May 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:  Public comment on our strong culture that is provided by Mrs. Stieren and Mr. Geise, who received statewide recognition. Mr. Geise was presented with the Administrator of Excellence Award by the Nebraska State Education Association.

Discussion:  Data was shared to reflect student growth in the last year, such as grades and attendance. Discussion was had around Universal Design for Learning, Student-led conferences, the Professional Learning Community, and how they all support students and teachers.

Discussion:  Recap provided on State FBLA. KK placed 3rd and has the opportunity to travel to Nationals in June. KK shared her project and excitement to represent Conestoga.

Discussion:  The leadership team will be working on a policy to make Conestoga a smartphone-free learning environment. LB140 advanced with a 44-0 vote. If this passes, we will not need further action or will need to revise.

Discussion:  Mr. Krause-Director of Student Services
Title 1 services declined by St. John's. Students provided transition opportunities and got to tour the Munroe Meyer Institute's Practical Assessment Exploration System Lab. Pilot Program Offering called Dyslexico, which information will be gathered and shared with teachers as a resource.

Mr. Geise-Jr./Sr. High Principal
Highlights on Graduation, Summer School, Activities Fair, 6th grade Move Up Day, Athletics, Building Leadership Team, Science Expo Night, MS Students/Teachers, Academic Awards Night, and Prom. There is planning for transitioning to a 4.0 scale from a percentage scale, in addition to tightening up cell phone usage.

Mr. Dennis-Elementary Principal
A heartfelt thank you and appreciation shared to the PTO for all of their support. Planning for summer school and the schedule for next year.

Mrs. Stieren-Assistant Principal/Activities Director
Provided an activities update, to include hosting the conference track meet on 5/3, which was a huge event and a big thanks to all who helped. NSAA Spring Academic All-State announced and results provided for State Journalism, FBLA, and Skills USA. Announced hiring of a new head volleyball coach and the Booster Club Golf Outing will be on July 19th.

Mrs. Bergmeyer-Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
ESU provided a review of our usage and support this year, to outline next year. It was recommended that student devices move to a 4-year cycle for Chromebooks, and a chart was provided. The recommendation for teacher devices is more of a 3-year cycle; updating to a Chromebook tablet. Work continues with vendors to pilot Interactive Boards to get these updated.

Discussion:  Mike Apple-Superintendent
To avoid price increases, Chromebooks were purchased. Waiting for one more HVAC unit. The IT position will be advertised again after the first round of interviews. Preparing to move some of the classrooms for the summer and others for the year at the high school, due to construction.