Board of Education Meeting Minutes for January 15, 2024
The Board of Education met on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 5:30 pm. Members present: Brian Aaberg, Brad Anderson, David Ciancio, Scott Russell, Beth Sonderup and Jennifer Wood.
Public notice of the meeting was published in the Nance County Journal on January 10, 2024.
Called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
Recognized Open Meetings Act
Recognized Visitors
Approved the agenda as presented.
Nomination for Beth Sonderup for President of the school board. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
Nomination for Brad Anderson for Vice President of the school board.Roll call vote:Aye-6, Nay-0.
Nomination for Jennifer Wood for Treasurer of the school board. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
Nomination for David Ciancio for Secretary of the school board. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
All board committees will remain unchanged for 2024.
Dr. Anderson reported on the flooring projects and boiler work completed over the break.
It was moved by Wood and seconded by Aaberg to approve the use of the ESSERS III grant for the purpose of covering the expenses for a 1.0 FTE elementary teacher. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Anderson to approve the (Covid) Safe Schools Plan with no changes. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
The board tabled the decision to purchase a school bus until the February board meeting.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Aaberg to approve the contract with AB Turf Care for 2024 lawn maintenance work. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Wood and seconded by Anderson to enter into Executive Session at 5:49 pm to discuss negotiation information regarding Certificated Staff, Classified Staff and Administrative Staff. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Wood and seconded by Ciancio to return to Regular Session at 6:55 p.m. Roll call vote: Aye-6, Nay-0.
It was moved by Russell and seconded by Wood to approve the contract agreements for Certificated Staff for the 2024-2025 school year. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Abstain-Anderson.
It was moved by Aaberg and seconded by Russell to approve the contract agreements for Classified Staff and the Office Manager for the 2024-2025 school year. Roll call vote: Aye-5, Nay-0, Abstain-Anderson.
Approved the minutes from the December 11, 2023 regular board meeting.
Approved the Treasurer’s report as presented.
Approved the payment of bills as presented.
Adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
David Ciancio, Secretary
Board of Education