Joint Meeting of the Clearwater Original Board of Education, the Ewing Board of Education, and the Orchard Original Board of Education
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Ewing Public School
President Hoke called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Motion by Williby seconded by Clifton to approve the agenda. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schwager to approve the absence of Kristi Schutt and Terri Hergert. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Public participation offered
Motion by Schwager seconded by Hoke to approve the architectural contract from Wilkins. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Schwager seconded by Clifton to approve the selection of Hausmann Construction as Construction Manager. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Schwager seconded by Hoke to approve the reorganization petition. RCV- Schwager (Y), Clifton (Y), Williby (N), Hoke (Y). Motion failed 3-1
Review of project schedule was given by Wilkins representative.
Motion by Williby seconded by Schwager to reconsider the vote for reorganization petition. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
Motion by Hoke seconded by Clifton to approve the reorganization petition. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Williby, Hoke. Approved 4-0
President Hoke adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
DeAnna Clifton
Orchard Advisory Board Secretary


Published July 17, 2019
ZNEZ

Nebraska Unified District #1
Board of Education Meeting
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Orchard Public School
P.O. Box 248
Orchard, NE 68764-0248
Board of Education Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order, Review Nebraska Open Meetings Act, and Recognize Visitors
2. Approve Agenda
3. Possible Motion on Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation(15 Minutes Allowed)
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
6. Approve Treasurers Report
7. Approve Unified Bills
8. Approve NRCSA Membership for 2019-2020
9. Approve the Superintendent as the School District Representative for State & Federal Program
10. Review the Northern Tier External Visit Exit Report
11. NASB Update
12. Unification & Consolidation Information & Discussion
13. Set Next Meeting Date
14. Adjourn
The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning.
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative office at Orchard during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published July 10, 2019
ZNEZ

PUBLIC NOTICE
​A Special Joint Meeting of the Clearwater Original Board of Education, the Ewing Board of Education, and the Orchard Original Board of Education will be held on:
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm
(@ Ewing Public School)
416 N. Spruce Street – Ewing, NE 68735
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approve Agenda & Recognize Visitors
3. Approve Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation
5. Discussion & Possible Motion on Architectural Contract
6. Discussion & Possible Motion on Selection of Construction Manager
7. Discussion & Possible Approval of Reorganization Petition
8. Review of Project Schedule
9. Adjourn
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative offices during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published July 3, 2019
ZNEZ

PUBLIC NOTICE
A Special Joint Meeting of the Clearwater Original Board of Education, the Ewing Board of Education, and the Orchard Original Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at Ewing Public School.
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approve Agenda & Recognize Visitors
3. Approve Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation
5. Discussion & Possible Motion on Architectural Contract
6. Discussion & Possible Motion on Selection of Construction Manager
7. Discussion and Possible Approval of Reorganization Petition
8. Review of Project Schedule
9. Adjourn
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative offices during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published June 26, 2019
ZNEZ

