Board of Education Regular Meeting Milford Elementary - North Cafeteria 1200 west 1st street Milford, NE 68405 Monday, May 8, 2023 4:00 PM Jessica Dunlap: Present Ned Pauley: Present Tony Roth: Present Craig Shaw: Present Jim Stahly: Absent David Welsch: Present 1. Milford Public Schools Board of Education Information 1.1. Meeting was posted on the Milford Times E-edition; posted at each school building and the Milford Post Office; and advertised on the school website. 2. Opening Procedures 2.1. Call to Order, Roll Call 2.2. Excuse Absent Board Member(s) Motion to excuse board member Jim Stahly Passed with a motion by Craig Shaw and a second by Tony Roth. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, Jim Stahly: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 2.3. Open Meeting Law - Information concerning the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 84, Article 14 of Nebraska State Statutes, is posted on the bulletin board in the back of the meeting room 2.4. Additions to Agenda 2.5. Welcome and Introduction of Visitors Nichole Wetjen and Isaac Hollist 2.6. Community Input 3. Consent Agenda Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Passed with a motion by Jessica Dunlap and a second by Ned Pauley. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 3.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Minutes of Previous Meeting 3.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Approve Payment of Claims 4. Reports 4.1. Project Search Presentation – Dr. Coffey, Nichole Wetjen (Project SEARCH Instructor/ Coordinator), Isaac Hollist (Student) Isaac Hollist gave a presention on his experiences with Project Search. 4.2. Review/Discuss Administrative Reports Elementary Principal: Mrs. Hartman discussed Staff Appreciation Week; Coffee Chats; K-Kids Sundae Monday; and the Eagle Singers Showcase. She pointed out the end of the year activities. Secondary Principal: Mr. Mowinkel recognized and congratulated all students on their many accomplishments. He discussed graduation; SkillsUSA; dance team tryouts; prom; and Unified Track. He pointed out the end of the year activities. Director of Learning: Dr. Kubicek discussed spring state assessment testing; upcoming book study; English department meetings; summer school; and 2023-24 Professional Development planning. Superintendent: Mr. Wingard included NASB's Monthly Update. He discussed graduation; staffing updates; and the Milford Schools Foundation. He pointed out upcoming NASB trainings and future meetings. 4.3. Review/Discuss Student Enrollment Report Preschool – 41 K-6 is at 424 7-8 is at 138 9-12 is at 221 K-12 is at 783 4.4. Review/Discuss District Guiding Principles and School Improvement Process 4.5. Review/Discuss Legislative Items President Welsch discussed various legislative bills. 4.6. Review/Discuss State Funding for Public Education 5. Board Commentary Tony Roth thanked Jessica Dunlap for her work with Staff Appreciation Week on behalf of the board. 6. Unfinished Business 6.1. Review/Discuss Covid-19 Report, the Safe Return to School Plan, and ESSER III Requirements 7. New Business Motion to approve the initial teaching contract for Keziah Bruns (Elementary Music) for the 2023-24 school year. Passed with a motion by Jessica Dunlap and a second by Ned Pauley. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 7.1. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Resignation of Teacher Janet Howles Motion to approve the resignation of Janet Howles and thank her for her two (2) years of teaching at Milford Public Schools. Passed with a motion by Craig Shaw and a second by Tony Roth. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 7.2. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the 2023-24 Initial Milford Public Schools Teacher Contract for Keziah Bruns (Elementary Music) Motion to approve the initial teaching contract for Keziah Bruns (Elementary Music)for the 2023-24 school year. Passed with a motion by Jessica Dunlap and a second by Craig Shaw. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 7.3. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on the Milk Bids for the Southeastern Milk Cooperative Motion to approve the escalating and de-escalating milk bid from Hiland Dairy for the 2023-2024 school year. Passed with a motion by Tony Roth and a second by Craig Shaw. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 7.4. Review, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action on Staff Negotiations Moved to Executive Session. 8. Executive Session 8.1. Executive Session (if requested) 8.1.1. Executive Session for Agenda Item 7.4 Staff Negotiations and for Student Items Motion to move into Executive Session for Agenda Item 7.4 Staff Negotiations and for Student Items. Passed with a motion by Jessica Dunlap and a second by Craig Shaw. Jessica Dunlap: Yea, Ned Pauley: Yea, Tony Roth: Yea, Craig Shaw: Yea, David Welsch: Yea 9. Adjourn President Welsch adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m. Tammy Salyer Recording Secretary Kevin Wingard Superintendent May Expenditures Dawn Liberty, $45.20; ACT Inc, $944.00; Advanced Office Automation Inc, $346.13; Amazon Capital Services, $463.59; Armstrong, Gary L, $16.00; Awards Unlimited Inc, $193.70; Bishop Business, $291.00; Bobs Service, $50.00; Bosn Service Service, $1,095.00; ByteSpeed, LLC, $1,229.00; Casey's General Stores Inc, $975.56; Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services, $700.75; CHI Health Company Care, $140.00; CiT, $162.70; City Of Milford, $1,801.30; Computer Hardware - Lincoln, $4,173.94; Cornhusker International Trucks Inc, $844.46; DAS State Accounting, $238.13; DeWitt, James A, $8.00; Dietze Music House, $814.86; Eakes Office Solutions, $4,400.22; ECES Inc, DBA Campbell Cleaning, $6,470.00; Educational Service Unit #6, $1,522.18; Farmers Cooperative, $4,324.58; First National Bank Omaha 0562, $835.87; First National Bank Omaha 5272, $49.05; First National Bank Omaha 5349, $188.00; First National Bank Omaha 6255, $32.52; First National Bank Omaha 7046, $111.40; Frontier Home Medical Inc, $91.16; Hardwood Heaven, $117.00; HometownLeasing, $1,336.10; Jan Meehl, $2,894.37; JW Pepper & Son Inc, $225.82; Kidwell, $588.00; Koehler, Richard J, $8.00; KSB School Law, PC LLO, $1,157.50; Lytle, Lamoin E, $24.00; Main Street Market, $60.74; Matheson Tri-Gas Inc, $47.65; Maxim Healthcare Services, $9,393.80; Menards - Lincoln North, $273.89; Midwest Auto Parts Inc - Milford, $16.02; Midwest Special Services, Inc, $2,713.20; NCECBVI, $4,600.00; NCS Pearson Inc, $15.30; NCSA, $565.00; NE Association of School Boards, $95.00; Nebraska Public Power Dist, $7,061.29; Orscheln, $71.50; Oswald Electric, $216.52; Paul A. Tvrdy, $50.00; Potter Repair Inc, $4,604.80; Providence, $1,414.99; Rasmussen Mechanical Services, $17,132.02; Rediger Automotive, $1,867.39; Roger L. Wittrock, $253.77; Roth, Jackson D, $24.00; Sadoff Iron & Metal Company, $53.20; SCC Business Office, $1,303.98; School Specialty, LLC, $71.62; Schweitzers Custom Engraving, $74.00; Seward County Independent, $82.58; Subway Motors Inc, $497.24; The Home Depot Pro, $3,604.18; The Sprinkler Guy, $140.15; TK Elevator Corporation, $322.92; Union Bank & Trust Company, $32.00; Unite Private Networks, LLC, $555.44; Uribe Refuse Services, $514.00; Voss Lighting, $132.00; Walmart, $533.33; Wergin's Lawn Service, $1,445.00; Windstream, $1,050.96; WoodRiver Energy LLC, $13,047.98; $112,846.55; May Payroll, $719,952.38; Total May Expenditures, $832,798.93; Depreciation Fund, $38,953.85. MT — May 17, 2023 ZNEZ
