March 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President Olsen called the meeting to order at 6pm. Directed attention to the open meetings act.

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 6:03 pm

Discussion:  President Olsen called the meeting to order at 6:04pm.

Discussion:  President Olsen led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance.

Discussion:  Jan Schultz inquired regarding costume room and what will be done with costumes and Supt. Lefdal noted this issue is still being concerned and will continue to be discussed with the Community Player group, primarily Janet Sheaffer and Marlea Thompson. Clarification was made that the costumes do not have be relocated immediately until future plans are made. No further comments were made.

Discussion:  AD Hauxwell noted NSAA released the football schedules at 8:00 AM MST on February 10th for the 2016-2017 school years. We were given a 9 game for the next two years as follows: Chase County 2016 HS Boys V FB Sch Week1 Cozad, Week2 @ Broken Bow, Week3 Gothenburg, Week 4 @ Kimball, Week5 Ogallala, Week6 Gordon-Rushville, Week7 @ Mitchell, Week8 Minden, Week9 @ Chadron. Hauxwell noted we have continued to close the weight room down at 4:00 PM unless with an adult and/or coach. The result has been a cleaner weight room. District Speech will be in Gering on Monday March 14th. We will be taking 12 students to the district competition. Spring sport's participation #’s: Boys Track 42, Girls Track 40, Golf 8 (4 Boys & 4 Girls). The K-6th Youth BB morning practices went well and had great attendance. State wrestling went well and we have received the new mat at a cost of approx. $9,000. Thank you to the Booster club and youth wresting for their contributions towards the cost. In addition, $2,800 of various community donations have been received toward new wresting warm-ups. Hauxwell noted contract with Pepsi is up for renewal in May and he has been under discussion with Coke as well. Lastly, Hauxwell mentioned van rotation is of concern for him with vans in the 70,000+ miles. The issue is often participation requires bus and van to haul all students to events. Member Smith inquired regarding the new activity buses and Hauxwell noted they have been great; the issue is just the 42 passenger limit. No further discussion was held.

Discussion:  Principal Odens noted elementary teacher assignments have been released with open positions posted and several applications received to date. Current openings include 1 KG, 1 Grade 3 and 1 Middle School-Math. Odens said PT conferences were well attended with dinner provided by PTO. RTI meetings continue and teachers are working diligently before/after school with students as needed. In addition, April 18 is farm safety day and all K-6 will participate, free of charge, however, Odens noted if the community would like to make a donation towards the days' activities, they should contact Chris Tomky. Lastly, KG round up will be April 29 from 8:45-12 pm. Member Stromberger inquired regarding assignment changes for next year, and Principal Odens briefly went through noting any changes based upon class sizes. Principal Scheel opened summarizing current Teammate stats: 67 mentees, 54 mentors, 45 active matches and 5 new in the next few weeks. He noted he has been working with administration on Middle School (MS) planning, encouraging speaking across the curriculum which includes increasing presentation skills, and has put into circulation several professional developments books including "Igniting a Passion for Reading". Scheel briefly mentioned there are plans underway for a 7th grade field trip, noting 4 of next years MS staff will be planning that educational experience with team building and leadership a focus. He noted he has been using some QR codes in the building with positive character challenges this last week as well. Lastly, he gave the Board an update on PLC stating he has teachers in 7 that are researching and then will be presenting on the following topics; advisory challenge, tardy rate improvement, classroom mgmt, intervention and co-teaching, class period stages for ex. warm up, critical thinking leadership debates, and lasting critical thinking with an emphasis on the reflection process. Member O'Neil inquired regarding teammates stats and Principal Scheel said currently 13 students are awaiting a mentor. Member Stromberger inquired as to whether the advisory period for JH & HS will remain on the schedule next year and Scheel addressed noting in some capacity but it will be entirely revamped. A more formal mentor and or an intervention time are the likely directions where the use of that time will be headed.

Discussion:  Not present.

Discussion:  Action was tabled for further review and clarification.

Discussion:  Handbook will not be a part of the planner.

Discussion:  email notification from the state regarding appreciation for the roll out of the on-line ELL assessment. Reallocation staff with SPED certification into SPED as well for additional support as numbers have increased. Credit recovery sooner for alt ed.

Discussion:  Architect will have proposal tomorrow and then committee will meet. Attorneys will be involved for final review and in drafting necessary RFPs.

Discussion:  Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.