Nebraska Unified #1
June 2019 Bills for Approval
Ordering Vendor    Invoice Description    Invoice Total
Access Elevator Inc.    Annual Maintenance-Chair Lift    $469.00
Aluminum Athletic Equip Co    Supplies    $60.00
Amazon    Supplies    $1,527.36
Appeara    Supplies    $637.81
Avera Medical Group    Bus Driver Physical    $150.00
Avera St. Anthonys Hospital    Therapy - Sped    $243.60
Big Red Storage    Storage Rent    $60.00
Black Hills Energy    Fuel    $823.05
Blick Art Materials    Supplies    $417.13
Bohemian One Stop    Fuel    $494.00
Braun Pest Control    Pest Control    $45.00
BSN Sports, LLC    Supplies    $42.78
Butchs Body Shop    Towing Van    $327.50
Canon Financial Services.    Printer Lease    $97.81
Capital One Bk(USA), NA    Supplies, Fees    $1,485.66
CDW Government    Printer    $215.72
Clearwater Activity Account    State Conf./Sponsor Rooms    $1,280.00
Clearwater Public School    Miscellaneous    $889.24
Computer Hardware, Inc.    Supplies    $49.00
Cooper, Catherine A    Mileage Reimbursement    $1,518.45
Dens Repair    Service    $99.00
Dustys    Fuel    $1,001.44
Egan Supply Co.    Custodial Supplies    $12,345.51
Elkhorn Rural Public Power    Electricity    $1,390.62
ESU Coordinating Council    Staff Development    $425.00
Flinn Scientific Inc    Supplies    $191.32
FRONTIER    Telephone Expense    $363.51
Great Plains Comm.    Internet Line Charges    $3,856.96
Green Line Equipment    Repairs    $143.78
Hampton Inn - Kearney    Rooms for NCE Conference    $419.80
hand2mind    Supplies    $4.21
Harris School Solutions    AAWeb Hosting Renewal    $2,226.00
Herbert Feed & Grain    Supplies    $21.79
Instrumentalist Awards    Supplies    $85.00
Island Supply Welding    Supplies    $128.03
J. W. Pepper & Son Inc.    Supplies    $980.60
Jedlickas Hardware Hank    Custodial Supplies    $314.75
Jostens, Inc.    Supplies    $170.95
JourneyEd.com, Inc.    Supplies    $630.96
Kucera, Charles C    Mileage    $46.40
LaQuinta - Lincoln    State FFA Rooms    $1,246.00
Lazy T Tire & Implement    Repairs & Maintenance    $187.77
Mackin Education Resources    Library Books    $477.80
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc.    Supplies    $1,000.00
Midwest Tech. Products    Supplies    $1,028.53
MSM Enterprises, LLC    Therapy - sped    $1,590.57
N & B Gas Company    Fuel    $745.91
N2Y    Supplies - sped    $186.42
NASSP    Membership Fees    $385.00
Nat’l Assoc. for Music Ed.    Supplies    $167.50
NE Council School Admin.    Renewals, Admin Days    $1,650.00
Nebraska Link    Internet Line Charges    $779.70
Nebraska Safety Center    Bus Driver Training    $875.00
Nebraska Unified # 1    Miscellaneous    $658.26
Norfolk Daily News    Subscription Renewal    $125.00
North Central Public Power    Electricity    $7,200.65
Northeast NE Telephone Co    Telephone Expense    $595.00
Office Systems Company    Copier Expense    $640.00
Orchard Lumber    Supplies    $431.27
Orvals Auto Service Inc.    Repairs, Service    $2,373.45
Overland Rehab Services    Therapy-Sped    $603.30
PGH & G Attorneys at Law    Legal Fees    $2,775.00
Pitzer Digital    Printing    $383.67
Quill    Supplies    $5.00
Royal One Stop    Fuel    $979.20
S & S Worldwide, Inc.    Supplies    $8.20
School Health Coporation    Supplies    $123.34
School Specialty, Inc    Supplies    $1,177.03
Staples Advantage    Supplies    $549.68
Synchrony Bank/Amazon    Library Books    $114.94
Taylor Music, Inc.    Supplies    $160.00
The Verdigre Eagle    Printing    $654.31
TJs Corner Hardware    Supplies    $18.83
TJs Market    Supplies    $267.36
Troxell Communications, Inc.    Supplies    $106.56
US Cellular    Cell Phone Expense    $231.16
Verdigre Farm Service    Fuel    $1,333.90
VPS Operating Acc't    Miscellaneous    $893.41
Verizon Wireless    Cell Phone Expense    $68.06
Viaero    Cell Phone Expense    $82.47
Village Of Clearwater    Water, Sewer, Trash    $427.00
Village Of Verdigre    Water Sewer, Trash    $598.55
Virco Inc.    Supplies    $1,858.85
Wells Fargo    Supplies    $291.54
Wells Fargo.    Staff Development, Rooms    $813.09
WEX Bank    Fuel    $1,838.87
Wiese, Jodi J    Mileage Reimbursement    $34.80
        $74,420.69


