Fremont County School District RE-3

Fremont County School District RE-3 Cotopaxi, Colorado

Regular School Board Meeting

Cotopaxi School Common Room 0345 County Road 12 Cotopaxi, Colorado 81223

November 14, 2016

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Fremont RE-3, was called to order by Vice - President Reid at 5:00 pm. The following members were present: Mickey Kulick, Nathaniel Hein, Tony Reid, and Stephanie Tunstall. The following administration members were present: Randy Bohlander and Jackie Crabtree. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Vice-President Reid. Guests at the meeting were: Amber Canterbury, Debbie Coats, and Ryan Christensen.

Approval of Minutes: Mickey Kulick made a motion to approve the October 10, 2016 Regular Board Meeting minutes. Nathaniel Hein seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Nathaniel Hein – aye; Mickey Kulick – aye; Tony Reid - aye; and Stephanie Tunstall - aye. Motion carried.

Payment of Bills: Nathaniel Hein made a motion to approve the payment of the November monthly payroll and all current bills. Mickey Kulick seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Nathaniel Hein – aye; Mickey Kulick – aye; Tony Reid - aye; and Stephanie Tunstall - aye. Motion carried.

Approval of Additional Items to the Agenda: None.

Approval of Agenda: Nathaniel Hein made a motion to approve the agenda for November 14, 2016. Mickey Kulick seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Nathaniel Hein – aye; Mickey Kulick – aye; Tony Reid - aye; and Stephanie Tunstall - aye. Motion carried.

Open Forum – Public Input: None.

Approve Policies JICH, JLCD, JLCDB, KFA, AC, AC-E-1, GBA, GBGE, JB, JF, JICDE, JII, JLCB-R, and JLCDB-E on 2nd Reading: Mr. Bohlander discussed the changes in the policies. Mickey Kulick made a motion to approve on second reading the following policies; JICH, JLCD, JLCDB, KFA, AC, AC-E-1, GBA, GBGE, JB, JF, JICDE, JII, JLCB-R, and JLCDB-E. Nathaniel Hein seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Nathaniel Hein – aye; Mickey Kulick – aye; Tony Reid - aye; and Stephanie Tunstall - aye. Motion carried.

Approve Final Payment for the Boiler System: Mr. Bohlander discussed the final payment to Michael Thiem for the boiler system and additional plumbing and electrical for a total of $33,176.75. Nathaniel Hein made a motion to approve the final payment for the boiler system to Michael Thiem for $9,157.13, and the additional plumbing and electrical for $24,019.62. Stephanie Tunstall seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Nathaniel Hein – aye; Mickey Kulick – aye; Tony Reid - aye; and Stephanie Tunstall - aye. Motion carried.

Approve December Pay Issue - CRS (24-6-402(4)(3): Mr. Bohlander discussed the pay issue. Mickey Kulick made a motion to approve the Christmas bonus of $200 for full time employees and $100 for half time employees. Nathaniel Hein seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Nathaniel Hein – aye; Mickey Kulick – aye; Tony Reid - aye; and Stephanie Tunstall - aye. Motion carried.

Approve Payment to BOCES for Distance Learning Lab: Mr. Bohlander discussed the payment of $2350.00 to BOCES for the learning lab. The lab would be collaborative online with the 12 schools. Stephanie Tunstall made a motion to approve the payment of $2350.00 to BOCES for the distance learning lab. Nathaniel Hein seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Nathaniel Hein – aye; Mickey Kulick – aye; Tony Reid - aye; and Stephanie Tunstall - aye. Motion carried. Regular Board Meeting – November 14, 2016

Board Members Report: Mr. Kulick may miss a few meetings in the future, he will let the Board know. Mr. Hein asked about the CASB meeting next month. Mr. Bohlander discussed the process. Mr. Hein asked about the next work day and the vision statement and what the status of it is.

Superintendents Report: Mr. Bohlander discussed the student count, staff Christmas Party, and showed a CHSAA sportsmanship video.

Principals Report: Mrs. Crabtree handed out her report and discussed it.

Accountability Committee Report: Mrs. Crabtee handed out the report and discussed the mailing of the newsletter.

Athletic Directors Report: Mr. Christensen handed out his report and discussed upcoming winter sports season.

Discussion Items: Mr. Reid asked the Board about their thoughts on the meeting. None.

Executive Session: Stephanie Tunstall made a motion to go into executive session at 6:04 CRS 24-6- 402 (4)(f) and CRS 24-6-402 (4)(h). Nathaniel Hein seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Nathaniel Hein – aye; Mickey Kulick – aye; Tony Reid - aye; and Stephanie Tunstall - aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Reid invited Randy Bohlander into the meeting.

The Board took a 5 minute break.

The Board came out of executive session at 6:38

The Board discussed the next work sessions.

Tony Reid adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m. The next meeting will be on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

President Secretary

______Donna Nicholas-Griesel Nathaniel Hein