7:00 P.M., HS SCIENCE ROOM

1. Meeting Called to Order and Roll Call: Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while this meeting was open to the public.

1.1 Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call of board members was taken. Present were Board Members Micheal Dwyer, Kristie Gilmore, Mark Jamison, Susie Moravec, Kristie Magnino and Greg Sampson. Also present was Lynn Johnson, high school principal, Chad Radke, elementary principal, Brent Cudly, activities director, Nate Stineman, superintendent and Cheryl Keeler, recording secretary.

2. Welcome to Guests and Public Forum

2.1 Mr. Gubbels spoke about the Close-up Program. The Close-up Program offers students an opportunity to see first hand how government works in Washington DC. The program is partly subsidized by Congress. Tara Wasenius and Claire Volk shared some of their experiences from the December trip. Students had access to members of Congress and spoke with Ben Nelson and Chuck Hagel. The next opportunity for students to participate in the program will be in the spring of 2011.

2.2 Greg Rump, president of AEA, requested the Board consider a way in which staff could be compensated for parent-teacher conferences this year. President Moravec will send a response on behalf of the Board.

3. Consent Agenda:

3.1 Minutes: Ratify Action of the January 15, 2009 Regular Meeting, January 21, 2009 Board Retreat and February 4, 2009 Special Meeting with Village Board Members.

3.2 Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch Report and Activity Report.

American Broadband $1,152.00 Construction Fund

Mecco-Henne $273,790.00 Construction Fund

Union Bank $500.00 Construction Fund

3.3 Approval of 2009-2010 NASB Membership: Membership invoice is for $3,654 less a 5% discount ($183) if paid by April 1 making the balance due $3,471.00. This reflects an increase of $125.00 over last year’s dues.

3.4 2008-2009 Special Education Contract: Boys Town National Research Hospital One Child Parent/Infant Program $910/month or $227.50/visit

Moved by Jamison and seconded by Dwyer to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote with Dwyer, Gilmore, Jamison, Magnino, Moravec and Sampson voting in favor of the motion.

4. Curriculum/Instruction Reports:

4.1 Social Studies Curriculum Reports: Written reports were submitted by Erin Reed for the elementary and Matt Pittman for the high school.

5. Principal’s Reports: Written reports were submitted by the principals. Highlights of High School Principal Lynn Johnson’s report included upcoming events, registration for next year, statewide writing, honor bands, HAL workshops, language arts alignment and Goodwill Industries’ Work Experience Program. Highlights of Chad Radke’s, elementary principal, report included information on spelling bee contestants, Valentine’s Day parties, infant/toddler screening, parent-teacher conferences, book fair, fourth and fifth grade band trip and possible relocation of the elementary playground. Brent Cudly’s report included information on lunch ESP’s, Wiselives curriculum, home activities, basketball and wrestling districts and state tournaments.

6. Superintendent’s Report/Informational Items:

6.1 2009-2010 Calendar – Preliminary Draft: School will start later in August due to construction (August 26, 2009).

6.2 Discuss Board Packet Format and Notices: Discussed information and instructions for those who wish to speak during the public forum. Information will be printed on the monthly agenda.

6.3 Custodial “At Will” Employment Update: We currently have a custodial position open. The position will be filled as soon as possible.

6.4 NRCSA Spring Conference: Three board members will be attending the conference.

6.5 Legislative Update: Mr. Stineman shared with the Board the probability of losing at least $111,000 in state aid next school year. Cuts will have to be made to the 2009-10 budget to compensate for the lost aid.

6.6 NASB Back to the Basics: School Law for Board Members, March 11 at the Cornhusker in Lincoln.

7. Unfinished Business: None

8. New Business

8.1 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Accept Staff Member’s Resignation: Moved by Sampson and seconded by Gilmore to accept the resignation of Rebecca McIntyre as Spanish teacher effective at the end of her 2008-2009 teaching contract as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

8.2 2009-2010 School Calendar: Moved by Sampson and seconded by Magnino to approve the proposed version of the 2009-2010 school calendar. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

9. Executive Session: Moved by Moravec and seconded by Jamison to enter into executive session to discuss personnel issues, and to prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an employee and/or individual and to protect the public interest. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

Time Entered: 8:28 p.m.

Adjournment of Executive Session

Time Exited: 9:29 p.m.

10. Action on Executive Session Items: None taken.

11. Adjournment: There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

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Susie Moravec, Board President Nate Stineman, Board Secretary