April 10, 2017 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Open Meeting
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1.1. Roll Call
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1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information
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1.3. Approve minutes of last meeting
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2. Instruction and Related Items
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2.1. Student Report
Discussion:
Neleigh Weers presented a report to the Board on various student activities.
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2.2. Principal Report
Discussion:
Dr. Prososki provided a written report which included information on the following: Multicultural Report, textbook schedule and a proactive visit by the Gage County Drug Dog to check student lockers and vehicles. There were no issues with the visit.
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2.3. Executive Session
Discussion:
The Board returned to open session at 7:56pm
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2.4. Discuss Student Drug testing for grades 7-12
Discussion:
The Board discussed the possible program and directed Superintendent Meyerle to move forward with instituting a drug testing program for grade 7-12 activity participants for the 2017-18 school year. Mr. Meyerle will begin work on possible policies.
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3. Personnel Items
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3.1. Approve Contract of Matt Mezger for Principal
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3.2. Re-elect Certificated Staff for 2017-18
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3.3. Approve Classified Personnel Wages for 2017-18
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4. Support Service
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4.1. Technology Update
Discussion:
Dr. Prososki provided his report on tech purchases for 2017-18. The purchases include 40 ipads for grades 7-8, 15 MacBooks for the elementary and new office computers for administrative assistants.
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4.2. Facility Update
Discussion:
Mr. Meyerle noted that the fitness center in Diller should be open by June or early July. He noted some restroom renovations on schedule for the summer. Mr. Meyerle reported that the surveys mailed to registered voters on the topic of a new competition gym have begun to be returned. The surveys are due by May 1. He noted it should contain some worthwhile information for the Board. The Board considered costs on renovating the locker rooms at the elementary school that are primarily used for football. The Board realizes something needs to be done to improve them and will consider some options. |
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5. Superintendent Items
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5.1. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Mr. Meyerle noted that contracts for 2017-18 will be distributed this week to certified teachers. He noted that some patrons were concerned about a number that was on the surveys that were mailed out. Mr. Meyerle explained that a number was necessary to insure no copies were made and only one survey per person would be returned. He noted that the number was for validity purposes and that the surveys are anonyomous. |
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6. Financial Items
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6.1. Pay bills as presented
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7. Board of Education Items
Discussion:
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7.1. Update Policy #5072 Student Drug Policy
Discussion:
The update in this policy would have consequences year round for students in activities in grades 7-12.
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7.2. Committee Reports
Discussion:
Board members reported on the recent NRCSA convention
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
President Stohs adjourned the meeting at 8:44pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 8 at 7:30.
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