Board of Education: Minutes

March 10, 2008 Regular Meeting

REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CEDAR BLUFFS SCHOOLS

MARCH 11, 2008, 7:30 pm

HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING-LIBRARY

Pres. Kruse opened the regular monthly meeting at 7:34. Board Members present were Garlyn Grosse, Dennis Bittner, Nate Williams, Deb Radenslaben, Deb Kirchmann, and Tom Kruse. Staff members present were Stacy Kenton, Julie Kucera, Dan Cleveland, Joel Bohlken and Roxanne Hartman.

Attention was directed to the NE Open Meetings Act Poster, at the Library's east entry Door.

Radenslaben motioned, second by Kirchmann, to approve the amended minutes of the regular meeting of February 11th, 2008. RCV 6:0

Williams motioned, second by Radenslaben, to approve the amended minutes of the special meeting of February 15th, 2008. RCV 6:0

Radenslaben motioned, second by Williams, to approve the monthly General Fund claims of $63,307.86, and Special Building Fund claims of $1,601.42. RCV 6:0

Kirchmann motioned, second by Bittner, to approve the February 2008 Financial and Activity Reports. RCV 6:0

Williams motioned, second by Kirchmann, to approve the agenda and verify the posting of the agenda. RCV 6:0

Supt. Bohlken reported expenditures remain within budget. After 50% of the fiscal year, expenditures are at 34.4% of the budgeted amount (40.9% if end-of year transfer amounts are included). Supt Bohlken reported on the Insurance Bonds and announced the change in status of the QCPUF checking account.

Supt Bohlken reviewed several of the school related bills before the Legislature.

Pres Kruse acknowledged the Thank You he had received from Supt. Bohlken and Student Council President Gailynn Alberts for attending the Open House held in February.

Stacey Kenton, Resource teacher, gave the curriculum report. She thanked the Board for the new classroom.

Maryann Tingelhoff and guest Roma Smith arrived.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

PRINCIPAL CLEVELAND

Number out for Spring Sports

Promotional Flyer

Pre registration for 08-09 Complete

SUPERINTENDENT BOHLKEN

Option Enrollment/Recruitment

Open House February 26th

Snow Removal

C.B Foundation Golf Event May 24th

Grosse motioned, second by Radenslaben, to accept All Systems bid of $2734 to replace the heat pump in the west High School restrooms. RCV: 5-1, Williams against

Discussion was held on renovations on and around the football field press box. The Board recommended the Shop Class to do the cement work.

Williams motioned, second by Grosse to opt out of the 403(b) administration for the 2008-2009 school term. RCV: 6:0

Grosse motioned, second by Williams, to approve the recommended revisions to the Chapter Five Board Policies, 5000-5127, 1st reading. RCV: 6:0

Kirchmann motioned, second by Radenslaben, to approve the 2008-2009 school year calendar as proposed. RCV: 6:0

Radenslaben motioned, second by Kirchmann, to approve participation in Title 1 cooperative through ESU2 and authorized Supt. Bohlken as representative. RCV: 6:0

Williams motioned, second by Bittner, to approve an interlocal agreement with Wahoo Public School for alternative school services. RCV: 6:0

Grosse motioned, second by Kirchmann, to adopt BP 4115-Evaluation/Supervision 2nd reading. RCV: 6:0

Radenslaben motioned, second by Kirchmann, to recognize the CBEA as negotiations entity for certified teachers. RCV: 6:0

Williams motioned, second by Radenslaben, to go into executive session at 9:20 for personnel matters. RCV: 6:0

Executive session ended at 9:48.

Radenslaben motioned, second by Williams to adjourn. RCV: 6:0

Tom Kruse, President Roxanne Hartman, Recording Sec.