Published June 19, 2019
ZNEZ

Nebraska Unified #1 Board of Education
Regular Meeting
Clearwater Public School
Monday, June 10, 2019
7:00 PM
Attendance Taken at 7:00 PM. Terri Hergert: Present; Marty Kerkman: Present; Marty Konopasek: Present; Peggy Liska: Present; Tom Thiele: Present; Terra Williby: Present
1. Call Meeting to Order, Review Nebraska Open Meetings Act, and Recognize Visitors
President Liska called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the room.
2. Approve Amended Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda as amended Passed with a motion by Terra Williby and a second by Marty Konopasek. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
3. Possible Motion on Board Member Absence
All board members were present.
4. Public Participation(15 Minutes Allowed) No public participation was heard.
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Terri Hergert and a second by Marty Kerkman. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
6. Approve Treasurers Report
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report Passed with a motion by Tom Thiele and a second by Marty Konopasek.Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
7. Approve Unified Bills
Motion to approve the Unified Bills Passed with a motion by Terri Hergert and a second by Terra Williby. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
8. Discussion & Possible Motion on Classified Staff Work Agreements
Motion to approve classified staff work agreements with an increase of 3.74% Passed with a motion by Marty Kerkman and a second by Peggy Liska. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
9. Approve Classified Staff Resignations
Motion to accept the resignation of Joan Maple Passed with a motion by Marty Konopasek and a second by Terra Williby. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
10. Approve New Staff Contracts
Motion to approve Brittney Finch as office manager at Orchard Passed with a motion by Terri Hergert and a second by Terra Williby. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
11. Approve Unified Board Policies with Revisions on First Reading
Motion to approve proposed policy changes as presented on 1st reading, waiving the 2nd reading. Passed with a motion by Terra Williby and a second by Marty Konopasek. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
12. Mental Health Services
Superintendent Martin reported that ESU 8 is hiring a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and plans on offering contracted services to interested schools.
13. NASB Monthly Update
14. Unification & Consolidation Information & Discussion. A short discussion was held.
15. Set Next Meeting Date
The next regular board meeting will be Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Orchard Public School in Orchard at 7:00 pm.
16. Adjourn
President Liska adjourned the meeting at 8:14 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sally Finch
Recording Secretary


Published June 19, 2019
ZNEZ

Nebraska Unified District #1
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, June 10, 2019
Clearwater Public School
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
Board of Education Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order, Review Nebraska Open Meetings Act, and Recognize Visitors
2. Approve Agenda
3. Possible Motion on Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation(15 Minutes Allowed)
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
6. Approve Treasurers Report
7. Approve Unified Bills
8. Discussion & Possible Motion on Classified Staff Work Agreements
9. Approve Classified Staff Resignations
10. Approve New Staff Contracts
11. Approve Unified Board Policies with Revisions on First Reading
12. Unification & Consolidation Information & Discussion
13. Set Next Meeting Date
14. Adjourn
The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning.
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative office at Orchard during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published June 5, 2019
ZNEZ

Public Notice
On June 10, 2019 at 10:00 am, a meeting conducted by Nebraska Unified School District #1 will take place at the Central Office in Orchard. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide an opportunity for parents and representatives of nonpublic schools to participate in the development of a plan for providing special education services to children with disabilities who attend nonpublic schools and home schools which are within the Nebraska Unified #1 District for the 2019-2020 school year. Parents of a home-schooled child or a child attending a nonpublic school who has been or may be identified with a disability and attend a nonpublic school within the boundaries of Nebraska Unified School District #1, are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Superintendent Dale Martin at 402-893-2068.


Published June 5, 2019
ZNEZ

Nebraska Unified #1 Board of Education
Regular Meeting
Verdigre Public School
Monday, May 13, 2019
7:00 PM
Attendance Taken at 7:00 PM. Terri Hergert: Present. Marty Kerkman: Present. Marty Konopasek: Present. Peggy Liska: Present. Tom Thiele: Present. Terra Williby: Present.
1. Call Meeting to Order, Review Nebraska Open Meetings Act, and Recognize Visitors
President Liska called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and noted the Open Meetings Act posted in the board room.
2. Approve Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Terra Williby and a second by Marty Kerkman. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
3. Possible Motion on Board Member Absence
All board members were present.
4. Public Participation(15 Minutes Allowed)
No public participation was heard.
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Marty Konopasek and a second by Terri Hergert. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
6. Approve Treasurers Report
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report Passed with a motion by Tom Thiele and a second by Marty Kerkman. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
7. Approve Unified Bills
Motion to approve the Unified Bills with the exception of the KSB fees Passed with a motion by Terri Hergert and a second by Marty Konopasek. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
8. Approve Resignation of Classified Staff
Motion to approve accepting the resignation of Bailey Schwager Passed with a motion by Terra Williby and a second by Terri Hergert. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0
9. Review the Building Safety Reports
Superintendent Martin presented board members with the safety reviews for all three buildings.
10. Discuss & Consider Adding Cross Country for the CEO Coop
Motion to add cross country to the Clearwater, Orchard, Ewing Cooperative for 2019-2020 school year Passed with a motion by Marty Kerkman and a second by Peggy Liska. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
11. List of Activity Sponsor Assignments
Superintendent Martin presented the board with a list of the 2019-2020 coaching assignments for Verdigre/Niobrara and Clearwater/Orchard/Ewing.
12. Northern Tier External Review Information
Superintendent Martin updated the board on the external visitation that was recently held.
13. NASB Monthly Update
Superintendent Martin shared the monthly NASB update.
14. Unification & Consolidation Information & Discussion
Superintendent Martin updated the board on the process and time frame of the proposed consolidation.
15. Set Next Meeting Date
The next regular board meeting will be June 10, 2019 in at Clearwater Public School in Clearwater at 7:00 pm.
16. Adjourn
President Liska adjourned the meeting at 7:48 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sally Finch
Recording Secretary


