May 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:  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. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Banzhaf presented the AAPPL spring results, which gauge their ability to speak a second language.  Three students took the test, Ann Santos received two gold seals of bi-literacy approval.

Discussion:  Lonnie Zrust - requesting the school donate 3D maps to the Historical Society on a permanent loan.  One of the Historical Society's mission statement goals is "education", and would be honored to have the maps included on display in the museum.

Discussion:  Roberts - Mrs. Wilke is doing a great job in her preschool classsroon.  Rod Stuhr is a positive asset to the Elementary school, he is wonderful with our students.
Frey - Maureen Thome and all her efforts in the Elementary concert.  Also, Craig Theis for all he has done for our district, we are sorry to see him go.
Stuhr - Denny Walters and for all he did for our district and our students
Fogelman - Thank you to all staff, it has been a great year and all staff have done great things this year
Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Paulson for their efforts on the MS Concert
Knott - Thank you to all those staff members who are leaving at the conclusion of this year, thank you for all you have done.  Thank you to Mr. Perone for all the different hats you wear and all that you do.  Thank you, in advance to all staff who will be involved the upcoming Mat Ball tournament.
Kuester -  It's been a great year because of the teamwork of the administrators.  It starts with the Leadership team and then it goes out to all the staff.  The Board Members are important and have been willing to help support when we need support.  The secretaries have been great, thank you Lauren for your help and friendship.  Thank you to all the staff.  
Schwartz - Mr. Harris, Ms. Wilson and Mrs. Theis for all they have done for our students and staff.  They have all made a big impact on the District.  Mr. Kuester, we appreciate all your guidance.  Thank you to all our teachers and staff for a great year.
Theis - Thank you to the Admin Team for their dedication.  Shout out to the entire district, there are a lot of amazing things that go on within the district.  There are a lot of great things happening and a lot of great people.
Larsen - Teachers and staff for all they have done throughout the year.  Mr. Kuester, it's been great working with him and his consistancy, wisdom and best practices you have brought to Boone Central. Mr. Theis has been a great mentor and leader and has great qualities that will be missed.
Curry - Mrs. Maple is a master-level teacher who has great report and has been a big reason for our Middle School's success.  Wish her all the best, she will be missed.
Perone - Thank you Mr. Kuester for your professionalism and guidance, you have been a great leader, it is beyond measure what you have done our District.  Todd Kramer, Tom Dickey and Clyde Stuhr help tremendously with our track meets.  Thank you Mr. Theis for everything.

Discussion:  Laura Plas from the ESU visited to discuss strategic planning and continuous school improvement.  Would be a great idea to have a Board Member sit in as a committee member on the school improvement team.

Discussion:  Policy Committee will revisit policies next month
Facilities Committee will need to look at some areas over the next 5-10 years, take advantage of the opportunities in front of us, and budget for upcoming projects
 

Discussion:  Ed Knott read the Board Member's Code of Conduct

Discussion:  Mr. Kuester discussed several grant opportunities that have been awarded.
 

Discussion:  Schwartz - Graduation is next week.  Policies and staff/student handbooks are being prepared for next month's board meeting.  Staffing updates; new head custodian, will be interviewing next week for a full-time secretary.  The position of HS English has been filled in-house for the 2023-24 school year due to the late vacancy of this position.  Elementary Teaching (3rd grade third section) position has not been filled, it is being kept open for now.
Theis - End of the year aware assembly will be held this week, over 25 kids will be receiving awards for academics and attendance.  Eleven million-word readers this year.
Curry - A video will be made for each class, with each kid having a slide of all their accomplishments.
Perone - Activities Account reconciliation.  Mid-State Conference Coach of the Year Awards - Ms. Wondercheck (Art), Mr. Sup (Speech), Mr. Hrabik (Quiz Bowl).  Coaching positions, filled within - Thome (Varsity Basketball), Grape (Girls Wrestling), Ray (Girls Basketball), Petersen (Cross Country).  Still looking for a head Volleyball Coach

Discussion:  Carol Kusek - commented on the lighting replacements

Discussion:  Ed Knott read resignation letters publicly

Discussion:  Mr. Kuester presented the building improvement options for the Pathways/CKC building.  The windows need to be addressed, as well as the electrical.  The flooring options and pricing have not yet been confirmed.
Lowell mentioned that the ceiling needs to be replaced and to do it at the same time as replacing the lighting would be a good idea.

Discussion:  June 12th at 7:30 pm

Discussion:  9:07 pm