Regular School Board Meeting

NEW BREMEN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Education Agenda

February 20, 2019

7:00 P.M.

(COMMUNITY ROOM)

  
Board Members

Mrs. Michele Bambauer
michele.bambauer@newbremenschools.org (419-733-3611)

Mr. Scott Bertke
scott.bertke@newbremenschools.org (419-629-3719)

Mrs. Shelly Busse
shelly.busse@newbremenschools.org (419-977-2400)
Mr. Cory Suchland 
cory.suchland@newbremenschools.org  (419-733-1251)
Mrs. Suzanne Wells
suzanne.wells@newbremenschools.org  (419-569-0356)

Mr. Jason Schrader - Superintendent
jason.schrader@newbremenschools.org (419-629-8606)
Mrs. Jill Ahlers – Treasurer
jill.ahlers@newbremenschools.org  (419-629-8606)

NEW BREMEN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Education Agenda
February 20 (W), 2019
7:00 P.M.

I.  Call to Order: Mrs. Shelly Busse, President
II.  Roll Call of Board Members: Mrs. Jill Ahlers, Treasurer
            Bambauer _____ Bertke _____ Busse _____ Suchland _____ Wells _____

III.  Pledge of Allegiance:
       President Busse will lead the pledge.

IV. Public Participation at Board Meetings:
	The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest.  However, in order for the Board to fulfill its obligation to complete the planned agenda in an effective and efficient fashion, a maximum of 15 minutes of public participation will be permitted at each public meeting of the Board.  
	The presiding officer of each Board meeting shall administer the rules of the Board for public participation.  A partial listing of the regulations is as follows:
A.	Public participation shall be permitted only as indicated on the Board agenda according to the order of business.
B.  All persons wishing to participate in a public Board Meeting shall register their intent with the Superintendent, Treasurer, or Board President in advance of the meeting by completing a written request which shall include the name and address of the participant, the group affiliation if appropriate, and the topic to be addressed.
C.  Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and preface their comments by an announcement of their name and address
D.  Public participation shall be limited to fifteen minutes per board meeting unless waived by the majority of the Board and shall be equally divided among those desiring to address the Board.
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V. Presentations:
A.	Technology Committee

VI.	Reports
Written reports were distributed with the agenda packet. Are there any questions pertaining to these reports?
A.	Mrs. Diane Kramer, K-6 Principal
B.	Mr. Marcus Overman, 7-12 Principal
C.	Mr. Gary Jones, Athletic Director
D.	Mr. Brian Puthoff, Director of Technology

VII.	Consent Agenda Items

Following are recommendations that have been identified for approval as part of the consent agenda.  If a member of the board would wish to remove any item(s) from this agenda for further discussion prior to taking action, please let either the superintendent or board president know.

A.  Treasurer’s Recommendations:
1.	Approve the Organizational and Regular School Board Meeting minutes on January 9, 2019, and the special meeting on February 6, 2019.
2.	Approve the General Fund Paid Bills . . . . . .	   $     182,276.84	    
3.	Approve the Lunchroom Fund Paid Bills . . .    	   $	  6,337.67	 
4.	Decrease anticipated revenues & appropriations for Title I by $9.12 for a new total of $58,144.88.
5.	Increase anticipated revenues & appropriations for Title III by $34.78 for a new total of $1,159.61.
6.	Accept a donation in the amount of $500,000.00.  Increase revenues and appropriations accordingly (Fund 019-9009).

Motion by: ____________________, second by: ________________________ that the board approve the motions contained in the Treasurer’s recommendations as presented.

Roll Call:
     	Bambauer _____ Bertke _____ Busse _____ Suchland _____ Wells _____

B.  Superintendent’s Recommendations 

1.	Resignations
Accept the retirement resignation of Kendra Knapke, effective May 31, 2019.  Mrs.  Knapke has been an employee of New Bremen Schools for 30 years. Thank you Mrs. Knapke for your years of service.

2. 	Supplemental Employment Contracts
Employ the following individuals for the 2018-19 school year, as listed:
Employee	Position	Step	Year	Type of Contract	
Mark Sharp	Varsity Track-B	3	2018-19	1 Year	
Chad Williams	Varsity Track-G	3	2018-19	1 Year	
Julie Ferguson	Asst. H.S. Track	3	2018-19	1 Year	
Kris Kuck	Asst. H.S. Track	1	2018-19	1 Year	
Lindsey Roiberg	Co. J.H. Track	3	2018-19	1 Year	
Seth Williams	Co. J.H.Track	2	2018-19	1 Year	
Cody King	Asst. J.H.Track	1	2018-19	1 Year	
Joel Niekamp	Asst. J.H.Track	1	2018-19	1 Year	
Chad Wells	Baseball	3	2018-19	1 Year	
Cory Stephens	Reserve Baseball	3	2018-19	1 Year	
Will Hoskins	Asst. Baseball/Grade 9-(1/3 position)	1	2018-19	1 Year	
Logan O'Neill	Asst. Baseball/Grade 9-(1/3 position)	3	2018-19	1 Year	
Jack Gilberg   	Asst. Baseball/Grade 9-(1/3 position)	2	2018-19	1 Year	
Chad Wells	HS BB/SB Facility Coordinator	N/A	2018-19	1 Year	
3.	Volunteers Recognized  
Recognized the following Athletic Volunteer(s) for the 2018-19 school year:

Community Individual	Athletic Team	
Tom Thieman	JH Girls Basketball	
Chris Keller	Baseball	
Mark Cisco	Softball	

Motion by: ____________________, second by: ________________________ that the board approve the motions contained in the Superintendents recommendations as presented.

