The regular monthly Board of Education meeting was held Monday, March 13, 2024 in the Board Meeting Room in the Elementary Building. Administrators present were Superintendent Bland, Secondary Principal Burton and Elementary Principal Charling. ROUTINE AGENDA President Aaron Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:00 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. EXCUSED ABSENCES Henry Unwin moved that Tim Magnusson is absent, excused. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. ROLL CALL Roll Call was called with the following members present: Marilee Groth, Brett Johnson, Dane Johnson, Kiley Johnson, Diane Pelan-Johnson, Gus Ray, Henry Unwin and Aaron Anderson. REGULAR AGENDA President Anderson welcomed 2 visitors. No one addressed the Board. CONSENT AGENDA Ray moved that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Unwin seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. Items included in the consent agenda were the approval of the March 11, 2024 meeting agenda; approval of claims from the General Fund in the amount of $147,144.03 and Lunch Fund in the amount of $15,064.70 and the approval of the minutes from the February 15, 2024 regular school board meeting. TREASURER’S REPORT Mrs. Bland reviewed the information on the treasurer’s report. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Elementary Principal Charling reported parent teacher conferences were held in February with an attendance of 94%. A bingo night was hosted by the After School Program and Title I with over 130 attending. Mrs. Charling shared projected class sizes for 2024-2025. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Current PK-6th grade enrollment is 223 students, which is down 1 from last month and up 4 from last year. Secondary Principal Burton reported current enrollment for the 7th through 12th grades at 180 students which is 1 more than last month and the down 10 from last year. Parent teacher conferences were held in February with an attendance of 68%. Mrs. Burton reported on the attendance program. Principal Burton shared that Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Broekemeier have begun ELA interventions for Tier II and Tier III students based on data that they are using from ELA data days. Mrs. Burton reported that she received a Sonic Foundation Award to attend the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta last week. A list of upcoming events and activities was presented. Superintendent Bland reviewed the list of summer buildings and grounds projects. Mrs. Bland reported that we are still looking for an After School Program director. After much discussion, it was decided to advertise for interest in someone opening a day care at school. If there is not viable interest by May 1st, the project will be scrapped. Superintendent Bland ended her report by reporting her remaining vacation and sick leave. STAFF RESIGNATION Brett Johnson moved to accept the resignation, with regret, of Derek Ware and move forward with hiring a replacement. Groth seconded the motion. President Anderson thanked him for his years of service to Oakland-Craig. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. STAFF HIRING Diane Pelan-Johnson moved to approve the hiring of Alexandra Howser as the K-12 Vocal Music Instructor for the 2024-25 school year. Kiley Johnson seconded the motion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRACT Brett Johnson moved to approve the special education contract with ESU 2 for the 2024-2025 school year. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT WITH FIRST NORTHEAST BANK OF NEBRASKA Superintendent Bland explained that after reviewing account balances, she feels comfortable transferring more funds into certificates of deposit. Ray moved to approve a $150,000 transfer from the General Fund and a $150,000 transfer from the Building Fund into 182 day certificates of deposit. Brett Johnson seconded the motion. There was no additional discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. CLASSIFIED STAFF WAGES Ray moved to approve a classified staff raise of 5.0 percent (total package) for the 2024-2025 school year with wages starting at $15/hour. Dane Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. COMPENSATION FOR MATERNITY LEAVE COVERAGE Brett Johnson moved to approve compensation to Superintendent Bland for administrative duties outside of the regular contract day as a result of the additional principal responsibilities she has because of maternity leave of a principal at a rate of $54.00 per hour. Diane Pelan-Johnson seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Voting results were: For Motion-8; Against Motion-0. Motion carried. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Kiley Johnson reported that the Oakland-Craig Schools Foundation has awarded 7 dual credit scholarships for the spring semester. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS The building and grounds committee met and compiled a list of summer repairs which were discussed in the Superintendent’s Report. There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Anderson adjourned this meeting at 9:22 p.m. Secretary, Julie Ehlers GENERAL FUND; A UNITED AUTOMATAIC DOORS & GLASS; $394.01 ACTIVITY ACCOUNT; $1,700.00 AKSARBEN CLEANING LLC; $3,360.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.; $3,576.25 ANDERSON, JENNIFER; $27.40 ARAMARK; $42.16 BLANC'S BODY SHOP; $127.62 BLAND, JESSICA; $221.37 BRAND, GERALD; $72.99 CENTRAL VALLEY AG; $3,042.44 CHEM TECH PEST SOLUTIONS; $150.00 CITY OF OAKLAND; $599.52 CLASSIC CLEAN CAR WASH; $26.00 DINKLAGE MEDICAL CLINIC; $290.00 DIODE TECHNOLOGIES; $1,310.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS; $3,124.68 EDEN EVENTS, GIFTS, FLORALS; $40.00 ESU 2; $99,131.07 FASTWYRE BROADBAND; $303.14 FIRST BANKCARD; $209.60 FOOD PRIDE; $655.30 HOME DEPOT PRO, THE; $1,581.73 HOMETOWN LEASING; $573.54 IXL LEARNING; $595.00 JONES SCHOOL SUPPLY; $227.56 JUNK IN THE TRUNK; $22.00 K C PARTS; $32.70 KSB SCHOOL LAW; $140.00 MEMORIES CAFE; $72.00 NASB; $4,400.00 NCSA REGION II; $50.00 NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER; $4,653.98 NORTHEAST INSTANT RAIN; $3,000.00 OAKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; $50.00 OAKLAND INDEPENDENT; $15.45 RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; $560.15 REVOLVING ACCOUNT; $44.00 SCOTT'S HARDWARE; $956.31 SECOND STREET STATION; $67.28 ST FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSP; $130.00 SYSCO LINCOLN; $42.27 TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION; $260.05 US OMNI & TSACG COMPLIANCE SERVICES; $8.36 WOLKEN THERAPY & WELLNESS; $850.50 WOODRIVER ENERGY LLC; $10,372.65 MAGIC-WRIGHTER, INC.; $34.95 $147,144.03 LUNCH FUND; AC & R SPECIALISTS; $1,196.65 APPEARA; $208.00 CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING; $5,418.61 FOOD PRIDE; $42.35 HILAND DAIRY; $2,319.33 PEPSI BEVERAGES CO,; $72.58 SYSCO LINCOLN; $5,807.18 $15,064.70 ZNEZ OI 03-28-24
