January 15, 2024 at 6:30 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:  President- Ed Knott
Vice President- Andy Roberts
Treasurer- Justin Frey
Secretary- Kathy Rolf
Board Member: Karrie Fogleman, Kathy Rolf, Ben Stuhr

Discussion:  Board members discussed and appointed the 2024 committee members as follows:
Facilities Committee- *Justin Frey, Ben Stuhr, Karrie Fogleman
Finance Negotiations Committee- *Justin Frey, Andy Roberts, Kathy Rolf
Policy and Curriculum Committee and Committee on American Civics- *Karrie Fogleman, Andy Roberts, Kathy Rolf, Bill Curry, Claire Kayton, Ethan Larsen, Jeff Schwartz
Transportation Committee-, *Andy Roberts, Ben Stuhr, Karrie Fogleman
Athletic Cooperative Committee- *Andy Roberts, Justin Frey, Karrie Fogleman
Legislation Representative- *Ed Knott
Preschool Advisory- *Ed Knott, Justin Frey, Kathy Rolf
Coop Committee - 
 

Discussion:  To be presented at a later date

Discussion:  Knott - Everyone who has pitched in on keeping the facilities and grounds cleaned up and ready to run in these winter conditions

Roberts - The Boys' Basketball team and coaches.  The change in attitudes and demeanors is very positive

Frey - Kathy Beckman does a great job with the Hot Lunch program, her willingness to explore options for the improvement of the program is great

Fogleman - The maintenance crew who are working hard to keep everything safe and clear for school to resume

Rolf - Jon Perone does a lot of things behind the scenes and will have lots of rescheduling to do with all the cancellations

Larsen - Maintenance and Custodial crew, they take a lot of time to sanitize, do snow removal, repair, and refresh the facilities

Kayton - Mrs. Thome did an outstanding job with the Christmas program, also thank you to the custodians for all they do

Curry - the Bus Drivers do a great job of keeping the kids safe, communicating with the parents, and taking care of all that they need to.  A shout-out to Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Paulson for putting on a great concert and engaging the students.

Perone - Lauren and Jordan for what they have done with the Scorevision account, and their collaboration to ensure we are all on the same page.  

Schwartz - January is School Board Appreciation Month, thank you to all our Board members, who are all great leaders.

Discussion:  Mrs. Kayton discussed the goals of the School Improvement Team, which will be moving forward with a Math goal.  The team is working on striving for success in the Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.

Discussion:  Facilities Committee - interested in moving forward with the Football scoreboard, to be completed before next fall.  This will be paid for by sponsors and advertisers.

Discussion:  A 2010 handicapped minivan has been purchased.  The NASB Superintendent Evaluation will take place at the March board meeting.  Three entities have been looked at for the Strategic Plan; NASB, NRCSA, and The ESU.  Otherwise conducting the Strategic Plan in-house is another option.

Discussion:  Larsen - Awarded Teachers of the Quarter (Q2) - Mrs. Paulson and Ms. Olson.  Awarded Students of the Quarter (Q2) - Elissa Reynoldson and James Fogelman.  HS Math position is still open.  Education Fairs - UNK Education Fair, WSC Education Fair.  CTE reVISION Data Year, attending a required NDE training/seminar/meeting in Columbus, has to be completed to ask for and receive Perkins Funding.  Hosting District Wrestling, says a lot about the experience that we provide when the NSAA awards us these events; Good work, Mr. Perone and staff

Kayton - Elementary teachers are handing out weekly awards to outstanding students who are following the Cardinal Way.  Three teachers are piloting a new writing program this spring, to have writing time built into each grade's daily schedule next year.

Curry - Middle School will be doing Community Coffee at the end of the month, focusing on the opportunities 5th and 6th graders have to participate in, such as Sing Across Nebraska and Student Counsel.

Perone - 108 high school students recognized as award winners for the 1st semester).  Scorevision- confident in moving forward with Football field project, the account is in a much better spot.  District Wrestling- Hosting both Girls on February 2nd and Boys on February 10th, looking for volunteers to help run great events.  Our 4th hosting opportunity in 6 years. 

Discussion:  Jim Dickerson asked if The Petersburg Press should be included as a designated newspaper.

Discussion:  February 12, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Discussion:  8:06 pm