Published May 22, 2019
ZNEZ

Nebraska Unified School District #1
Bills Approved May 2019
Payment Vendor    Invoice Description    Invoice Total
AMH Family Practice    Bus Driver Physicals    $280.00
Appeara    Supplies    $266.45
Avera St. Anthonys    Therapy-Sped    $341.05
Bauer Built, Inc.    Wheel & Tire    $231.58
Big Red Storage    Storage Rent    $60.00
Bio Corporation    Supplies    $66.35
Black Hills Energy    Fuel    $358.58
Black Hills Energy.    Fuel    $1,011.71
Bloomfield Auto Parts    Supplies    $76.84
Bohemian One Stop    Fuel    $333.05
Braun Pest Control    Pest Control    $90.00
Canon Financial Service.    Print Lease    $22.81
Capital One Bk(USA)    Bkgd Checks/Hotel/Supplies    $297.49
Clearwater School    Misc Reimbursement    $1,539.49
Clearwater Record    Printing    $182.00
Computer Hardware    Computer - iPad    $295.31
D&L Towing & Recovery    Service    $35.00
Dens Repair    Service, Supplies    $68.50
Dustys    Fuel    $1,198.75
Echo Group, Inc    Supplies    $721.80
Egan Supply Co.    Scrubber, Clw/Repairs, Ver    $7,561.49
ERPPD    Electricity    $1,521.91
EMC Insurance    Monthly Premium    $12,155.25
ESU #1    Workshop Fees    $140.00
ESU #8    BrightBytes 2019-20    $1,267.24
ESU #8    Special Education    $33,259.76
Ewing Public School    Room for NETA Conf    $164.50
Follett School Solutions    Library Software - District    $3,529.80
FRONTIER    Telephone Expense    $363.51
Great Plains Comm    Internet Line    $3,050.00
Great Plains Comm    Telephone & Internet    $812.26
Harris School Solutions    Census Software Renewal    $633.48
HireRight, LLC    Bus Driver screening    $312.80
Independent Pest Mgmt.    Pest Control    $100.00
Island Supply Welding    Supplies    $123.90
Jedlickas Hardware    Supplies    $250.59
Jerry's Service Center    Repairs - 2007 Ford Van    $346.52
Jostens, Inc.    Graduation Supplies    $353.46
Kucera, Charles C    Mileage    $253.46
Lazy T Tire & Implement    Repairs, Service    $145.53
Martin, Dale D    Mileage Reimbursement    $1,537.60
Moody Motor Co., Inc.    Repairs - 2009 Ford Van    $1,899.44
MSM Enterprises, LLC    Therapy-sped    $2,612.75
N & B Gas Company    Fuel    $1,344.70
NASSP    NHS & Stu.Co. Fees    $865.00
NCSA    Dale ‘19-20 Membership Renewal    $795.00
NAEA    2019-2020 Prof Fees    $235.00
Nebraska Link    Internet    $779.70
NSAA    NSAA Membership ‘19-20    $1,830.00
Nebraska Unified # 1    Misc Reimbursement    $961.94
NCPPD    Electricity    $7,746.76
Northeast NE Telephone    Telephone    $614.89
ONeill Shopper    Child Abuse Prevention Ad    $60.00
Orchard Lumber    Supplies    $191.85
Orvals Auto Service Inc.    Repairs, service    $269.50
Overland Rehab    Therapy - sped    $1,082.60
Paper 101    Paper order - District    $6,953.45
Pitzer Digital    Printing    $196.60
Popplers Music Inc.    Supplies    $34.55
Royal One Stop    Fuel    $1,729.50
Sanne Service LLC    Tires, service    $311.18
Schilousky Lawn Care    Lawn Care    $810.00
Scott Electric    Supplies    $8.00
Staples Advantage    Supplies    $164.78
Supreme School Supply    Supplies    $382.03
Synchrony/Amazon    Library Books    $52.70
The Lampo Group, LLC    Supplies    $769.80
The Verdigre Eagle    Printing    $750.04
TJs Corner Hardware    Supplies    $43.72
TJs Market    Supplies    $217.52
Troxell Communications    Supplies    $70.08
US Cellular    Cell Phone Expense    $229.66
Verdigre Farm Service    Fuel, Repairs    $1,966.19
Verdigre Op. Acct    Misc Reimbursement    $446.43
Verizon Wireless    Cell Phone Expense    $68.07
Viaero    Cell Phone Expense    $82.47
Village Of Clearwater    Water, Sewer, Trash    $388.00
Village Of Verdigre    Water, Sewer, Trash    $423.90
Wells Fargo    Supplies, Fuel    $349.83
WexBank    Fuel    $2,795.21
Willies Service    Repairs & Maintenance    $889.46
Winners Circle    Supplies    $5.60
        $116,787.72


