HARVARD PUBLIC SCHOOL

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

May 9, 2016

The regular meeting of the Harvard Board of Education began at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Mike Nierman. Also present were Janet Hachtel, Shirley Doupnik, Sharon Portenier,Dr. Don Gerlach and Glen Becker.Superintendent Michael Derr, Principal Brent Williamson and Assistant Principal Neil Riley. Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication.

Items included in the consent agenda were the meeting agenda and its changes, the minutes from the April 11, 2016 regular meeting, the treasurer’s report, and the Maybills.

The treasurer’s report showed the following: Balance on hand March 30, 2016, $806,220.69. Deposits forApril $234,056.41. Withdrawals: Payroll $14146,952.03 and expended $226,637.63. May draw: General Fund $708,986.06 and Special Building $11,602.12.

The bills were:

It was moved by Beckerand seconded by Gerlachto approve all items on the consent agenda. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. Derr read a thank you card from students that attended post prom and a thank you card from the family of Dwight Cude.

Student, Lindsey Hughes came before the board to request the possibility of graduating early.

Mr. Williamson gave an enrollment update and talked about Honors Night, the Middle School Honor Hour and graduation this Saturday.

Mr. Riley shared a thank you card from the Arapahoe Math teacher about their experience at our Math Day competition. He also shared some summer school plans for 6th-11th grade students and that Ms. Steinhauer’s classroom won an Eakes Office Supply give away contest.

Mr. Derr gave an update on the budget year and the cash flow. He shared that our bell system was having issues and Brian Bahr helped resolve the issue by replicating our old bell system that we will be able to better manage ourselves. He discussed plans for the modular, summer work plans and some future facility planning. He shared that we have entered into an agreement for School Psychology services with 3 other schools and that one of our HVAC unit’s needs replaced. After discussion it was decided that our option enrollment policy meets our current needs. Mr. Derr talked a little bit about small changes in the requisitions process. He recommended entering into a contract with Mary Menke for Speech Language Pathology services and Molly Klabunde for Middle School Special Education. H sshared with the board about our bells ystemissue

During new business and after discussion it was moved by Becker and seconded by Nierman to approve a contract with Molly Klabunde for the 2016-17 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion was made by Portenier and seconded by Doupnik to approve a contract with Mary Menke for Speech Language Pathologist for the 2016-17 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion was made by Hachtel and seconded by Gerlach to approve purchase and plans for the modular. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion was made by Doupnik and seconded by Becker to approve bid for replacement of HVAC unit in the amount of $8,000. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion was made by Doupnik and seconded by Portenier to allow student Lindsey Hughes request for early graduation. Motion carried 6-0.

There being no further business it was moved by Gerlach and seconded by Becker to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. Next regular meeting will beTuesday,June 14, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

Stephanie Williamson, Board Designate