Board
Board Members
Larry Ferguson, Aaron Kolbet, Mike Baker, Theron Jarecke, Gary Matson, Charlee Hrnchir
August Summary
The Board of Education of the Hitchcock County Schools held the annual Parental Involvement hearing on August 16, 2010 at 7:17 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School in Trenton. Principal Kershaw presented the policy to the board. There was no public comment. President Ferguson adjourned the hearing at 7:20 PM.
The Board of Education of the Hitchcock County Schools held the annual Student Fees hearing on August 16, 2010 at 7:20 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School in Trenton. Principal Kershaw presented the policy to the board. There was no public comment. President Ferguson adjourned the hearing at 7:22 PM.
The Board of Education of the Hitchcock County Schools held the annual Acceptable Use Policy hearing on August 16, 2010 at 7:23 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School in Trenton. Principal Kershaw presented the policy to the board. There was no public comment. President Ferguson adjourned the hearing at 7:25 PM.
Larry Ferguson, President Michael Baker, Secretary
The Board of Education of the Hitchcock County Schools met on August 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School in Trenton. Present were board members Baker, Jarecke, Kolbet, Ferguson, and Matson. Hrnchir was excused. Also present were Superintendent Apple, Principal Kershaw, Grant Creager, Stephen Granger, Lesa Tines, Lacey Lewis, Lindsay Fortin, and Peggy Fyn.
President Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Notice of the board’s adherence to the Nebraska Open Meetings Law was made and copies were made available to patrons upon request.
After review it was moved by Jarecke; seconded by Baker to approve the consent agenda. Aye votes Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, Jarecke, and Matson; nay votes none. The consent agenda consisted of the following items: (1) The August agenda. (2) Minutes of the July regular board meeting. (3) The Activity Fund. (4) The bill roster with general fund bills totaling $291,068.46 and lunch fund bills totaling $8,135.19. (5) Other funds.
No visitors asked to be recognized.
Lacey Lewis and Lindsay Fortin did a presentation of the elementary summer school program to the board members. Both teachers were pleased with this first year program. The board thanked Ms. Lewis and Ms. Fortin for their hard work.
Grant Creager and Stephen Granger from C-G Architects meet with the board to review architectural plans and answer any questions the board had.
Moved by Kolbet; seconded by Jarecke to approve the Parental Involvement, the Student Fees, and the Acceptable Use policies as presented. Aye votes Kolbet, Ferguson, Hrnchir, Jarecke, and Matson; nay votes none.
Moved by Matson; seconded by Kolbet to approve Superintendent Apple as the asbestos contact for the district. Aye votes Ferguson, Jarecke, Matson, Baker, and Kolbet; nay votes none.
Moved by Jarecke; seconded by Matson to approve Dave Wimer to complete school bus quarterly inspections for the 2010-2011 school year. Aye votes Jarecke, Matson, Baker, Kolbet, and Ferguson; nay votes none.
Moved by Baker; seconded by Kolbet to approve the Hitchcock County Schools’ substitute teachers list for the 2010-2011 school year. Aye votes Matson, Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, and Jarecke; nay votes none.
Moved by Matson; seconded by Jarecke to approve the purchase of 26,000 gallons of propane from the Farmers Coop at $1.45 per gallon for the elementary site, and 16,000 gallons of propane from Southwest Fertilizer at $1.44 per gallon for the junior/senior high site. Aye votes Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, Jarecke, and Matson; nay votes none.
Principal Kershaw provided the board with the elementary class size numbers. An ad will be placed for a second Kindergarten teacher.
Moved by Baker; seconded by Matson to approve a $200 increase to the teachers’ base salary of $28300 for the 2010-2011 school year. Aye votes Kolbet, Ferguson, Matson, and Baker; Jarecke abstained. Nay votes none.
Superintendent Apple and the board set the date of Thursday, August 26, 2010 for a special board meeting to set the amount for the bond vote. The meeting will be held at 7:30 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School.
Moved by Matson; seconded by Jarecke to approve the district in following all federal, state, and local procedures in the Special Education Policy. Aye votes Ferguson, Jarecke, Matson, Baker, and Kolbet; nay votes none.
Principal Kershaw’s report as follows: 1. Megan Cole was hired for the Pre-school aide position. 2. Hitchcock County Elementary received a $24,085 grant from the Hanson Foundation for playground equipment. 3. The elementary open house will be held September 9, 2010 from 6:30-7:30 PM. 4. Homecoming has been set for October 8, 2010.
Superintendent Apple’s report as follows: 1. All buildings look good and are ready for students. 2. C-G Architects met with the Culbertson Methodist Church ladies. 3. Bids are being received for the excess equipment. 4. Superintendent Apple asked the board for permission to attend the National School Administrators’ convention in Denver in February.
President Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 9:20 PM. The next meeting will be held on September 13, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School. The agenda, kept continuously current is available to the public in the school office during normal business hours. The board may modify the agenda within 24 hours of the meeting for items of an emergency nature. The meeting is open to the public.
