November 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Regular November 2014 Meeting

Rationale: 

Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings:

BOE Policy/Regulation 8346 outlines the parameters of public participation at Board meetings concerning items on the agenda as well as those not on the agenda.  A copy of this policy is available in the Superintendent’s office and at each monthly Board meeting.

Rationale:  The administration is requesting an adjustment in the dismissal time on March 6th from 2:00 to 12:00 in order to allow staff time to prepare for our external evaluation, which will begin on March 9th and continue through March 11th.

Rationale:  October ACE Recipients are Dylan Rehbock and Keller Twohig

Rationale:  The board continuously reviews its policies and procedures.  Community members, staff, board members, and administration are encouraged to review the 1000 & 2000 series of policies and make any recommendations for proposed changes to these series of policies to Mr. Schroeder.

Rationale:  Do you want to have a Christmas party for staff?

Saturday, December 13th, with a 6:00 social and a 7:00 dinner 

Rationale:  You've all been registered for the conference for Thursday and Friday.  You are registered for all meals and the hotel reservations for Wednesday and Thursday night have been made at the Comfort Inn on Grover Street.  If any of you plan on not attending or staying either day/night, please let me know so that I can adjust the registrations and reservations.

Rationale:  At the July 14th board meeting, the board reflected on their progress towards the five goals they have established and maintained.  They identified additional actions they wanted to see taken during the 2014-15 school year to further their attainment of the five goals they have set.

Rationale:  We need to have a discussion about the "School's Page" to ensure to get everyone on the same page as far as our expectations.

Actions:

1) Honor the Summer Weights Participants with a cookout
2) Continue to honor staff with recognition photos in Franklin Chronicle
3) Invite ACE Award Winner & Parents to Board Meeting and read corresponding proclamation
4) Run through on football field for elementary students on opening game
5) Send text updates through School Reach Software
6) Create Face Book Page for school (Suggestions for improvement are welcomed.)
7) Create a "school's page" that generates teachers driven articles to be shared in The Chronicle and on Face Book
8) Continue "STOP Day" activities

Rationale:  1.  Finish metal roof on building
2.  Replace concrete in parking lot
3.  Paint main gym
4.  Secure bids from mechanical contractors for air conditioning the main gym
5.  Increase number of electronic access points with the keyless entry system
6.  Remodel bathrooms
7.  Student backpacks must remain in their lockers when not in use
8.  Ensure working video is available on all route buses
9.  Put seat belts on buses
10.  Install "knox-box" on exterior of building for emergency responders
11.  Examine possible different traffic patterns for drop off and pick up
12.  Examine possibility of expanding crow's nest
13.  Review the suggestions made by the Office of Homeland Security and implement those recommendations as funds and time allows
14.  Grow the special building fund to allow for necessary improvements to the property

Rationale:  1.  Lower the overall general fund levy from $1.05 to 95 cents

Rationale:  1.  Explore consolidating staff positions
2.  Explore cooping sports, such as golf and cross country, with Wilcox-Hildreth

Rationale:  1.  Maintain this goal by looking for new ways to eliminate paper for staff, students, parents and patrons.
2.  Explore paperless ordering and electronic payment methods for parents and students ordering club and activity apparel.

Rationale:  The materials for evaluating the superintendent (current policy on evaluation, current policy, and current adopted evaluation instrument) are attached.  According to current policy, rehiring and compensation are to be considered at the regular December meeting.

Rationale: 

The Building and Grounds Committee met with representatives of Protex Central to discuss proposals for replacing the fire alarm system.  The system's main control is outdated and would be difficult to replace in the event of a catastrophic incident.

There were three proposals presented.

The first proposal would replace the main fire panel and the notification (address) system to become ADA complaint.

The second proposal would replace and improve the detection components of the fire alarm system and consolidate the panel components into one location, rather than having the two existing panels (one in the alternate gym and one in the custodial closet).

The third proposal would replace all of the equipment covered in proposals one and two.

 

Ed sent the following email regarding financing options:

 

Ken,
 
I just wanted to follow up on the brief conference call Tom and I had with you last week.  I mentioned I would provide a breakdown of equipment versus labor on our fire alarm price.  Here’s what I have for the full upgrade- both notification and detection (since that’s the direction you said you were likely going to go on this):
 
Equipment:  $41,740.00 (41%)
Labor:              $59,450.00 (59%)
                          ____________
Total:             $101,190.00
 
Essentially, it’s a 60-40 spilt, with equipment being the lower price.
 
Also, I know Tom had mentioned that we can offer low-interest payment plans through Susquehanna Finance, should you be interested.  Susquehanna deals with many school districts and municipalities, offering monthly, annual, and even deferred payment plans, so they can move forward on projects like this without significantly impacting cash flow.  Just know that this option exists, and I’d be happy to get some numbers worked up for you if the time comes.
 
Please let me know if any additional questions come up before the November 10th board meeting.  Otherwise, I will talk to you shortly afterward.
 
Take care,
 
Ed Jarmer
Protex Central, Inc.
Mobile: 402-984-5261
Email: ed.jarmer@protexcentral.net
Fax: 402-463-6057
 

Rationale: 

Elementary Principal’s Report
November  2014


Survey Reports 

As part of the school improvement process the teaching staff was asked to select one of the surveys to review and analyze.  During the November 3rd Inservice each group of teachers presented to the staff on the questions below.    

Which area(s) indicate the overall highest level of satisfaction or approval?
Which area(s) show a trend toward increasing stakeholder satisfaction or approval?
Which of the above reported findings are consistent with findings from other stakeholder feedback sources?
Which area(s) indicate the overall lowest level of satisfaction or approval? 
Which area(s) show a trend toward decreasing stakeholders satisfaction or approval?
What are the implications of these stakeholders perceptions? 

During the next few months I will plan to share with you their presentations and findings from the survey’s we have conducted the past few years.  

I have attached the student survey presentation created by Kelly Simmons, Holly Largent, Brittany Marks, Janet Guge, Peg Sidlo and Shannette Kahrs.  This is one of the six groups of stakeholders we have surveyed. 

Activities and Events in the Elementary 

The elementary Quiz Bowl team kicked off their season with a home event on Wednesday the 5th.  The Veterans Day program is scheduled for November 11th.  The elementary students enjoy attending this event.  On November 13th the 2nd grade will travel to Aurora to the Edgerton Science Center for a field trip. This month’s ACE asset focus is on “Social Competencies”. During the month of November classrooms will be competing to collect enough money to “Soak the Administrators!” on November 25th.  The money collected will be donated to the Franklin Fire Department as they will be assisting with the soaking! Brrr!

Rationale: 

High School Principal’s Report – November 2014

Board of Education

 1. Academic Information

• NeSA and NePAS where does Franklin Public Schools Rank

2. Activity Information

• Winter Sports Seasons begin practice next Monday.I plan to have numbers for participation at the December Meeting.

4. Other Information

• Information from the NSIAAA Meetings this past weekend.

Rationale:  1.  Way to Go Recipients for October included: Polly Sindt, Becky Cleveland, Taylor Janssen, Kelly Simmons, Adam Boettcher, Doyle Hanshaw, Travis Tarman, Mary Goebel, and Pat Hogeland.  The winner of this month's fabulous prize is Becky Cleveland.