Roll Call:
Bertke _____ Busse _____ Suchland _____ Wells _____ Bambauer _____

VIII.	Other New Business Items:
Motion by: ____________________, second by: ________________________ to approve the other new business item(s) as presented.

Roll Call:
Busse _____ Suchland _____ Wells _____ Bambauer _____ Bertke _____

IX. Other Old Business:
A.	
Motion by: ____________________, second by: ________________________ that the board approve the old business item(s) as presented.

Roll Call:
Suchland _____ Wells _____ Bambauer _____ Bertke _____ Busse _____

X.		Informational Items 

A. Valuation
Every year during the month of December/January, the Auglaize County Auditor sends each school the valuation of the school district for that particular calendar year.  The new valuation of the New Bremen School District in addition to the percent of change over the previous year is listed below:  
Tax Year 		Valuation	Percent Change Over Previous Year	
1999	(6 Year)	91,359,940	8.60%	
2000		97,955,010	7.22%	
2001		96,113,666	-1.88%	
2002	(3 Year)	102,262,150	6.40%	
2003		98,294,742	-3.88%	
2004		101,650,744	3.41%	
2005	(6 Year)	101,679,874	0.03%	
2006		99,835,910	-1.81%	
2007		94,585,721	-5.26%	
2008	(3 Year)	99,778,340	5.49%	
2009		101,337,350	1.56%	
2010		102,689,920	1.33%	
2011	(6 Year)	101,558,200	-1.10%	
2012		102,161,390	0.59%	
2013		103,317,190	1.13%	
2014	(3 Year)	111,945,970	8.35%	
2015		113,856,600	1.71%	
2016		114,913,370	0.93%	
2017	(6 Year)	120,790,910	5.11%	
2018		122,742,720	1.62%	

B. Accounting & Payroll Software Conversion
	The State software currently being used for accounting and payroll is being phased out.  We have the option of converting to the new Redesign State software or e-Finance Plus.  The e-Finance Plus software has many features and benefits that are not available in Redesign.  

C.	Public Notice – Title VIB Hearing
New Bremen Local Schools receive federal Special Education IDEA Part B funds to assist with the education of handicapped children aged 3 through 21, Community members who would like to have input into the planning of the use of the federal IDEA funds are welcome to provide comment during our public hearing to be held on March 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the High School Community Room. (At the March Board meeting)

D.	New Bremen Education Foundation
The 2019 Fund Drive for the New Bremen Education Foundation is now underway.  During the 2018 Fund Drive, our efforts resulted in 85 scholarships totaling $88,270 being awarded to the 2018 Seniors.  Any group or individual interested in making a contribution can do so by cash, check, or online at www.newbremenfoundation.org/donate-now.  Checks should be made payable to “New Bremen Foundation” with the scholarship name noted in the memo line and can be mailed to: New Bremen Foundation, PO Box 97, New Bremen, OH 45869.  If you have any questions please contact Anna Rammel, New Bremen Foundation Coordinator, at 419-629-9260 or anna.rammel@newbremenfoundation.org. All donations are tax deductible as provide by law.

E. Building Project Update

F. Roof at JH Building

G. Cafeteria Update

H. Bus Purchase – 19/20 SY

XI.  Executive Session:

A.	The Board or Superintendent may desire to adjourn to Executive Session for the express purpose of discussing:
☒ Personnel
           	☐ Appointment or Evaluation		☐ Promotion
                 	☒ Employment                    		☐ Demotion
      	☐ Dismissal                          		☐ Compensation

Investigation of Charges or Complaints Against an Employee, Official, or Student

            	☐ Discipline                          		☐

☐ Property Purchase or Sale
☐ Conferences with an Attorney Involving Pending or Imminent Court Action
☐ Negotiations (Preparing, Conducting, or Reviewing)
☐ Matters Required to be Kept Confidential by Fed/State Law
☐ Security Arrangements

Motion by: ____________________, second by: ________________________ to adjourn to executive session for the purpose checked above at _______ am/pm.

Roll Call:
Wells _____ Bambauer _____ Bertke _____ Busse _____ Suchland _____

B.  Return To Regular Board Session:

Action Taken:
Motion: ______ Second: ______  Vote: ______  Time: ______

XII.	Other New Business To Be Considered By The Board:
A.
           
XIII.   Adjournment:

Action Taken:
Motion: ______ Second: ______ Vote: ______ Time: ______