Published May 22, 2019
ZNEZ

Board of Education Meeting
Monday, May 13, 2019
Verdigre Public School
201 S 3rd Street
Verdigre, NE 68783
Board of Education Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order, Review Nebraska Open Meetings Act, and Recognize Visitors
2. Approve Agenda
3. Possible Motion on Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation (15 Minutes Allowed)
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
6. Approve Teasurers Report
7. Approve Unified Bills
8. Approve Resignation of Classified Staff
9. Review the Building Safety Reports
10. Discuss & Consider Adding Cross Country for the CEO Coop
11. List of Activity Sponsor Assignments
12. Northern Tier External Review Information
13. Unification & Consolidation Information & Discussion
14. Set Next Meeting Date
15. Adjourn
The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning.
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative office at Orchard during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published May 8, 2019
ZNEZ

Nebraska Unified #1
April 2019 Bills Approved
Check #    Payee    Description    Amount
52475    Alpha Workforce Health    Bus Driver Physical    $65.00
52476    Amazon    Supplies    $1,675.09
52477    AMH    Bus Driver Physical    $280.00
52478    Appeara    Supplies    $399.72
52479    Avera St. Anthonys    Therapy-sped    $186.75
52480    Barnhill Piano Service    Tuning    $90.00
52481    Big Red Storage    Storage Rent    $60.00
52482    Black Hills Energy.    Fuel    $2,188.23
52483    Bohemian One Stop    Fuel    $219.48
52484    Braun Pest Control    Pest Control    $45.00
52485    Canon Financial    Printer Lease    $22.81
52486    Capital One Bk(USA)    Supplies/Meals/Rooms    $1,563.70
52487    Chartwells Dining    Meals-NECC Testing    $87.00
52488    Clearwater School    Miscellaneous    $1,108.67
52489    Clearwater Record    Printing    $260.85
52490    Comfort Inn Kearney    Rooms-All State Band    $449.85
52491    Cozy Corner Cafe    Breakfast-ACT Testing    $69.00
52492    Curriculum Associates    ELL Supplies    $379.68
52493    DTN, LLC    Subsription Renewal    $420.00
52494    Dustys    Fuel    $1,109.37
52495    ERPPD    Electricity    $1,618.73
52496    EMC Insurance Co    Monthly Premium    $11,803.42
52497    ESU #1    SpEd, Wkshp    $24,362.14
52498    ESU #8    Special Education    $34,142.20
52499    Evans, Robert W    Mileage    $501.38
52500    FRONTIER    Telephone Expense    $371.12
52501    Great Plains Comm    Telephone/Internet    $3,909.85
52502    HW Wilson Company    Subscription Renewal    $295.00
52503    Heartland Fire Protect    Semi-Annual Inspection    $206.00
52504    Independent Pest Mgmt.    Pest Control    $100.00
52505    Island Supply Welding    Supplies    $128.03
52506    J. W. Pepper & Son Inc.    Supplies    $88.97
52507    Jedlicka Hardware Hank    Supplies    $164.85
52508    Jostens, Inc.    Supplies    $416.17
52509    Kucera, Charles C    Mileage    $91.06
52510    LaQuinta Inns & Suites    Rooms-All State Band    $282.00
52511    Lazy T Tire & Implement    Service, supplies    $49.24
52512    Library Store (The)    Supplies    $60.37
52513    M & O Door Products    Supplies    $79.68
52514    Midwest Technology    Supplies    $236.07
52515    MSM Enterprises, LLC    Therapy-sped    $1,564.74
52516    N & B Gas Company    Fuel    $1,921.00
52517    NE Asso of School Brds    Workshop    $20.00
52518    Nebraska Link    Internet Line Charges    $779.70
52519    Nebraska Unified # 1    Miscellaneous    $3,917.46
52520    NNL    Supplies    $108.16
52521    NCPPD    Electricity    $10,081.01
52522    NECC    Testing, CPR Training    $379.00
52523    Northeast NE Telephone    Telephone    $597.19
52524    Office Systems Co    Copier Expenses    $1,823.25
52525    Orchard Lumber    Supplies    $260.34
52526    Overland Rehab    Therapy-sped    $806.70
52527    Pitzer Digital    Printing    $245.39
52528    Quill    Supplies    $19.37
52529    Ramada Kearney    Rooms-State Speech    $745.00
52530    Rays Lawn Care/Repair    Supplies    $220.82
52531    Recknor & Associates    Legal Fees    $1,100.00
52532    Royal One Stop    Fuel    $1,416.99
52533    School Specialty, Inc    Supplies    $541.30
52534    Schreiers Lumber Co    Supplies    $9.94
52535    Schutt, James G    Mileage    $185.60
52536    Sports Awards    Supplies    $35.85
52537    Staples Advantage    Supplies    $35.23
52538    Sucha Repair    Supplies, Service    $199.43
52539    Synchrony/Amazon    Library Books    $239.32
52540    The Verdigre Eagle    Printing    $715.89
52541    Tip Top Lawn Care    Lawn Care    $1,918.00
52542    TJs Corner Hardware    Supplies    $17.38
52543    TJs Market    Supplies    $56.92
52544    US Cellular    Cell Phone    $242.14
52545    Verdigre Farm Service    Fuel    $1,316.15
52546    Verdigre Operating Acc't    Miscellaneous    $656.14
52547    Verizon Wireless    Cell Phone    $68.26
52548    Viaero    Cell Phone    $82.80
52549    Village Of Clearwater    Water, Sewer, Trash    $284.00
52550    Village Of Orchard    Rental of Bobcat    $760.00
52551    Village Of Verdigre    Water, Sewer, Trash    $418.30
52552    Voss Lighting    Supplies    $325.40
52553    Wells Fargo    Supplies, fuel, fees    $1,089.92
52554    Wells Fargo Fin Serv    Computer Lease    $29,664.96
52555    Wells Fargo.    Supplies    $47.90
52556    WEX Bank    Fuel    $1,568.90
52557    Willies Service    Repairs, Service    $182.67
52558    Comfort Inn GI    Rooms-Skills    $1,684.17
            $157,939.17
Published April 24, 2019
ZNEZ

