August 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  President Lutkemeier called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.  The meeting was advertised in the July 28th publication of the Blue Hill Leader.  "The Open Meetings Act" poster was displayed in the meeting room.

Discussion:  There were no recognitions this month.

Discussion:  Jacob Lovejoy and Eric Parr were guests in attendance.  Jacob introduced himself as the new Title 1 teacher.

Discussion:  Mr. Bauer reported that Silver Lake's FFA group will be participating in the Nebraska FFA Foundation's program "Launch", which takes high school students and teachers through the entrepreneurial process and takes ideas and turns them into a sustainable business.  The first meeting is set for August 31st.  Mr. Bauer thanked board members for attending the Budget Workshop last Monday, August 8th.  Psychological First Aid Training is set for October 4th, November 8th and December 6th.  Fire and Rescue training will take place at both sites on August 28th from 5 - 8 pm.

Discussion:  Mr. Drake reported on completed events, which included Jump Start, Preschool Summer School, Preschool Orientation and the Staff In-Service.  Upcoming events are August 12th - 1st day of school, August 17th - 1st day of preschool, August 31st - Farm Safety Day, September 9th - 1:30 Early Dismissal, September 12 - 23rd - NSCAS and MAP testing and September 16th - Grandparents Day.  Mr. Drake also reported that the new freezer came on August 10th.  Dale laid pavers in the front to clean up an area that was difficult to mow. 

Discussion:  Mr. Arntt reported projected enrollment for grades 7th - 12th to be 105 students.  Upcoming events: football, volleyball and cross-country practices are underway.  Will have participation numbers at the September Board meeting.  August 11th - Teacher Inservice Day - Suicide Training, Blood Borne Pathogens Training and Seizure Training; August 12th - First day of school and the FFA Back to School Bash; August 17th - TVC Coaches / Sponsors Meeting at Lochland; August 31st - FFA at Farm Safety Day; September 2nd - Football - Parent's Night and Homecoming; September 5th - Labor Day - No School; September 9th - 1:30 pm dismissal for 3:30 pm home football game; September 12 - 16 - NSCAS testing at the high school; April 14th - Prom

Discussion:  We need to re-affirm our Student Fee policy every year.
The current balance is: $3,323 and used primarily for FFA and FBLA membership dues.

Discussion:  Additions to the extra duty list include:  Jeni Pankoke - Assistant Volleyball, Shaun Fisher - Assistant Boys Basketball, and Allen Ehrman - Assistant Boys Basketball

We are still looking to add another Assistant Football Coach and Girls Basketball Assistant ( dependent on student numbers). 

Discussion:  All expenses taken from depreciation are required to have board action:

$12,411 - Rutt's Heating and Air (2 gas fired heaters and 2 AC condensing units 2 ton and 4 ton) for the High School.

Discussion:  This Year's premium is $19,179, compared to Last Year - $25,713.

Discussion:  The resignation of Isaac Dunn left an opening as a para-educator.  Employ Alarissa Gomez as an elementary para-educator.

Discussion:  Lorie Berns interviewed for the position.  She has 33 years of experience at Mary Lanning and 1 year working for Hastings Public School. 

Discussion:  The green mini needs some money put into it.  I would like to get the okay to look at trading this in and purchasing a car that our combination teachers could utilize to drive between buildings.  

Discussion:  The next regular Board of Education meeting is set for Wednesday, September 14th, at the high school in Roseland. 

The Budget and Tax request hearings will be scheduled in late September.

Drug testing information will be discussed at October's meeting.