June 21, 2021 Board Meeting
Sidney Community School District
Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting
June 21, 2021 6:00 pm 2754 Knox Road
Call meeting to order and determine quorum
Vice-President Matt McLaren called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Directors present were Renee Johnson and Justin Travis. Also present were Superintendent Tim Hood, Secondary Principal Kim Payne, Elementary Principal Shannon Wehling, Business Manager Trisha Glockel and Board Secretary Janet Lemrick Randy Albright Administrative Assistant. Absent Directors Alisha Ettleman and Shad Smith
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Recognition of guests and public comment
There were 4 guests present. No public comment.
Approval of amended consent agenda
Motion to approve the amended consent (minutes, bills, financials) agenda was made by Director Johnson with second by Director Travis. Motion carried. Ayes 3 Nays 0
Reports
Mrs. Wehling presented the PK-6 report.
Mrs. Payne presented the Secondary report.
There was no maintenance report.
Mr. Tim Lemrick presented the Transportation report. The board consented to fix the damaged rooftop of a bus. Board consented to look at options to purchasing 1 needed bus.
Mr. Tim Hood presented the Superintendent report:
City and school engineers are still talking about the Webster Street project.
Discussion
Elementary temporary wall of interior classroom was removed.
Cost on wall finishes for the secondary school addition were discussed.
Fire Sprinkler System was discussed. Board consented to table.
Bids for removing asbestos in Elementary was discussed.
Para pay was discussed. Board consented to table until next year negotiations.
Admin and Directors Contracts were discussed. Recommended 1.99% and two-year principal contracts
Insurance update. Rates increasing.
IWCC Agreements. Board consented to table.
Removal Janet Lemrick off of the Signature Cards at the banks and add Randall Albright
Adding Randall Albright on the Signatures for the Sidney CSD Checks
Interest being paid at Local Banks. Mrs. Glockel recommended moving all accounts except Food Service Fund to Arbor Bank.
Facilities Rental Agreement. Mr. Hood recommended charging $50 a month rental fee for after school fitness program until October meeting then open back up for discussion
IASB Legislative Priorities. Board discussed which Four priorities to present to Legislators
One-time transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Activity fund, as lawfully allowed, due to losses in revenue related to COVID precautions.
Action Items
The following items were approved by the Board.
Change orders 6603 and 3899 which include wall at the Elementary school and
wall finishes at Jr/Sr High addition.
New Horizon was awarded the contract for asbestos removal
The Five-Year Variance on the Fire Sprinkler System
Admin and Directors Contracts. 1.99% increase. 2-year principal contract
Insurance
The school board approved the removal of Janet Lemrick from signature cards held at Arbor Bank (Accounts ending XXX2725, XXX8664, XXX7179, XXX4029) and Great Western Bank (Accounts ending XXX2957, XXX2941, XXX0203, XXX2949, XXX0211), and authorized the addition of Randall Albright to all of the above noted accounts, in addition to Trisha Glockel, Business Manager, Alicia Ettleman, Board President, and Matt McLaren, Board Vice-president. The board authorized the use of digital signatures on checks by Randall Albright and Alicia Ettleman.
The board passed a resolution authorizing the one-time transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Activity fund, as lawfully allowed, due to losses in revenue related to COVID precautions.
Changing Bank Deposits. Moving everything except Food Service Fund to Arbor Bank
Facilities rental. $50 a month rental for Fitness program
IASB Legislation priorities. Mental Health, Teacher Retention and Recruitment, Supplemental State Aid, and Budget Guarantee
Pay End of Fiscal Year Bills and Report to board
Resignation of Julie Murren, Elementary 3rd grade Teacher
Celebrations
Mrs. Lemrick presented a plaque and flowers from Board on for her retirement.
Matthew Benedict place 3rd in High Jump at State Track Meet
Avery Dowling placed 32nd at State Golf Meet
Kyle Beam placed 30th at State Golf Meet
Kyle Beam and Avery Dowling placed 35th at Coed State Golf Meet
Cade Smith and Myler Maher qualified for JR High National Rodeo
McKet Maher qualified for High School National Rodeo
Marley Shull was Overall Winner at Corner Conference Science Fair
Closed Session 21.51(j)
Motion to go into closed session at 7:27 pm was made by Director Travis with second by Director Johnson. Motion carried. Roll Call vote: Ayes- McLaren, Johnson, and Travis.
Returned to open session at 7:29 pm on the motion by Director Travis with second by Director Johnson
Closed Session 21.5 (i)
Motion to go into closed session at 7:31 pm was made by Director Travis with second by Director Johnson. Motion carried. Roll Call vote: Ayes- McLaren, Johnson, and Travis.
Returned to open session at 7:40 pm on the motion by Director Travis with second by Director Johnson.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 7:41 pm was made by Director Johnson with second by Director Travis. Motion carried. Ayes 3 Nays 0
This publication of minutes is the unofficial report of action taken. Official minutes are available for review at the Sidney Community School District after approval at the next regular board meeting.
Next regular scheduled meeting will be held on July 19, 2021.