April 9, 2008

A meeting of the Board of Education of the Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools was convened in open and public session on Wed, April 9, 2008 in the long distance learning room at the high school in Murdock, NE. Board members Steve Backemeyer, Mark Luetchens, Dave Oehlerking, Jesse Rust, Diann Stille, and Joyce Vogt were present, along with superintendent Dan Novak and principals Bruce Friedrich and Tim Allemang. Also present were Rick Hawks from ARCHI+ECT, Ed Zastera from Kingery Construction, and two audience members.

Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting and the subjects to be discussed at this meeting were given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. A current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice.

Board president Joyce Vogt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act was posted on the wall of the meeting room.

Motion made by Backemeyer, seconded by Luetchens to approve the consent agenda; including approval of the meeting agenda, but moving discussion item #19 ahead of action item #13, April board bills and financial reports, and minutes from the March 12, 2008 regular board meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

The board received a report from Mr. Friedrich, Mr. Allemang, and Mr. Novak regarding events and activities occurring within the Elmwood-Murdock School District. The board also received a report from Steve Backemeyer, representing the Budget committee, regarding their meeting with Mr. Barry Ballou, who represents the Nebraska School District Liquid Asset Fund (NSDLAF).

The board discussed the building project and received updates from Rick Hawks and Ed Zastera. Marie Gregoire presented information regarding the Champion Sign project which will acknowledge the school’s successes in athletics and extracurricular activities. There was also discussion regarding a groundbreaking ceremony to be held on May 19, 2008 at both school sites.

Motion by Backemeyer, seconded by Oehlerking to approve Mr. Paul Dwyer as 1.0 FTE Technology Coordinator for the 2008-2009 school year with terms as stipulated in contract. Motion passed 6-0.

Motion by Rust, seconded by Stille to approve Mrs. Heidi Zierott as .50 FTE Curriculum Coordinator/Special Education Director for the 2008-2009 school year with terms as stipulated in contract. Motion passed 6-0.

Motion by Oehlerking, seconded by Luetchens to approve Mr. Jan Kuxhausen and Mr. Jim Stephens as volunteer coaches’ aides for the 2007-2008 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Luetchens, seconded by Rust to approve Interlocal Cooperation Act Agreement with the Weeping Water Public Schools for Sharing of Certificated Staff Services. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Stille, seconded by Oehlerking to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the Louisville Public Schools for providing contracted School Psychologist and Pre-School Special Education Services for the Elmwood-Murdock School District for the 2008-2009 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Oehlerking , seconded by Backemeyer to set Thursday, May 22, 2008 as the final contract day for certificated staff for the 2007-2008 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Luetchens, seconded by Stille to approve contract with “Kids on the Move, Inc” for providing occupational and physical therapy for the Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools for the 2008-2009 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Rust, seconded by Luetchens to retain “Gatekeeper” to provide the Elmwood-Murdock School District with certain review and record keeping services relating to the district’s 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Program. Motion carried 6-0.

The board discussed the following items, without taking action:

1) Joint meeting with Village of Elmwood regarding wind turbine electrical generation.

Motion made by Rust, seconded by Oehlerking to adjourn the meeting at 9:36 p.m. on Apr 9, 2008. Motion carried 6-0.

The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the long distance learning room at the high school in Murdock, NE.

Respectfully submitted,

Diann Stille

Board Secretary