Larry Ferguson, President Michael Baker, Secretary
General Fund Bills
American Family Ins Co – insurance 1,215.06
Ameritas Life Ins Corp – insurance 234.56
Michael Apple – mileage 322.26
Blick Art Materials – classroom supply/equipment 355.01
Blue Cross Blue Shield – health insurance 30,381.41
Cengage Learning – classroom supply 767.14
Clinch Enterprises – custodial supply 1,789.41
Community Hospital – bus driver physical 93.25
Country Inn & Suites – Administrators Day lodging 449.75
D&L Pest Control – pest control 80.00
DFR Inc – trash 50.00
Duraco Express Chicago – classroom supply 29.45
ECTS – e-rate services 992.93
Electric Fixture & Supply – custodial supply 509.60
Employee Benefit Fund – fund transfer 15,000.00
ESU #15 – services/paper 4,294.17
Farmers State Bank – FICA, taxes 28,562.39
Farmers Coop – fuel 95.69
GL Sports – classroom supply 568.59
Great Plains Communications – phone bill 137.11
Hal Leonard Corp – classroom supply 195.00
Hammond & Stephens – office supply 87.75
Harding & Shultz – legal services 780.04
HCHS Petty Cash – reimbursements 1,994.06
HCS – payroll deduction 200.00
HCS Flex Plan – contributions 1,533.19
HM Receivables – textbooks/classroom supply 974.70
K-C Motor & Electric – building repair/labor 135.00
John Kershaw – mileage 132.00
Kildare Lumber – custodial supply 111.67
Lakeshore Learning Materials 51.60
Linweld – shop supply 12.76
Mark’s Plumbing Parts – building supply 278.07
McCook Gazette – printing/subscription 183.00
McCook Glass & Mirror – building supply 16.09
MCI – long distance 41.37
Menards – rental expense 5,002.04
MG Trust Company – annuities 627.44
Musician’s Friend – equipment 149.99
NASB Alicap – building/workman’s comp insurance 37,956.00
Nasco – classroom supply 15.65
NASB – public meetings laws 38.50
NE Central Equipment – bus 4,896.00
HCS Retirement – retirement 19,955.56
NE Dept of Revenue – state taxes 4,049.49
New York Life Ins Co – insurance 106.30
OAMS – testing fees 1,178.00
Oriental Trading Co – classroom supply 40.42
PCI Educational Publishing – classroom supply 29.95
Pearson Education – classroom supply/textbooks 1,218.39
Pioneer Revere – athletic supply 230.00
Plank Road Publishing – classroom supply 127.20
Playtime Equipment & School Supply – classroom supply 20.19
Prairie Wind PC’s – contracted services/computer hardware 4,694.83
Principal Financial Group – FSA fees 99.75
Principal Life Insurance Company – disability 572.26
R&W Repair – fuel 139.98
Really Good Stuff – classroom supply 128.10
Scholastic – classroom supply 413.88
School Mate – guidance supply 417.10
School Specialty Supply – classroom supply/equipment 281.72
Scoop Media – ads/printing 174.96
Southwest Fertilizer – custodial supply 40.00
Southwest Public Power Co – electric 1,090.75
U.S. Postal Service – stamped envelopes 1,000.60
HCS SAF – fund transfer 20,000.00
Supreme School Supply – office/classroom supply 381.47
Teacher Direct – classroom supply/equipment 521.40
The Creative Teacher – classroom supply/equipment 551.89
The Thompson Co – custodial supply 254.92
Time For Kids – classroom supply 110.50
Top Office Products – copiers 824.27
Trails West – fuel 227.12
Trend Enterprises – classroom supply 63.87
Unitech – gym floor finishing 1,725.00
U.S. Toy Company – classroom supply/equipment 279.47
Village of Culbertson – water/sewage 338.60
Village of Trenton – water/sewage/electric/trash 2,223.96
Virco Inc – equipment 719.05
Walter Heating Cooling & Construction – building repair/labor 1,234.00
Weekly Reader – classroom supply 486.10
Wells Fargo Card Services – credit card 261.05
Payroll – net (gross – $121,702.39) 83,516.66
Lunch Fund Bills
Cash-Wa Distributing – stove 4,085.00
Farmers State Bank – FICA, taxes 202.49
HCHS Petty Cash – reimbursement 92.64
Hometown Market – kitchen supply 13.58
HCS Retirement Acct – retirement 120.47
NE Dept of Revenue – state taxes .32
Northwest Fire Extinguisher – hood inspections 139.00
Virco, Inc. – tables 2,752.72
Payroll – net (gross – $921.28) 728.97
July Summary
The Board of Education of the Hitchcock County Schools met on July 14, 2010 at 7:00 AM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School in Trenton. Present were board members Ferguson, Baker, Matson, Hrnchir, and Jarecke (7:20 AM); absent Kolbet.
Also present were Superintendent Apple, Mark Lewis, Lesa Tines, Diana Hoffmeister, and Peggy Fyn.
President Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:02 AM. Notice of the board’s adherence to the Nebraska Open Meetings Law was made and copies were made available to patrons upon request.
After review it was moved by Baker; seconded by Matson to approve the consent agenda. Aye votes Baker, Ferguson, Hrnchir, and Matson; nay votes none. The consent agenda consisted of the following items: (1) The July agenda. (2) Minutes of the June regular board meeting. (3) The Activity Fund. (4) The bill roster with general fund bills totaling $230,224.79 and lunch fund bills totaling $3,631.97. (5) Other activities.
President Ferguson recognized Diana Hoffmeister. Ms. Hoffmeister visited with the board about facility usage.
Superintendent Apple introduced B-D Construction representative Mark Lewis. Mr. Lewis gave a presentation and question/answer session on hiring a construction manager. The board tabled action to the August regular board meeting.
Moved by Matson; seconded by Jarecke to approve Superintendent Apple as the Board’s representative for handling all local, state, and federal funds. Aye votes Ferguson, Hrnchir, Jarecke, Matson, and Baker; nay votes none.
