Board of Education Regular Meeting
January 12, 2017 7:00 PM
Potter Site Library

A. Call to Order
President Donna Juelfs called the January 12, 2017 regular meeting of the Potter-Dix Schools BOE to order at 7:00 pm.

B. Publication of Meeting 
President Donna Juelfs stated that notice of the meeting was published in the Sidney Sun Telegraph and the Western Nebraska Observer.

C. New Member Oath of Office  
Newly elected board members recited the Oath of Office.

D. Open Meeting Act
President Donna Juelfs pointed out that the Open Meetings Act was posted on the Library wall.  
 
E. Roll Call
  
Attendance Taken at 7:00 PM: 
Present Board Members:   
Lori Biesecker 
Bryan Herboldsheimer 
Donna Juelfs  
Royce McConnell 
Chandell Oleson 
Mike Rotert 
 
F. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.

G. Board Reorganization 
 
G.1. Nominations for President 
Motion Passed 5-0 with Juelfs abstaining: To cease nominations and a unanimous ballot be cast for Donna Juelfs for President with a motion by Mike Rotert and a second by Chandell Oleson.  
Lori Biesecker            Yes
Bryan Herboldsheimer      Yes
Donna Juelfs              Abstain
Royce McConnell           Yes
Chandell Oleson           Yes
Mike Rotert               Yes

G.2. Nominations for Vice-President  
Motion Passed 5-0 with Oleson abstaining: To cease nominations and unanimous ballot be cast for Chandell olseon for Vice President with a motion by Donna Juelfs and a second by Mike Rotert.  
Lori Biesecker            Yes
Bryan Herboldsheimer      Yes
Donna Juelfs              Yes
Royce McConnell           Yes
Chandell Oleson           Abstain
Mike Rotert               Yes

G.3. Nominations for Secretary  
Motion Passed 5-0 with Biesecker abstaining: To cease nominations and a unanimous ballot be cast for Lori Biesecker for Secretary with a motion by Donna Juelfs and a second by Mike Rotert.  
Lori Biesecker            Abstain
Bryan Herboldsheimer      Yes
Donna Juelfs              Yes
Royce McConnell           Yes
Chandell Oleson           Yes
Mike Rotert               Yes

G.4. Nominations for Treasurer  
Motion Passed 5-0 with Rotert abstaining: To cease nominations and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mike Rotert for Treasurer with a motion by Chandell Oleson and a second by Donna Juelfs.  
Lori Biesecker            Yes
Bryan Herboldsheimer      Yes
Donna Juelfs              Yes
Royce McConnell           Yes
Chandell Oleson           Yes
Mike Rotert               Abstain

G.5. Committee Appointments 
President Juelfs appointed the following committees for the ensuing year:
AMERICANISM: Donna Juelfs-Chair, Chandell Oleson
TRANSPORTATION/BLDG/GROUNDS: Mike Rotert-Chair, Royce McConnell, Chandell Olseon
FINANCE: Lori Biesecker-Chair, Bryan Herboldsheimer, Mike Rotert
NEGOTIATIONS: Mike Rotert-Chair, Lori Biesecker, Bryan Herboldsheimer
SCHOOL CANCELLATION: Bryan Herboldsheimer, Royce McConnell

H. Consent Agenda  
Motion Passed 6-0: To approve the consent agenda as presented with a motion by Lori Biesecker and a second by Mike Rotert.  
Lori Biesecker            Yes
Bryan Herboldsheimer      Yes
Donna Juelfs              Yes
Royce McConnell           Yes
Chandell Oleson           Yes
Mike Rotert               Yes
Approved items were:
1.   Approve January 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
2.   Approve December 12, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
3.   Approve the January 12, 2017 Claims/Financial Report
4.   Invest Funds at the Potter State Bank
5.   Recognize December Students of the Month  
	K:  Cooper Kasten
	1st: Linken Hottell
	2nd: Naomi Hutchinson
	3rd: Kenzie Shoemaker
	4th: Ekacia Wilbur
	5th: Caden McConnell
	6th: Jayden Shoemaker

6:   Spelling Bee winner:   Jayden Shoemaker
     Advancing:  Chris Foster
	           Fedalina Schuessler
	           Shawn Waggoner
	           Mikayla Lee
7:   Recognize 7-12 Honor Roll Students for 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
   
I. Recognition of Visitors/Communication with the Public  

J. New Business/Discussion Items 
 
J.1. 7-12 Principals Report  
J.2. Superintendent/Elementary Principal's Report  
J.3. Board of Education Retreat  

K. Action Items 
 
K.1. Designees for the 2017 Year  

Motion Passed 6-0: To designate the following for the ensuing year with a motion by Lori Biesecker and a second by Chandell Oleson.  
Lori Biesecker            Yes
Bryan Herboldsheimer      Yes
Donna Juelfs              Yes
Royce McConnell           Yes
Chandell Oleson           Yes
Mike Rotert               Yes
SCHOOL DEPOSITORY:  The Potter State Bank
	OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS:  Sidney Sun Telegraph, Western Nebraska Observer
	EMERGENCY OUTLETS:  KSID Radio, One Call Now
	LEGAL COUNSEL:  KSB School Law, Perry Law Firm
	AUDITOR:  Neidhardt CPA, PC

K.2. State and Federal Representative for Potter-Dix Public Schools  

Motion Passed 6-0:  To approve Mike Williams as the Federal/State representative for Potter-Dix Public Schools with a motion by Lori Biesecker and a second by Chandell Oleson.  
Lori Biesecker            Yes
Bryan Herboldsheimer      Yes
Donna Juelfs              Yes
Royce McConnell           Yes
Chandell Oleson           Yes
Mike Rotert               Yes

K.3. Resignation  

Motion Passed 6-0: To accept, with regret, the resignation of Gina Hill effective March 10, 2017, and thank her for her service to Potter-Dix Schools with a motion by Mike Rotert and a second by Donna Juelfs.  
Lori Biesecker            Yes
Bryan Herboldsheimer      Yes
Donna Juelfs              Yes
Royce McConnell           Yes
Chandell Oleson           Yes
Mike Rotert               Yes

L. Adjournment  

Motion Passed 6-0: To adjourn the January 12, 2017 regular Board of Education meeting at 8:45 pm, and set the next regular Board of Education meeting for February 13, 2017 at 7:00 pm with a motion by Lori Biesecker and a second by Chandell Oleson.  
Lori Biesecker            Yes
Bryan Herboldsheimer      Yes
Donna Juelfs              Yes
Royce McConnell           Yes
Chandell Oleson           Yes
Mike Rotert               Yes

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President

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Secretary