January 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President Olsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

Discussion:  Board President Olsen led meeting into the pledge of allegiance.

Discussion:  Board held brief discussion regarding existing committees and Supt. Lefdal recommendations and will table until February meeting.

Discussion:  No public comment was made.

Discussion:  Hauxwell noted Academic All-State has been announced. Guidelines were contributing athletes with a GPA of 3.7 or higher and contributor to the team. Students include SB: Sarah Allen and Josie Peterson, XC: Alyssa Moreno, Kaley Hauxwell, and Indy Smith, VB: Shaylee Heathers and Bridgette Odens, FB: Bryson Fisher and Jack Bauerle, Play Production: Lillian Adkins and Kaylee Meeske. The CCS wrestling Invitational is this weekend with 12 teams. CCS will be using track wrestling clocks purchased with Ogallala and Sutherland. In addition, CCS borrowed two of Ogallala’s ultra-light mats in order to have three total and to speed up set-up process after hosting Gothenburg BB Friday night. Hauxwell will be attending the NSAA district 5 Meeting in Holdrege tomorrow January 13th noting voting will occurr on transgender proposals.

Discussion:  Principal Odens stated students are preparing for NESA testing. AIMS Web benchmark will also start tomorrow. She highlighted 1st/2nd grade are starting a new program which is intended to aid them with fact retention. Lastly she is finalizing dates for Parent Teacher Conferences in February. Principal Scheel noted Junior High/High school were given a survey with a variety of questions about school culture, social aspects, student relations etc. When Supt. Lefdal returns, administration will review those surveys. Scheel was encouraged by the response of the surveys. Board Member Smith felt that the survey was a good idea. President Olsen asked how this information would be shared and Scheel noted intentions are with staff & then to be used as a starting point in which to improve classroom policies and discipline. Scheel also noted same survey will be given again at the end of the second semester in order to monitor progress.

Discussion:  Student Board Member was absent.

Discussion:  Superintendent was absent.

Discussion:  Board came out of executive session at 7:50 pm. Board member Smith recommended that a thank you be sent to the Pro Start class for the December meal.

Discussion:  President Olsen briefly highlighted dates and topics from workshop brochure and said to let Supt. Lefdal know if you wish to attend by Friday, January 15.

Discussion:  Member O'Neil discussed the building plans & changes to each plan, highlighting the locations of the weight room and wrestling rooms would be interchangeable as size is similar. He mentioned the Facility Committee noted shortage of existing administrative office space, mentioning proposed plans include two administrative offices built into renovation. Further discussion included allowing outside access for weight room, locker room use and size, alternative ed. classroom location/relocation and storage needs in the building. President Olsen noted more discussion will follow when Supt. Lefdal returns as well as when the public meeting is rescheduled.

Discussion:  No discussion was held.

Discussion:  Board briefly discussed proposed plans noting revisions will likely include adding additional storage as well as financing options for the build.

Discussion:  Calendar will be discussed in more detail at February meeting when Supt. Lefdal is present.

Discussion:  Board members were encouraged by President Olsen to consider dates in late February and March for annual Board retreat. Retreat date will be finalized at February meeting.

Discussion:  Noted PTO will present more details at February meeting.

Discussion:  Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.