June 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Pres. Olsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 

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Discussion:  Pres. Olsen led assembly in the pledge.

Discussion:  Mr. Kent Silvester inquired regarding the Wellington properly and public auction and Mr. Lefdal addressed Silvester noting he is going to recommend auction to the Board after his most recent discussions with District legal counsel. Silvester also inquired surrounding the asbestos at the Wellington property and again Lefdal addressed noting the written assessments that have been completed will be available upon sale and/or auction. 

Discussion:  Ms. Jensen was here to thank Mrs. Jodi Schuller for being a "rock star" in promoting health & fitness here at Chase County Schools

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Discussion:  Discussion: Mr. Mark Christensen spoke regarding the quality of the current music program and expressed his concerns that the proposed changes to the program will degrade the quality the existing music program. Kathy Christensen re-iterated the importance of both band and choir programs. She also spoke briefly on how she doesn't believe that ACT scores are as important as well-rounded individuals in which she believes the current music program promotes. 

Discussion:  Summer time is up and running and busy. Score Camp June 12th-16th with everything underway for approx. 330 kids and another 40 staff participating. Transportation for camp: 3 buses Mon. & Fri., 6 buses Tues. & Wed., and no buses Thurs. They have been using 4 school vans. In addition, summer weightlifting has begun with the following schedules: HS boys 6-7 AM M-F and JH boys 8-9 AM M/T/TH and W/Fr running with HS and HS & JH girls 6:30-7:30 AM M/T/TH. Hauxwell note a great group attending so far. HS XC summer running has also begun; open to anyone. Runners meet at 6:15 AM Monday-Friday and are lead by Asst. Coach Jonathan Beverly. Volleyball Camp is June 19th-22nd in the Longhorn Gym. The NSAA will hold the annual coaching clinic in Lincoln July 25-27th. In addition, Hauxwell added HS girls bball team has been playing in McCook on Tues. nights and 18 girls also attended the P2P bball Camp in Windsor, CO June 8-10th. HS boys attended bball team camp in McCook Saturday June 3rd and HS wrestlers attended wrestling camp in Gering on Saturday June 3rd. Unitech well be refinishing gym floors over July 4th as follows: $2,890 for 2 coats in longhorn and $1,850.00 for shorthorn. Related, Randy Ross with Specialty Installation was here and inspected bleachers and installed padding on the back boards and everything was approved. Hauxwell had a couple final highlights noting the HS Show Choir opened for The Haygoods and performed at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO during their trip June 7-10th and new addition looks great with recent compliments from the flooring installers saying how square the floor was with a nice job done on the block work.

Discussion:  Prin. Odens highlighted the character based awards given for MS at year end and the Kg-4 field day was well organized by Jodie Schuller.  Odens said she is working on EOY reports, as well as homeroom assignments for 17-18 school year. Odens said approx. 13 letters Kg-1 for summer school went home with students and Mrs. Cochran & Ms. Haake will be teaching. Odens, Prin. Scheel and Mr. Ahlers attended Marzano framework training at the ESU today. Prin. Scheel said hats off to the MS team of teachers for creating a positive MS culture out of nothing this year. Scheel said he is completing EOY discipline reports, and working to transition to aQwest reporting and behavioral using IC from the classroom.

Discussion:  No member present.

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Supt. Lefdal said MAPS assessment will replace NESA for certain grades in 17-18. New board meeting site will roll June 30 and we will implement for July meeting. Wheelchair lift repair will approx. $7,000. Bus barn options will be discussed at special meeting next Tues. Supt. Lefdal is working on EOY reporting as well as REAP grant estimated at approx. $19,000 for students with disabilities and migrant. Lefdal noted the Lions Club & District combined $2,000 each towards the purchase of a vision screener. Member Stromberger inquired as to whether juniors will still be required to take ACT and Lefdal confirmed yes and whether the District will continue to do just one MAP assessment and Lefdal said this will be revisited by the admin team this fall.  Stromberger also inquired as to whether the lift could be submitted to insurance, however, both Lefdal and Felker, Dir. of Transportation said the repair was due to ordinary wear and tear on the lift, however, discussion did include limiting this buses rural travel as well as some additional blocking to keep the lift more secure. Pres. Olsen inquired regarding NESA scores and Supt. Lefdal said the data is still embargoed until late August, however, a preliminary review highlighted some notable growth.

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Denise Smith - .50 Librarian

Todd Westover - Alternative Education

Melissa Markee- Resignation Bus 

Berenice Marquez- Resignation Para

Cheryl Dreiling- Resignation Custodian

Maricela Frias-Hire Custodian

Maria Casillas- Hire Custodian

Annie Sieperda-Resignation Para

 

Discussion:  Lefdal briefly walked through the following proposed policies: Wellness policy, meal charge policy, safety, updated I-9 policy.

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Mr. Hayes opened noting his presence here tonight was not self-serving but for the interest of the students. He highlighted CCS contest performances and the districts history of a max number of entries proposing that reorganizing the music program would require limiting SPVA & District contest entries. He emphasized the importance of his presence at all contest performances citing this relationship as critical to student performance. Hayes addressed concerns regarding JH and the expertise he offers that Mrs. Strand does not. Hayes expressed concern of limiting class size to less than 3. Both Karl Meeske and Sheila Stromberger expressed concern regarding discussing publicly personnel issues and Sheila also addressed the lack of appropriate chain of command that had been followed with concerns. Pres. Olsen also spoke expressing his opinion that any proposed changes did not seem in the best interest of students and Supt. Lefdal closed the discussion stating Mr. Hayes would continue to do HS vocal, choir and show choir, as he has been and would not be assigned to instruct any band, however, that he would be assigned a full seven class periods to teach.  

Discussion:  Member Reeves spoke for the facility committee regarding bus barn bids that the committee feels need to be acted upon. The committee would like to move away from the Wellington property and build. Further details will be provided at the Tuesday special meeting. Mr. Lefdal noted the larger proposed building is cheaper per sq. footage than the smaller proposed alternative. Current competitive bids will expire in less than 60 days. Board is taking under consideration both sides of whether to build or not.

Discussion:  Supt. Lefdal prepared a brief summary of the groups and a discussion of using a new alternative, as the NASB search has been used previously. Member Meeske summarized the committee’s thoughts of trying a new alternative this time. It was noted McPerson and Jacobson was the most expensive alternative, and the Board was considering firm interviews prior to selection.  

Discussion:  Supt. Lefdal opened discussion and the Board tentative set for Monday the 26th with dinner starting at 6 pm.

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.