Board of Education Meeting Minutes for July 8, 2024
The Board of Education met on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 5:30 pm. Members present: Brian Aaberg, Brad Anderson, Scott Russell, Beth Sonderup and Jennifer Wood. Absent-David Ciancio.
Public notice of the meeting was published in the Nance County Journal on June 26, 2024.
Called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.
Recognized Open Meetings Act
Recognized Visitors
Approved the agenda as presented.
Spotlight – Dr. Anderson gave a presentation comparing area schools’ valuations and enrollments. The focus was on the similarities and differences of area schools in their ability to finance general operations.
Dr. Anderson gave a 24-25 budget presentation including estimates for expenditures and revenue. There will be updates as we move closer to finalizing all budget funds this fall. A special session by the legislature could impact both the expenditure and revenue sides of the anticipated 24-25 budget.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Aaberg to convene the Student Fees Policy Hearing at 6:01 pm. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Aaberg and seconded by Russell to adjourn the Student Fees Policy Hearing at 6:07 pm. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Aaberg and seconded by Wood to convene the Parental Involvement Policy Hearing at 6:07 pm. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Aaberg and seconded by Wood to adjourn the Parental Involvement Policy Hearing at 6:12 pm. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Wood to approve to increase student hot lunch meal prices for the 2024-2025 school year as follows: Breakfast: $2.65, Lunch K-6: $3.45, Lunch 7-12: $3.55, Adult Breakfast: $2.90 Adult Lunch: $4.75 Milk: (no change $.50). Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Wood to approve the updates to policies 5045 (with fees updates to FFA dues and Show Choir dues),5018, 5057, 5054, 5005 (new), Safe Return Plan, ESSERS III Plan, and Staff Handbook as reviewed and revised. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Aaberg and seconded by Sonderup to approve the Nurse Contract with Genoa Medical Facilities as presented. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
It was moved by Wood and seconded by Russell to approve the Multicultural Report as presented. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Absent-1.
Approved the minutes from the June 10, 2024, regular board meeting.
Approved the Treasurer’s report as presented.
Approved the payment of bills as presented.
Adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
Brad Anderson, Vice President
Board of Education