January 24, 2018 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  No public comments were offered.

Discussion:  Ms. Garwood-Daniels stated that DPI design was selected and that jackets and trophies have been ordered.  MAP testing was completed and students have been involved in goal setting.  NDE Rule 10 Safety Audit has been completed.  New Title I Family Engagement policy was given to school district attorney to insure our current policy is in compliance with new ESSA requirements.  Custodial staff have been redistributed to help combat cold and flu season.  Dean Jacobs was here to visit with students and there has been very positive feedback.  WIT team is working with consultants on MTSS process which will likely take a couple of years.  

Discussion:  Mrs. Nagel shared that they would like to attend the literacy conference again this year.  Final arrangement will be made for students and remaining staff.  Writing will be the focus this year.  Teaching studies have been taking place.  The concept was introduced by Dr. Kennedy.  The first independent portion completed by staff went well.  Incentives for MAP testing were distributed to students. 

Mr. Hoffman shared that we will need to be looking at hours for students due to our 4 weather related cancellations.  He shared that we have students attending RTEC in Yankton on Wednesdays and that they are taking a beginning welding course.  Two teachers will be going to visit York to look at how their resource programs work.  A Honor breakfast will be held next week.  Parents and community will be invited.  Discussion on the purpose of Santee Futures Academy was discussed and reviewed with board members so that they could answer community questions if they arise.  

Discussion:  Motion was made to have Mr. Bressman look at current board policies to insure that our Title 1 policy is in compliance.

Discussion:  Board went into executive session.  Board members and school district attorney remained.  Entered into executive session at 6:59.  Returned from executive session at 7:16.

Discussion:  No action taken.  The school board would like to have the sponsors of this event come and present to the school board.

Discussion:  Steve Moose said that he would get Ms. Garwood-Daniels' evaluation results to her soon.

Discussion:  School will start a superintendent search with Ms. Garwood-Daniels remaining under consideration for this position.

Discussion:  Discussion regarding the need to have a brush attachment for the Bobcat and/or walk behind snow brush for snow removal.

Discussion:  Supt. presented information regarding UV Disinfecting light which is used in hospitals to sanitize and kill germs and viruses.  A portable use could be used in the early learning academy and in classrooms.

Discussion:  It was suggested that the outstanding balance of $892.50 for basketball uniforms and to insure, in writing, that they are to become property of the school.  Basketball uniforms will not be on the rotation for another three years and the balance carried forward ($755.00) from the 16-17 school year is to be paid by the coach as per agreement signed on 5/17/17.

Discussion:  Discussion regarding classified leave process at Santee Community Schools.  Action tabled until further discussion with business manager.

Discussion:  Presented during committee of the whole.

Discussion:  All items previously discussed.

Discussion:  We will need all hands on deck for DPI tournament.