Board of Education Meeting Minutes for June 12, 2023
The Board of Education met on Monday, June 12, at 5:30 pm. Members present: Brian Aaberg, Brad
Anderson, Scott Russell, and Beth Sonderup. Absent – David Ciancio and Jennifer Wood.
Public notice of the meeting was published in the Nance County Journal on June 7, 2023.
Called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
Recognized Open Meetings Act.
Recognized visitors.
Spotlight - The principals presented information regarding the changes to both the elementary and high
school handbooks. They also explained how the use of a new online/digital format will be used to collect
student forms and allow access to the student handbooks. They expect this to be operational by fall.
Approved the agenda as presented.
Dr. Anderson provided an update of summer facility improvement projects conducted thus far and other
summer possibilities. These included the repair of cement by the entrance of the weight room and the new
window project for the high school.
Dr. Anderson gave a brief budget update including the impact of LB583 that will create foundation aid and
an increase special education reimbursement in 23-24. He also shared an explanation of LB243 Property
Tax Authority (often referred to as a “cap”) that will work closely with the levy lid and spending lid
concepts already in place. Much more work will be done over the next month in preparation for the 23-24
budget.
Dr Anderson presented the school fleet’s yearly mileage report.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Aaberg to approve the contract with Pekny and Associates to
conduct the audit of accounts and prepare the annual financial report for 2022-2023. Roll call vote: Aye-4,
Nay-0, Absent-2.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Sonderup to authorize Dr. Anderson to sign appropriate
applications and reports submitted for all federal, state, and local programs for the 2023-24 school year.
Roll call vote: Aye-4, Nay-0, Absent-2.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Aaberg to approve the Computer Loan Agreement. Roll call
vote: Aye-4, Nay-0, Absent-2.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Russell to approve the K-6 and 7-12 Student Handbooks. Roll
call vote: Aye-4, Nay-0, Absent-2.
It was moved by Sonderup and seconded by Anderson to approve the High School Course Offerings for the
2023-2024 school year. Roll call vote: Aye-4, Nay-0, Absent-2.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Aaberg to approve the agreement with Service Master for 2023-
24. Roll call vote: Aye-4, Nay-0, Absent-2.
Resolutions were approved for distance learning Interlocal Agreements with Twin River
(Psychology/Sociology) and Palmer (Spanish). Roll call vote: Aye-4, Nay-0, Absent-2.
It was moved by Aaberg and seconded by Anderson to approve to increase the substitute teacher pay to
$135.00 per day for the 2023-24 school year. Roll call vote: Aye-4, Nay-0, Absent-2.
It was moved by Sonderup and seconded by Anderson to approve the proposal to pay teachers for
substituting during their only planning time as presented. Roll call vote: Aye-4, Nay-0, Absent-2.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Sonderup to approve the increase of activity admission and
activity ticket rates as proposed. Roll call vote: Aye-4, Nay-0, Absent-2.
Approved the minutes from the regular May 8, 2023, board meeting.
Approved the Treasurer’s report as presented.
Approved the payment of bills as presented.
Adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm.
Brad Anderson, Acting Secretary
Board of Education