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MINUTES                       BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT            AUGUST 12, 2024

The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on August 13th.  This meeting was advertised in the August 7th edition of the Battle Creek Enterprise.  President Jeremy Pochop called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.   Members present were Toby Thompson, Tammy Bierman, Sean Lindgren, Tom Leathers, and Paul Kuchar. Also, present were Principals Jeff Heimes, Curtis Childers, Superintendent Luhr, staff members Jenni Frey and Ryan Stusse and ten visitors. The new open meeting law poster was discussed and posted and will be followed at every Board meeting.  To start the Board meeting, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Toby Thompson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the August general fund bills that totaled $166,255.93.  Sean Lindgren seconded the motion.  On roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes. 

Mr. Luhr updated the Board on the construction projects at the elementary and the high school. 

Mr. Luhr discussed the parking lot expansion and First Student Bus parking. The Board decided to table the discussion on First Student bus parking until the September meeting where they will have more specific options to be reviewed.

Mr. Luhr presented to the Board the Return to Learn Plan. Sean Lindgren made a motion to approve the Return to Learn Plan. Paul Kuchar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes.

Mr. Luhr presented to the Board information on LB 243 Property tax authority. Mr. Luhr recommended the Board approve access to the additional 6% of budget authority by resolution.  President Pochop read a resolution allowing access to the additional 6% of budget authority.   Toby Thompson made a motion to approve the resolution. Sean Lindgren seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes.

Mr. Luhr presented to the Board the Classified Handbook for the 2024-25 school year. Tom Leathers made a motion to approve the Classified Handbook for the 2024-25 school year. Sean Lindgren seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes.

Paul Kuchar made a motion to approve Mr. Luhr as the CEO for spending the federal, state, and local funds for projects as needed for the 2024-25 school year. Toby Thompson seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes.

Mr. Luhr discussed the budget timeline for the 2024-25 budget. The Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 at 5:30pm. The Finance/Budget committee members are Sean Lindgren, Toby Thompson, and Tom Leathers.

Mr. Luhr presented a purchase order for custodial supplies for the 2024-25 school year for $17,889.81. Sean Lindgren made a motion to approve the purchase order of custodial supplies for the 2024-25 school year in the amount of $17,889.81. Tom Leathers seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion carried with five ayes. Toby Thompson abstained.

Mr. Luhr presented a bid from Daikin for $10,035.00 to repair/replace parts in the chiller at the high school. Toby Thompson made a motion to approve the use of Depreciation funds in the amount of $10,035.00 to repair/replace parts for the chiller at the high school. Sean Lindgren seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes.

Mr. Luhr recommended to the board to allow General Fund expenditures not to exceed $100,000.00 for purchases covered by the reVISION grant for Ag Education that was awarded to the district. These expenditures will be reimbursed by the grant. Tammy Bierman made a motion to approve General Fund expenditures not to exceed $100,000.00 for purchases outlined in the reVISION grant. Toby Thompson seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried with six ayes. 

Mr. Luhr presented to the Board the BCHS Agriculture Education Standards. Tammy Bierman made a motion to approve the BCHS Agriculture Education Standards. Paul Kuchar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes.

Mr. Luhr presented to the Board a price quote for K-5 Science Dimensions subscription. The 5-year renewal cost is $28,968.70, which is $5,793.74 per year. Toby Thompson made a motion to approve the purchase of the 5-year subscription to K-5 Science Dimensions for $28,968.70. Sean Lindgren seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion carried with six ayes.

Mr. Luhr reported no receipt of a Building Fund invoice from CWP Architects this month.

Mr. Luhr reported no receipt of a Building Fund invoice from Hausmann Construction for this month.

Comments were heard from the Principals, Superintendent, and Board members.

With no further business, Board President Jeremy Pochop adjourned the meeting at 7:20 P.M.

Submitted by,

Jake Luhr, Secretary Board of Education