July 10, 2018 at 6:15 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Pres. Olsen called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm lead assembly in the pledge of allegiance and directed attention to the Open Meetings Act Posting.

Discussion:  No public comment

Discussion:  The NSAA will hold the annual coaching clinic in Lincoln on July 24-26. We have 9 coaches registered to attend the clinic. The Longhorn and Shorthorn gym floors were refinished today. Prices stayed the same as last year. Longhorn Gym: $2,890.00 (2 coats of Showtime Urethane Oil Base Finish) Shorthorn Gym: $1,850.00 Specialty Installation LLC out of Rapid City, SD Randy Ross was in western NE so we had him come down and inspect the bleachers; resulting in some minor maintenance. We inquired of him regarding the wall in the back of the auditorium is not working and he said we would need to call about it. We are in the process of trying to figure out what to do with the High Jump and Pole Vault pits. Last year we stored them in the old Bus Barn and they both need to be replaced. Sports camps are starting to wind down. Football, Volleyball, and Softball are still going in July. First official practice start date is Monday August 6th.

Storage in the bus barn was discussed as well as the delivery of the new van that was purchased.

Discussion:  Prin. Odens noted summer school starting Monday with 12 committed students taught by Haake & Cochran approx. 8:30-12 pm. LT sub for Cochran has been filled. Advertising for para and she and Mr. Lechtenberg will be traveling to Trenton for a meeting and will be attending Administrator days. Prin. Lechtenberg introduced himself, and has been meeting with staff as well as calendar coordinating specifically in regards to fall musical.
 

Discussion:  Supt. Klooz thanked the Board, staff & community for his welcome. Supt. noted there is still a final bullet list on the new addition, noting the law does not require perfection but acceptable  but substantial completion. Ins for Board members will need to be elected by 8/31. Supt. and LSI met and discussed regarding premium prices.  LSI is proposing an additional $.05 increase. The census data is out. The flooring in the gym is the greatest concern, but there is also concern on hallway flooring

Discussion:  Member Stromberger spoke for the policy/handbook committee noting progress is being made. Member O'Neil noted building committee has discussed the concrete in the front of the building, and the walking track flooring, where Supt. Klooze added some clarification he had received from vendors on most appropriate uses as well as on some parking lot dirt work to be done. In addition, committee has also discussed doors & security. Tech committee will be covered later in action items.

Discussion:  IT Dir. Gerhartz noted the idea is that 9-12 will have more of a machine to better accommodate their needs. 

Discussion:  IT Dir. Gerhartz noting staff machines are prior to 2012 with functioning and updating hurting classroom environment. Elem staff machines were updated last year and has been working well. Estimate is a 6-8 years of life on new machines. Lastly, approximately 5-6 of the 33 machines purchased will likely be a PC with an estimate of $1,200 considered reasonable for these machines as well. 

Discussion:  Supt. Klooz noted defining a main door with a sidewalk approach & curb repair is the primary direction of the bid received as well as rounding some of the corners on existing sidewalk.  Contractor can begin the work next week as proposed.

Discussion:  Member Stromberger inquired and Prin. Odens confirmed the student/parent handbook has been available on-line and or printed upon request only. 

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 7:16 pm.