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Beatrice school board approves consent agenda, $13,612 cooler repair and sale of surplus buildings
Summary
At its Nov. 11 meeting the board approved the consent agenda, accepted the treasurer's October report, authorized a $13,612.93 repair to a high-school freezer paid from the lunch program, and approved selling a metal building and portables via online auction with proceeds to the general or building fund.
The Beatrice Public Schools Board of Education handled routine business and several facility actions at its Nov. 11 meeting.
The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from Oct. 14, 2024, accounts payable, budget receipts and expenditures for October, committee minutes and a second reading of graduation requirements. Treasurer Jason reported October bills of $699,188.96, payroll of $1,834,186.99 and total expenditures of $2,533,375.85; general fund revenue for the month was $1,600,830.97.
On facilities, the board approved a $13,612.93 quote from Tech Masters to repair a failing cooler unit at Beatrice High School. Dr. Nielsen explained the freezer unit had "a bad unit" and that funds from the school lunch program would cover the cost. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The board also voted to put a metal building and several portable classrooms at Paddock Lane up for sale through an online auction. Superintendent Jason Alexander said the city indicated it would be acceptable if buyers removed the structures in a timely manner; proceeds will be returned to the district's general fund or building fund.
Other business: the board approved the superintendent evaluation and heard updates on student activities and special education. The board set its next regular meeting for Dec. 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the administration building and adjourned that night.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: approved (motion passed; vote not recorded in transcript). - Cooler repair (Tech Masters, $13,612.93): approved (funded by school lunch program). - Policy 3241 (emergency response mapping): approved, 4–1 (see related article). - Sale of metal building and portables at Paddock Lane: approved (motion passed; vote not recorded in transcript). - Superintendent evaluation: approved (motion passed; vote not recorded in transcript).
