REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING GORDON-RUSHVILLE SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 81-0010 Monday, December 13, 2021

I. Open the Meeting

Roll Call:  Janssen, C. Johnson, Kearns, Retzlaff, Willnerd

II. Call to Order/Nebraska Open Meetings Law

III. Excuse Absent Members Dave Johnson

It was moved by Kathleen Willnerd seconded by Mr Zach Kearns to excuse absent member Dave Johnson. Motion Carried.

Mr Ross Janssen:  Yes   

Mrs Candie Johnson:  Yes   

Dave Johnson:  Absent   

Mr Zach Kearns:  Yes   

Sherry Retzlaff:  Yes   

Kathleen Willnerd:  Yes   

Yes: 5, No: 0, Absent: 1

IV. Publication of Meeting

It was moved by Mrs Candie Johnson seconded by Mr Ross Janssen to declare this meeting properly publicized and open to the public as per policies #8340 and #8342, method of publication Sheridan County Journal Star -. Motion Carried.

Mr Ross Janssen:  Yes   

Mrs Candie Johnson:  Yes   

Dave Johnson:  Absent   

Mr Zach Kearns:  Yes   

Sherry Retzlaff:  Yes   

Kathleen Willnerd:  Yes   

Yes: 5, No: 0, Absent: 1

V. Acceptance of the agenda

It was moved by Kathleen Willnerd seconded by Mr Zach Kearns to that the agenda for this meeting, all items of which were placed on it at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time, as provided by statute, be accepted as presented. Motion Carried.

Mr Ross Janssen:  Yes   

Mrs Candie Johnson:  Yes   

Dave Johnson:  Absent   

Mr Zach Kearns:  Yes   

Sherry Retzlaff:  Yes   

Kathleen Willnerd:  Yes   

Yes: 5, No: 0, Absent: 1

VI. Audit Report presented by Michael Scow Dana Cole and Co. 

VII. Public Forum - No Public Forum in December

VIII. Celebration of Excellence Mr. Slama received The Nebraska Association of Elementary School Principals Association Distinguished Elementary Principal Award and will represent Nebraska in the National Distinguished Principal recognition sponsored by NAESP.

Tessa Hurlburt spoke on Unified Bowling 

IX. Reports

IX.A. Mrs. Curtis, Mr. Slama, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Mills, and Miss Liggett

IX.B. Board Committees - Negotiations Committee, Policy Committee, and Americanism Committee

IX.C. Tessa Hurlburt, Student Representative – spoke on the Unified Bowling season.

X. Consent Agenda

It was moved by Mrs Candie Johnson seconded by Mr Zach Kearns to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Dist. 81-0010 of November 8, 2021, and BOE Work Session of Nov. 8, 2021, Finances: General Fund Bills $792,707.10, Building Fund Bills $0, Depreciation Fund Bills, $7,204.25 Qualified Capital Fund Bills $0, Cooperative Fund Bills $0, Lunch Fund Bills $47,728.82, Bond Fund Bills $0, Transfers From Investment fund to General Fund $450,000.00, From Bldg Fund to Investment Fund $3,250.00, From Investment fund to Depreciation Fund $7,000.00 and the resignation of Misty Curtis effective the end of this contract, with appreciation for service. Motion Carried.

Mr Ross Janssen:  Yes   

Mrs Candie Johnson:  Yes   

Dave Johnson:  Absent   

Mr Zach Kearns:  Yes   

Sherry Retzlaff:  Yes   

Kathleen Willnerd:  Yes   

Yes: 5, No: 0, Absent: 1

XI. Discussion Items Recognition and appreciation of scholarship donations from the family of Louis Schmidt and the family of Michael Ferguson. 

XI.A. Discuss future bus needs 

XII. Action Items

XII.A. It was moved by Mr Ross Janssen seconded by Mrs Candie Johnson to Approve negotiated agreement with certified teaching staff, a base salary increase of $500 to $37,200, a flat salary increase of $500 to $16,150, and 150 additional minutes of personal leave. Motion Carried.

