May 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
Elgin Public School Board
Regular Meeting
EPS Board Room
May 14, 2024, 7:30 PM
President Lisa Welding called the regular monthly meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Board members present were Eric Beckman, Ron Bode, Todd Heithoff, Luke Hinkle and Lisa Welding. Also present were Superintendent Mike Brockhaus and Principal Greg Wemhoff.
Todd Heithoff motioned to excuse Steve Busteed, seconded by Ron Bode. Vote 5-0, motion carried.
President Welding led the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Welding reminded everyone that a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Law was posted in the meeting room.
School board meeting notice complied with Meeting Notice Policy #204.07. Posting was done on the High School building window and post office bulletin board.
Todd Heithoff motioned and Eric Beckman second to approve the Consent Agenda: #4 - Board Bills #5- Minutes of Previous Meeting, #6- Adopt the Agenda, #7- Financial Report. Motion carried, vote 5-0.
President Welding recognized visitors and asked if the patrons had any comments.
There were no committee reports or correspondence.
Principal Wemhoff reported on the completion of NSCAS testing and gave an update on spring activities held and the completion of the school year.
Supt. Brockhaus gave an update on the Alumni Celebration that is being held on May 25th. Also gave an update on the projects that will begin after the alumni celebration.
Steve Busteed arrived at 7:45 p.m.
In action items, Luke Hinkle motioned, Steve Busteed seconded to approve the first reading of updated NASB recommended Policies 402.17 Workplace Privacy; 502.10 Assignment of New Students to Classes and Grade Levels; 504.17 Questioning of Students by Outside Agencies; 504.23 Suicide Awareness and Assessment; 612.03 ChildFind; 612.05 Individualized Education Program and Family Services Plan; 905.02 Annual Emergency Safety Plan; and 905.07 Safety Drills. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
Steve Busteed motioned, Todd Heithoff second to approve the handbooks. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
Luke Hinkle motioned, Ron Bode second to approve surplus of legal copy paper. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
Motioned by Eric Beckman, seconded by Hinkle to approve the purchase of ESports Curriculum and devices for $12,918.08. Vote 6-0, motion carried.
Bode motioned to approve the bid for the CAT6 wiring project from Applied Connective for $61,073.66. Seconded by Heithoff. Vote 5-0, Beckman abstained, motion carried.
Luke Hinke motioned to enter closed session for Employee Classified Agreements for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting. Ron Bode seconded the motion. President Welding restated the motion. Vote 6-0, motion carried. President Welding restated the motion and the board entered closed session at 8:28 p.m. The board returned from closed session at 9:06 p.m.
No action was taken in the closed session.
Heithoff motioned; Hinkle seconded to approve the Employee Classified Salary agreements as stated. Vote 5-0, Eric Beckman abstained, motion carried.
Motion by Busteed seconded by Beckman to adjourn the meeting. Vote 6-0, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday June 11, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Boardroom at Elgin Public School. The annual board retreat will follow the regular July Board meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Ron Bode, Secretary
Jessica Niewohner, Recorder
-This is a draft copy and does not become official Elgin Public Board minutes until approved at the next regular or advertised meeting.