October 8, 2007 Minutes
by Beth Doht
October 10, 2007
The Board of Education of the Lyons-Decatur School District No. 20 met in regular session on Monday, October 8, 2007, in the secondary library. Present were C Anderson, J Anderson, Borchman-Hassebrook, Brehmer, Christiansen, Davis, Kellogg, Preston, and Vlach and Administrators Hansen and Smith.
The duly publicized meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m. and acknowledgement of receipt of notice and agenda was taken by roll call.
New teacher Katie Mace was present to introduce herself to the Board. Student Council representatives, Whitney Anderson and Chance Boden gave the Board a power point presentation on activities schoolwide. Tina Ronnfeldt updated the Board on Preschool happenings.
President Preston read a resignation letter from Mike Sack, asking for release from his contract at the end of this semester, due to relocation of his family.
Board members Vlach and Borchman-Hassebrook attended the NASB Area Membership meeting held in September in Norfolk and reported to the Board some of the highlights.
The Superintendent’s report included sharing the State Supreme Court Opinion with Board members. Action regarding the Decatur center property will be placed on the November agenda. Also in the Superintendent’s report; the need for video cameras in Bus #5, roof project update, and the positive reactions to the big screen TV in the lobby, purchased by the Alumni Association.
Mr. Smith’s report included field trips for Elementary classes, Fire Safety Week, Cougar Cub Football, activity reports from Mock Trial and Drama, Northeast hosting FFA Land Judging on October 10, the External Team Visit is planned for November 7 for School Improvement.
The minutes of the August 13 meeting, and the minutes of the previous meeting approved and the treasurer’s report was accepted.
The following motions were made and approved:
1. General Fund claims in the amount $299,020.82
2. Special Building claims in the amount of $21,408.00.
3. Employee Benefit claims in the amount $17.00.
4. Approve the 2007-08 Technology Plan as presented.
5. Accept Mike Sack’s resignation effective at the end of 1st semester for the 07-08 school year on the condition that the administration can find a suitable replacement for 2nd semester.
6. Adjourn meeting at 9:04 p.m.
