October 8, 2012 at 8:00 PM - Regular October 2012 Meeting

Rationale: 

Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings:

BOE Policy/Regulation 8346 outlines the parameters of public participation at Board meetings concerning items on the agenda as well as those not on the agenda.  A copy of this policy is available in the Superintendent’s office and at each monthly Board meeting.

Rationale:  Approve R & R repair bill in the amount of $53.47

Rationale:  This is for the replacement of counter tops in the art room.

Rationale:  Approve payment of $250 to Jake Horne from depreciation fund for art room counter top replacement

Rationale:  The folks at Blue Hill were appreciative of the donation of the gate.  From conversations with the superintendent at Blue Hill, Jo'el, they are starting to get back into a routine.  They recognize and appreciate your kindness during their time of sorrow.

-Ken

Rationale:  I have your copy of the yearbooks.  Also, you should know that Lynn and Becky received the "12% Award" from Jostens.  This is an award that is given to only 12% of the yearbooks submitted.  The award honors excellent in production standards such as layout, quality of copy, and utilization of strong design concepts.

Rationale:  We are going to start "made to order salads" for the 2nd quarter and we continue to review our survey data to look for other areas to make positive changes.

Rationale:  I'll be sharing some of the features of the video from the buses with you.  I also wanted to let you know that we actually had a driver request additional seat belts after the first were installed.  Both of these improvements have been welcomed by drivers and will increase safety. 

Rationale:  We said we'd revisit this issue after we tried to involve the underclassmen during the 2011-12 prom.  I'd like to share feedback from Clark, Renee, and Janet.

All of the comments I heard from kids and parents were positive.  They have the choice not to come and many did not.  From a sponsor standpoint I saw no problems with including the underclassmen.
-Clark

We did not have any trouble with the students.  Thanks.
-Renee

Rationale:  I want to update you on how this change is going in the eyes of our staff.  Tom wrote:

I think it has been good.  We have 22 Jh boys with 19 out for FB, 86%.  The other three are serving as student managers after going through the PE portion of things.  We have 100% of our boys involved in FB one way or the other. Working with Ryan has been a breeze.   It's been a very good thing so far, from my perspective.

-TD

Rationale:  A sample TWEET is attached.  These were designed by the Community Involvement Committee for School Improvement.  I'm sharing this example so that you know what it is when you see it in the community.

Rationale:  The total gate for the event was $228.

Rationale:  This 6000 series of policy was approved previously for first reading in August.  There have been no changes since it's first reading.  I need someone to please make a motion to adopt them upon our second reading.

Rationale:  Cross Country Warm Ups & Old Uniforms

Two work tables, one has wheels  (These have been replaced by the bigger, better old art room tables)

Campbell Hausfeld 20 Gallon Air Compressor(Needs a relay switch)  We no longer use this compressor as we have a large compressor that distributes air to points around the shop.

Floor scrubber

Miscellaneous scrap metal housed in south bus barn

Old stainless steel kitchen stove

Old upright cooler from cafeteria

Landscaping bricks removed as summer concrete renovation project

Rationale:  The Nebraska State School Board approve the recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance to Rule 10.  This policy is one that was distributed by the school's attorney through the ESU.  I would recommend that you adopt it and waive second reading of the policy, so that you can adopt it with the other 6000 series.

Rationale:  The FCCLA would like to come and request financial report ($200 per student and sponsor) to attend their Clusters meeting.  They plan on being at the meeting at around 8:45.

Rationale:  The FFA would like to come in and request financial support to attend the national convention.

Rationale:  A representative from the yearbook will be here to take your photo.

Rationale:  The State Education Conference will be held on November 14-16.  In years past, we'd traveled down Wednesday afternoon and stayed overnight.  I've registered everyone for Thursday and Friday for the conference.  I registered everyone for the Thursday Luncheon and the Friday Breakfast.  I'll likely drive down separate as I plan on getting together with friends who live in the area.  I have reserved a van with Stacey for you.  We can discuss any other details such as where you might like to eat and I can make reservations if you wish.

Rationale:  Tom wrote the following email and wanted to make board members aware of this issue:

Ken,

Bring this issue before the Board at the next meeting.  So far I've made an executive decision to require an ambulance be on sight.  Looks like it is a Board decision.  Until they can rule, we'll continue as we have.

Thanks,

TD

From: NSAA <nsaa@nsaahome.org>
Reply-To: NSAA <nsaa@nsaahome.org>
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:39:18 -0400
To: Tom Dreher <tdreher@esu11.org>

The following message has been posted by the NSAA:

Ambulance, Medical Personnel for Football Games

It is the policy of the Nebraska School Activities Association to defer to the member school whether a physician
and/or ambulances need to be in attendance at football games. This is a local school board decision. The
NSAA recognizes the importance of having medical personnel/ambulance on site, but is not in the position to
make it required.

If the local district has a policy stating an ambulance must be on site then the game will be held up until an
ambulance arrives. If this is the policy for the local district the game officials need to be informed prior to the
beginning of the game.

Rationale:  The bowling team would like to use school transportation to attend meets.  They say that "Alma does it."  I can call to see how they manage that if you would like to explore the possibility.