Mr Ross Janssen:  Yes   

Mrs Candie Johnson:  Yes   

Dave Johnson:  Absent   

Mr Zach Kearns:  Yes   

Sherry Retzlaff:  Yes   

Kathleen Willnerd:  Yes   

Yes: 5, No: 0, Absent: 1

XII.B It was moved by Kathleen Willnerd seconded by Mr Zach Kearns to Approve 2020-21 audit as presented. Motion Carried.

Mr Ross Janssen:  Yes   

Mrs Candie Johnson:  Yes   

Dave Johnson:  Absent   

Mr Zach Kearns:  Yes   

Sherry Retzlaff:  Yes   

Kathleen Willnerd:  Yes   

Yes: 5, No: 0, Absent: 1

XII.C. It was moved by Kathleen Willnerd seconded by Mr Ross Janssen to approve the following KSB policies as presented. 1001, 1002, 1003, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3003.1, 3004, 3004.1, 3005, 3008, 3009, 3011, 3012, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3016, 3017, 3018, 3019, 3020, 3021, 3022, 3024, 3025, 3026, 3027, 3028, 3029, 3031, 3032, 3033, 3035, 3036, 3037, 3039, 3040, 3041, 3044, 3045, 3046, 3047, 3048, 3049, 3050, 3051, 3053, 3054, 3055, 3056, 3057, 3058,4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4009, 4011.1, 4011, 4012, 4013, 4015, 4016, 4017, 4018, 4019, 4010, 4022, 4023, 4024, 4025, 4027, 4028, 4029, 4030, 4032, 4034, 4037, 4038, 4039, 4041, 4042, 4043, 4044, 4045, 4046, 4048, 4051, 4052, 4053, 4054, 4055, 4057, 4058, 4059, 4060, 4061, 4062, 4063,5006, 5007, 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011, 5012, 5014, 5017, 5018, 5024, 5025, 5028, 5030, 5031, 5032, 5033, 5034, 5036, 5037, 5039, 5040, 5041, 5042, 5043, 5044, 5046, 5048, 5049, 5053, 5054, 5056, 5059, 5063, 5064, 5067, 6001, 6002, 6003, 6004, 6005, 6006, 6010, 6011, 6012, 6014, 6016, 6018, 6020, 6026, 6027, 6029, 6030, 6031, 6032, and 6034, and discontinuation of previous policies that address the same. Motion Carried.

Mr Ross Janssen:  Yes   

Mrs Candie Johnson:  Yes   

Dave Johnson:  Absent   

Mr Zach Kearns:  Yes   

Sherry Retzlaff:  Yes   

Kathleen Willnerd:  Yes   

Yes: 5, No: 0, Absent: 1y Mr Ross Janssen seconded by Mr Zach Kearns to Declare the 2006 Taurus surplus. Motion Carried.

Mr Ross Janssen:  Yes   

Mrs Candie Johnson:  Yes   

Dave Johnson:  Absent   

Mr Zach Kearns:  Yes   

Sherry Retzlaff:  Yes   

Kathleen Willnerd:  Yes   

Yes: 5, No: 0, Absent: 1

XII.E. It was moved by Kathleen Willnerd seconded by Mrs Candie Johnson to Adjust daily substitute teacher salary to $115 per day. Motion Carried.

Mr Ross Janssen:  Yes   

Mrs Candie Johnson:  Yes   

Dave Johnson:  Absent   

Mr Zach Kearns:  Yes   

Sherry Retzlaff:  Yes   

Kathleen Willnerd:  Yes   

Yes: 5, No: 0, Absent: 1

XIII. Dates to Remember Board work session Supt. Search January 4, 2022 5:30 pm 

Superintendent Interviews January 18 and 19, 2022

XIII. A. Date of Next Regular Board Meeting - January 10, 2022 5:30 pm 

XV. Adjournment

It was moved by Kathleen Willnerd seconded by Mr Zach Kearns to adjourn the District No. 10 meeting at 6:40 PM. Motion Carried.

Mr Ross Janssen:  Yes   

Mrs Candie Johnson:  Yes   

Dave Johnson:  Absent   

Mr Zach Kearns:  Yes   

Sherry Retzlaff:  Yes   

Kathleen Willnerd:  Yes   

Yes: 5, No: 0, Absent: 1

Published: December 22, 2021 ZNEZ