The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, April 12, 2021 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Smith, Secondary Principal Burton and Elementary Principal Bland. ROUTINE AGENDA President Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:00:00 P.M. and noted the Nebraska Open Meetings Law. Notice of this meeting was properly posted and/or published by advance Public Notice in accordance with Board Policy #2008 with notice and advance agenda given to the President of the Board and all members prior to the meeting date. Public Notice of this meeting was published in the April 8, 2021 edition of the Oakland Independent. ROLL CALL Roll Call was called with the following members present: Gramke, Groth, Brett Johnson, Dane Johnson, Diane Pelan-Johnson, Kiley Johnson, Magnusson, Unwin and Anderson. REGULAR AGENDA President Anderson welcomed 1 visitor. No one addressed the Board. CONSENT AGENDA Unwin moved that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried. Items included in the consent agenda were the approval of the April 12, 2021 meeting agenda; approval of claims from the General Fund in the amount of $102,472.08 and Lunch Fund in the amount of $15,448.00 and the approval of the minutes from the March 15, 2021 regular school board meeting. TREASURER’S REPORT Mr. Smith reviewed the information on the treasurer’s report. HIRING OF STAFF Brett Johnson moved to approve the hiring of Natalie Guenther as an elementary teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. Magnusson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Buildings, Grounds and Transportation: The Buildings, Grounds and Transportation committee completed their annual walk through last week. Many projects both large and small were discussed. ELEMENTARY GYM FLOOR Superintendent Smith reviewed the quote to refinish the elementary gym floor. Magnusson moved to approve refinishing the gym floor as proposed at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. Input on the final design will be sought from coaches and the activities director. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-; Other-0. Motion carried. ALUMINUM BLEACHER FLOORING AND TOE BOARD FOR FOOTBALL FIELD HOME BLEACHERS Brett Johnson moved to approve the purchase of aluminum bleacher flooring and toe boards for the football field bleachers at a cost not to exceed $33,000.00. Groth seconded the motion. Volunteers will pick up the aluminum from the factory as well as install it with the help of our janitorial staff. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ON RETURN TO SCHOOL, ACTIVITIES PROTOCOLS, FACILITY USE Superintendent Smith reported that many staff members have received Covid vaccines at clinics held at the school and in West Point. A few had reactions that required them to miss a day of work. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Americanism/Education/Policies: The committee has been busy reviewing policies. A link to the policies and the complaint procedure has been added to the homepage of our website. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS No board member reports. PRINCIPAL REPORTS Elementary Principal Bland reported that they have selected a Social-Emotional Learning program, Second Step, which will be implemented beginning in the 2021-2022 school year. The new Social Studies curriculum has been narrowed down to 2 different programs. A recommendation for purchase will be made at the next Board meeting. Angie Bryan has resigned as a special education paraprofessional so an ad is being run to fill that opening. Mrs. Bland reported that all certified and classified evaluations have been completed. Current PK-6th grade enrollment is 214 students, which is the same as last month and down 11 students from last year. Secondary Principal Burton reported current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades at 210 students which is the same as last month and down 2 from last year. Mrs. Burton reported that we currently have 3 candidates for our 4-12 special education position. A formal recommendation will be made at the May board meeting. Oakland-Craig will host District Music on April 23rd. There will be no school for students. Staff will help at District Music half the day and other half will be used for professional development. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Superintendent Smith reported that will we receive additional Federal funds as a result of the latest Covid relief bill. We will use these funds to help offset the cost of the 2 new elementary teachers and other expenses incurred as a result of Covid. These funds have to be spent by July 2024. Superintendent Smith ended his report by reporting his remaining vacation and sick leave. BOARD PLANNING SESSION Cody Wickham from DA Davidson was unable to attend the meeting tonight due to schedule conflicts. The Board reviewed the information regarding the bond refinance. EARLY REDEMPTION OF A PORTION OF THE DISTRICT’S GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016 AND TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016, IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE INTEREST COST SAVINGS Brett Johnson moved to adopt the bond refinance resolutions as proposed. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-9; Against Motion-0; Other-0. Motion carried. (NOTICE CONCERNING EXISTING 2016 BONDS) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BURT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 0014 (OAKLAND-CRAIG PUBLIC SCHOOLS) IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA AUTHORIZING THE EARLY REDEMPTION OF THE DISTRICT’S GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016, IN SUCH AMOUNTS AND FROM SUCH MATURITIES AS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIALS OF THE DISTRICT. (NOTICE CONCERNING 2021 BONDS) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY BURT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 0014 (OAKLAND-CRAIG PUBLIC SCHOOLS) IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2021, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLION FIFTY THOUSAND($4,050,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO DETERMINE THE FINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT, MATURITIES, RATES, REDEMPTION PROVISIONS, TERMS AND OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS; IMPOSING AN AD VALOREM TAX ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE DISTRICT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND THE INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS; DESIGNATING THE BONDS AS QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF; ADOPTING CERTAIN POST-ISSUANCE TAX COMPLIANCE AND DISCLOSURE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Anderson adjourned this meeting at 8:47 p.m. Secretary, Julie Ehlers GENERAL FUND ACTIVITY ACCOUNT $160.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. $311.74 AMERICAN BROADBAND CLEC $268.16 AMERICINN - KEARNEY NE $267.00 BLAND, JESSICA $52.00 CENTRAL VALLEY AG $1,917.62 CHEM TECH PEST SOLUTIONS $150.00 CITY OF OAKLAND $676.93 CLASSIC CLEAN CAR WASH $24.00 DIETZE MUSIC HOUSE INC $219.60 DOLLAR GENERAL-REGIONS 410526 $29.05 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS $2,356.30 EGAN SUPPLY $37.06 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. $228.00 ESU 2 $75,394.97 FIRST BANKCARD $529.93 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC $36.50 FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS INC $1,638.93 FOOD PRIDE $122.94 GFWC $100.00 GROENE, GERALD $40.00 HOLIDAY INN-KEARNEY $219.90 HOME DEPOT PRO, THE $1,303.41 HOMETOWN LEASING $1,588.44 INGRAM, BETH $110.01 JENNINGS HEATING, AIR & PLUMBING $2,199.00 JOSTENS $210.53 K C PARTS $250.09 KSB SCHOOL LAW $64.00 LEARN2MOVE, LLC $420.07 MENARDS $1,317.69 MENISH, MICHAEL $215.64 NASB $65.00 NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER $4,538.82 NEBRASKA SAFETY CENTER $325.00 NEBRASKA SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION $175.00 OAKLAND INDEPENDENT $144.9 OAKLAND LUMBER LLC $115.60 PROTEX CENTRAL $924.00 REXROAD, MARC $578.12 SCOTT'S HARDWARE $1,140.97 SECOND STREET STATION $61.73 SYSCO LINCOLN $304.04 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION $239.80 TSA CONSULTING GROUP, INC. $10.45 VERIZON $80.02 WESTPOINT AUTO & TRUCK CENTER, $1,289.12 MAGIC-WRIGHTER, INC. $20.00 Total $102,472.08 LUNCH FUND APPEARA $310.48 BIMBO BAKERIES USA $431.37 CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING $1,415.6 HILAND DAIRY $2,767.94 JENNINGS HEATING, AIR & PLUMBING $160.00 JENSEN PLUMBING AND HEATING IN $93.90 RUDA SEPTIC, LLC $250.00 SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION $54.00 SYSCO LINCOLN $9,964.70 Total $15,448.00 ZNEZ OI 5-13-21
