Board of Education: Minutes

May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting

REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CEDAR BLUFFS SCHOOLS

May 12, 2008

HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING-LIBRARY

President Kruse opened the regular monthly meeting at 7:30. Board Members present were Garlyn Grosse, Dennis Bittner, Tom Kruse, Deb Radenslaben, and Deb Kirchmann. Staff members present were Jon Baehr, MaryAnn Tingelhoff, 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 Williams, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 14th, 2008. RCV 5:0

Grosse motioned, second by Kirchmann, to approve the monthly General Fund claims of $36,613.29, and Special Building Fund claims of $216.95. RCV 5:0

Radenslaben motioned, second by Kirchmann, to approve the April 2008 Financial and Activity Reports. RCV 5:0

Radenslaben motioned, second by Bittner, to approve the agenda and verify the posting of the agenda. RCV 5:0

Supt. Bohlken reported expenditures remain within budget. After 67% of the fiscal year, expenditures are at 46% of the budgeted amount (55% if end-of year transfer amounts are included). Supt Bohlken reported the Resolution approved at the April 2008 meeting had been distributed at all the necessary county and state offices.

Jon Baehr, 4rt grade teacher, gave the curriculum report. He also thanked the Board for allowing him to teach and coach the past 5 years.

MaryAnn Tingelhoff, unscheduled audience, requested extended contract for an additional 10 days, five at the beginning of the school term and five at the end, a total of 195 days.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

PRINCIPAL CLEVELAND

# Girls Golf for 08-09 season

Amount due Wahoo HS for 07-08 Wrestling season

Questions for Hall of Fame Committee

CB Foundation recipient for Class of 2008 balance

State Writing Assessment

Down/Fail Listing

SUPERINTENDENT BOHLKEN

Enrollment update

Foundation Golf Tournament June 29

June BOE meeting June 16

Vacation

Action of the football concession window covering was tabled for lack of proposals.

Grosse motioned, second by Kirchmann, to approve the recommended revisions to the Chapter Six Board Policies, 6000-6163.11, 1st reading. RCV 5:0

Kirchmann motioned second by Bittner, to adopt BP 5131.62 Alcohol, Tobacco & Illicit Drug Education; BO 5141.24 Student Welfare & Safety; BP 5145.11 School Officials & Law Enforcement Officials. (second reading) RCV 5:0

Grosse motioned, second by Radenslaben, to approve the weight room flooring bid for $5652, to include removal and installation. RCV 5:0

Kirchmann motioned, second by Bittner, to approve the direct deposit agreement with Commercial State Bank. RCV 4:0:1, Grosse abstaining

Bittner motioned, second by Kirchmann, to approve Superintendent Bohlken as proxy agent for Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund. RCV 5:0

Grosse motioned, second by Radenslaben, to approve certified staff 2008-09 contract for Chad Hamilton. RCV 5:0

Bittner motioned, second by Kirchmann, to approve certified staff 2008-09 contract for John Diebel. RCV 5:0

Radenslaben motioned, second by Bittner, to accept resignation of assistant volleyball coach Dan Dale, with regrets. RCV 5:0

8:35 Williams arrived.

Grosse motioned, second by Radenslaben to go into executive session for classified and certified personnel issues. RCV 6:0

President Kruse asked for a 10 minute recess at 8:45

Executive session ended at 9:53.

Grosse motioned, second by Williams to approve classified contracts as amended with 2.5% raise (with exception of Gary Johnson wage to 11.00/hr), and cash in lieu included in salaries. RCV 6:0

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

Tom Kruse, President Roxanne Hartman, Recording Sec.