Moved by Hrnchir; seconded by Matson to approve the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association membership dues for the 2010-2011 school year. Aye votes Hrnchir, Jarecke, Matson, Baker, and Ferguson; nay votes none.
Moved by Hrnchir; seconded by Jarecke to approve the addition of a 10-minute reading period to the secondary schedule. Aye votes Jarecke, Matson, Baker, Ferguson, and Hrnchir; nay votes none.
Moved by Baker; seconded by Matson to adopt the 2010-2011 Student-Parent Handbook, the Teacher Handbook, and the Classified Staff Handbook with changes. Aye votes Matson, Baker, Ferguson, Hrnchir, and Jarecke; nay votes none.
Moved by Baker; seconded by Jarecke to adopt the Board Policy 500’s final reading as presented. Aye votes Baker, Ferguson, Hrnchir, Jarecke, and Matson; nay votes none.
Superintendent Apple informed the board of several surplus items at both sites that are not used, and asked the board’s opinion on bids, auction, or disposal options. The board instructed Superintendent Apple to use his discretion on the items.
There was no Principal/Athletic Director report.
Superintendent Apple’s report as follows: 1. The gym floor has still not been refinished. 2. Facility projects at both sites are being completed. 3. Minor cement work needs to be completed at the elementary site. 4. Superintendent Apple and Mrs. Fyn will be attending a Sped/ARRA coding workshop in North Platte on July 15th. 5. Facility community meetings with C-G Architects will be held July 21st at Culbertson and July 22nd at Trenton at 7:30 PM. 6. Superintendent Apple attended the July Culbertson Village board meeting to voice concerns about old equipment and trash on a property adjacent to the elementary. 7. A lump sum payment of the positive prior year state aid correction of $221,303.31 has been requested.
President Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 9:16 AM. The next meeting will be held on August 9, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School. The agenda, kept continuously current is available to the public in school office during normal business hours. The board may modify the agenda with 24 hours of the meeting for items of an emergency nature. The meeting is open to the public.
Larry Ferguson, President Michael Baker, Secretary
General Fund Bills
American Family Ins Co – insurances 1,215.06
Ameritas Life Ins Co – insurance 234.56
Apple, Inc – Sped computers/software 7,019.00
Attainment Co Inc – Sped textbooks 156.45
Blick Art Materials – classroom supplies 431.28
Blue Cross Blue Shield – health ins 30,381.41
Carson Dellosa Publishing – classroom supplies 151.12
Clinch Enterprises – custodial supplies 2,057.26
Community Hospital – bus driver physical 133.00
D&L Pest Control – pest control 160.00
DFR Inc – trash 50.00
Diamond Vogel Paint Center – paint 389.39
Eakes Office Plus – office supply 36.94
ESU #16 – FLAP grant training 75.00
Evan Moor Educational Pub – classroom supplies 83.96
Everbind/Marco Book Bindery – textbooks 476.40
Farmers State Bank – FICA, taxes 28,723.31
Farmers Coop – fuel 85.10
Fastenal – custodial supply 9.12
Flinn Scientific 464.43
Follett Library Resources – library books 2,357.98
Follett Software Co – library software 990.00
Frey Scientific – classroom supplies 122.86
Gary’s Inc – engraving 10.00
Great Plains Communications – phone bill 59.39
Hauff Sporting Goods – athletic supplies 475.11
HCHS Petty Cash – reimbursement 873.51
HCS – payroll deduction 200.00
HCS Flex Plan – contributions 1,533.19
HM Receivables Co – classroom supplies/textbooks 2,727.13
Huskerland Prep Report – subscription 54.00
Cliff Johnson – reimbursement 25.00
Jones School Supply Co – AR awards 157.48
JW Pepper – music supplies 675.00
K-C Motor & Electric – building supply 133.80
Key Curriculum Press – classroom software 74.95
Kids Discover – classroom supplies 95.56
Kildare Lumber Co – building supplies 38.36
Lakeshore Learning Materials – classroom supplies 40.19
Lang Diesel – mower parts 858.61
Linweld – shop supply 12.45
Mari, Inc – textbooks 254.04
McCookNet Internet Services – internet 540.00
McGraw Hill – AV/textbooks/classroom supplies 2,082.75
MCI – long distance 61.93
Menards – rental improvement 1,249.92
Mesne Educational Group – classroom supplies 147.85
MG Trust Co – annuities 627.44
Mid American Research Chemicals – custodial supplies 952.00
Nasco – classroom supplies 589.59
NASSP/NASC – membership dues 79.00
National School Products – textbooks 88.89
HCS Retirement Acct – retirement 20,388.73
NE Department of Revenue – state taxes 4,086.77
Northwest Fire Extinguisher – extinguisher inspections 290.00
NRCSA – membership dues 700.00
New York Life Ins Co – insurance 106.30
Online Assess Management System – contracted services 1,000.00
One Source – background checks 75.00
Oriental Trading Co – classroom supplies 503.38
Orscheln Farm & Home – custodial supply 33.30
PCI Educational Publishing – Sped supplies 159.57
Pearson Education – classroom supplies/textbooks 1,273.16
Perfection Learning Corp – classroom supplies 116.24
Pieces of Learning – classroom texts 45.95
Prairie Wind PC’s – contracted services 2,162.49
Principal Financial Group – FSA fees 108.00
Principal Life Ins Co – disability 572.26
R&W Repair – fuel 108.44
Really Good Stuff – classroom supplies 662.22
Resources for Reading – Sped supplies 48.70
Rye Publishing – office supplies 212.87
S&S Worldwide – classroom supplies 75.67
