Discussion:
Waylon LaPlante will run the meeting for the school board retreat. At 5:19pm calling for order to select a new candidate for the school board position.
II. REVIEW APPLICANTS TO FILL BOARD VACANCY
Discussion:
Supt Mroczek - reviewing how the process will be done, to determine by picking out 3 candidates or appointing one today or interviewing them. The top 3 or 2 candidates can go to the School Board Regular meeting on November 14th.
DeWayne Wabasha would like to see all 9 candidates interviewed as the interest is very high.
LindaRae Starlin suggested the top 2/3 and interview these candidates.
Supt. Mroczek said everyone's letter is in the package, although one is not a registered voter. All other candidates live in the district.
Waylon asked LindaRae her thoughts on how to pick out candidates and she said she picked out two candidates. Anita said she picked three candidates. Waylon said he picked three candidates.
Waylon suggested they review the top three candidates then vote at the next school board meeting which is Tuesday ,November 14, 2023
Supt. Mroczek asked board members to choose the top three candidates, which are Danielle LaPointe, Kameron Runnels and Janelle R. Whipple.
Supt. Mroczek asked if they wanted to bring the top two to school board members and vote or vote tonight. LindaRae and Anita wanted to vote tonight.
They voted and they chose Danielle LaPointe with two votes, Kameron Runnels with one vote and Janelle Whipple with one vote. Danielle LaPointe
Update on attendance policy from Shawn McDiffett, High School Principal, and Noella Eeagle, Assistant Principal.
Nebraska Association of School Boards meetings in Omaha are next Wednesday and Thursday and Supt. Mroczek will take school board members. LindaRae and Anita will get back to him if they attend. Dewaye and Waylon will be attending.
Supt. Mroczek explained the Superintendent position is being searched by Marcia Herring. Marica and Bobby (school attorney) seem to be calling the shot from Waylon's perspective, so what is their role as board members? Supt. Mroczek will check with Marcia tomorrow to see if this is the case.
Supt. Mroczek spoke to school board members that Shawn would be interim Superintendent and Noella asked about the 2024-2025 school year for Superintendent position. which colleagues Dave and Shawn suggested she take that role.
Noella suggested that if this is approved by the school board, then she needs to know so she can start classes right away. Noellas suggested that the HS Principal be done in house as we have capable staff members with Administrative certification.
III. ACTION ITEMS
IV. ADJOURN
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
It was moved by Waylon LaPlante and seconded by Dewayne Wabasha to adjourn at 6:01pm.
Roll call vote: Passed