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

Discussion:  President Olsen called the meeting to order and directed attention to the open meetings act.

Discussion:  No comments noted.

Discussion:  Fall sports is over and Winter is up and going. We have already had two Junior High wrestling meets Sutherland and Hershey. They have gotten off to a good start and the 4-H building has been working out great. The kids change in the locker rooms in the Longhorn gym and then go over. They have been keeping their wrestling shoes and head gear over at the 4-H Building. Winter Sports have started conditioning this week and will start practice next Monday on November 16th. Preliminary numbers for High School- 25 Girls BB, 24 Boys BB, 17 wrestlers, and 34 for One Act with crew members included. Hauxwell attended the NSIAAA conference the last three days in Kearney. He reported the conference went well and is always enjoyable to visit and listen with other Activities Directors. Topics included: “Things they didn’t teach you, but you had to learn the hard way.”, “Coaching Today’s Coaches and Athletes.”, “Legal Issues in Activities.”, and Title IX, School Tax Exempt Numbers, and Transgender were some of the issues discussed. The District 5 meeting is in McCook tomorrow Wednesday November 11th at 12:00 MST. We will be looking at and voting on upcoming proposals. Supt. Lefdal also inquired regarding discussion on unified sports, which Hauxwell briefly addressed.

Discussion:  Principal Odens, Hanna, Lakey attended behavior workshop and based upon the workshop, they have implemented K-6 lunch room organization program. Program includes incentives for good behavior. Migrant meeting, book fair and Odens is continuing classroom observations. Board Member Smith inquired regarding team teaching is going well. Olsen inquired regarding ELL advisory committee and Principal Scheel and Odens noted they are going to continue to move forward with initial meeting with Jamie Garner and the ESU. Principal Scheel highlighted "Longhorn Pride" has begun. “Longhorn Pride” is an initiative to award positive character. Drop boxes are in workrooms and secretary stations for teachers/parents/community to recognize students for exhibiting strong character. Principals’ will look for donations from community to award as prizes for each weekly drawing, with first drawing anticipated in approximately a week. Principal Scheel will be meeting weekly with a group of HS students over lunch giving students a voice toward administrative decisions. He also noted he and Counselor Herbert are looking at some relevant topics to be addressed during advisory. He is continuing evaluations, walk-throughs, grading practices and wants to continue to support and encourage across the board collaboration. One Act public performance will occur the week after Thanksgiving. Young Americans will be here Thursday night and all day Friday. Early numbers are approximately 190 participating in Young Americans.

Discussion:  Michael Musgrove was not present.

Discussion:  Supt. Lefdal noted this is in order for them to have user access to account statements and to make transfers approved by the Board. They are not signers on checks, that will remain Board President, Secretary and Supt.

Discussion:  Agreement attached is to prepare a building plan. Fee as proposed would be 9% of total building project, if proceeded or a base fee would apply.