December 8, 2015 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President Olsen called the meeting to order and pointed out the open meetings act.

Discussion:  Diane Stamm opened regarding concerns that classrooms also be considered as a priority as the Board moves forward with building concerns in addition to gym and transportation.

Discussion:  Congratulations to Jill Bauerle, the Cast and Crew for their 1st Place finish at SPVA and 5th place finish at Districts in Play Production. The cast did a great job and it was fun to watch the play evolve as it went along. Chase County School was represented very well. I would also like to thank Cathy Howard, Jill Mays and Mike Bauerle for all of their extra help. Basketball Hoops- We have had some trouble in the Longhorn Gym with the North East and East Basketball Hoops not going up. The curtain was also not going up and down. Andres rewired the switch and they are working at this time. I have emailed the coaches and it is important that we only raise and lower one hoop at a time. I have also contacted Randy Ross in South Dakota, who has worked on our bleachers. He is sending me a quote on motors and cables. I will also check with an electrician on the wiring. The NSAA District 5 meeting will be Wed, Jan 13 – 1:00 CDT/12:00 MST p.m. in Holdrege. Officials are continuing to decrease in numbers and becoming more of a challenge to find. This will continue to be a problem in all sports. We have had $2,500 in donations towards wrestling warm-ups. FB classifications released and we will be C1. Board Member Reeves inquired regarding fees for officials and Hauxwell noted NE does not have set guidelines, and yet with mileage at $1 per hour we tend to pay twice out west. Hauxwell has been in discussion with the NSAA regarding this logistic concern that in turn impacts us financially.

Discussion:  Principal Odens noted 1st round evaluations are completed. PD has been separated elem/hs in the last few weeks. Focus on essential standards. K-6 elem program thurs at 6 in longhorn gym. RTI, Behavior and admin meetings. Member Stromberger inquired regarding cafeteria emphasis for positive behavior as well as re-routing plans which began today but both went well. Principal Scheel opened with longhorn pride noting the kids were thrilled after the 1st drawing with the recognition they received. Celebrate what you want to see more of so there is a rotating trophy that has been created and used. Scheel noted with HS PLC grouping in teams of 3 or 4 and working to develop missions and expectations and then approaching common concerns. Evaluations for Scheel are also nearing complete.

Discussion:  Transportation meeting was held today. Regular meetings will be held monthly, Ginny will be relocated to the library for second semester.

Discussion:  Current available grant pays 100% of first year operating costs and $25000 of start up costs. Second year it covers half of operating costs. This grant is due in February. Supt. Lefdal noted that a review of KG Aims Web testing alone would support a need for such education for a population of kids that were not served by an existing preschool due to costs

Discussion:  Proposal was received during meeting. Facility committee will meet at 1:30 pm Thursday to review.

Discussion:  Meeting was adjourned at 6:25 pm.