January 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Gary Stohs' absence was excused.

Discussion:  Board members took the Oath of office and signed a written copy.  Gary Stohs had taken the oath and signed a copy prior to the meeting.

Discussion:  The Board thanked Jennifer Lewis of the Fairbury-Journal News for attending the meeting.  The Board did feel at this point they wanted the official paper of the school to be a daily paper, and that the Beatrice Daily Sun had more subscribers in the district.  However, the Board appreciates the coverage the school receives from the Fairbury paper and will consider their being the offical paper in the future.

Discussion:  There was no student report

Discussion:  Dr. Prososki provided a written report. His report included the 2015-16 Annual Report, information on the upcoming ACT assessment, DIBELS data, , District Wide Surveys, the Nebraska Department of Education Safety Visit and the Nebraska Education Profile.

Discussion:  Mr. Meyerle reported that Katie Husman had began work as the Ag instructor  for the second semester.

Discussion:  Dr. Prososki provided a written report

Discussion:  Mr. Meyerle reported that the fitness center project in Diller had went back to the architect for revisions minus the locker rooms.  He emailed the Board the recent changes.  He will then put the project out for public bids again.

Discussion: 

Mr. Meyerle discussed Policy #5072 Student Drug Policy with the Board.  He gave the Board some recommendations to alter the policy to be year-round.  Currently, students only have consequences for violation of the policy from the first day of fall practice, through the conclusion of the State Track Meet.  Mr. Meyerle recommends holding students accountable for activity suspension year-round.  The Board is favorable toward the change and will discuss the matter in the coming months.

Mr. Meyerle also noted that schools are beginning to conduct random drug tests for 7-12 students involved in activities.  He suggests that the Board consider the program.  The test would be conducted by a testing company.  The Board discussed how they believe illegal drugs can be a concern and want to look into this possibility for the good of our students.  The Board will discuss this topic at coming meetings.

Discussion:  Vice President Lottman adjourned the meeting at 7:10pm.  The next regular scheduled meeting is February 13, 2017 at 7:30pm in Diller.