Nebraska Unified #1 Board of Education
Regular Meeting
Orchard Public School
Monday, April 15, 2019 7:00 PM
Attendance Taken at 7:00 PM. Terri Hergert: Present; Marty Kerkman: Present; Marty Konopasek: Present; Peggy Liska: Present; Tom Thiele: Present; Terra Williby: Present.
1. Call Meeting to Order, Review Nebraska Open Meetings Act, and Recognize Visitors
President Liska called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. She also noted the Open Meeting Act posted in the board room.
2. Approve Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Terra Williby and a second by Terri Hergert. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
3. Possible Motion on Board Member Absence
All members were present.
4. Public Participation(15 Minutes Allowed)
No Public participation was heard.
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Terra Williby and a second by Terri Hergert. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
6. Approve Treasurers Report
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report Passed with a motion by Marty Kerkman and a second by Marty Konopasek. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
7. Approve Unified Bills
Motion to approve the Unified Bills Passed with a motion by Terri Hergert and a second by Tom Thiele. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
8. Approve Staff Resignations
8.1. Math Teacher @Clearwater
Motion to accept the resignation of Taylor Hampton Passed with a motion by Marty Kerkman and a second by Marty Konopasek. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
9. Approve New Staff Contracts
9.1. Kindergarten Teacher @Orchard
Motion to approve Mackenzie McClellan as the kindergarten teacher at Orchard Passed with a motion by Marty Konopasek and a second by Marty Kerkman. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
9.2. PE Teacher @Verdigre
Motion to approve the contract for Matthew Quick as a PE teacher at Verdigre Passed with a motion by Terra Williby and a second by Marty Konopasek. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
9.3. Math/Science Teacher @Clearwater
Motion to approve Mary Leisy as a math/science teacher at Clearwater Passed with a motion by Tom Thiele and a second by Peggy Liska. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
9.4. Art Teacher @Verdigre
Motion to approve the contract for Kaci Schacht as the art teacher @Verdigre Passed with a motion by Terri Hergert and a second by Marty Konopasek. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0
10. Possible Approval of Bus Bid
The transportation committee meet before the regular meeting to go over the bus bids. Their recommendation was to purchase the diesel international bus with air brakes from Cornhusker International.
Motion to accept the bid from Cornhusker International for the purchase of a school bus Passed with a motion by Tom Thiele and a second by Marty Konopasek. Terri Hergert: Yea; Marty Kerkman: Yea; Marty Konopasek: Yea; Peggy Liska: Yea; Tom Thiele: Yea; Terra Williby: Yea; Yea: 6, Nay: 0.
11. NASB Monthly Update
Superintendent Martin presented the Board with the monthly NASB update.
12. Unification & Consolidation Information & Discussion
Discussion was held on where Clearwater, Orchard, and Ewing were on the bond vote process. Information was also shared on a meeting Verdigre had with Niobrara to discuss their cooperative sports agreement.
13. Set Next Meeting Date
The next regular meeting will be held at Verdigre Public School in Verdigre on Monday, May 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm.
14. Adjourn
President Liska adjourned the meeting at 7:57 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sally Finch
Recording Secretary


