February 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Members present were: Broberg, Johnsen, Negus, Schutt, R. Tegeler and T. Tegeler.  Absent:  none.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler referred to the open meetings law and welcomed visitors. There was no public comment.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the January 15, 2024 meeting. There were none.  The minutes stand approved.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the January, 2024 financial report.  There were none.  The report stands approved.  

Discussion:  The rental agreement between Jerry Ditrich and the school is a one year agreement.  It needs to be renewed for the 2024 track season.  

Discussion:  The school district has been a member of the Nebraska Association of School Boards for many years.  The Association provides many benefits to the district.  Mr. Hahne recommends renewing membership for 2024-2025.

Discussion:  Schools will need to have basketball shot clocks in their gyms for 24-25.  Several companies sell shot clocks so there are different models and prices to choose from.  When discussing options, board members had questions about mounting, wiring and power.  Some models are just the shot clock while others combine the shot clock with the game clock but all mount onto the backboard.  Shot clocks would be needed for the 2018 and the 1987 gyms but would not need to be the same style in both gyms.  After discussing options, the board decided to let Mr. Hahne choose the model of clocks purchased.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne explained that because the district is streaming more events, Alex Ritter has recommended upgrading the internet bandwidth for the school.  Currently, the school has 300 Mbps bandwith.  Upgrading to 500 Mbps bandwidth would cost $7392 over four years, while 1000 Mbps bandwidth would cost $11,232 over four years.  A higher bandwidth would allow the school to prioritize school traffic over public traffic on the school's internet system.  
 

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne presented the 24-25 school calendar for consideration.  After some discussion about dates, the board decided to move second semester parent teacher conferences from February 19th to February 12th.  

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne explained that there will be a meeting of stakeholders at the Tilden city offices February 13th at 4:00.  Board members are welcome to attend.  Discussion about the project included the idea that the school could save money (based on the architect's projections) by hiring locally for some of the work to be done.  Other items brought up included the sound system, camera security and whether or not the bleachers should be built with or without the foundation.  It is time to begin community engagement meetings.  The board selected March 26 at 7:00 at the public library for the first community meeting.

Discussion:  Mrs. Novicki and a few teachers have been working on a CTE plan for use with Perkins funds, class scheduling for 24-25 has started, Jr High MTSS teachers have completed winter testing, winter sports are winding down but music activities are beginning.  Mrs. Novicki will attend a workshop about the FAFSA rules and regulations.  Seniors are now required by the state to complete the FAFSA in order to graduate.  Mr. Black spoke about the 100th day of school activities, One Book One School has finished with an assembly by Champions Forever, and Valentine's Day parties will be held.  He also talked about the family reading night being held March 14th, a HAL workshop that three teachers will attend and a 3-hour CKLA training to take place followed by an onsite visit while in session so teachers get immediate feedback.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne reminded board members that they need to meet with him to discuss goals for the upcoming year.  R. Tegeler, T. Tegeler and Broberg agreed to meet with him to accomplish this.

Discussion:  LHNE was the last school to vote and have joined the new conference.  Mr. Hahne will attend a meeting February 13th to begin organizing the conference which still needs to be named.  Activities will begin in August of 2025.

Discussion:  The legislature is still introducing bills.  One, however, has been passed which will require a vote of the people when two entities go together on a project in order for bonds to be issued.  Senator Brewer wants to allow staff to carry firearms in school but his bill would allow school boards to make the decision.   The NRCSA legislative forum will be held next week.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne reminded board members of the NRCSA spring conference to be held March 13-15.  At this time Schutt, T. Tegeler and Broberg plan to attend.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne passed out copies of the continuous improvement plan external visit report to board members.

Discussion:  There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.