Scholastic Inc – classroom supplies 172.80
School Specialty Supply – classroom supplies 721.14
Scoop Media – ads/printing 146.83
Seven D Lockshop – rental expense 6.00
Shelly’s Photography – composites 590.00
Snell Service – backflow test 127.50
Social Studies School Service – classroom supplies/AV 345.74
Softchioce Corp – software/licenses 8,081.52
Southwest Public Power Co – electric 1,130.00
Sports Awards – Geo Bee supply 38.80
Teacher Created Resources – classroom supply 40.61
Teacher Direct – classroom supplies 426.84
Teachers Discovery – textbooks/software/supplies 329.18
The Creative Teacher – classroom supply 31.48
The Thompson Co – custodial supply 290.96
Time – classroom supply 246.24
Top Office Products – copiers 824.27
Total Turf – custodial supply 59.95
Trails West – fuel 662.40
UniFirst Corp – custodial supply 37.20
Village of Culbertson – water/sewage 282.05
Village of Trenton – water/sewage/electric/rentals 2,356.97
Virco Inc – furniture 4,414.57
Ward’s Natural Science – classroom supplies 85.32
Wells Fargo Card Services – credit card 1,121.93
Payroll – net (gross – $122,910.68) 84,403.67
Lunch Fund Bills
Central Restaurant Products – kitchen supplies 1,145.65
Farmers State Bank – FICA, taxes 454.79
Holiday Inn – conference lodging 230.85
Natalie Maaske – reimbursement 12.52
HCS Retirement Acct – retirement 316.17
NE Department of Revenue – state taxes 10.27
Wells Fargo Card Services – credit card 38.99
Payroll – net (gross – $1,899.77) 1,422.73
June Summary
The Board of Education of the Hitchcock County Schools met on June 14, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School in Trenton. Present were board members Kolbet, Ferguson, Baker, and Matson. Jarecke and Hrnchir were excused.
Also present were Superintendent Apple, Principal Kershaw, Lesa Tines, and Peggy Fyn.
President Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Notice of the board’s adherence to the Nebraska Open Meetings Law was made and copies were made available to patrons upon request.
After review is was moved by Matson; seconded by Baker to approve the consent agenda. Aye votes Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, and Matson; nay votes none. The consent agenda consisted of the following items: (1) The June agenda. (2) Minutes of the May regular board meeting. (3) The Activity Fund. (4) The bill roster with general fund bills totaling $241,845.55 and lunch fund bills totaling $5,802.71. (5) Other activities.
No visitors asked to be recognized.
Superintendent Apple introduced D. A. Davidson representatives Dan Smith and Craig Jones who gave a 30 minute presentation and question/answer session on the bonding company.
Superintendent Apple introduced Ameritas representative Jay Spearman who gave a 30 minute presentation and question/answer session on the bonding company.
Moved by Baker; seconded by Kolbet to hire Ameritas as the bonding company for Hitchcock County Schools. Aye votes Kolbet, Ferguson, Matson, and Baker; nay votes none.
Moved by Kolbet; seconded by Baker to approve and adopt Hitchcock County Schools’ Dating Violence Policy #800.35 as final reading. Aye votes Ferguson, Matson, Baker, and Kolbet; nay votes none.
Moved by Matson; seconded by Baker to approve elementary facility usage by CLOGS for afterschool care. Aye votes Matson, Baker, Kolbet, and Ferguson; nay votes none.
Moved by Baker; seconded by Kolbet to raise breakfast prices $.5 and lunch prices $.10 for the 2010-2011 school year. Aye votes Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, and Matson; nay votes none. Breakfasts will cost $1.05 for Pre-K through 12th grade; and $1.25 for adults. Lunches will cost $2.15 for Pre-K through 6, $2.35 for 7th through 12th grades, and $3.25 for adults.
Superintendent Apple informed the board that the teachers’ negotiated agreement has been signed by all parties.
Moved by Kolbet; seconded by Matson to move into executive session at 9:19 PM to discuss classified and administration wages. Aye votes Kolbet, Ferguson, Matson, and Baker; nay votes none.
Moved by Kolbet; seconded by Baker to move out of executive session at 9:44 PM. Aye votes Ferguson, Matson, Baker, and Kolbet; nay votes none.
Move by Matson; seconded by Baker to give classified personnel up to a 4.8% raise in salaries based on evaluations. Aye votes Matson, Baker, Kolbet, and Ferguson; nay votes none.
Moved by Baker; seconded by Kolbet to increase administrative salaries by 4.8%. Aye votes Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, and Matson; nay votes none.
Superintendent Apple asked the board members to consider a change to the July board meeting due to conflicts. Board members agreed to change the date and time to Wednesday, July 14th at 7:00 AM.
Principal/Athletic Director Kershaw’s report as follows: 1. New tables, chairs, and desks are arriving for classrooms. 2. Several rooms are ready for the 2010-2011 school year. 3. Elementary cook, Mrs. Maaske, has completed nutrition training.
4. Community Hospital donated $900 for athletic physicals.
Superintendent Apple’s report as follows: 1. Community committee meetings will be held June 24th and 28th with C-G Architects. 2. There are ARRA funds designated to pre-school that will be applied to playground equipment. 3. PBIS team members attended training in Lincoln, June 8th – 10th. 4. A construction manager will be at the July board meeting to speak with board members. 5. There was a hearing for an unemployment protest.
President Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 9:55 PM. The next meeting will be held on July 14, 2010 at 7:00 AM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School. The agenda, kept continuously current is available to the public in school offices during normal business hours. The board may modify the agenda within 24 hours of the meeting for items of an emergency nature. The meeting is open to the public.
Larry Ferguson, President Michael Baker, Secretary
General Fund Bills
Aflac – insurances 192.72
American Family Ins Co – insurances 1,215.06
Ameritas Life Insurance Co – insurances 306.21
Margaret Andrews – PBIS meetings 114.03
Michael Apple – PBIS meetings 64.42
Blue Cross Blue Shield – health insurance 31,739.00
Carlex – classroom supply 26.80
CashWa Distributing – custodial supply 26.70
Community Hospital – bus driver physical 133.00
Computer Hardware Inc – adapter 28.00
Compliance Testing Plus – bus driver testing 59.46
Country Inn & Suites – data retreat lodging 77.00
D&L Pest Control – pest control 160.00
DFR Inc – trash 100.00
Diamond Vogel Paint Center – custodial/rental supply 230.31
Egan Supply Co – custodial supply 78.99
ESU #15 – contracted services 12,397.00
Tami Eyl – PBIS meetings 114.03
Farmers State Bank – FICA, taxes 34,575.82
Farmers Coop – building/bus fuel, parts, labor 2,936.20
Mary Forch – PBIS meetings 114.03
Gary’s Inc – classroom supply 168.00
Ginn’s Lakers NorthShore – PTC meals 202.50
Global Connect – message service 548.00
Great Plains Communications – phone bill 25.19
Harding & Shultz – legal services 104.00
HCHS Petty Cash – reimbursement 683.86
HCS Flex Plan – contributions 1,773.19
Hershbergers Music Co – music supply 414.60
HireRight Solutions – bus driver testing 77.70
Hometown Market – classroom supply 20.80
Hot Lunch Fund – lunch bills 143.35
Ideal Linen Supply – custodial supply 48.69
JW Pepper – music supply 283.49
Peggy Kennedy – classroom supply reimbursement 28.49
Lang Diesel Inc – mower parts 77.86
Peggy Lehr – PBIS meetings 91.48
Linweld – shop supply 12.76
Debra McCarter – PBIS meetings 114.03
McCook Glass & Mirror – window repair 114.00
MCI – long distance 68.93
MG Trust Company – annuities 627.44
Mid Plains Comm College – Workkeys testing/scoring 375.00
Missouri Turf Paint – athletic supply 1,423.75
NE Council School Admin – data conference 25.00
HCS Retirement Acct – retirement 23,314.27
NE Department of Revenue – state taxes 4,718.44
NE DOL/Boiler Inspection – boiler certificates 144.00
News Bowl USA – software license 299.00
Northwest Fire Extinguisher – inspections 143.00
New York Life Ins Co – insurances 106.30
OAMS – workshop 75.00
Orscheln Farm & Home – rental & bus supply 103.14
Prairie Wind PC’s – computers, contracted services 8,066.52
Principal Financial Group – FSA fees 116.25
Principal Life Insurance Co – disability 634.45
R&W Repair – bus fuel/parts/repair 578.32
Schamel’s Auto Supply – mower parts 18.10
School Mate – guidance supply 810.75
School Specialty Supply – office supply 424.50
Scoop Media – ads/printing 157.79
Sinners Paint & Body Shop – bus tires 1,089.12
Southwest Fertilizer – bus fuel 936.98
Southwest Implement – lawnmower refitting 942.78
Southwest NE Physical Therapy – contracted services 85.00
Southwest Public Power Co – electric 1,126.56
HCS Student Activities Fund – payroll deduction 96.09
Swanson Sign Company – vinyl lettering/installation 378.00
The Thompson Co – supply 59.88
Michael Tines – PBIS meetings 41.87
Top Office Products – copiers/overage 3,041.38
Trails West – bus fuel/classroom supply 847.68
UniFirst Corp – custodial supply 74.40
Universal Sanitary Products – custodial supply 277.54
Village of Culbertson – water/sewage 102.26
Village of Trenton – water/sewage/electric/trash 1,810.29
Vincent Tree Service – tree removal 475.00
Walter Heating Cooling Construction – A/C repair 137.50
Woodwind & Brasswind – music equipment 512.86
Payroll – net (gross – $143,357.63) 97,922.98
Lunch Fund Bills
CashWa Distributing – food/supply 690.75
Dean Foods – milk 800.71
Farmers State Bank – FICA, taxes 695.08
HCHS Petty Cash – reimbursement 70.55
Hometown Market – food 307.17
Ideal Linen Supply – kitchen supply 42.72
John Kershaw – lunch reimbursement 64.95
HCS Retirement Acct – retirement 473.17
NE Department of Revenue – state taxes 20.77
The Thompson Co – food 316.90
Payroll – net (gross – $3,038.74) 2,319.94
April Meeting Summary
The Board of Education of the Hitchcock County Schools met on April 12, 2010 at 7 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School in Trenton. Present were board members Jarecke, Kolbet, Ferguson, Baker, Hrnchir, and Matson. Also present were Superintendent Apple, Principal Kershaw, Lisa Tines, Dave Wimer, and Peggy Fyn.
President Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Notice of the board’s adherence to the Nebraska Open Meetings Law was made and copies were made available to patrons upon request.
