May 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM - May 2019 Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Matt Sullivan

Discussion:  Jodi Grabast shared data collections on the Elementary PBiS process and a review of current year progress.

Discussion:  Braden Frasier gave the student ambassador report as the incoming Student Council President.  Student Council picnic is tonight. Student Council and FBLA hosted a coin war for flood relief where they collected $2,137.29.  FFA will be holding freshman orientation.  Internships and final presentations have been completed.  Ag Ed classes will be assisting with well water testing.

Discussion:  Mr. Kobza explained that this should result in cost savings for the district as well as support local business.

Discussion:  Mr. Kobza explained that this is a service at no cost to the district and also how the athletic training practice would look like on the school premises.

Discussion:  Jamy Sullivan shared information from the NASB newsletter and reading data reports from Jenny Utecht and Joylyn Gonzalez.

Discussion:  Mr. Kobza explained the mission statement process.  Peggy suggested that a finalized mission statement be adopted prior to a strategic planning session. Board members should email suggestions to Mr. Kobza.  Ad hoc committee of Peggy Meyer, Jamy Sullivan and Jason Jensen will meet prior to the June board meeting to finalize a recommendation.

Discussion:  Mr. Kobza would like to look at changing the portion of the policy that states that students must apply for admission every semester and instead have the Superintendent review the applications each semester. Board members want to make sure that there is accountability for payment.  Recommendation by board to contact KSB for clarifications and bring to the board in June for action.

Discussion:  Mr. Hoins reported on Kindergarten transition events with Head Start, Happy Time Preschool and PALLS students.  He shared the Week of the Young Child activities that were held and also provided a list of end of year enrollment figures.  He discussed DIBELS testing and Reading benchmark data improvements over the last three years.
Mr. Cook provided a list of current projected enrollment for 2019-20.  He shared information on the EF Global Education Excellence Award received by Superior High School for its support of the Foreign Exchange program. He reviewed a list of upcoming events. He also shared that the administration has begun looking at the possibility of the school day starting earlier in order to incorporate a flex/focus period.

Discussion:  Mr. Kobza presented a legislative update.  Currently the budgetary bills have not been finalized.  He also discussed LB670 - tax credits for private schools.
Activity bus update-transportation/facilities committee is continuing to meet and look at options.  Information will be distributed to board members.
Wildcat mascot discussion - Mr. Kobza encouraged the board that uniformity needs to be established for the Wildcat mascot that is being used as well as school colors.  He will gather information from students and staff and present to the board.
Update on 1 to 1 technology - a capacity/speed test was run on the network, an engineer will be coming to analyze our system this week.  Currently a tentative goal of October 1, 2019 is set for the 1:1 initiative to be implemented.
21st Century Learning Center Grant meeting was held on May 7th with the Department of Education.  Program will be implemented August 2019.

Discussion:  Building and Grounds committee met - discussions included safety and security, clean up and sales of excess items, activity bus options and internet network

Discussion:  Policy revisions
List of items to be disposed of and/or sold
1:1 update
Board meeting date reschedule to June 17, 2019

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m. by M Sullivan.