BOARD OF EDUCATION
BENKELMAN NE 69021
The Dundy County Stratton Board of Education met
in regular session on May 10, 2010 at the Dundy County Stratton High School. The
following members were present: M Blecha, S Krug, K Lorens, M Lutz, L Melchert,
J Metzger, S Noffsinger, and B Woods. Also
present were Principal Mike Rotherham, Superintendent Dallas Watkins and staff
member JoAnn Decker. Visitors were Tim Rettele, FBLA Sponsor Peggy Parker and
FBLA members Brandi Confer, Leslie Damrow, Scott Rotherham, Michaela Lutz, Ben
Fox, Morgan Jones, and David Wilson of W Design.
Board member S Stamm and Principal Jim Kent arrived late.
President Metzger called the meeting to order at
6:00 P.M.
President Metzger stated that the board follows
the Open Meetings Act Guidelines which are posted in the meeting room on the
East wall.
Motion by Lorens seconded by Melchert to approve
the agenda and the minutes of the April 12, 2010 regular meeting.
Yes: Blecha, Krug, Lorens, Melchert, Metzger, and Noffsinger. No: None.
Abstain: Lutz and Woods. Absent:
Stamm. Motion carried.
FBLA gave a presentation on State Conferences and
yearly program.
Shad Stamm arrived at 6:08 P.M.
There were no public items of discussion.
Principal Jim Kent arrived at 6:17 P.M.
Motion by Blecha seconded by Noffsinger to
approve the administrative and financial reports and payment of bills.
Yes: Krug, Lorens, Lutz, Melchert, Metzger, Noffsinger, Stamm, Woods, and
Blecha. No: None.
Motion carried.
Principal Rotherham reported on kindergarten
roundup; end of year enrollment numbers; assessments; ARRA funds; elementary
spring concerts; DARE classes and graduation; reported on field trips; 6th
grade get together from all buildings; and important dates.
Superintendent Watkins recognized vocational
education accomplishments; summer projects; state mandated dating policy;
Educational Service Unit 15 contract; accreditation report; and bus routes for
2010-2011. Principal Kent
congratulated National Honor Society inductees: Ben Fox, Morgan Jones, Scott
Rotherham, Michaela Lutz, and Brandi Confer.
He also congratulated the State FBLA, FFA, and FCCLA contestants and the
FBLA National qualifiers. Principal
Kent reported on RPAC; final exams; graduation; awards convocation; summer van
use; and new television for the commons area.
Under board items of discussion Superintendent
Watkins, Principal Rotherham, Board Members S Noffsinger, L Melchert, and B
Woods reported on the Haigler Elementary public meeting, patron advertising, and
bus routes for 2010-2011 school year.
The board recessed at 7:18 P.M.
The board reconvened at 7:32 P.M.
Motion by Krug seconded by Lorens to award the
lowest and best bid from Dowhower Construction Inc. for the Dundy County
Stratton High School east hallway project.
Yes: Lorens, Lutz, Melchert, Metzger, Noffsinger, Stamm, Woods, Blecha,
and Krug. No: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Noffsinger seconded by Blecha to award
the lowest and best bid for the asbestos abatement and disposal for the Dundy
County Stratton High School project to Great Plains Asbestos Control Inc. in the
amount of $11,160.00. Yes: Lutz,
Melchert, Metzger, Noffsinger, Stamm, Woods, Blecha, Krug, and Lorens. No: None.
Motion carried.
The board discussed insured valuations of
building in order to keep up with current replacement costs.
Motion by Stamm seconded by Lutz to recognize the
graduating class of 2010 and to wish them the best for all their
accomplishments. Yes: Melchert,
Metzger, Noffsinger, Stamm, Woods, Blecha, Krug, Lorens, and Lutz. No: None.
Motion carried.
Motion by Noffsinger seconded by Woods to approve
the activity assignments as presented for 2010-2011.
Yes: Metzger, Noffsinger,
Stamm, Woods, Krug, Lorens, Lutz, and Melchert.
No: Blecha. Motion carried.
Motion by Lutz seconded by Melchert to enter into
executive session at 8:10 P.M. to discuss administrative and teacher
negotiations for 2010-2011. Yes:
Noffsinger, Stamm, Woods, Blecha, Krug, Lorens, Lutz, Melchert, and Metzger.
No: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Krug seconded by Melchert to come out
of executive session at 9:30 P.M.
Yes: Stamm, Woods, Blecha, Krug, Lorens, Lutz, Melchert, Metzger, and Noffsinger.
No: None. Motion carried.
The board discussed staffing needs for 2010-2111.
Motion by Stamm seconded by Blecha to adjourn at
9:45 P.M. Yes: Woods, Blecha, Krug,
Lorens, Lutz, Melchert, Metzger, Noffsinger, and Stamm.
No: None. Motion carried.
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Sandy Noffsinger, Secretary