Orchard Public School Original Board March 11, 2019 Minutes

Original Board Meeting
At Orchard
Monday, March 11, 2019
5:00 p.m.
President Hoke called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Motion by Schutt seconded by Clifton to approve the agenda. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke, Williby, Hergert. Approved 6-0
No board members were absent.
Public Participation was offered.
Motion by Hoke seconded by Schutt to approve the minutes from the previous meetings. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke, Williby, Hergert. Approved 6-0.
Motion by Schwager seconded by Clifton to approve the treasurer’s report. RCV-Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
No bills for approval.
The next Unified Board Meeting will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019, in Clearwater at 7:00 p.m.
Administrative reports were given. Items discussed were update on the elementary teacher opening and also the Ag teacher opening. The Northern Tier External Visitation is coming up March 27th and 28th. There was an AD meeting to discuss future coop details such as scheduling, practices, etc. Administrators will be meeting to discuss coaching.
Board discussion on the KSB Memorandum: Consent to Multiple Representation and Conflict of Interest Form.
The board had discussion on the election of members for bond and consolidation subcommittee. Hoke nominated Schwager seconded by Clifton. Schutt nominated Hergert seconded by Hoke. Hergert nominated Clifton seconded by Schwager.
Approved by ballot vote Hergert and Schwager for the bond/consolidation subcommittee.
The board had discussion on site location for possible consolidation. A central location was discussed. Board members were interested in finding out where the central location would be when taking into consideration the farthest point of each district.
The board had discussion on possible options for future planning if the bond would fail.
With so many unknowns at this time, it is hard to make a plan. Future unification, going on our own for a year or so, and looking into how to continue to move forward with Ewing and Clearwater were discussed. The board created a statement for the Unified Board:
The Orchard Original Board cannot commit to renewing the current seven-year unification agreement at this time. In considering a contingency plan, Orchard Original Board would consider unification in the future.
There was some discussion on summer projects. The HVAC system needs continued work. There are some rooms that may need carpeting, but we will have further discussion after the board walk-through is completed.
Tami Kuhfal has submitted her letter of resignation to the NE Unified District #1. The letter was shared with board members.
Motion by Schwager seconded by Clifton to approve Tony Tabbert and family mowing for $210 per mowing. RCV- Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
Motion by Clifton seconded by Schutt to approve the 2019-2020 calendar as presented.
RCV-Schwager, Clifton, Schutt, Hoke. Approved 4-0.
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 1, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.
President Hoke adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
DeAnna Clifton
Orchard Advisory Board Secretary


Published March 20, 2019
ZNEZ