February 13, 2017 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Shelton Public Schools Board of Education

Discussion:  Five visitors were present. Administrators Mr. Gegg, Mr. Kenton and Mr. Wieseler were present.

Discussion:  No request to address the board

Discussion:  Superintendent Gegg reported on financial status of the school district.

Discussion:  The board negotiation team has reached agreement with the SEA for 2017-2018 school year. There are several up coming Board member training events, February 26-27 NASB Board President Retreat, March 14 Back to the basics of school law, June 8-9 School law seminar.

Discussion:  Beth Roberts, TeamMates Central Nebraska coordinator presented information to the board about the TeamMates program and what it would take to begin a chapter here at Shelton Public Schools.

Discussion:  Mr. Gegg reported, Continue to look at developing our own Life Skills program for next year. We have at least two (possibly three) high needs Sped students that will need to attend a Life Skills program probably beginning next year. Have a beginning list for summer projects. Looking into eFunds electronic payment system – this is a free service that’s provided to the district by the NASB and their electronic payment vendor this provides a way for parents to pay student fee on line with a $1 or $2 transaction fee. Looking into NASB’s Choice Joint Utilities Management Program or CJUMP is an Inter-local pool created for public agencies to purchase natural gas and related services on the Black Hills Energy and SourceGas distribution systems.

Discussion:  Mr. Kenton reported, PK - 6th Grade enrollment 161 Students. ERI coaching visit scheduled for February 14th and 15th. PK Roundup has been scheduled for February 24th. Kindergarten Roundup is scheduled for March 17th. Parent Teacher Conferences were held on February 1st and February 2nd, Preschool 93% attendance rate, Kindergarten 79 % attendance rate, First Grade 82 % attendance rate, Second Grade 88 % attendance rate, Third Grade 73% attendance rate, Fourth Grade 53% attendance rate, Fifth Grade 65% attendance rate, Sixth Grade 85 % attendance rate.

Discussion:  Mr. Wieseler reported, 7-­12 Enrollment ­ 127, Parent­ Teacher Conferences turnout was 45%. February 1st Inservice ALP training with Dianah Steinbrink Best practices as teachers, Specific strategies, routines, and accountability to those from a whole, staff perspective. Scheduling 2017­-2018 School Year, We have begun this process with our 7­12 students, Early stages of choosing electives and so on, moving to setting up the actual schedule after that is done.

Discussion:  Discussion on the proposed co-op agreement for Jr. high football with Gibbon. Further discussions on the co-op agreement with Gibbon will take place to move forward.

Discussion:  Mr Gegg covered the findings of the financial audit by McDermott & Miller CPA.

Discussion:  Presented and discussion on two possible 2017-2018 school calendars.

Discussion:  Presentation of the 2016 School District Report. The report will be available the public at the school office, Village of Shelton office and Cornerstone Bank.

Discussion:  No Executive Session needed.