March 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Meeting was called to order at 5:58 pm.

Discussion:  No comment was noted.

Discussion:  Mr. Hauxwell opened noting bid from Specialty Installation LLC for $7,965.00, which would allow for longhorn gym bleacher repair to be completed before graduation. He noted District Speech will be in North Platte on Monday, March 16th and 14 students will be attending. Spring sports participation is as follows: Boys Track 35, Girls Track 31, Golf 11 (7 Boys & 4 Girls). He noted elementary basketball began Saturday and will continue each Saturday through the month of March. It's being held at Wellington Gym. K-2nd grade from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 3rd-4th grade from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Hauxwell said about 40-45 attended the first Saturday. Smith inquired regarding the new bus and Hauxwell noted yes everything has been good.

Discussion:  Principal Stewart opened noting elementary teacher Ms. Nickel returned from the PLC Summit and Counselor Mrs. Waggoner from Wired Differently professional development conferences. She said both will be presenting to staff. She highlighted NeSA practice assessments will continue throughout March as well as MAPS training continues, with end of year MAP assessments given in May. The February teacher in-service and guest speaker was very productive. Stewart noted she has seen evidence that the elementary teachers are applying PLC concepts in the classroom related to student learning and growth. She also congratulated Mrs. Schuller on raising nearly $18,000 in her Jump Rope for Heart this year. In April, Stewart noted we will begin NE State Assessments for grades 3-6 for reading, math, and science. She noted Kindergarten Round Up will be held May 1. Lastly she noted the ELL team will meet in March and discuss the ELL School Improvement Action Plan and staff ELL professional development. Upon question from the Board, Stewart noted approximately 15 applicants were received for existing open elementary teacher positions. Principal Sorensen wanted to begin highlighting that Jason Speck and Jeremy Vlasin will receive the FFA Chapter Advisor of the Year Award April 9th at the state FFA State Convention in Lincoln. Sorensen noted he is very proud of these two men for the time and diligence they give to the students, school and community of Imperial. Sorensen gave a brief update regarding Social Studies Curriculum review. He noted a possible change in the 7th grade of one semester of world geography and one semester of civics. Sorensen also noted that Ms. Rettele attended the PLC workshop in Phoenix, AZ in February. Sorensen highlighted the ACT for CCS Juniors will be Tuesday, March 17th at the Berean Church beginning at 8:15 a.m. The make­up date for this test will be Tuesday, March 31st. As for other testing, March 23 through May 1 is the NeSA window and CCS is scheduled to begin with Reading March 25th and 26th with 11th and 8th grade students. In addition, Sorensen mentioned April 2nd is ­First Generation Day at UNL, and CCS has 17 students that have expressed interest. A parent will be encouraged to attend with the student. Lastly, this is a part of the College Challenge Access Grant. Upcoming high school activities include State FFA and FBLA Conventions April 8th-10th and State FCCLA April 12th-14th. In closing, Sorensen wanted to congratulate Blair Hartman on her year as a state FFA officer, noting she will be retiring in April. He added that current senior Jessica Hartman will be interviewing for a state office as well. Upon question from the Board, Sorensen noted he received 5 applications for the high school math position that was open.

Discussion:  Student Board Member Jessica Hartman was not present at the meeting.

Discussion:  Supt. Schoeppey updated the Board regarding staffing noting CCS continues to advertise for existing positions. He attended the 2015 Supt. Conference and attended several very strong workshops including a technology highlight. Schoeppey noted the budget authority has increased for 15-16, however, the state aide continues to decrease. The state auditors' office has not released the 15-16 templates as of yet. Schoeppey has been working on a policy update to yield one valedictorian and one salutatorian. Member Smith proposed an auction for the old bus, as well as member O'Neil reminded Board to consider the purchase of a second bus as previously discussed.

Discussion:  Based upon the technology audit completed by the service unit, our wireless in the facility was considered inadequate. Three companies submitted bid and Brett Warren, ownwer of 20/20, was present in order to answer any questions. Warren noted 20/20 is based out of McCook with contracts with most area schools. Warren has experience supporting state testing and other education demands. Smith inquired regarding other audit concerns, Brad highlighted server update concerns, Warren highlighted server update concerns, however, he agreed wireless is the priority concern.

Discussion:  Board exited executive session at 6:39 pm.

Discussion:  Board briefly discussed the existing process noting a preference for having one on one time with individual candidates. Supt. Schoeppey inquired as to involvement of staff in principal hiring process and a brief discussion was held. President Olsen proposed three Board Members, 2 teachers and Supt. Schoeppey on the committee. Angie Dickey noted she will follow up with Supt Schoeppey with the names of the two teachers who will be participating. Board Members will be Karl Meeske, Sheila Stromberger, and Jeff Olsen on the interview committee. Tentative review of applicants was set for March 20th at 3:30 pm.

Discussion:  Supt. Schoeppey noted the ESU would like to update Board Members with what they have been doing through their PLC initiative. Member Gaschler was the only member who expressed interest.

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 6:56 pm