Board Minutes - 2021.03.08
Board Minutes - 2021.03.08HARLAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
(For approval on 4-12-2021)
MARCH 8, 2021
The Board met for a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021, held in the Media Center at Harlan Community High School. President Amy Rueschenberg presided with Board members Jessica Anderson, Al Hazelton, Joe Herzberg, Joni Larsen, and Monte Schechinger present. Seth Piro entered after the meeting began.
Media: Bob Bjoin
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Herzberg moved, seconded by Hazelton, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: The board discussed the certified budget and budget hearing to be held on Tuesday, March 23 at 6pm. Mrs. Johnson shared a COVID safety measures update including spectator guidelines for spring sports. Mrs. Johnson updated the board on new Frontline Central human resource software. Mr. Mueller presented his administrator report and Mr. Frohlich shared his administrator report in the board packet.
Piro entered at 6:13 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS: APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT: Anderson moved, seconded by Schechinger to approve the two year superintendent contract with Dr. Jennifer Barnett. Motion carried 7-0.
RESIGNATION OF PERSONNEL: Hazelton moved, seconded by Piro to approve the resignation of Chad Swanson as MS Volleyball Coach; Carrie Schaben as MS Volleyball Coach; and Janet Nelson as HS Special Education Associate. Motion carried 7-0.
EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL: Herzberg moved, seconded by Larsen to approve the employment of Kenny White as HS Ag Teacher and FFA Sponsor; Jenny Hamilton as HS Math Teacher; Lindsey White as Elementary Special Education Associate; Sandra Connely as MS Special Education Associate; and Dean Mosher as MS Boys Track Coach. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF LAPTOP BIDS FOR MS/HS STUDENT 1:1 DEVICES: Anderson moved, seconded by Schechinger to approve the recommended bid from RTI for $218,300. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF CHROMEBOOK BIDS FOR 2ND GRADE 1:1 DEVICES: Herzberg moved, seconded by Hazelton to approve the recommended bid from Thinkspace IT for $28,604.40. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF CHROMEBOOK 2-IN-1 BIDS FOR KINDERGARTEN DEVICES: Schechinger moved, seconded by Hazelton to approve the recommended bid from Sterling Computers for $32,989. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF LAPTOP BIDS FOR STAFF DEVICES: Anderson moved, seconded by Larsen to approve the recommended bid from Thinkspace IT for $36,789.75. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HCSD AND THE CITY OF HARLAN THROUGH THE VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM COMMISSION: Schechinger moved, seconded by Herzberg to approve the Veterans Memorial Auditorium use agreement between the HCSD and the City of Harlan through the Veterans Memorial Auditorium Commission. Motion carried 6-0. Hazelton abstained.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HARLAN AND HCSD FOR THE USE AND UPKEEP OF THE JJ JENSEN PARK FACILITIES: Piro moved, seconded by Larsen to approve the agreement between the City of Harlan and HCSD for the use and upkeep of the JJ Jensen park facilities. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH TRANE: Herzberg moved, seconded by Anderson to approve the renewal of the maintenance agreement with Trane. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF COURSE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS: Anderson moved, seconded by Schechinger to approve the high school course changes and additions as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
CONSIDERATION OF OPEN ENROLLMENT REQUESTS: Anderson moved, seconded by Piro to approve a High School late open enrollment request for 2020-21 with good cause and to deny a Primary School request for 2020-21 without good cause. Motion carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Anderson moved, seconded by Piro to approve the consent agenda as presented. This included the minutes from the previous board meetings, accounts payable for February and March, March General Fund (Operating Warrants), Trust Fund Warrants, Agency Fund Warrants, Physical Plant and Equipment Fund Warrants, and Financial Reports. The approved warrants are as follows:
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OPERATING FUND |
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AMAZON SYNCHRONY BANK |
SCCS ESSER FUND PURCHASES |
1,506.86 |
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ARKFELD WATER SERVICES |
REPAIRS |
100.00 |
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BELIN-BLANK CENTER |
MATERIALS |
695.00 |
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BOMGAARS |
SUPPLIES |
31.94 |
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BOONE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
SPED BILLING |
5,261.68 |
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BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
SPED BILLING |
5,778.90 |
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BR BLEACHERS |
INSPECTIONS |
750.00 |
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CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY |
SUPPLIES |
1,321.40 |
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CARLSON CAPITOL MFG. |
SUPPLIES |
411.19 |
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CARQUEST |
PARTS |
799.48 |
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CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC. |
SUPPLIES |
1,156.00 |
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CINTAS |
LAUNDRY |
55.90 |
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CJ STORK PROPERTIES, LLC |
COVID FACILITY RENTAL |
750.00 |
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COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
SPED BILLING |
3,520.90 |
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CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE |
REPAIRS |
3,628.80 |
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DELTA DENTAL |
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE |
9,552.94 |
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DICKMAN, DANNY |
BUS LICENSE |
64.00 |
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DRUMMOND PRESS, INC. |
COVID SUPPLIES |
539.76 |
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DUNHAM HARDWOODS |
RESALE MATERIALS |
1,645.00 |
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EASTERN NEBRASKA HUMAN SERVICES |
SPED BILLING |
3,344.00 |
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FARM SERVICE COOP |
FUEL |
10,187.86 |
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FARMERS MUTUAL COOP TELEPHONE CO. |