Published April 24, 2019
ZNEZ

Nebraska Unified District #1 Board of Education Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2019
Orchard Public School
P.O. Box 248
Orchard, NE 68764-0248
Board of Education Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order, Review Nebraska Open Meetings Act, and Recognize Visitors
2. Approve Agenda
3. Possible Motion on Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation(15 Minutes Allowed)
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
6. Approve Treasurers Report
7. Approve Unified Bills
8. Approve Staff Resignations
8.1. Math Teacher @Clearwater
9. Approve New Staff Contracts
9.1. Kindergarten Teacher @Orchard
9.2. PE Teacher @Verdigre
10. Possible Approval of Bus Bid
11. NASB Monthly Update
12. Unification & Consolidation Information & Discussion
13. Set Next Meeting Date
14. Adjourn
The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning.
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative office at Orchard during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published April 10, 2019
ZNEZ

Nebraska Unified #1
March 2019 Bills Approved
Check #    Vendor    Description    Amount
52362    Amazon    Supplies    $246.25
52363    Antelope Memorial Hospital                Bus Driver Physical    $140.00
52364    Appeara    Supplies    $407.87
52365    Avera St. Anthonys Hospital                Therapy - Sped    $243.60
52366    Big Red Storage    Storage Rent    $60.00
52367    Black Hills Energy    Fuel    $7,713.44
52369    Bloomfield Auto Parts    Supplies    $130.50
52370    Bohemian One Stop    Fuel    $137.38
52371    Braun Pest Control    Pest Control    $90.00
52372    Canon Financial Services, Inc.                Printer Lease    $22.81
52373    Capital One Bk(USA), NA    Supplies, Meals    $117.25
52374    CDW Government    Supplies    $434.96
52375    Clearwater Public School    Miscellaneous    $1,165.99
52376    Cornhusker International Trucks, Inc.                Repairs    $390.69
52377    Crofton Journal/Niobrara Tribune                Subscription Renewal    $34.00
52378    Dustys    Fuel    $541.59
52379    Econo Lodge Inn & Suites    Motel Rooms - Speech    $664.65
52380    Eickholt, Rebecca S    Supplies    $30.00
52381    Elgin Public Schools    Supplies    $25.00
52382    Elkhorn Rural Public PowerElectricity    $1,820.02
52383    EMC Insurance Co    Monthly Premium    $11,803.49
52385    FRONTIER    Telephone    $371.12
52386    Great Plains Communications                Internet Line Charges                    $3,885.76
52387    Grey House Publishing    Periodical Renewal    $560.50
52388    Harris School Solutions    Data Conversion Fees                    $1,000.00
52389    Herbert Feed & Grain    Supplies    $140.67
52390    Independent Pest Mgmt. LLC                Pest Control    $100.00
52391    Island Supply Welding    Supplies    $107.24
52392    Jedlickas Hardware Hank    Supplies    $40.24
52393    Kendor Music, Inc.    Supplies    $11.78
52394    Krutz, Beverly J    Mileage    $30.16
52395    Lazy T Tire & Implement    Repairs    $43.16
52396    Learn Around the World Network Inc                Field Trip    $150.00
52397    Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker                Room    $102.00
52398    Mcgraw-Hill School Education Holdings, LLC                Textbook    $96.25
52399    Menards - Yankton    Supplies    $6.71
52400    N & B Gas Company    Propane    $4,723.40
52401    NE Association Of School Brds                Annual Membership Dues                    $4,565.00
52402    Nebraska Link    Internet Line Charge    $779.70
52403    Nebraska Rural Comm. Schools Assc.                Conference Fees    $200.00
52404    Nebraska Safety Center    Bus Driver Training    $200.00
52405    Nebraska Unified # 1        Miscellaneous Reimbursement                $1,446.14
52406    North Central Public Power                Electricity    $12,149.70
