January 10, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Meeting was called to order at 6:03 pm

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

Discussion:  Supt. Lefdal led members elect Terryberry and Fries in the oath of office.

Discussion:  No comment.

Discussion: 

Academic All-State was announced, this includes contributing athletes with a GPA of 3.7 or higher and team contributor. Students include Softball: Sarah Allen and Josie Peterson, Cross Country: Rose Sullivan, Kaley Hauxwell, Landis Beverly, and Kalen Wallin, Volleyball: Shaylee Heathers and Bridgette Odens, Football: Bryson Fisher and Dakota Wallin, Play Production: Rose Sullivan and Kaylee Meeske. The Chase County wrestling Invitational is this weekend with 15 teams, up three teams from last year. The meet will use the purchased track wrestling clocks and Chuck Lambert, Bridgeport Supt. to assist in meet management. We will host Gordon-Rushville for a Friday Night dual. Hauxwell will be attending NSAA district 5 Meeting in Holdrege January 11th. We will be discussing and voting on District Proposals. Hauxwell will release the SPVA tournament seeding and brackets on Wed Jan 10th. Boys will play on Monday and Thursday night with Finals on Saturday. Girls will play on Tuesday and Friday night with finals on Saturday. The boys will travel Monday and girls should host here at home on Tuesday. Hauxwell was asked by Nate Neuhaus at the NSAA to be on the Games Committee for the Nebraska State Track and Field Championships. He will be one of four coaches in the State on the Committee and Supt. Lefdal highlighted what an honor this recommendation is well as a representation for western Nebraska athletics. Committee representation will require a couple of Lincoln trips in preparation for the 2017 State Track Meet.

Dir. of IT Shane Gerhartz presented providing the Board an update regarding current Technology at CCS and classroom integration. Augmentation/Substitution is where he believes we currently are. He highlighted many teachers are using some cool tech in the classroom. Old servers, 

Discussion:  Prin. Odens discussed CCS five step Target Implemenation Plan (TIP) plan. 1 is RTI (Response to Intervention) which is fully integrated on elem but we want to strengthen in MS and HS. Plan includes creation of a playbook for school wide intervention and curriculum alignment. 2 Common Instructional Lang which is highlighted by revision of the evaluation tool currently used and continual assessment and strengthening of professional development (PD). 3 Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) is a focus on positive feedback and rewards with emphasis on a cohesive school climate. Staff rated this as most important. 4 Growth mindset and willingness to learn amongst students & staff. 5 Chase Co Pride vehicle to encourage community involvement. The implementation will include book studies, teams & a committee will be established but Prin. Odens noted many teachers have expressed interest and excitement towards getting involved. Member Stromberger inquired as to the time component of when this will be explored and Odens & Supt. Lefdal noted it will be executed via PD days but will be continuously evolving.

Discussion:  Student Board Member Ryelee Christensen mentioned  an initial meeting was held between student council and  administration and student council would be further discussing the related topics at their next regular meeting. Student concerns mentioned were assignment to CCS current Mentorship & Intervention Classes focusing on Thinking, Improvement, Magnify, Excellence, or in short MIC TIME. 

Discussion:  Supt. Lefdal read a summary from contractor Reichert regarding progress on building addition. Plan is to have multiple trades inside at the same time to continue to progress towards an original eta date of April 1st. Brief discussion of state legislation update, student concerns regarding scheduling, graduation, monthly Supt. article for the paper will resume in January, emphasis back on kids, school improvement the first week of April, parent-student surveys will be circulated, and meetings with new Board members have occurred. Stromberger inquired as to why the survey and Supt. Lefdal replied citing MS assessment and school improvement plan. Email distribution will be used as well as at a computer during Feb. 6 & 7 PT conferences. Olsen inquired about Odysseyware usage and the students Mic time concern in which Supt. Lefdal noted Mic time rotates each quarter and is 9-12 as well as continued use of the new Odysseyware on-line class software. 

Discussion:  No appointments or resignations.

Discussion:  No further discussion since Supt. Lefdal gave progress report earlier.

Discussion:  Facility committee member Reeves said cost/sq. ft was similar for all options the committee considered however, the committee determined that the predictability of new construction costs outweighed the uncertainty of renovation therefore a proposed new building plans was presented by the committee. Member O'Neil recommended sending the drawings out to bid, which would not lock the District into construction. Board discussed several items including building length, indoor wash bay, building heat, floor drains, additional door, upstairs storage, financing, location on the NW corner of existing District site before taking action.

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 7:12 pm.