Board minutes are considered draft minutes until approved by the board.
Regular Board Meeting
February 12, 2024
The Board of Education of Chadron Public Schools was convened in Regular Session on February 12, 2024 by President Huffman at 5:30 PM.
Board members present: Boone Huffman, Tom Menke, Sandy Montague-Roes, Madison Nitsch and Tye Pourier
Board members absent: Melissa Webster
Routine Matters
President Huffman welcomed visitors to the meeting. President Huffman announced the posting of a complete copy of the Open Meetings Act on the west wall of the conference room by the door. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A quorum was determined to be present.
Motion by Ms. Montague-Roes, seconded by Mrs. Nitsch, to declare the meeting properly publicized and open to the public. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mrs. Nitsch, seconded by Mr. Pourier, to approve the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting for February 12, 2024. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Ms. Montague-Roes, seconded by Mr. Menke, to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on January 8, 2024. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
High Fives
Thank you to Rick Barry, Biz Vogl and all those who worked the Chadron Dual Wrestling and Individual Tournament last month. Girls wrestling state qualifiers - Fia Rassmussen and Josie Werner. Boys wrestling state qualifiers - Quinn Bailey and Zane Cullers. Thank you to all the parents who attended P/T Conferences districtwide. National School Counselor Week was February 5-9 - thank you to our counselors - Mikel Landreth, Jenn Cattnach, Becky Dubs and Loni Watson. To the family members, MS Student Council and HS Cardinals Committed for joining the Primary for our Be My Valentine Breakfast. To the FCCLA organization for the “Baking for Birthdays” cupcake recognition for birthdays at the Primary School ~ these treats are so appreciated at the school for any students who do not have goodies on their birthday. To Jen Cattnach for organizing a small group learning experience for our 4th grade Native American students. Thank you to Tammy and Brian LaPorte for their assistance. The following FCCLA members received gold at distinct competition: Kaylee Sprock, Kenzie Pourier, Morgan Schommer and Chelsea Stephens. Thank you to the counseling staff in supporting staff and students during the loss of a kindergarten student. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Recognition of Public Requesting to Comment on Specific Agenda Items
None
Business Transactions
Treasurer’s Report as of January 2024
Ending
Beginning Transfers, Ending Balance
Fund Balance Revenue Expenditures Others* Balance 1.31.23
General Fund 1,492.859.03 1,646,038.58 1,058,863.98 796.97 2,080,830.60 1,869,866.48
Depreciation Fund 445,224.13 445,224.13 445,224.13
Lunch Fund 366,832.31 43,434.50 45,635.88 364,630.93 339,371.03
Special
Building Fund 370,684.97 17,707.32 4,821.64 383,570.65 454,220.87
Cooperative
Fund -854.36 4,000.32 4,000.32 -854.36 19.83
Total 2,674,746.08 1,711,180.72 1,113,321.82 796.97 3,273,401.95 3,108,702.34
Motion by Finance Committee, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to approve the bills and claims for the General Fund in the amount of $135,888.58, Lunch Fund in the amount of $52,787.83 and the Special Building Fund in the amount of $4,821.64. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by the Finance Committee, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to approve the bills and claims for the Activity Fund in the amount of $29,053.92. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
Motion by Mr. Huffman, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to approve any board member to attend NRCSA March 14-15, and NASB Finance Training March 20. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mr. Pourier, seconded by Mrs. Nitsch, to approve renewing the Board’s NASB membership for 2024-25. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mr. Huffman, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to approve the 2024-25 School Calendar Start and End dates, Teachers August 14, 2024 to May 23, 2025 and students August 19, 2024 to May 22, 2025. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Second reading of policy 3452.1 School and Non-School Group Accounts and a new policy: Naming of Property (no number yet).
Personnel
Motion by the Personnel Committee, second by Ms. Montague-Roes, to rollover Superintendent Meyer’s contract. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Ms. Montague-Roes, seconded by Mrs. Nitsch, to accept, with regret the resignations of Travis Hencey, HS Art teacher; Lauren Collins, Kindergarten teacher; Rebecca Dubs, MS Counselor; Troy Gregory, 3rd grade teacher and the retirement of Todd Hastings, MS Math teacher. Thank you to Mr. Hastings for your years of dedication to teaching. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mr. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Pourier, to accept the teaching contract for MiaKayla Koerber for the position of High School Industrial Arts Teacher. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Student Performance and Program Reports
Administrator Reports Including: Building Principals, Technology Director, Curriculum Director, and Maintenance Supervisor can be found on the district’s website at chadronschools.org.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyer provided an update on the Commissioner Advisory Committee that she serves on. There are over 110 bills in the Legislature this year that focus on education. The SIP report was provided.
Board Member Roundtable (non-action)
President Huffman listed the many improvements and accomplishments that have been made over the last 7 years. Thank you to past President Menke and the staff.
President Huffman suggested a new board member attendance policy.
President Huffman suggested moving meetings to the second Wednesday of the month. If the board agrees it would begin with the 2024-25 school year.
Advanced Planning
Public Comment Time for Items Not on the Agenda
None
Vote to Excuse Absent Board Members
Motion by Mrs. Nitsch, seconded by Mr. Menke, to excuse Board Member Webster from the meeting. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Adjournment
Motion by Ms. Montague-Roes, seconded by Mr. Menke, to adjourn at 6:40PM. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Huffman, Menke, Montague-Roes, Nitsch, Pourier
Voting No: None
Absent: Webster
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
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Boone Huffman Sara Taylor
President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education