April 15, 2019 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Rescheduled Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Ms. Daniels shared Rule 10 Safety and Audit report. Beau RedOwl accepted Buiness Manager postion. Artifacts are being put together with KLK, Mrs. Biehl and adminstration for upcoming review for the Nebraska State Board of Education meeting on May 2nd, there will be a work session with NDE , that will include board president, Mrs. Biehl and administration. She attended the Title I review with Mrs. Kester. Handed out Progress plan information from Mrs. Nagel who could not be present. Explained upcoming schedule for next week.  Reported that due to missed days, we are looking at ways to make the instructional time.  Possible action woud be moving start time or extending the day and adding an additional day on May 24th.  Easter Break would stay the same. Gave a letter to the board from a parent.

Discussion:  Mrs. Nagel unable to be here, but has a handout with a Priority Plan update. 
Upcoming events: Kindergarten Round UP, Miles of Smiles, Heather Robbins will be in the building.
Dr. Kenney here  April 17 & 18th.  Working with artifact collection and we will present at State Board on May 2
ELS resource update;  K-6 finished the pilot and voted.

Discussion:  Mr. Hoffman asked, Mr. Hajek to give an update to the board concerning LNI basketball Tournament, which includes cultural activity for students. At the SCS Board's request, he  sent an application last May, requesting admittance for the LNI event on Dec 18,19,20,21, 2019 He didn't hear from them until late into the football season.  He was asked to attend the meeting in December.  He was asked about our eligibility olicy and sportsmanship.  We have been accepted and he has a proposal for 18 athletes, bus driver, entry fee, food, rooms, with a target goal of $9,000. He recommends two basketball teams  each having a $500 entry fee. And they need an answer by tomorrow morning, April 16, 2019.   Students would be in school Monday and Tuesday, all Student work would be completed before they leave.  Need verbal committment - all board members raised their hands.   The tribe would be involved since we are representing Santee Sioux Nation. The board likes the cultural element as well as the opportunity for our student athletes. Must be on the board meeting - next month, for formal approval.

Mr. Hoffman, received a call from the Principal at Sioux City Alternative Ed, they would like to come and do a community service project and present a check on April 24th.  They did a fundraiser for Santee for the flood that occurred.  A career fair will be held here on April 24, 1-3pm there will be booths and opportunities for all students.  April 25 NDE will hold a MATH day for Priority Schools, 3 teachers and Mr. Hoffman will attend.  CSI is a Comprehensives grant or 9th - 12th graders, it is completed and will be submitted.  IT includes interventions for reading and math, curriculum, screenings, graduation programs to implement, instructional coaching. It's an ESSA designation, we were place on it due to our graduation rate.  On May 3rd Dean Jacobs will be hosting a canoe trip for 9th-12th graders. 
 

Discussion:  Committee Reports:  A committee held Superintendent Interviews.  Steve Moose has reached out and offered the position to Justin Hayes and he unofficially accepted. 
 

Discussion:  Mr. Hoffman, stated student is not in attendance to present their grievance.

Discussion:  There will be no pay increases for Principals.

Discussion:  Spring Music Concert on April 29th  with 5pm meal, show at 6pm. 
Indian Policy and Procedures (IPP) meeting will be held during the meal.
Staff requesting access to school facilities:  They are organizing an event for two staff members, who are impacted significantly by the flood.
There is a Tribal meeting at the Casino on Wednesday, President Moose requests someone to attend and represent our school.