April 8, 2024 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:  Frey - Abby Hitchler with her success during State FFA and for the award she was granted as the FFA advisor.
Stuhr - Ed Knott as being named the Team Jack Mentor of the Year.  Also, thank you for all your efforts in leading the Superintendent search.
Rolf - Madi Rankin for her efforts in putting on the successful CKC Family Fun Night and for all her efforts with the CKC program.
Fogleman - Mr. Loofe was a huge help at Boone Central and was a wonderful human being.  He is going to be missed and we cannot thank him enough for what he did.
Knott - The folks who chaperoned and planned the annual Close Up trip, it is a great opportunity for our students.
Kayton - The Administration Team, specifically Mr. Curry who has stepped in to help cover the Elementary while I have been out on maternity leave.  It's been a group effort.
Larsen - Mrs. Blanchard for all her effort with Freshman Orientation.  She puts a lot of time and effort in organizing this event, she does a great job with it.  It is a very positive experience for the students and parents.
Curry - Mrs. Eickhoff continues to go above and beyond with her effort in preparing the 8th graders for high school.  She puts a lot of effort into giving students a chance to visit the high school classrooms, based on their interests.  She has included the 8th graders at St. Mike's  in the experience.
Schwartz - Para support staff help out in our school tremendously and wear many hats.  We are very thankful for everything they do for us. They work extremely hard in all that they do for the District.
 

Discussion:  Mrs. Kayton - We are continuing to build on the math goal that we have created.  ESU7 will be joining all staff in an upcoming professional development morning on 4/19.

Discussion:  Mr. Schwartz - The Facilities Advocates group has visited and will be providing a preventative maintenance report to us.  They collected data, reviewed the facilities, and will be presenting findings.  May 13 and 14 has been added back into the school year for preschool due to the number of no school days this year.  CKC has been awarded a $15,000 grant.  The Strategic Plan timeline should be considered and discussed in May.  The Hot Lunch Fund will need to be expensed down due to NDE's standards.

Discussion: 

Kayton - April testing for MAPs, DIBELS, NSCAS in the Elementary.  Author and Illustrator Visit was lined up by Mrs. Hellbusch and funded by Albion Education Foundation.  Summer school will be held June 3-6, June 17-20, June 24-27, July 1-3.  Preschool will be adding two additional days to the end of the school year due to snow days and late starts.  End of year activities will include the Spring Concert, Park Day, Track & Field Day, Field Trips

Larsen - April is testing month for MAPs - April 17th, ACT - April 23 (Casey’s Building); Juniors.  Pre-ACT (Main Gym); Sophomores 1st of 2 times.  Career Academy Showcase - Friday, April 26.  Senior’s Last Day: May 6, 2024 (pending any weather disruptions, etc.).  Graduation May 12th (Sunday) at 2:00PM.  Close Up was a successful trip - report coming from Ms. Olson next month!

Curry - 8th Grade Visit to NECC / Reality 101 in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, students play a real-life game of "Life."

Discussion:  The Board will invite four candidates to interview for the one year Interim Superintendent position.  Shari BEcker with NASB will be in contact with the four candidates and once the candidates have accepted an interview, the names will be released.  The interviews will be scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th starting at 4:00 pm.  Each interview will last one hour with the Board, each candidate will also meet with the Admininstrative Team for a facility tour and discussion.

Discussion:  Next Regular Board Meeting will be May 13th at 7:30 pm.

Discussion:  Adjourned at 10:35 pm.