January 6, 2016 at 10:00 AM - Board of Education In-service

Rationale: 

1. The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Closed/Executive Session for 1) the protection of the public interest or 2) the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and the individual has not requested a public meeting. When making a motion to enter into Closed/Executive Session, the member making such a request should be as specific as possible keeping the previously listed stipulation in consideration.
2. If the Board is in agreement, a motion may be to enter into Closed/Executive Session to 1) discuss a personnel matter or 2) for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of the individual, or 3) to discuss litigation and for the protection of the public interest.
3. Action Concerning Matters Discussed in Executive Session.

Rationale:  To verify that notice of the meeting was given by publication in the Benkelman Post, a legal newspaper for Dundy County Stratton and by written notice to each member of the board, the designated method of giving notice.

Rationale:  Approve the agenda of this meeting. The Board reserves the right to change the order of items within the agenda.

Rationale:  Discuss, consider and take all necessary action regarding:

Rationale: 

Item to allow for the discussion of short and long term goals for the district. The goals from last year are attached.

Items on last years list included:

1. Benkelman Elementary HVAC - accomplished
2. Classroom addition
3. Track repair - accomplished
4. Repair the electronic locks - in progress
5. Hot Water
6. Additional tech support - added but needs evaluation
7. Addition of wrestling/weight room - accomplished without construction
8. Art K-12 - accomplished
9. Gym project
10. Water softeners for all buildings
11. Improve parking around high school
12. Improve exterior lighting for all facilities

Come with ideas and thoughts for the district. 

Rationale:  Meeting to conclude by 2:00