID-19 closure.  Motion Carried 6-0.

​F.  ​CONSIDERATION TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT’S GRADING, GRADUATION, AND OTHER ACADEMIC CONSIDERATIONS IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 CLOSURE, INCLUDING WAIVERS AS NEEDED:

Mrs. Petersen presented information and options to the Board related to school closure and grading of students on their academic progress during the e-learning continuum.  Motion (Feurer), second (Emanuel) to follow Mrs. Petersen’s recommendation in selecting Option 1 as presented and authorize her to oversee grading of students during the COVID-19 closure.  Motion Carried 6-0.

​G.​CONSIDER TO TAKE ACTION NECESSARY TO AUTHORIZE THE NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS AND NEGOTIATE WITH THE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION REGARDING AGREEMENT MODIFICATIONS IN LIGHT OF COVID-19, CALENDAR MODIFICATIONS, AND DUTY ASSIGNMENTS:

​Dr. Endorf requested the Board authorize the Negotiations Committee to meet with representatives from the NBCEA to adjust the ending of the 2019-20 school calendar to facilitate curricular discussion and collaboration on academic progress during the COVID-19 closure. Motion (Emanuel), second (Feurer) to authorize the Negotiations Committee of the Board to work with the NBCEA representatives to adjust the conclusion of the 2019-20 school calendar as necessary.  Motion Carried 6-0.

​H.​CONSIDERATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM ADOPTION:  Motion (Wesely), second (Emanuel) to approve the Physical Education curriculum adoption not to exceed $99,959.86 as presented.  Motion Carried 6-0.

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular                     North Bend Central Boardroom                              5:00 P.M.                                         March 8, 2020

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                               Time                                                            Date

​

​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​Jay Poessnecker ​

Member......................... ​Justin Taylor​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​Connie Nelson​

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Jeff Bauer, Francis Emanuel, Bob Feurer, Jay Poessnecker and Justin Taylor.

​

​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: none

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the March 3, 2020 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  Section VI, Item C is changed to Consideration to Accept Teacher Resignation

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: Principal Contracts for 2020-21

​A.​APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES: The Board reviewed the minutes of the February 10, 2020 Board Meeting.  President Wesely approved the minutes as presented.  

​B.​APPROVAL OF BILLS:  Motion (Bauer), second (Feurer) to approve the March bills as follows: General Fund - $115,894.52; General Reimbursement Fund - $272.48. Motion Carried 6-0.    

​C.​CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CALLING THE DISTRICT’S SERIES 2013 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR EARLY REDEMPTION:  Craig Jones from First National Bank Capital Marketsdiscussed interest rates and how the rates have been dropping in recent months.  Jones and the Board discussed the benefits of re-financing the current Bonds for the District.  Motion (Bauer), second (Taylor) to make a resolution calling the District’s Series 2013 General Obligation Bonds for early redemption as presented.  Motion Carried 6-0.  

​D.​CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CONSIDERING THE ISSUANCE OF THE DISTRICT’S SERIES 2020 REFUNDING BONDS TO REDEEM THE DISTRICT’S SERIES 2013 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS:  Motion (Emanuel), second (Taylor) to make a resolution considering the issuance of the District’s Series 2020 Refunding Bonds to redeem the District’s Series 2013 General Obligation Bonds as presented.  Motion Carried 6-0.  

​E.​CONSIDERATION TO HIRE COMPANY FOR KITCHEN DRAIN PROJECT:  The Board discussed two bids received for the kitchen drain project to begin after school is out in May.  Motion (Emanuel), second (Feurer) to accept the bid from Wiese Plumbing & Excavating Inc. for the kitchen drain project as presented for$61,110.  Motion Carried 6-0.  

​B.​LEGISLATIVE REPORT:  Dr. Endorf and Dan Wesely discussed current legislative issues and the potential impacts these issues will have on school districts throughout Nebraska.  Dr. Endorf also discussed the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the district decision-making process.

​C.​2020-21 SUPPLIES REPORT: Connie Nelson discussed the purchasing guidelines and recommendations for teacher supplies for the 2020-21 school year.      

​D.​SUMMER PROJECTS REPORT:  Kevin Ferguson and the Board discussed summer projects for 2020.  Motion (Emanuel), second (Feurer) to proceed with summer projects (green listed in the Board packet) as presented for an approximate cost of $78,884.  Motion Carried 6-0.  

