Board of Education Meeting Minutes for September 18, 2023
The Board of Education met on Monday, September 18, 2023 to conduct the annual Budget Hearing, and annual Tax Request Hearing, and the regular monthly Board of Education meeting. Members present: Brian Aaberg, Brad Anderson, David Ciancio, Scott Russell, and Beth Sonderup. Absent-Jennifer Wood.
Public notice of the meeting was published in the Nance County Journal on September 13, 2023.
Called the Budget Hearing to order at 5:30 pm.
Dr. Anderson presented the proposed 2023-24 budgets and funds.
Adjourned the Budget Hearing at 5:37 pm.
Called the Property Tax Hearing to order at 5:38 pm.
Dr. Anderson presented the proposed 2023-24 tax requests.
Adjourned the Budget Hearing at 5:50 pm.
Called the regular board meeting to order at 5:51 pm.
Recognized Open Meetings Act.
Recognized visitors.
Approved the agenda as presented.
The board discussed 23-24 building projects. It was moved by Russell and seconded by Anderson to approve the purchase of new carpet to be installed in two classrooms in the high school. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1
It was moved by Aaberg and seconded by Anderson to approve the purchase of new tile to be installed in the teacher work area and the nurse’s office. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Ciancio to approve the request from Missy Aaberg for the FEA to be the executive bargaining agent for the non-supervisory certificated staff for 2025-26. This is a two-year agreement. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Aaberg and seconded by Russell to adopt the 2023-2024 Budget of Expenditures for the General Fund, Depreciation Fund, Employee Benefit Fund, Activities Fund, School Nutrition Fund, Special Building Fund, and Student Fees Fund as presented. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Aaberg to approve the Tax Request Resolution for the 2023-2024 school fiscal year as presented. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Sonderup to approve the early graduation request for McKenna Plumbtree to graduate in December 2023. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Aaberg to approve the fundraising request by Student Council, One Act, and the Elementary School. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
Approved the minutes from the regular August 14, 2023, board meeting.
Approved the Treasurer’s report as presented.
Approved the payment of bills as presented.
Adjourned the meeting at 6:33 pm.
David Ciancio, Secretary
Board of Education