April 12, 2021 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  Board Subcommittee Teams for 2021

SEM Board of Education Sub-Committee Members

• American Civics
  • Matt Hothem, Dirk Triplett, Jennifer Anderson
• Budget and Finance
  • Chris Reiter, Jennifer Anderson, Jana Hoos
• Negotiations
  • Chris Reiter, Jennifer Anderson, Jana Hoos
• Policy and Handbook 
  • Matt Hothem, Dirk Triplett, Jennifer Anderson
• Buildings, grounds, and transportation
  • Matt Hothem, Dirk Triplett, Rachel Hrasky

Rationale:  Executive Summary:

• Discussion from the Board on continued protocols for COVID.
• Specifically, the current board protocol for masks at SEM.
  • The current SEM protocol is that all people in the building will wear masks, including social distancing at 6 feet. 
  • Staff members working in their rooms, office, etc., are not required to wear masks if they are alone. 

Rationale:  Executive Summary:

Historically SEM has been involved with the Title I, Part A cooperative, with ESU 10.  The ESU provides several services for the district, including financial accounting and recordkeeping for this fund.  This cooperative also provides our Title I staff with valuable training and support help.

It is my recommendation to we continue with this program. 

Rationale:  Executive Summary:

Since Mrs. Ibach will be resigning at the end of her contract, the board does not need to take any official action on this item.

However, it is important to have the acceptance of the resignation on the record. 

Rationale:  Please see the attached list of current staff members.

Teaching, Para, Custodial, Food Service, Office

Rationale:  Executive Summary:

Approve the quote for completion of the work on the new floor in the main gym. 

Rationale:  Executive summary:

• New floor parameters:
  • Board approval of center circle mascot.
  • Color layout to follow that of Loomis with SEM colors.
  • Design layout like that of Loomis.

Rationale:  Executive Summary:

• During my time at SEM, there has never been a planned process for the Board of Education's involvement at the graduation ceremony.
• Items to consider:
  • Being part of the processional.
  • Expectations of sitting as a group.
  • Involvement with family.

Rationale:  Executive Summary:
This is a two-phase project.

1. Proposal for Classroom & Woodworking, Small engines area.
   • Complete gutting of the interior.  
     • Summer SEM hired staff will be utilized for the removal process.
   • Potential of contracting for interior upgrades and renovations.
   • The welding educational area will NOT be part of this renovation process.
2. A new steel building to be added to the shop area.
   • To include:
     • 2 Bus bays, 1 for parking, 1 was a wash bay.
     • Instructional classroom area.
     • Open shop areas for future career readiness.

Estimated new building cost: $ 600,000.00

• Payment from Special Building Fund.
• Increase levy rate on Special Buildings fund.
  • Payment over to a two-year fiscal.

Rationale:  Executive Summary:

This item can move from discussion to an action item with a motion by a board member.

Purchase of one and possibly two 14 passenger busses.

• Mr. Tripplet has details.

Use of ESSER II funds for the purchase.

• Due to the need for COVID risks and the need to spread out our students during transport, the district can use ESSER II funds for transportation purposes.