September 19, 2014 at 3:00 PM - SEA Monthly Meeting

Rationale:  1.  Finance/Budget Report:  See attached reports.

2.  NeSA Data Report:  See attached reports.

3.  Inventory Update:  Staff must have their inventory updated by October 1st.  You must have an item listed, a value/cost, and location.  A report for our audit requires an accounting of all assets of the district, including materials, supplies, and equipment. 

4.  Teacher Negotiations:  At their September board meeting the board of education reaffirmed the SEA as sole bargaining agent for non-supervisory certificated staff.  We will begin in October.

5.  Strategic Plan Update:  We will be finalizing our progress reports on the district strategic plan during the month of October.  We are scheduled to revisit the plan as a staff/community in November.

6.  SES Requests: 
Computers:  The elementary representatives asked about the plan to upgrade technology in their building.  Dr. Hoesing said he would work with the technology team to identify equipment and timeline for the district. Production Room:  The elementary representatives asked about getting the production room staffed.  Dr. Hoesing said the production room was supported last year, but with the reduction in class loads and increased planning time, teachers were expected to do their own copying, just like the other buildings.  It there is time on Friday afternoon, para-educators may stay and assist teachers with copies.  Concern about the availability of copy machines was discussed.  Dr. Hoesing said he would review this concern.
School Rules:  The question was raised about student fees and why the changes in school rules?   There is no change in school rules, simply a return to the practice of being in compliance with state law and board policy.  Attached is the board policy and the fees reported in July 2014.  
Administration Responsibilities:  The question was asked about the change in principal assignments at the elementary building.  Dr. Hoesing explained that as principals are responsible for assignment of teachers/staff, the superintendent is responsible for assigning administrators.  The move at the elementary was to clarify each administrator's responsibilities, assignment of teachers, and program support.  

7.  SCHS Requests:  Emergency plan for students injured during games?  See:  nsaahome.org/sports-medicine/    As far as our response during game times, the EMT's/athletic trainers take over any situation our coaches do not feel comfortable managing or if there is a question of an athlete's health or safety.

8.  Rural Schools Requests:  Communication between preschool and Kindergarten teachers.  It was decided that the preschool and Kindergarten teachers would get together to discuss the curriculum and transition process.