March 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  NRCSA conference is March 13-15
Easter Break is March 29 and April 1
Next board meeting will be April 15th

Discussion:  CDW expense is the approved purchase of Chromebooks using REAP funds
Todd McKeeman asked about the purchase to Rudis.  Mr. McMurtry explained that this was a purchase by the wrestling team
Nancy Bailey explained that financially we are where we want to be at this point in the year

Discussion:  Mr. Feeney presented for the administrative team
PT conference attendance was down compared to the spring
Elementary is working to create a plan that incentivizes the completion of assigned work
High school is piloting the Open Sci Ed curriculum
Mr. McMurtry brought up that Mr. Holt will be attending a conference to learn more about the curriculum
Mr. Feeney stated that it is rated green by Ed Reports
Math has made their selection
Mr. McMurtry stated that a bid would be secured and presented to the school board for approval of purchase for 24-25
A cell phone committee has been formed and is meeting to create recommended changes to current policy
Basketball seasons wrapped up in sub districts
Track and baseball will begin their seasons shortly
RPAC instrumental is March 18th
School Improvement Report addressed data collection, goals, and tracking
Elementary utilizes Educlimber to collect and track all students
Mr. McMurtry commended Mrs. Heessell for the work that she does in data collection and tracking
Secondary utilizes Core 4 meetings for goals and tracking of students

Discussion:  Football crow's nest renovations are underway
Scoreboard is ordered
Working with Bob Keller and Brent Bergland to determine if the current poles will work or if replacements will be needed
Shot clocks have been delivered.  Brackets will need fabricated and mounting will be this summer
Jason Sommer requested that the building and grounds crew come for a walk through to prioritize summer projects
Several attempts have been made to contact a blacktop company with no response
Lawn mower is being serviced
Vehicles have been good aside from a small leak on one of the route busses

Discussion:  All but 1 intent to return forms have been returned
Contracts issued to all who have turned it in
Still waiting on 2 contracts to be signed
Further discussion is needed around what is best for our sped department going forward
Nebraskaland Bank issued a check to the district for payment of the scoreboard in full
The district is interested in getting volunteers to create cleanup crews for constituents who are in need after the fires
Naming the gymnasium was discussed.  Everyone was in favor of it
Superintendent Goals
Improved communication about the happenings of the district
Continued growth and development in all areas of responsibility
Have the district well prepared for the future

Discussion:  Mr. McMurtry recommended elevating the base hourly pay to $14.50.  All current employees above this number would receive a 3% increase

Discussion:  Mr. McMurtry recommended a 3% increase for all administrators

Discussion:  Robyn Huffman suggested moving graduation back to May 10th.  All members agreed on this change

Discussion:  Casey Meyer recommended reaching out to Shaun Pagel about the vacancy.  Pending his interest in doing so, the board would plan to nominate him for the remainder of the term at the April meeting.