The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday, March 7, 2011 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft.
Superintendent Cerny presented the February transportation report, the NRCSA Spring Conference, estimates on the cost of a digital school display sign, and the lot for sale south of the school. Principal Sjuts reported on Parent-Teacher Conferences, a winter and spring activities summary, and transportation issues.
Jerry Spethman from DA Davidson presented a proposal to provide bond underwriting services. The proposal included underwriting the $220,000 Quality Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB), the $334,000 Quality School Construction Bonds (QSCB), and refunding the existing 2007 bonds in the amount of $1,440,000. The QZAB and QSCB bonds will have a fifteen-year repayment schedule at one percent interest. To complete the proposed classroom addition, a bond election for $1,000,000 will be necessary. The board unanimously approved a resolution calling for a special election on May 10, 2011 to approve the issuance of one million dollars in bonds to finance the construction of a four classroom addition to the north end of the existing secondary school building. The board also approved the refunding of the 2007 bond issuance at a projected savings of $41,000.
In new business the board adopted the 2011-12 school calendar. The board also named Superintendent Cerny authorized representative for federal, state and local programs, approved a contract with Peters Lawn Service, approved Roxanne Raasch for driver education, and approved an application to the Nielsen Foundation for a football booth.
Thursday March 31 was set for a board planning session facilitated by Burma Kroger of the Nebraska School Board Association. The board discussed the possibility of replacing the basketball and football scoreboards and asked about morning and after-school routes.
Principal Sjuts recognized the teaching staff as the best staff he has had as Principal, and recommended that they all be offered employment for 2011-12. The board went into executive session to discuss the evaluation and hiring of teachers. Following executive session, the board voted to offer contracts to all of the teaching staff.
