February 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Olsen called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm and directed attention to the open meetings act. He then led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance.
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II. Approval of Agenda
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III. Approval of Minutes
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV. Approval of Financial Report
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the financial report as presented in the amount of $589,941.88 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
No comment noted.
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VI. Reports
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Procedural Item
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VI.1. Activity Director
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Information Item
Discussion:
Hauxwell noted CCS hosted the rescheduled JH Music Clinic today; we had around 180 students participate from the SPVA Schools. It was
an enjoyable day and the conference teachers were very appreciative that it was
rescheduled. Mrs. Thayer’s Pro Start Class furnished the meal for the Directors,
Clinicians and Bus Drivers. They fed about 25 people who enjoyed the meal.
NSAA will release the football schedules at 8:00 AM MST in the morning for the
2016-2017 school years. We will be on the phones immediately to schedule the officials
for the next two years. We will be given a 9 game schedule this year instead of the 8
game schedule we have played the last two years.
District Wrestling will be in Broken Bow this Friday starting at 2:00 PM and Saturday
starting at 8:30 AM. They will be traveling in 2 Vans and staying overnight in Broken
Bow.
Sub-District Basketball will be in Sutherland.
Girls Monday (Feb. 15th), Tuesday (Feb. 16th) and Thursday (Feb. 18th)
Boys Monday (Feb. 22nd), Tuesday (Feb. 23rd) and Thursday (Feb. 25th)
District Finals: TBA
Girls: Friday February 26th
Boys: Monday March 1st
At this time it looks like the Girls will Play Monday at 6:00 PM MST in the #4 vs. the #5
Seed, which would be #5 Chase County vs. #4 Gothenburg or #3 Ogallala. The NSAA
will seed the Sub-District on Thursday February 11th.
The boys will be the #3 or #4 Seed. Their Sub-District bracket be will set on Tuesday
February 16th.
District Speech will be held in Gering this year on Monday March 14th.
State Speech will be held in Kearney on Wednesday March 23rd.
Chase County held the 22nd NCDA Show Choir Festival on Monday February 8th. Mr.
Hayes did a great job lining up the day and everything seemed to go well. The 9th St.
Singers received a Gold Trophy. We had a total of 21 teams, only 4 of those teams
received a Gold Trophy Award. This makes the group’s 20th consecutive gold trophy.
FFA CDE Districts will be tomorrow Wednesday February 10th in Curtis starting at 7:30
AM.
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VI.2. Principals
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Discussion:
Principal Odens PT conf tonight with strong turn out, working on 2nd round of teacher evals, NESA testing schedules, ELL teachers with Ekberg have been doing ELDA testing all on-line this year. Principal Scheel continued NESA HS scheduling, on Feb. 15, 7 HS and upper elementary staff members will be attending ESU13 Prof. Development presentation, ESU has done Google training the last couple of Fridays, including both orientation, classroom as well as more advanced collaboration tools. President Olsen inquired regarding NESA timeline scheduling and Principal Scheel noted as did Principal Odens will be completed primarily in the month of April.
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VI.3. Student Board Member
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Student Board Member was not present.
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VI.4. Superintendent
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VII. Action Items
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VII.1. Take all necessary action to approve appointments and resignations.
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VII.2. Principal Salaries
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Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board resumed meeting at 8:20 pm.
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VII.3. Classified staff salaries
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board returned from executive session at 9:22 pm.
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VII.4. 2016 Committees
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Committees were appointed as presented.
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VIII. Discussion Items
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VIII.1. Legislative Issues Conference, January 31-February 1st. Lincoln, NE
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VIII.2. January 27th Board workshop at North Platte, Adams Middle School.
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VIII.3. Preschool
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Action Item
Discussion:
Supt. Lefdals recommendation was to table this initiative for now as the District has bigger priorities, though is going to meet with local preschool in order to discuss some of the gaps in education that may be existing and how we can work together to improve.
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VIII.4. Bus Barn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Brief discussion was held on best property location for a bus barn including street access and the quality of the street a concern to be considered.
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VIII.5. 2016-17 Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Preliminary calendar was attached for review to be finalized in March.
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VIII.6. Board Retreat
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Supt. Lefdal will set date and notify Board Members.
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VIII.7. PTO Sign
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
PTO proposal was reviewed, with location across the street accepted and therefore the Board gave approval for PTO to proceed with their project.
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VIII.8. Board Meeting Assessment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Supt. Lefdal briefly discussed NASB Board self assessment highlighting areas for improvement that he will be addressing going forward.
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VIII.9. Middle School
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Supt. Lefdal highlighted some objectives including, pairing students at neighboring districts, increasing student opportunities and accelerating student education, increased robotics & technology, project based education with an emphasis on life long learning experiences, education on the application of principals and increased drama.
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VIII.10. Building Improvements
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
A preliminary electrical assessment has begun as it relates to building addition/improvements, which is an item to be considered as part of building plan options. In addition, adequacy of locker rooms were discussed.
President Olsen noted Board would take a 10 minute recess at 8:10 pm.
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IX. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Meeting was adjourned at 9:27 pm.
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