December 11, 2017 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication to the public and to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance. The Open Meetings Act was available for review. 

Negotiations Committee met with BCEA November 29th @ 6:30 p.m. The BCEA presented the BOE with requests concerning the 2018-19 Negotiated Agreement. The BOE and BCEA will meet again on December 14th @ 6:30 p.m. Transportation Committee completed the trade of the 2004 Chevy Venture Van for a 2017 Ford Expedition (grey) and the trade of the 2017 Ford Transit Van for a 2017 Ford Expedition (white). Sealed bids were accepted on the 2000 Chevy van. The van was sold for $407.The Nebraska Clean Diesel Rebate was submitted. Applications are due December 15, 2017. Public drawing will be held December 18th @ 10:30 a.m. to determine the rebate recipients. The acoustics in the new gymnasium were discussed. 

A 6-month evaluation was completed and reviewed by the board. Evaluation questions/observations were based on criteria outlined by the board during the Superintendent Search. The leadership profile focused on 1) curriculum, instruction and student achievement leadership 2) vision leadership 3) district climate leadership 4) facilities and budget leadership. 

Kindergarten - 5th grade winter program is scheduled for Friday, December 15th @ 1:30 p.m. Ms. Koeppe has been working hard with elementary students to prepare. Preschool programs will be held this week also. SeeSaw, a digital portfolio for students was implemented for our elementary teachers and families. The program offers communication alternatives. 

NeSA scores are no longer embargoed; scores have been compiled and released. Mr. Schutt presented NeSA Assessment score information highlighting areas of strength and focus areas. The Middle School Winter concert is scheduled for Thursday, December 14th. Mr. Schutt recognized the district staff for their patience and support during his transition. 

Mr. Kravig presented statistics associated with the ACT Assessment. Juniors will be required to take the ACT on April 3, 2018. Juniors will participate in John Baylor test prep prior to testing. High School students are discussing and planning Community "Give Back" projects for December 22nd. Mr. Kravig shared information pertaining to a possible Extracurricular Drug Testing Program. The board reviewed a sample policy including the purpose, requirements, procedures, and consequences. Policy committee will continue to discuss and review the proposed policies. 

Time/Score clocks were discussed for running wrestling tournaments. Several ideas were discussed. At this time score clocks will be rented; purchasing time clock systems will be considered in the future. 

The next construction meeting is schedule for Thursday, December 14th. Focus will be on work schedule during the break. Great Plains State Bank inquired about placing an ATM at the school in the commons areas. The board discussed placing an ATM in the school commons and appreciated the opportunity to discuss this possibility. At this time an ATM will not be considered. The board requested that information be gathered and presented on "e-Funds for Schools" program offered by the Nebraska School Board Association. The "e-Funds for Schools" program offers solutions designed to help schools process cash, checks, and credit cards through online, mobile, point-of-sale, and express payment platforms. Superintendent Hardwick presented the board with her "Intent to Continue" letter identifying her desire to remain with the district and to have her contract extended to 2020. 

Stuppy Greenhouse purchase includes the structure, the interior benching, interior shade system, and irrigation system for $66,550. Funding from the Albion Education Foundation and Wind Farm dollars will be used to purchase and construct the greenhouse. Final construction bids will be approved at January board meeting. 

Bank proposal requests were sent to Cornerstone Bank, Boone County Bank, Homestead Bank, and Great Plains State Bank requesting rates on interest bearing checking accounts and financial services for calendar year 2018 and 2019. The proposal is requesting a 2 year commitment from the banks and indicates that proposals will be accepted again at the end of the 2019 calendar year. 

The meeting will be January 8, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m. Boone Central High School - Albion. 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.