TELEPHONE SERVICE |
3,824.33 |
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FROHLICH, SCOTT |
TRAVEL |
78.78 |
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GOLDEN, MELISSA |
IPERS REFUND |
214.91 |
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GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES |
COPIER LEASES |
1,585.00 |
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GREEN HILLS AEA |
DUES |
200.00 |
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GRUNDMEYER, TRENT |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
12,070.72 |
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HARLAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND |
SUPPLIES |
121.00 |
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HARLAN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES |
UTILITIES |
76,485.86 |
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HARLAN NEWSPAPERS |
SUPPLIES/LEGAL PUBLICATIONS |
282.11 |
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HARRIS BANK P-CARD |
TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/POSTAGE |
12,396.45 |
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HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY |
SUPPLIES |
138.57 |
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IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
REGISTRATION/BACKGROUND CHECKS |
322.00 |
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IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS |
TESTING MATERIALS |
3,992.00 |
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IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
BUS CLASSES |
130.00 |
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JOHNSON, LYNN |
SUPPLIES |
58.26 |
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KROGER & SONS HAULING, LLC |
GARBAGE COLLECTION |
1,920.00 |
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LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. |
SUPPLIES |
262.96 |
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LIFESCAPE - CHILDREN'S CARE |
SPED BILLING |
10,013.00 |
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LIVINGSTON, NICK |
LIBRARY REFUND |
8.00 |
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MACKIN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES |
SUPPLIES |
1,178.50 |
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MADISON NATIONAL LIFE |
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE |
3,405.63 |
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MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO. |
SUPPLIES |
114.72 |
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MASON CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
SPED BILLING |
422.45 |
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
195.00 |
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NAPA |
SUPPLIES |
80.67 |
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O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC. |
PARTS |
923.99 |
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OMAHA DOOR & WINDOW CO. |
REPAIRS |
790.21 |
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PAPER CORPORATION |
SUPPLIES |
1,017.24 |
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PETERSEN FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER |
WELLNESS PROGRAM |
302.40 |
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PETERSEN MOTORS LLC |
REPAIRS |
378.99 |
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PITTS FAMILY & SPORTS CHIROPRATIC |
EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS |
95.00 |
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RAYNER & RINN-SCOTT |
RESALE SUPPLIES |
1,021.12 |
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RIHNER, NICCOLE |
IPERS REFUND |
612.86 |
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RITCHIE, SARAH |
IPERS REFUND |
338.50 |
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ROGERS PEST CONTROL LLC |
PEST CONTROL |
212.00 |
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SAVVAS |
SUPPLIES |
137.46 |
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SCHMITT MUSIC CENTERS |
REPAIRS |
35.96 |
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SONDERMAN CLEANING SERVICE |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
85.00 |
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STA-BILT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY |
SNOW REMOVAL |
14,386.25 |
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STORM LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
SPED BILLING |
20,036.20 |
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STUDER HARLAN DO IT BEST HARDWARE |
SUPPLIES |
221.95 |
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TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICES LLC |
MEDICAID BILLING SERVICES |
935.44 |
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TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES |
PARTS |
386.96 |
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U.S. CELLULAR |
COVID PURCHASED SERVICES |
422.40 |
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VERIZON WIRELESS |
TELEPHONE SERVICE |
530.75 |
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VETTER EQUIPMENT CO. |
REPAIRS |
390.57 |
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VISUAL EDGE INC. DBA COUNSEL OFFICE |
COPIER LEASES |
1,757.65 |
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W.W. GRAINGER, INC. |
SUPPLIES |
5,171.20 |
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WARDS SCIENCE |
SUPPLIES |
818.85 |
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WELLMARK BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD |
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE |
128,457.06 |
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WINGERT, BILL |
BUS LICENSE |
24.00 |
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STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND |
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ARKFELD, MARK |
OFFICIATING |
125.00 |
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ATLANTIC BOTTLING CO. |
SUPPLIES |
296.33 |
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BAXTER, RANDY |
OFFICIATING |
370.00 |
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BFG SUPPLY COMPANY |
SUPPLIES |
323.54 |
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CARRUTHERS, BRYCE |
OFFICIATING |
80.00 |
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DENISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
TICKET SALES |
2,004.00 |
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FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES |
TRAVEL |
1,774.08 |
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FARLEY, SHANE |
OFFICIATING |
75.00 |
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FLORAL ELEGANCE AND UNIQUE GIFTS |