​E.​ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES REPORT:  Dan Wesely, Justin Taylor and Bob Feurer discussed a meeting held on February 25, 2020 with three different architectural firms to help determine the architect(s) that will be used on the potential elementary school classroom and restroom project.  The Board also discussed the meeting held after the architectural interviews regarding the elementary roof and future needs.    

   6.​PERSONNEL:

​A.​CONSIDERATION TO HIRE SCIENCE TEACHER:  Motion (Bauer), second (Emanuel) to hire Michelle Gall as the science teacher at the middle/high school for the 2020-21 school year.  Motion Carried 6-0.

​B.​CONSIDERATION

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular                     North Bend Central Boardroom                              7:00 P.M.                                         February 10, 2020

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                               Time                                                            Date

​

​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​Jay Poessnecker ​

Member......................... ​Justin Taylor​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​Connie Nelson​

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Jeff Bauer, Francis Emanuel, Bob Feurer, Jay Poessnecker and Justin Taylor.

​

​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: none

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the February 4, 2020 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  Section V, Item F (Highway 30 Expressway Report) will be discussed prior to Section V, Item E (Legislative Report)

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: none

​A.​TECHNOLOGY REPORT:  Jodi Dorcey spoke to the Board about how technology is used in her Kindergarten classroom.  Dr. Endorf and Jim Cody discussed the 1:1 Technology Integration Plan and Funding for the 2020-21 school year.  Mr. Cody referenced the equipment purchased during the last school year through the E-Rate rebate program and how it is being used in the District.

​B.​APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES:  The Board reviewed the minutes of the January 13, 2020 Board Meeting.  The Board approved the minutes by roll call vote with a 5-0-1 vote; Wesely abstained.    

​C.​APPROVAL OF BILLS:  Motion (Bauer), second (Taylor) to approve the February bills as follows: General Fund - $157,236.21; Building Fund - $60,000.00; General Reimbursement Fund - $420.00; Bond Fund 2013 - $500.00; QSCB - $450.00. Motion Carried 6-0.

​D.​CONSIDERATION OF CONSORTIUM FOR TITLE I SERVICES THROUGH ESU 2:  Motion (Feurer), second (Poessnecker) to accept the agreement for ESU 2 Title I Consortium for 2020-21 and approving Dr. Endorf as the district’s designee for Title I.  Motion Carried 6-0.  

​E.​CONSIDERATION OF DRIVERS ED RATES FOR 2020:  Dr. Endorf discussed Drivers Ed rates and expenses for the last several years.  Michael Muck is in the process of getting his Drivers Education Certification to be the Driver’s Ed Instructor for Summer 2020.  All Drivers Ed students are required to drive five hours with the instructor.  Motion (Emanuel), second (Bauer) to set the Drivers Ed Rates as $360 for in-district students and $460 for out-of-district students.  Motion Carried 6-0.

​B.​FLOOD PREPARATION REPORT:  Justin Taylor discussed a meeting he attended last month regarding flood preparation in case of a future flood or natural disaster.  OPPD, volunteer fire departments, city and school representatives also attended the meeting.  Red Cross Shelters are available in Fremont and people will be encouraged to travel there in case of evacuation.  Various liability issues and concerns identified at that meeting werediscussed with the Board. Motion (Wesely), second (Emanuel) to authorize Dr. Endorf to contact the school attorneyregarding the best course of action for the District in case of a future flood or natural disaster, to check into liability concerns and options if NBC becomes an evacuation site or shelter, as well as Good Samaritan clauses that may factor into a potential flood or natural disaster.  Motion Carried 6-0.  

​C.​SUMMER NEEDS REPORT:  Dr. Endorf informed the Board that the committee for Summer Needs 2020 met to discuss prioritization of projects.  The Board received one proposal for the kitchen drain project this May and will work to secure a second proposal.  Summer Needs will be on the agenda for action at the March Board meeting.    

​D.​PE CURRICULUM ADOPTION REPORT:  Principals, PE Teachers and the Activities Director have been meeting to discuss PE curriculum adoption for the 2020-21 school year.  

​E.​LEGISLATIVE REPORT:  Dan Wesely and Dr. Endorf discussed LB 974 and how it may impact valuation, taxation and the district’s Building Fund.  .

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular North Bend Central Boardroom 7:00 P.M. November 11, 2019
Kind of Meeting Meeting Place Time Date

PRESENT ABSENT
President....................... Dan Wesely
Vice Pres....................... Jeff Bauer
Secretary....................... Francis Emanuel
Treasurer....................... Bob Feurer
Member......................... Jay Poessnecker
Member......................... Justin Taylor
Superintendent............... Dan Endorf
Recording Secretary….. Connie Nelson
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

1. A. CALL TO ORDER: President Wesely called the Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL: Present: Dan Wesely, Francis Emanuel, Bob Feurer, Jay Poessnecker and Justin Taylor.

C. EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jeff Bauer

D. ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.

2. REVIEW OF THE AGENDA:

A. PUBLICATION NOTICE: Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the November 5, 2019 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B. Changes to the agenda: none

C. Notes regarding agenda: none

D. Closed session: none

3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT: none

4. BUSINESS ITEMS:

A. FOOTBALL CLASSIFICATION REPORT:
1. Report by Superintendent of issues relating to the Classification: Dr. Endorf provided information as well as the various options and timeframe regarding the NSAA Classification for the 2020 and 2021 football seasons. Football Coach Ryan Stieren addressed the Board on behalf of the football coaches and players regarding Football Classification, as well as their preference for playing C1 football for the next 2 years according to NSAA Classification rules.
2. Comments by members of the public: Four members of the public originally signed up to address the Board regarding Football Classification for the 2020 and 2021 football seasons, but withdrew after hearing from Coach Stieren. After discussion, no action was taken by the Board. Therefore, North Bend Central will move to C1 football classification as prescribed by NSAA regulations for the 2020 and 2021 football seasons.

B. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES: The Board reviewed the minutes of the October 14, 2019 Board Meeting. President Wesely approved the minutes as presented.

C. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Motion (Feurer), second (Taylor) to approve the November bills as follows: General Fund - $105,801.71; Building Fund - $25,215.00; General Reimbursement Fund - $35.00. Motion Carried 5-0-1; Bauer absent.

D. CONSIDERATION OF 2020-21 SCHOOL CALENDAR: Motion (Emanuel), second (Poessnecker) to adopt the 2020-21 School Calendar A option as presented. Motion Carried 5-0-1; Bauer absent.

5. REPORTS:

A. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT REPORT: Dr. Endorf discussed the agenda from the in-service day on October 31st. Teachers are leading other teachers and sharing professional development ideas or instruction during in-services held throughout the year.

B. CURRICULUM ADOPTION REPORT: The seven-year curriculum cycle places Social Studies in development and purchasing of materials in 2019-20 with implementation in 2020-21. P.E./Health and Foreign Language are scheduled for development in 2020-21, with implementation in 2021-22. Social Studies and P.E./Health and Foreign Language will be reversed due to the late adoption of the social studies standards. Math is in the implementation stage for 2019-20 and the process is going very well according to Mrs. Beaver.

C. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER REPORT: Deputy Sladky addressed the Board regarding the Nebraska School Safety Summit he recently attended. Sladky also discussed 2019-20 initiatives, including threat assessment team planning, reunification after an event, and consideration of facility needs.

D. BIRCHWOOD MANOR FACILITY REPORT: Asbestos abatement is currently taking place at the Birchwood Manor Facility. Demolition will occur as soon as the week of November 18th.

E. FACILITIES REPORT: The Board toured the kitchen and cafeteria at the middle/high school to look at various concerns with plumbing issues.

6. PERSONNEL:

A. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION INSTRUMENT: Per Board policy, Dr. Endorf reviewed the annual Superintendent Evaluation Instrument with the Board. The evaluation will take place in December.

B. SUPERINTENDENT PROFESSIONAL GROWTH LOG: Per Board policy, Dr. Endorf shared his 2018-19 Professional Growth Log with the Board.

C. NEGOTIATIONS: The Board discussed the initial negotiations meeting with the NBCEA and discussed the timeframe for a second meeting.

7. REMINDERS AND DATES:

A. NASB CONFERENCE ON NOV. 20-22, 2019: Dr. Endorf reminded the Board of the annual NASB State Education Conference to be held on November 20-22, 2019.

B. NEXT MEETING: The next monthly Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. President Wesely mentioned a personal conflict related to his schedule for that night and asked other Board members if they would consider moving the meeting to Sunday night the 8th of December. The other Board members obliged.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion (Poessnecker), second (Feurer) to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 p.m. Motion Carried 5-0-1; Bauer absent.
Respectfully submitted,

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Dan Wesely, President

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Francis Emanuel, Secretary

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular                     North Bend Central Boardroom                              7:30 P.M.                                         October 14, 2019

Kind of Meeting        Meeting Place                                                               Time                                                            Date

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​PRESENT​ABSENT

President.......................​Dan Wesely

Vice Pres.......................​Jeff Bauer​

Secretary.......................​Francis Emanuel​

Treasurer.......................​Bob Feurer​  

Member.........................​Jay Poessnecker ​

Member......................... ​Justin Taylor​        

Superintendent...............​Dan Endorf

Recording Secretary…..​Connie Nelson​

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​​B.  ​ROLL CALL:  Present: Dan Wesely, Jeff Bauer, Francis Emanuel, Bob Feurer, Jay Poessnecker and Justin Taylor.

