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Godwin Heights board approves bond proposal, rejects $50,000 treasurer's bond
Summary
At its July 14 organizational meeting the Godwin Heights Public Schools Board unanimously approved a bond proposal but voted down a proposed $50,000 treasurer's bond, citing existing insurance and limited cash handling; the board also approved routine consent items.
The Godwin Heights Public Schools Board of Education on July 14 approved a bond proposal and declined to approve a $50,000 treasurer's bond, during its organizational meeting at the district administration building.
The board voted unanimously to approve the bond proposal after a motion from board member Hornecker, seconded by board member Crow-DeYoung. The agenda listed the item as the "November 2025 Bond Proposal," while the motion text referred to a "2026 Bond Proposal." The minutes record that the motion passed by roll call with all members voting in favor.
Later, the board considered a motion by Hornecker, supported by Crow-DeYoung, to approve a $50,000 treasurer's bond intended to provide coverage for financial oversight related to cash handling. Board discussion noted the district does not directly handle cash and that existing board-approved insurance already provides coverage. The minutes state approving the bond would incur an additional cost estimated at about $5,000. On a roll call vote, all members voted "no" and the motion failed.
Earlier routine business included approval of a consent agenda listing minutes, payroll dates, personnel actions, depositories and signature authorities; the treasurer's bond had been removed from that consent agenda and handled as a separate action item. The motion to approve the consent agenda as amended was made by Hornecker and supported by Platschorre and carried unanimously.
The meeting record does not specify exact tallies or list every board member by name for each vote beyond the individual motions and supports recorded in the minutes.