SUPPLIES |
156.00 |
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GIRRES, CHRIS |
OFFICIATING |
400.00 |
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HARRIS BANK P-CARD |
TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/POSTAGE |
2,953.04 |
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HOLLOWAY, JUSTINE |
SUPPLIES |
63.34 |
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HONNOLD, SARA |
OFFICIATING |
325.00 |
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HOSA - FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS |
REGISTRATION |
744.00 |
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HUNTER, JOE |
OFFICIATING |
125.00 |
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IOWA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC UNION |
TICKET SALES |
1,692.00 |
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IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSN. |
SUPPLIES |
50.00 |
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IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION |
REGISTRATION |
637.00 |
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IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOCIATION |
REGISTRATION |
67.00 |
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KINTNER, LARRY |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
200.00 |
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LUTZ, DAVID |
OFFICIATING |
370.00 |
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MANN, QUIN |
OFFICIATING |
80.00 |
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MIDSTATES BANK |
TRAVEL |
750.00 |
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MURTAUGH, MARY ANN |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
100.00 |
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PHILLIPS, ALEX |
OFFICIATING |
185.00 |
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PIZZA RANCH |
SUPPLIES |
2,007.96 |
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ROSMANN FAMILY FARMS |
SUPPLIES |
48.65 |
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SCHABEN, BRYCE |
OFFICIATING |
275.00 |
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SCHIEFFER, HARLEY |
OFFICIATING |
450.00 |
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SHAFFER, MELINDA |
SUPPLIES |
102.00 |
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SPOMER, KURT |
OFFICIATING |
185.00 |
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SWEET 16 LANES |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
60.00 |
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TURNER, TIM |
OFFICIATING |
75.00 |
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ZANDER INK |
SUPPLIES |
2,444.00 |
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MANAGEMENT FUND |
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TRANE U.S. INC |
REPAIRS |
5,000.60 |
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CAPITAL FUNDS PROJECT |
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CBP REPAIR |
REPAIRS |
672.44 |
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PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT |
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CARROLL CONTROL SYSTEMS INC. |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
360.00 |
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COMBUSTION CONTROL CO. |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
2,708.55 |
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CONTROL SERVICES INC. |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
397.85 |
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ELEVATE ROOFING |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
386.19 |
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GETZSCHMAN HEATING, LLC |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
6,706.00 |
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RIEMANN MUSIC, INC. |
REPAIRS |
64.99 |
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RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
REPAIRS |
148.00 |
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SCHMITT MUSIC CENTERS |
REPAIRS |
50.00 |
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TRANE U.S. INC |
REPAIRS |
19,831.50 |
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SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND |
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ATLANTIC BOTTLING CO. |
SUPPLIES |
62.16 |
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BERNARD FOOD INDUSTRIES, INC. |
SUPPLIES |
458.92 |
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COUNTRY VIEW DAIRY |
SUPPLIES |
560.00 |
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EARTHGRAINS COMPANY |
SUPPLIES |
501.64 |
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FARMERS MUTUAL COOP TELEPHONE CO. |
TELEPHONE SERVICE |
31.13 |
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GREER, NANCY |
IPERS REFUND |
381.98 |
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HARRIS BANK P-CARD |
TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/POSTAGE |
1,205.74 |
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HARRIS SCHOOL SOLUTIONS |
MERCHANT PROCESSING |
83.60 |
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HILAND DAIRY |
SUPPLIES |
4,567.06 |
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HOBART |
REPAIRS |
358.03 |
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KRUSE REFRIGERATION & ELECTRIC |
PURCHASED SERVICES |
85.00 |
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MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO. |
SUPPLIES |
33,514.59 |
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MUMM, DIANE |
IPERS REFUND |
168.55 |
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PRUDENT PRODUCE |
SUPPLIES |
162.00 |
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SHERER, ALEXIS |
IPERS REFUND |
108.02 |
POLICY REVIEW – FIRST READING: Larsen moved, seconded by Hazelton to approve the first reading of Policy 505.5 – Graduation Requirements and Policy 713 – Electronic Records and Signatures. Motion carried 7-0.
POLICY REVIEW– SECOND/FINAL READING: Herzberg moved, seconded by Schechinger to approve the second and final reading of policies as presented. Policy 503.1 – Student Conduct; Policy 503.5 – Corporal Punishment, Mechanical Restraint and Prone Restraint; and Policy 503.6 – Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students which are now adopted. Motion carried 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT: Piro moved, seconded by Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried 7-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Next Meeting: – March 23, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. – Special Meeting
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