April 10, 2017 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Declaration of Intend – Open Meetings Act
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2. Call to Order
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2.1. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.2. Roll Call of Members
Discussion:
Board recognized that Mr. Burden was not present at the Board meeting due to work and Mr. Glatter was not present due to family illness.
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2.3. Approval of Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.4. Members Questions, Comments, Concerns, Communications and Reports.
Discussion:
Report from Matt Hothem. Family Fun Night was a success. Master set of keys are needed. Policy for keys to the school needs to be finished asap.
Budget meeting report by Bryce Williams .. He wants to state that the budget process be productive in input we are seeking the needs and wants as well . |
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3. Recognition of Visitors/Public Forum
Discussion:
Brenda Dittmar, Jay Heckenlively, Teanna O'Neill, Amber Reiter, Jake Wolfinger, teachers Janice Wolfinger, Barb Ibach, Erika Kappel and Lois McKenzie were present.
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4. Consent Agenda
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4.1. Approval of Minutes
Discussion:
Board member Bryce Williams asked to have the March minutes amended to reflect that discussion items included that all staff need to be aware that all precautions need to be taken to keep the building secure.
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4.2. Approval of the Monthly bills, Claims and Payroll
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4.3. Approval of Treasurer’s Report and Budget Report.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Administrative Report
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5.1. Principal Report
Discussion:
Mr. Schmidt answered questions on principal report. Timeline for accessing technology needs to be longer.. May would be a sufficient time frame. Media specialist position has been interviewed with nothing decided. There are two candidates at this time. There was discussion on eligibility for the handbook. How to get kids motivated. Policies differ at this time and will be looked into for correction. Its handbook materials. Mrs. Wolfinger was commended for all of the awards at State FFA Convention. Mrs. Palmer was commended for all the work at the State FBLA conference.
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5.2. Guidance/Elementary Report
Discussion:
Mr. Doud explained the athisium week at SEM was very positive. Schedule is busy to watch your calendars for lots of class field trips, Grandparents Day and Elem. Track meet. Juniors working hard studying for tests such as ACT tests. Foundation approved for Students taking college classes during school and receiving a B will be reimbursed half tuition if they apply to the foundation. Must see Matt Hothem.
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5.3. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Safety team will meet soon to look over the revised Safety manual. Student Parent Handbook is being revised. Some handbook and the policy differ in minor areas. Will be corrected. Discussed bills in legislature that would effect small schools. Punch list is Not done and was discussed. Dave Jeffery with Paulsen is adding to the punch list at this time. Issues in the restroom floors and Science room floor are new to the punch list. Eligibility process must be complete before the handbooks are approved. No teacher except Mrs. Warnke, who is retiring at the end of this school year has said they will NOT return. |
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6. Business Items
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6.1. Consideration of accepting sealed bids for the T & G lumbar.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Discussion Items
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7.1. Discussion on administration as teaching a class
Discussion:
Mr. Doud is now teaching a class. Mr. Schmidt will be teaching a math class for next year and Mr. Finkey will be teaching a physical education class . Making sure that Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Finkey classes were not at the same time.
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7.2. Review student handbook and relevant policies
Discussion:
This discussion item was covered in Mr. Finkey's report.
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7.3. Review ELL Plan
Discussion:
Mr Schmidt and Mrs. Roos will be going to the ESU 10 on the 25th of April to review the ELL Rule 15 plan.
There was discussion on the school calendar for 2017-2018 and it will be approved at the May board meeting. |
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8. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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