September 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

This is the list of candidates for board positions. The Foundation board is currently looking for a couple of board members.

Mr. Kay, Director of Finance and Human Resources gave a brief summary of the M5 Financial Report.  The expenditures look high because many of the invoices are carry over from one fiscal period to the next. There are a lot of subscriptions to different learning programs, and custodial supplies. These are typical purchases for the beginning of the school year. Many of these invoices are Net 30. Payments to NCS Pearson which is a student information system, and Rutt's takes care of HVAC in all district buildings.  

Dr. Loeffelholz said the report shows a lot of clean up from summer events. 

Mr. Kay shared information regarding certified staff contracts being sent out through DocuSign.  He found out they have to be sent out individually.  This was not as timely as he had hoped.

Mr. Kay asked if there were questions regarding the list of items he had shared at the last meeting. Board discussion regarding instructional coaches and other personnel requests and the plan for sustainability. Dr. Loeffelholz reminded the group that this committee was required to create a report of items the district needed to be approved by NDE. Personnel items will need more research. Mr. Kay said that the list is taken from input from committee members including teachers and trying to find solutions for their ideas and concerns. They see a need for support, also see it as a tool for retention of staff. Administrators are not always available to give that support. We currently have three instructional coaches, one tech training specialist, and a curriculum and assessment specialist. That staff is out in buildings most of the time. They are supporting new teachers, helping to understand and teach new curriculum, etc. All personnel expenditures listed include salary, benefits, taxes.  The CASSETTE House timeline was discussed, the plan would be to sell the current property and utilize that money for the new building on the CHS campus or items needed for the inside depending on funds approved by NDE to be used on the building. Dr. Loeffelholz said they are talking with Behlen regarding a building, they are looking at a 3000 square foot space all on one level, for handicap accessibility. 

Dr. Loeffelholz shared his experience at the professional development trainings, he said this was the second training with the Marzano Focus Evaluation Model. He sat in on CMS and Centennial, he said staff was very engaged. This evaluation model will be in place a year from now.  Dr. Loeffelholz said he and Mr. Kay have five engagements coming up to present the TEEOSA Plan.  Lincoln Public Schools is all in along with Millard. OPS will need to make a decision, they are waiting. Senator Walz has set up a presentation with several other senators as well. He also talked about the CPS Illness Plan, Hastings and Kearney have adopted the plan with slightly higher percentages. Papillion-LaVista requested a copy of the plan today. 

The Board Sharing included comments about the excitement of fall activities including football, volleyball and Homecoming. Mr. Willoughby shared condolences with the family of Karen Maurer. Mr. Jeffryes said he was approached regarding the tax request, and the space issue in our school buildings at this time. He also mentioned the new Mental Healthcare wing at the Columbus Community Hospital opening. Mentioned being able to watch activities on Striv and how great that it is for people that are far away or not able to get to a game or event. Dr. Loeffelholz shared that he gets calls thanking CPS for offering the live stream. 

Reminder: Board Regional Meeting in Fremont on September 29, leave the Administration Building at 4pm