February 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  Mrs. Thalheim asked the board to cross the hall where she showed them a set of experiments students were working on.  Plants are being placed in a variety of situations to show how they adapt (ie. phototropism, gravitropism, hydrotropism, etc.) She shared how the kids had prepared the plants and the set up for their experiments.  She then showed a series of short videos in which another class had tested out their parachutes in an egg drop experiment.  This had many trial and error phases.  Lastly, Mrs. Thalheim explained a third class project where they were learning about expenses vs. income in a real world situation.  Many are finding that where they would like to live, is far outside what they want to do as a career.  Helps them learn the difference between needs and wants 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared that bus #11 is currently at Northwest Diesel having an issue looked at.  Once that is back, they will send up Bus #17, which is throwing a communication code (Still usable).  When that one is done, bus # 19 will be taken in for a shifting issue.
 

Discussion:  To keep up with the plan for an organized rotation of new and used devices, the school will purchase laptops for the 5th grade, senior laptops will rotate back to next year's freshmen (Seniors will be given a Chromebook after graduation), and then, starting the summer of 2024 we will start the yearly purchase of laptops for the 5th grade and freshmen.  In addition, Ryan has been looking into cyber security possibilities.  Lastly, the school is going to purchase a smart TV/board to replace a teacher's old long distance throw projector. 

Discussion:  At 8:09 PM the meeting returned to open session. No action taken. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared two documents with the board from KERMP (liability insurance company).  The first was a combination of twenty-one pages of a questionaire Mr. Tharman had done and a walk-through of our buildings they had conducted.  The last four pages were suggestions about adding policies, additional safeguards of information,etc. The second document was one about cyber security and what safeguards we currently have in place. These documents are in advance of the renewal period. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared some reminders of timelines from HB 2567, from last year, and then briefly discussed two other new bills that were being discussed, HB 2224 and HB 2238.  Mr. Tharman asked the board to stay in touch with policies that were being suggested as the session moves forward and he will do the same. 
 

Discussion:  At 9:10 PM meeting returned to open session.  No action taken.

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman reported on the following items: Negotiations Training (Wed. & Thurs)/ Exterior mortar work - to begin in July/ 2023-24 Calendar recommendations/ Hwy. 383 Update- to begin in March/ KAY donut sales Feb. 9 - 23rd/ Kacie Yocum - starts back Feb. 20th/ Make - up BB Weskan - Feb. 20th/ Upcoming BB, Forensics, & FFA activities/ National FFA week/ ACT - Feb. 28th (juniors).  
 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman reported: JH A-team boys finished 4th in the tournament with a record of 10 - 5/ JH B-team boys finished with a 4 - 6 record/ JH A-team girls finished 4th in the tournament with a record of 10 - 5/ B-team girls finished with a 6 - 3 record/ JH League Scholars Bowl in Healy/ 4th & 5th Grade basketball games/ FFA week (coming to visit with 8th grade on that Thursday)/ JH Scholars Bowl in Long Island/ and the Mental Health presentations.