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

Discussion:  Note meeting was moved to Chase County Schools Auditorium due to the size of the assembly. President Olsen called the meeting to order and directed attention to the Open Meetings Act.He then led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance.

Discussion:  Marlon Kunnemann, Chairman of the Alumni Association and representative of the Alumni Board presented that they would like to see the alumni composites rehung in the hallways. They believe this is out of respect for alumni, taxpayers, and the historical value and pride of what they represent for this school. The association agrees with the addition of the electronic formats and indexing but would also like to see the original composites returned to hanging in the hallway. Jeanette Munger reiterated the calls she has received from alumni have also just been pleas to the Board to reconsider rehanging. Supt. Lefdal responded highlighting his plan for preserving

Discussion:  HS Golf Meet at Enders on Saturday April 16th 9:00 AM. Teams include Bridgeport,CC, Hershey, McCook, Ogallala, and Perkins County.HS Track Meet on Tuesday April 19th starting at 9:00 AM for field events and 10:30 for running events. Teams include CC, Dundy County Stratton, Garden Co.,Hershey, Ogallala, and Perkins County. District Music Competition on Thursday April 21st in McCook.JH Track Meet on Thursday April 28th starting at 9:00 AM.SPVA JH Track Meet at Kimball May 5th starting at 10:00 AM. The spring play “Musiapocalypes", dir. by Mrs. Bauerle, has about 20 students participating. The play is scheduled for Monday May 2nd and Thursday May 5th starting at 7:30 PM. Power Drive- Is competing in Beloit, KS Thursday and Lincoln Saturday. Gym Floors- Uni-tech said the gym quotes would be the same as last year. Longhorn Gym 2 Coats of oil base finish $2,890.00 and Shorthorn Gym $1,850.00.Specialty Installation LLC- Randy Ross from Rapid City, SD is coordinating a time this spring or beginning of summer to check bleachers and install new motors and cable for basket repair in Longhorn gym. NSAA- Representative Assembly on Friday April 8, 2016 considered the proposal that a student’s gender is determined by the sex noted on his /her certificate at birth. Motion Failed- 23 For and 27 Against and 1 Abstention.

Discussion:  Principal Scheel gave a brief presentation on many of the positive characteristics of the Chromebook as the District considers migration away from the MacBooks and phasing in over time. Scheel emphasized increased security, ease of use, cost savings, versatility and battery life; all providing for the implementation into 5-8 grades. Member Stromberger regarded replacement of ipads and Scheel noted that has not been at this time. Member Reeves inquired as to ESU's preference and Scheel noted the ESU has highly recommended. Oneil inquired as to privacy concerns and Scheel noted his feeling is that Google has protected as well as any other option currently available. Currently two have been purchased and are being circulated to teachers for review. Size of screen, 8 to 9 can be purchased for 1 Mac and the District would initially purchase carts to be used in the classroom at school. Principal Odens noted lots of field trip. Farm Safety Day moved to May 18th. If postponed it will move to fall. Peer review, testing, purchasing, elementary assemble, KG round up. KG numbers are anticipated to be high next year including current retentions.

Discussion:  The value & productivity of adding 2 days to the school calendar. Concerns regarding next years proposed schedule and the duplexity of higher level classes offered at the same time as fine arts classes. Supt. Lefdal agreed that his recommendation is to forego those two extra calendar days as well. Supt Lefdal did address voids in the schedule that Michael mentioned noted as a District those are there in order to tailor student schedules to better serve the student, including a new on-line course software Odyssey that Lefdal and administration are currently reviewing.

Discussion:  Board Member Stromberger noted she would like to see the District consider locking down to just one set of double doors again throughout the day.

Discussion:  Action was tabled for further review and clarification.

Discussion:  Proposed plan would be $25,000 but does not include bricking and electrical but does include remaining installation, PTO is requesting $5000 in order to not deplete PTO funds of approximately $20,000 at this time. Pinnacle Bank has donated $10,000 toward the project. Lead time is approximately 8 weeks.

Discussion:  Summary of last retreat and Steve mentioned a thank you to Broken Arrow cellars.

Discussion:  Trane update included per Supt. Lefdal, Trane will be completing the second well.

Discussion:  Architect will have proposal tomorrow and then committee will meet. Attorneys will be involved for final review and in drafting necessary RFPs. Timeline is approximately mid-May for bids.

Discussion:  Recommend eliminating the Allo contract, which Supt. Lefdal has already discussed with Allo, and bringing that position one to one with someone hired to be on staff. The teachers deserve and need that one on one initiative. A job description will be finalized and applicants accepted.

Discussion:  Proposed storage for athletic items 1500 sf, 30 x 50 but would include a wood structure and be considered the industrial tech project for 16-17 providing students to stay on campus. Materials could be purchased through Adams Lumber est. $17k without concrete.

Discussion:  The Board returned from executive session at 8:50 pm.

Discussion:  Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.