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​C.  ​EXCUSE ABSENT BOARD MEMBERS: none

D.  ​ACKNOWLEDGE POSTED OPEN MEETING ACT: President Wesely announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the wall of the meeting room and directed the public to its location.

A.​PUBLICATION NOTICE:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education and published in the October 8, 2019 “North Bend Eagle”. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting was provided. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be herein after noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.

B.​Changes to the agenda:  none

C.​Notes regarding agenda: none

D.​Closed session: Negotiations

​A.​GOOD NEWS REPORTS:  Three new teachers for 2019-20 were introduced and welcomed by the Board:  Tori Kreikemeier is an elementary SPED teacher; Alex Crowley is a MS/HS band teacher; and Amber Beltrandis a HS Spanish Teacher.    

​B.​ APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES:  The Board reviewed the minutes of the September 9, 2019Board Meeting.    President Wesely approved the minutes as presented.  

​C.​APPROVAL OF BILLS: Motion (Bauer), second (Poessnecker) to approve the October bills as follows: General Fund - $109,739.26; Building Fund - $20,413.75; General Reimbursement Fund - $391.48.  Motion Carried 6-0.

​D.​CONSIDERATION OF SNOW REMOVAL BIDS:  Motion (Poessnecker), second (Emanuel) to accept the 2019-20 bid from Mike Settles for $100/hour per unit for snow removal at the Elementary.  Motion Carried 6-0.

​E.​CONSIDERATION OF BIRCHWOOD MANOR DEMOLITION:  Dr. Endorf and the Board discussed bids that were received for the demolition and asbestos abatement of Birchwood Manor.  Asbestos abatement will need to take place prior to the demolition of the existing building.  Motion (Feurer), second (Emanuel) to proceed with asbestos abatement of the Birchwood Manor building by McGill Asbestos Abatement LLC not to exceed $50,430, with an inquiry as to window removal being included on the original asbestos removal bid to see if the overall cost can be lowered.  Motion Carried 6-0.  Motion (Bauer), second (Feurer) to accept the bid from Alan Kassmeier for the demolition of Birchwood Manor not to exceed $75,750.  Motion Carried 6-0.  

​F.​CONSIDERATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE POTENTIAL MERGER WITH SCRIBNER-SNYDER:  President Wesely appointed a committee of Board Members consisting of Justin Taylor, Bob Feurer and Dan Wesely to explore the potential merger with Scribner-Snyder.

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5.​REPORTS:

​A.​MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION REPORT:  The annual multicultural reports from each building were presented and discussed.

​B.​AMERICANISM COMMITTEE REPORT:  Dr. Endorf and the Board discussed the various events and educational opportunities provided to students and staff throughout the past year.  An Americanism committee will need to meet twice a year beginning in January 2020.

​C.​AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK:  Dr. Endorf and Bob Feurer discussed American Education Weekthat occurs in November.  Feurer spoke about different ideas to bring awareness and recognition of the faculty and staff at North Bend Central.    

​D.​FIRST READ OF 2020-21 SCHOOL CALENDAR:  Two options for the 2020-21 school calendar were discussed.  Teacher input regarding both options will be received and shared with the Board at the November meeting.

​E.​DRIVERS ED REPORT:  Brenda Petersen discussed to cost of Drivers Ed for the summer of 2019, as well as the potential projected cost to the District for the summer of 2020. The Board agreed to continue the Drivers Education Program for 2020.  

​F.​FOOTBALL CLASSIFICATION REPORT:  Dr. Endorf provided the Board with information, as well as the various options and timeframe regarding the NSAA Classification for football for the 2020 and 2021 football seasons. Football classification is determined by the total male student enrollment in grades 9, 10 and 11 in October 2019. A decision will be made at the November 11th Board Meeting.  

​G.​ADVANCE-ED REPORT:  Dr. Endorf discussed the AdvancED visit and exit report from the evaluation held at North Bend Central on October 6-8, 2019.