November 11, 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 stated that notice of the meeting was published in the November 6, 2024 issues of the Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.

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 October 14, 2024 meeting.  There were none.  The minutes stand approved. 

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

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne reported that the 2023-2024 audit has been completed.  A complete review will be done during the December meeting as the printed audit report has not yet been received.

Discussion:  E-Sports sponsors, Jesse Mayo and Alex Ritter, were present and spoke about adding two games to the list of allowable games for competition.  Students are interested in Overwatch and Fortnight.  Mr. Mayo had spoke to other schools about their dress code and how it applies to E-Sports.  Broberg said she has looked into our dress code in conjunction with weapons but couldn't find a specific policy about clothing as a weapon.  She also attended an E-Sports practice to view the two games in question.  Mr. Ritter indicated that students want to play the games they grow up with at home.  Both sponsors felt that E-Sports games will rotate as times change.  E-Sports is considered an emerging sport and is not yet sanctioned by the NSAA but Mr. Mayo believes it will be sanctioned within the next five years.  

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne explained that a policy needs to be in place before the school can stock and administer Narcan in the case of an opioid overdose.

Discussion:  There was much discussion about students not being allowed access to their cell phones during the school day, at practices and activities, quality and price of various bags, what other schools are doing about this issue as well as the wording of the policy supplied by the school attorney.    

Discussion:  Jay Spearman of Piper Sandler was present at the meeting to assist with the next steps necessary for the football field/track complex.  He had a breakdown of the current bond issue along with a new bond issue.  After previous discussion with administration and the board building committee it was decided to structure the new bond around the current bond so that the levy would be a 3.2 cent increase rather than 8.3 cents if the new bond was added to the current bond.  Mr. Spearman read the resolution for a special election to be held January 14, 2025.

Discussion:  Mr. Black spoke about an assembly given to 4th & 5th graders by Randy Dunn regarding pioneer days.  Elementary staff listened to a presentation by ESU personnel regarding the use of A.I. in schools.  The staff is updating their bios on the school website, he attended a school improvement workshop with Sarah Eymann and the elementary Christmas program is early this year as it will be December 2nd.  Mrs. Novicki spoke about the Jr High MTSS team working with Megan Dufek, staff updating their pages on the school website and the first FAFSA day for parents is November 20th. She is participating in a principal's Cadre and will host a meeting November 12th.  

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne reminded board members that there is no school on November 19th as we host the conference 1-Act competition.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne reminded board members to complete their evaluation of his job performance so it can be wrapped up by the December meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne is attending the state education conference November 20-22.

Discussion:  The negotiations process is going smoothly.  Items of discussion have included an increase in base salary, pay out of unused sick days, contract language changes and the Blue Cross Blue Shield premium increase.

Discussion:  There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.