April 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Brandi Dannatt commented that she was happy to see new smart boards on the agenda, especially for the elementary as she felt they were much needed.

Discussion:  AD Hauxwell began his report noting NSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Board has made changes to the annual requirements of sports physicals for the 2020-2021 school year. The NSAA SMAC unanimously recommended to the NSAA Board that PPE's for the 2019-2020 school year be accepted for the 2020-2021 school year. This would be a one year exception only and would not include incoming freshman. Incoming freshman are still required to have PPE paperwork that is dated no later than May 1, 2020. The requirement for students entering 7th grade to have a physical examination is Nebraska State Education Law. However the current 7th graders who will be entering 8th grade can use their PPE's from the 2019-2020 school year. Hauxwell ended his report noting that the Longhorn and Shorthorn gym floors will be done and Armando Villarreal will touch up the longhorn painting in the Longhorn gym. Hauxwell is still finishing up filling open coaching assignments with JH volleyball and HS volleyball being his biggest concern at this time.

Discussion:  Principal Lechtenberg began his report noting the unique remote learning situation we are currently in. The 7-12th students were surveyed and could request online materials, printed materials, or both printed and online. Teachers had enrichment materials online and available for pick up on April 1st, and will have them again on the 15th and the 29th of April. Teachers are using Zoom to meet at least once/week with their classes and many are using Schoology to post and collect digital assignments. Students will be coming to the school and cleaning out their lockers and turning in electronic devices, books and other school issued items. He noted that the graduation ceremony scheduled for May 9th will not be conducted as in the past due to COVID-19 restrictions. The school has worked with seniors to get pictures taken to create a video so that they will have it in case we are limited to a digital ceremony. Administrative team met with seniors and senior parents two weeks ago and are scheduling a meeting with senior class officers and student council to discuss options. The last official day for seniors will be May 6th. Lechtenberg mentioned that  Mr. Herbert sent out course registration information with current 8-11 students last week and hosted a couple Zoom meetings for students and parents to help them through the registration process. Lechtenberg ended his report with anticipated numbers of classroom teachers K-12 for the 2020-2021 school year.

Principal Odens began her report discussing the breakfast and lunch program, stating Chase County Schools is currently feeding close to 300 children every day of the week. Previously there were different teachers and volunteers to help throughout the weeks. However, volunteers that can commit to helping everyday are making the meals. Odens is also hopeful that Kindergarten Roundup will happen at some point before school starts in the fall. She noted anticipated numbers of students for each class for the 2020-2021 school year.  Odens ended her report stating she had completed all of her teacher evaluations for the year.

Discussion:  Supt. Lambert wanted to clarify more details on the senior graduation ceremony. He explained that Gov. Rickett's cancelled a traditional graduation ceremony, which for CCS would have been May 9th.  He spoke to several schools who want to wait until July to do a ceremony, toughest part about moving to July is that not all seniors will be able to participate as some will be leaving for the military etc. He is hoping to find a good way to celebrate these seniors despite the COVID-19 restrictions. Lambert stated that the 2020-2021 class schedule is being worked on & that a meeting will be set up with Infinite Campus for schedule and options for teachers and students to get registered. Teacher contracts were mailed out and due back by May 1st. Classified staff contracts will also go out this week. Supt. Lambert ended his report with the food preparation for meals for students. Blanca Acuna, Sarah Morse, Angie Dickey, Cathy Hanna and Sheryl Curtis along with Lunchtime personnel Kristin Pump and Tammy Siverson were thanked for stepping up and being the ones to do the daily prep of all meals.









 

Discussion:  Pres. Olsen asked for updates on the door project. It was noted that the front building doors are completed and the new installations of doors will continue around the school building. Supt. Lambert stated that Dallas Baney would be checking with contractors to see where they were at with installation of window between walking track and weight room.

Discussion:  New Smart Boards for 20-21
11 smart boards
2^nd Grade-         
 Kim Spady  & Arlys Cupp
3^rd Grade-          
Chelsey Sutton, Morgan Gockley, & Ashley Vlasin
4^th Grade-          
Rita Nickel, Kim Bubak, Jordyn Arterburn
5-7 Grade Math- 
Darcie Boman
7-8 Grade Science-
Marissa McDaniel =================================
Smart Boards purchased in 19-20
6 smart boards
Carl Zuege room
Chelsea Zuege room
Carolina Ramos room
Torri Lechtenburg room
Samantha Kennedy room
Sheryl Curtis Room
 

Discussion:  Board discussed having the technology committee meet and access what computers will need to be replaced in order to get a better inventory of what students will be needing technology wise for the 2020-2021 school year, before deciding if seniors will be able to buy their current computers.

Discussion:  Pres Olsen adjourned the meeting at 7:00 P.M.