After review it was moved by Baker; seconded by Kolbet to approve the consent agenda. Aye votes Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, Hrnchir, Jarecke, and Matson; nay votes none. The consent agenda consisted of the following items: (1) The April agenda. (2) Minutes of the March regular board meeting. (3) The Activity Fund. (4) The bill roster with general fund bills totaling $250,657.61 and lunch fund bills totaling $14,336.22. (5) Other funds.
Moved by Matson; seconded by Jarecke to approve the high school wrestling co-op and the junior high football co-op with Wauneta-Palisade for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years. Aye votes Kolbet, Ferguson, Hrnchir, Jarecke, Matson, Baker, and Kolbet; nay votes none.
After a review of changes it was moved by Jarecke; seconded by Hrnchir to approve the board policy 300’s as a final reading. Aye votes Ferguson, Hrnchir, Jarecke, Matson, Baker, and Kolbet; nay votes none.
Dave Wimer presented the board with different options for replacing the small lawn tractor used for snow removal. The board asked Mr. Wimer to search for pickups with snow blades and tabled the pickups to the regular May board meeting. Then it was moved by Matson; seconded by Baker to purchase a 1997 John Deere mower from Unruh-Foster for $3500. Aye votes Hrnchir, Jarecke, Matson, Baker, Kolbet, and Ferguson.
Moved by Hrnchir; seconded by Kolbet to purchase a handicapped van from AMS Vans for $30,350.00 to be paid with ARRA IDEA Part B funds. Aye votes Jarecke, Matson, Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, and Hrnchir; nay votes none.
Moved by Matson; seconded by Baker to purchase a 2011 Bluebird 59 passenger bus from Nebraska/Central Equipment for $77,796. Aye votes Matson, Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, Hrnchir, and Jarecke; nay votes none.
Superintendent Apple presented the board with a letter from Deb McCarter to contract out Driver’s Education for eligible Hitchcock County Schools’ students at a cost of $150 per student during the summer. The school will provide the vehicle and gas. Moved by Hrnchir; seconded by Kolbet to approve a Driver’s Education contract with Deb McCarter. Aye votes Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, Hrnchir, Jarecke, and Matson; nay votes none.
Superintendent Apple presented the board with a letter of resignation from Cliff Johnson. Moved by Jarecke; seconded by Matson to accept the resignation of Cliff Johnson. Aye votes Kolbet, Ferguson, Hrnchir, Jarecke, Matson, and Baker; nay votes none. The board expressed their gratitude to Mr. Johnson for his many years of service to the district.
Moved by Matson; seconded by Kolbet to approve James Rahrs’ contract for the high school Science position for the 2010-2011 school year. Aye votes Ferguson, Hrnchir, Jarecke, Matson, Baker, and Kolbet; nay votes none.
Principal Kershaw presented the board with the elementary teacher placement for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Hrnchir; seconded by Baker to approve Kathryn Haddix’s contract for elementary teacher for the 2010-2011 school year. Aye votes Hrnchir, Jarecke, Matson, Baker, Kolbet, and Ferguson; nay votes none.
Superintendent Apple asked the board for feedback on the facility study committee tours, and received positive comments. The board instructed Superintendent Apple to arrange a meeting between the architects in charge of the facility study, the committee members, and the school board to discuss all options.
Superintendent Apple is researching an online credit recovery curriculum for a possible summer school for students that are at risk of not having enough credit hours for graduation.
Principal/Athletic Director Kershaw’s report as follows: 1. Statewide reading tests are being conducted in both the elementary and junior/senior high schools. 2. Statewide math tests will be conducted school wide. 3. Kershaw, McCarter, and Wimer attended crisis committee training at ESU 15. 4. Kershaw and McCarter attended a regional crisis training on teen dating violence and bullying. The board will have to adopt policies pertaining to both subjects for Rule 10 compliance. 5. Kershaw and McCarter attended behavior doctor training in Ogallala. 6. There are 19 girls and 9 boys out for high school track. 7. Kershaw presented the board with a NSAA sportsmanship report from the girls’ state basketball tournament.
Superintendent Apple’s report as follows: 1. April 22 is district music contest in McCook. 2. There will be a school wide Spring music concert in Culbertson on May 6. 3. One of the rentals has been vacated. A new tenant has been found. The board approved Superintendent Apple to replace the windows in the rental.
President Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 8:40 PM. The next meeting will be held on May 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School. The agenda, kept continuously current is available to the public in school offices during normal business hours. The board may modify the agenda within 24 hours of the meeting for items of an emergency nature. The meeting is open to the public.