52407    Northeast Nebraska Telephone Co                Telephone    $604.63
52408    Northeast Regional Deaf Ed Program                Deaf Education    $300.00
52409    Office Systems Company    Copier/Printer Expenses                    $824.30
52410    Orchard Lumber    Supplies    $130.08
52411    Orvals Auto Service Inc.    Maintenance    $69.45
52412    Overland Rehabilitation Services                Therapy - Sped    $801.20
52413    Pitzer Digital    Subscription    $359.75
52414    Quill    Supplies    $80.65
52415    Recknor & Associates    Legal Services    $357.50
52416    Royal One Stop    Fuel    $1,947.10
52417    Safety Kleen    Lease Fees    $213.23
52418    Sanne Service LLC    Service, Supplies    $262.03
52419    Schreiers Lumber Co    Supplies    $44.23
52420    Staples Advantage    Supplies    $377.06
52421    Subscription Services Of America                Subscription Renewals    $259.73
52422    Synchrony Bank/Amazon    Library Books    $394.59
52423    The Verdigre Eagle    Printing    $766.80
52424    TJs Corner Hardware    Supplies    $90.45
52425    TJs Market    Supplies    $221.17
52426    University of Oregon    DIBELS Data Fees    $219.00
52427    US Cellular    Cell Phone Expense    $212.78
52428    USI    Supplies    $41.69
52429    Verdigre Farm Service    Fuel    $1,747.18
52430    Verdigre Music Boosters    Trip Contribution    $200.00
52431    Verdigre Public School Operating Acc't                Miscellaneous Reimb    $868.99
52432    Verizon Wireless    Cell Phone Expense    $68.26
52433    Viaero    Cell Phone Service    $82.80
52434    Village Of Clearwater    Water, Sewer, Trash    $534.00
52435    Village Of Orchard    Water, Sewer, Trash    $894.62
52436    Village Of Verdigre    Water, Sewer, Trash    $517.80
52437    WEX Bank    Fuel    $2,227.16
52438    Willies Service    Repairs & Maintenance                    $356.58
52439    Winners Circle    Supplies    $280.00
52440    ZimMetal & Welding LLC    Supplies    $459.00
52441    ESU #8    Special Education    $34,424.26
52442    MSM Enterprises, LLC    Therapy-sped    $1,792.66
TOTAL            $109,959.75


Published March 27, 2019
ZNEZ

Nebraska Unified District #1 Board of Education Meeting
Monday, March 18, 2019
Clearwater Public School
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
Board of Education Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order, Review Nebraska Open Meetings Act, and Recognize Visitors
2. Approve Agenda
3. Possible Motion on Board Member Absence
4. Public Participation(15 Minutes Allowed)
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting
6. Approve Treasurers Report
7. Approve Unified Bills
8. Approve ESU contracts for 2019-2020
8.1. SPED Contracts with ESU 1 & 8
8.2. Nursing Contract with ESU 8
8.3. Technology Contract with ESU 8
8.4. Distance Learning Contract with ESU 8
8.5. E-Rate Contract with ESU 8
9. Approve Certified Staff Resignations
9.1. Language Arts Teacher @Verdigre
9.2. 5th/6th Grade Teacher @Orchard
9.3. PE Instructor @Verdigre
9.4. Art/Spanish Teacher @Verdigre
9.5. SPED Teacher @Clearwater
10. Information on Upcoming Northern Tier School Improvement Review
11. Approve 2019-2020 Calendar
12. Legislative Update
13. NASB Monthly Update
14. Unification & Consolidation Information & Discussion
15. Set Next Meeting Date
16. Adjourn
The agenda sequence is provided as a courtesy only. The board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence it deems appropriate. Therefore, we encourage visitors to attend the meeting from the beginning.
The tentative agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of distribution. A copy of the agenda reflecting any changes will be available for public inspection at the administrative office at Orchard during normal business hours. This agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.


Published March 13, 2019
ZNEZ