April 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:  brunner reads into minutes. 1) peters 2)copsey

Discussion:  Cyber bullying added. For staff sign off.Student copy in handbook, which will be approved in May. Staff is currently attending a workshop to work out details.

Discussion:  Doll explained that the Building Committee met and tourned the building, where construction efforts are going well. The crew will be very close in meeting their May completion deadline.

Discussion:  Miles stated that the Personnel Committee met and has scheduled NSBA and McPherson & Jacobs to present their Superintendent Search Services proposal at the July work session.

Discussion:  Brunner explained that the Facilities Committee met at Cedar Canyon for a tour of the facility. Possible expansion was discussed.

Discussion:  Copsey explained that the Business Committee met and reviewed the bills. The purchase of a replacement dishwash at the high school was approved. New cafeteria tables at the Jr. High were also approved. The committee recommended approval of a contract for Infinite Campus.

Discussion:  Winn stated that the Curriculum Committee reviewed the amount of time spent on language arts, science, math, etc. and compared the time to other elementaries within the state. The committee also met with district elementary principals to review time spent on reading. The committee wants to ensure all teachers are spending equal amounts of time on content areas. High School Principal Hubbard shared information about dual credit classes via Chadron State College. Hubbard also explain that 9th grade classes may be offered at the high school for students to make up credits. Jr. High Principal Olivares reported on how kennel is working, along with schedules. The Elementary principals provided science curriculum information. The committee would like to survey teachers to see how much time is spent on the curriculum. The Committee is also concerned about elementary students having an afternoon recess. Elementaries are currently within 5 to 10 minutes of each other in teaching times.

Discussion:  Hague reminded the board that there will be a Policy Review Committee meeting on April 30th. The topic of discussion will be the random drug testing policy, which will have it's first reading at the May Board Meeting. Hague explained that student and staff handbooks are also reviewed in May. Although one position at the high school was filled (see consent agenda), staff continues to interview for the remaining open positions.

Discussion:  Winn provided kudos to Activities Director Dave Paulie for attending the State Speech Meet. Winn also informed the Board that The Best of the Best will be airing at 9:00am this Sunday. Winn also stated that the musical was outstanding this year. Copsey expressed his appreciation to Dave Paulie for attending the GNAC Soccer Tournament. Peters provided a "Good Job" to teachers Stobel, Kin and DeMaranville for doing a wonderful job on the musical. Doll congratulated the 8th graders who won the recent Quiz Bowl. Faculty advisorys were Kleager and Hadenfeldt. Brunner distributed a page focusing on "10 Tips for Board Members".

Discussion:  The Personnel Committee Meeting is pending at this time. The Facilities Committee will meet at the new Lincoln building. Winn may take Doll's place during that meeting.