February 4, 2017 at 1:00 PM - Board of Education Special Meeting

Discussion:  Introductions were given from the Santee Community School by Steve Moose. Matt Blomstedt introduced Deb Frison, Vern Fisher, Bob Uhing, Kellen Conroy, Kathy Kennedy, Charlie Bressman, Cory Epler, Freida Lange, Aprille Phillips. Matt Blomstedt explained the agenda for the day. Agenda: 1. Broad role of priority role 2. Dr. Kennedy PowerPoint presentation 3. Update from Santee admin 4. Discussion with Board's perspective 5. Next steps A presentation by Dr. Kennedy with input from NDE, ESU 1 and Santee administration was given to the Santee Board of Education. They explained the three components of the plan: School progress plan, Superintendent progress plan and School Board progress plan. Most of the presentation forcused on the work and improvements with the school progress plan. Dr. Kennedy explained progress from first semester and ended the presentation sharing the goals and areas that will be addressed in the second semester. The group took a short break at 2:30 PM and returned at 2:55 PM. Dr. Blomstedt then invited the Board of Education and administration to discuss their view points of what they saw, progress and questions and concerns moving forward. The administration shared other examples of progress they have seen and plans that are already being implemented this semester. A discussion was held on the INC process. The Board shared their concerns with grading, commitment, leadership and where and how to move forward. They also had concerns about finding a new Superintendent, one that was good fit for the school. Dr. Blomstedt shared that the Nebraska Department of Education has a consultant they would like to put in place in Santee for the remainder of the year to help with some of the unknowns. Vern Fisher was present at the meeting. He would help fulfill the Superintendent duties that are not being filled currently.

Discussion:  The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 PM by President Moose.