August 14, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President Olsen called the meeting to order at 6 pm. Olsen led assembly in the pledge of allegiance and directed attention to the Open Meetings Act.

Discussion:  No public comment.

Discussion:  We had 8 coaches attend the NSAA annual coaching clinic in Lincoln on July 24th, 25th, and 26th.  Hauxwell noted keynote speaker, Chris Reynolds, AD at Bradley University spoke on the "Essence of Leadership & Nebraska has one of the largest attended clinics in the nation. Fall sports started Monday August 6th with the following numbers: FB 30, SB 13, VB 17, and XC 15. Hauxwell noted both HS and JH athletes have been completing the required impact testing. Hauxwell also noted the JV Football game scheduled on Labor Day September 3rd at 6:00 PM is due to the state football practice and contact rules. Lastly Hauxwell noted both FB & SB scroeboards needed some maintennance and he & maintenance staff have been working on to correct before games next week. Also, a New West trainer stopped by today to introduce himself and actually met with an athlete while here, but is planning to volunteer his time each Tues. to meet with athletes, as an athletic trainer that has been visiting other schools in our area this past year so we are thankful for his presence.

Discussion:  Principal Odens mentioned resignation of para, Stephanie Rau, who has accepted a position with ESU15 helping with the teletherapy speech program and serving our District in that capacity two days a week. The CCS will still have ESU SLP, Holly Nelson, in the building the other three days. In addition, the ESU15 migrant program has also hired Karman Church as a para, to serve CCS two days a week under the direction of  migrant director, Jamie Garner. She noted she & HS Prinicipal Lechtenberg have conducted interviews and completed the hiring of several paras, with only one more position to fill. In addition, she added they have been working with staff, administration, and Board going over policies as well as the student handbook. We are preparing a letter to be sent out to all families explaining the expectations for several of the policies that are of a greater interest to the students and parents. In addition, she noted during the first two certified staff in-service days, the PBIS team met, teachers recieved some well received MAP testing training led by Mrs. Klooz, and were given time to work in their classrooms. The staff gathering was a great success and was well attended. Lastly together she & Principal Lechtenberg are planning for our next three in-service days with all staff, which will include a MS informational parent/student during open house August 22nd. Prin. Lechtenberg noted it was his first time attending Admin days in July and in addition, added Schoology, and Infinite Campus for new teachers was addressed during in service. Schoology is a Learning Management System (LMS) which we will begin to train and roll out this year with K-12 teachers, with the goal that adoption will help prepare students for postsecondary education but also help to improve instruction, evaluation, and communication between teachers, students, and families with an ultimate goal of improving student performance. Prin. Lechtenberg noted course schedules were released to teachers on August 13th. Tentaive in service agendas for August 20-22 include a review of expectations and the staff evaluation process, CPR refresher, staff meetings, technology trainings, new staff orientation, and work time in classrooms. In closing he highlighted upcoming events at the school: Booster Club Kick Off August 20th at 6:30 PM and the CCS Open House August 22nd from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. 

Discussion:  No SBM present.

Discussion:  Supt. Klooz sent through a summary of the Board retreat objectives established and timing of implementation estimated for January 2019. Board/Staff gathering was a success and a thank you to all who helped. Several community meetings will also be held this week. 

Discussion:  Board member Fries expressed a desire to involve students in order to teach them some financial stewardship and accountability. Continued support by both leasing organizations of opportunities to cooperate with in-house organizations was encouraged.

Discussion:  Board member Stromberger & AD Hauxwell noted it is basically as busy on Monday vs. Tuesday, just different activities. No action taken to move regular Board meetings.

Discussion:  No items discussed.

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 7:26 pm.