Larry Ferguson, President Michael Baker, Secretary
General Fund Bills
Aflac – insurance 192.72
American Family Ins Co – insurance 1,215.06
Ameritas Life Ins Co – insurance 306.37
Michael Apple – mileage 420.56
Awards Unlimited Inc – trophy parts 13.17
Blue Cross Blue Shield – health insurance 30,833.94
Brooklyn Publishers – classroom supply 45.50
Chase Suite Hotel – girls state BB lodging 2,340.00
Community Hospital – bus driver physical 133.00
Country Inn & Suites – NRCSA lodging 243.95
DFR Inc – trash 100.00
Eakes Office Plus – supplies 197.73
ESU #15 – contracted services 11,657.00
ESU #16 – contracted services 393.75
Farmers State Bank – FICA, taxes 33,219.84
Farmers Coop – building/bus fuel 11,285.81
Follett Library Resources – library books 300.55
Global Connect – messaging system 182.67
Great Plains Communication – phone bill 184.12
Hauff Sporting Goods – athletic supply 313.03
HCHS Petty Cash – reimbursement 1,088.76
HCS Flex Plan – contributions 1,613.19
HireRight Solutions – driver physicals/fees 329.00
Hometown Market – custodial supply 8.18
Hot Lunch Fund – lunch bills 291.25
Howard Johnson – district wrestling lodging 178.12
Ideal Linen Supply – custodial supply 42.10
Jostens Inc – office supply 16.23
JW Pepper – music supply 40.99
Kildare Lumber – shop supply 59.48
Lang Diesel – mower blades 63.34
Linweld – shop supply 12.76
McCook Lawns – lawn service 4,201.07
MCI – long distance 82.91
MG Trust Co – annuities 627.44
HCS Retirement – retirement 23,335.40
NE Dept of Revenue – state taxes 4,401.00
New York Life Ins Co – insurance 106.30
Perkins Co Schools – lodging reimbursement 37.54
Prairie Wind PC’s – hardware/contracted serv 1,762.81
Principal Financial Group – FSA fees 108.00
Principal Life Ins Co – disability 592.99
R&W Repair – bus fuel/parts/labor 2,039.68
Ramada Inn – Reading Conf lodging 68.00
Ramada Omaha – state wrestling lodging 495.18
Scoop Media – ads/printing 203.37
Sensel Welding & Repair – shop supply 74.30
Snell Service – backflow testing 186.00
Southwest Fertilizer – bus/building fuel 4,633.09
Southwest Public Power – electric 1,256.36
Stamp Fulfillment Center – postage envelops 1,000.60
Stateline Repair – bus part/tire repair 189.78
Hitchcock Co Teachers Assn – dues 1,176.48
The Instrumentalist – supply 37.00
The Thompson Co – custodial supply 291.72
Top Office Products – copiers 824.27
Trails West – bus fuel/parts 1,831.19
UniFirst Corp – custodial supply 74.40
U-Save Pharmacy – nursing supply 271.60
Village of Culbertson – water/sewage 115.45
Village of Trenton – water/sewage/elec/trash 1,724.87
Volz Inc – bearings 50.00
Payroll – net (gross – $146,026.74) 101,536.64
Lunch Fund Bills
CashWa – food/supply 4,034.43
Dean Foods – milk 1,758.92
Farmers State Bank – FICA, taxes 1,096.71
Food Distribution Program – commodities 343.63
HCHS Petty Cash – reimbursement 40.15
Hometown Market – food 718.94
Ideal Linen Supply – kitchen supply 47.19
Kruger Heating & Air – refrigeration repair 242.80
HCS Retirement Acct – retirement 747.22
NE Dept of Revenue – state taxes 67.33
School Lunch Solutions – food 573.67
The Thompson Co – food 1,161.81
Payroll – net (gross – $4,681.10) 3,503.42
March Meeting Summary
The Board of Education of the Hitchcock County Schools met on March 8, 2010 at 7 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School in Trenton. Present were board members Ferguson, Kolbet, Baker, Jarecke, and Matson; excused absence Hrnchir. Also present were Superintendent Apple, Principal Kershaw, Lesa Tines, Dave Wimer, Stephen Granger, and Peggy Fyn.
President Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Notice of the board’s adherence to the Nebraska Open Meetings Law was made and copies were made available to patrons upon request.
After review it was moved by Jarecke; seconded by Baker to approve the consent agenda. Aye votes Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, Jarecke, and Matson; nay votes none. The consent agenda consisted of the following items: (1) The March agenda. (2) Minutes of the February regular board meeting. (3) The Activity Fund. (4) The bill roster with general fund bills totaling $246,294.90 and lunch fund bills totaling $10,857.31. (5) Other funds.
No visitors asked to be recognized.
Superintendent Apple introduced Chris Rippen, Business teacher, to the board. Mrs. Rippen is taking 19 students to the Nebraska Future Business Leaders Association convention in Omaha, April 8th and 9th. The FBLA members have raised monies to cover conference fees and lodging. Mrs. Rippen requested transportation costs be covered by the school. Moved by Matson; seconded by Kolbet to approve the FBLA trip and to pay transportation costs. Aye votes Kolbet, Ferguson, Jarecke, Matson, and Baker; nay votes none.
Superintendent Apple presented bids from McCook Lawns for $4201 and Gaston Lawns for $4402 for the 2010 lawn care season. Moved by Baker; seconded by Jarecke to accept the bid of $4201 from McCook Lawns. Aye votes Ferguson, Jarecke, Matson, Baker, and Kolbet; nay votes none.
Superintendent Apple presented bids from CashWa for $4218 and The Thompson Co for $6545.50 for a new range for the elementary. Moved by Matson; seconded by Baker to accept the bid from CashWa. Aye votes Jarecke, Matson, Baker, Kolbet, and Ferguson; nay votes none.
Dave Wimer provided the board with bids from various companies for utility tractors and riding lawn mowers. The board instructed Mr. Wimer to inquire about various accessories and possible retrofitting of currently owned accessories. Discussion was tabled until the April regular board meeting.
Moved by Kolbet; seconded by Jarecke to accept the Hitchcock County School Board policies 200’s as a final reading. Aye votes Matson, Baker, Kolbet, Ferguson, and Jarecke; nay votes none.
Stephen Granger from CG Architects presented the board with various options and costs of their findings during the facility study. The next step will be to meet with community members to present their findings within the next month.
