The New Bremen Local Board of Education met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room.

Roll Call:  Mrs. Michele Bambauer, Mr. Scott Bertke, Mrs. Shelly Busse, Mr. Cory Suchland, and Mrs. Suzanne Wells. Also present were Superintendent Jason Schrader, K-6 Principal Diane Kramer, 7-12 Principal Marcus Overman, and Treasurer Jill Ahlers.  

Each board member indicated verbally that they had received proper notice of this board meeting.

President Cory Suchland led the pledge of allegiance.

Treasurer Recommendations

1. Establish a student activity account (200-929A) for the Science Club with anticipated revenues and appropriations of $1,000.00.

18-73		Motion by Bertke second by Busse that the board approve the motions contained in the Treasurer’s recommendations as presented. Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Bambauer, yes; Bertke, yes; Busse, yes; Suchland, yes; Wells, yes. Motion Carried.

  Informational Items

	Mr. Jason Schrader provided an update on the building project, which included highlights from the pre-bond stage through the current status of the project.  Beginning with the pre-bond stage, Mr. Schrader reviewed the total project costs, design considerations, and the initial site plan. He explained some construction challenges that have been experienced and how plan design has been adjusted as a result.  Mr. Schrader also shared several new opportunities which included the land swap and vacation of Cardinal Street. Mr. Schrader then shared visuals of the new proposed site plan, building floor plan, exterior design, and several aspects of the interior design.  A donation from Ms. Dianne Komminsk has given the district the opportunity to construct the Komminsk Center for Innovative Thinking.  This space will be designed for flexibility and creativity and allow for a variety of programming such as robotics, career exploration, Makerspace (STEM), project-based learning, as well as the potential for a preschool program.  Mr. Schrader discussed the alternate list for the project and also provided a brief summary of the Cardinal Campaign, which is a 10-year vision centered on New Bremen student health and athletic needs for the long-term. 

 Resolution
	
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $1,000,000.00 FROM MS. DIANNE KOMMINSK
 WHEREAS, New Bremen Local School District is committed to building partnerships with local businesses, service organizations, and community members; and 
WHEREAS, these partnerships provide educational opportunities that enhance academic experiences and better prepare students for future learning and career goals, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dianne Komminsk has committed to donate $1,000,000.00 to the New Bremen Local School District for the construction of the Komminsk Center for Innovative Thinking, which will serve as a connector between the existing high school and the new facility project. 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the New Bremen Local School Board of Education authorizes acceptance of this donation of $1,000,000.00 to the New Bremen Local School District. This money will be held in a separate fund by the district and used exclusively for the Komminsk Center for Innovative Thinking.  
FUTHERMORE, on behalf of the New Bremen School District and Community, the New Bremen Board of Education would like to express its sincere gratitude to Ms. Dianne Komminsk for her ongoing support to our school to ensure that students are provided with unique experiences and opportunities that would not otherwise be possible.   

18-74		Motion by Wells second by Busse that the board approve the items contained in the resolution as presented.  Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Bertke, yes; Busse, yes; Suchland, yes; Wells, yes; Bambauer, yes.  Motion carried.  

18-75              Motion by Bambauer second by Bertke to adjourn to executive session for the purposes of Personnel – Employment and Security Arrangements at 7:46 p.m.  Upon the call of the roll, the vote was as follows: Busse, yes; Suchland, yes; Wells, yes; Bambauer, yes; Bertke, yes. Motion Carried.
	
18-76              Motion by Busse second by Bambauer to return to regular session at 8:32 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
		 
18-77	         Motion by Suchland, second by Bertke to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

			President							Treasurer