September 10, 2024 or following the tax request hearing. - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President Meeske called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

Discussion:  No public comment.

Discussion:  Mrs. Odens noted the Methodist Church provided a luncheon for the staff on August 19th as well as donating some school supplies. The in-service days on August 19th & 20th were filled with meetings and planning, as well as an Open House where students were able to meet their teachers and bring all their supplies. Testing has begun, and the first round will be completed by the end of September. The first PBIS weekly winners were announced for the K-4 students. The 5-8 students will still have longhorn bucks and the HS students will have student of the month for PBIS. She also mentioned that the first LB1184 meeting would take place on Thursday, September 12th. 

Mr. Barr began by noting enrollment and discipline numbers. He and Mrs. Odens met with a SMARTpass representative to properly set up the platform for use, and they also worked together to provide training to the paraprofessionals on August 20th. The Powder-Puff football game was August 23rd and was well attended by the community. He met with Canvas to set up training for the staff and he met with Kristi Chessmore to review the secondary SPED caseload. Picture day was September 4th for all students and staff. He noted that Pro Health donated school supplies for the school year and TeamMates held their annual breakfast for mentors and mentees. KADL is working with him and Mr. Zuege to provide volleyball, softball, and football coverage. He has began his PLC meetings with different departments, including English and Social Studies. He ended by noting that the HS JAG students participated in a UNK visit on September 10th.

Discussion:  Mr. Lambert noted that the bus driver shortage made last week tough with drivers and subs out for various reasons, but they made it through and will advertise for additional drivers. He attended the UNK job fair and was able to present to students again. He has received great feedback from teachers on the cell phone policy and the SMARTpass system. The NSCAS scores were received, but the scores are embargoed until November so they would be shared at a later date. The parking lot is completed and fully operational. He will meet with Miller and Associates for a final bill and punch list. The new scores table has been delivered, and he is working to get it integrated with the video boards. Moul's installed the end mats and finished the back covering of the video boards. He ended with the current cash balances of all the funds.

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 6:49 PM.