Principal/Athletic Director Kershaw’s report as follows: 1. Hitchcock County students represented the school very well at the Hitchcock/Hayes County Spelling Bee. Austin Blume from Hitchcock County will represent our school in Omaha. 2. Parent-Teacher’s Conferences will be held on March 18th from 4:30 to 8:00 PM, and on March 19th. There will be no school March 19th.
3. March 16th the RPAC Instrumental Clinic will be held in Trenton. There will be a performance for the public at 7:00 PM. 4. Several elementary teachers attended the Nebraska State Reading Conference. 5. Fourth grade students attended the Nebraska Birthday Celebration in McCook. 6. The girls’ basketball team qualified and attended the Girls’ State Basketball Tournament.
7. District speech contest will be held in Hyannis on March 10th.
Superintendent Apple’s report as follows: 1. The National Honor Society induction will be held March 15th. 2. The Student Council is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive at the high school on March 12th. 3. The state NRCSA convention will be held March 23rd and 24th in Kearney. 4. County Government Day will be held March 31st at the Hitchcock County Courthouse. 5. The high school track team will attend their first meet at UNK in Kearney on March 20th. 6. Prom will be held April 10th. 7. Different legislative bills were discussed at the NRCSA legislative conference March 1st in Lincoln. 8. A first look at possible state aid monies.
President Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 8:48 PM. The next meeting will be held on April 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Hitchcock County Junior/Senior High School. The agenda, kept continuously current is available to the public in school offices during normal business hours. The board may modify the agenda within 24 hours of the meeting for items of an emergency nature. The meeting is open to the public.
Larry Ferguson, President Michael Baker, Secretary
General Fund Bills
Aflac – insurances 192.72
American Family Ins Co – insurances 1,215.06
Ameritas Life Ins Corp – insurances 306.37
Michael Apple – mileage 282.10
Blue Cross Blue Shield – health insurance 30,833.94
Community Hospital – bus driver physicals 266.00
Computer Hardware Inc – computer hardware 85.00
County Inn & Suites – conference lodging 77.00
D & L Pest Control – pest control 80.00
DFR Inc – trash 100.00
ESU #15 – contracted services 11,657.00
ESU #16 – contracted services/workshops 568.75
Farmers State Bank – FICA, taxes 32,402.16
Farmers Coop – bus/building fuel 9,363.96
Follett Library Resources – library books 74.33
Great Plains Communications – phone bill 241.10
Harding & Shultz – legal costs 381.00
Harris – support/office supply 1,017.12
HCHS Petty Cash – reimbursement 2,003.32
HCS Flex Plan – contributions 1,613.19
Hershbergers Music Co – supply/equip repair 209.25
Hometown Market – science supply 7.63
Hot Lunch Fund – lunch bills 210.15
Ideal Linen Supply – custodial supply 39.77
JW Pepper – music supply 93.75
Peggy Kennedy – reimbursement 16.49
Kildare Lumber Co – shop supply 29.17
Linweld – shop supply 11.83
Lou’s Sporting Goods – athletic supply 113.05
Mark’s Plumbing Parts – radiator part 145.57
David Maynard – snow removal 90.00
McCook Glass & Mirror – door glass repair 238.97
MCI – long distance 86.96
MG Trust Co – annuity 627.44
NE Assoc of School Boards – dues 2,609.00
HCS Retirement Acct – retirement 22,627.58
NE Dept of Revenue – state taxes 4,237.56
New York Life Ins Co – insurances 106.30
Off to College – guidance supply 103.00
Oriental Trading Co – library supply 125.96
Orscheln Farm & Home – building/shop supply 62.05
Pfeffer Service – heater repair 79.90
Prairie Wind PC’s – contracted services 1,368.49
Principal Financial Group – FSA fees 99.75
Principal Life Ins Co – disability 592.99
Quill Corp – office supply 84.88
R & W Repair – bus fuel/parts/labor 1,777.05
School Specialty Supply – office supply 78.00
Scoop Media – ads/printing 145.95
Sensel Welding & Repair – shop supply/equipment 98.25
Snell Service – condensate repair 679.78
Southwest Fertilizer 4,868.11
Southwest NE Physical Therapy – contracted services 89.25
Southwest Public Power Co – electric 1,408.58
Sports Shoppe – athletic supply 46.00
Stateline Repair – mower part 9.61
Hitchcock Co Teachers Assn – dues 1,176.48
Top Office Products – copiers/usage/supply 3,024.76
Trails West – bus fuel 1,218.13
Transportation Accessories – bus parts 115.54
UniFirst Corp – custodial supply 111.60
Unitech – custodial supply 479.50
Village of Culbertson – water/sewage 94.00
Village of Trenton – water/sewage/electric/trash 1,722.84
Weathercraft Co – roof repair 180.00
Wenger – risers 4,489.00
Payroll – net (gross – $141,000.65) 97,704.86
Lunch fund bills
CashWa Distributing – food/supply 2,871.51
Dean Foods – milk 1,523.95
Farmers State Bank – FICA, taxes 704.88
Food Distribution Program – commodities 340.44
HCHS Petty Cash – reimbursement 36.47
Hometown Market – food 730.71
Ideal Linen Supply – kitchen supply 53.69
HCS Retirement Acct – retirement 479.13
NE Dept of Revenue – state taxes 38.89
Northwest Fire Extinguisher – hood services 139.00
School Lunch Solutions – food 711.84
The Thompson Co – food 270.28
Payroll – net (gross – $3960.07) 2,956.52