May 11, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication to the public and to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance. The Open Meetings Act is here and available for review. 

Discussion:  Availability of the agenda was communicated in advance. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Paulson presented a proposal to replace the existing band uniforms with 60 new uniforms at a total cost of $32,590; funds available for the purchase include $8,000 donated by the Boone Central Music Boosters, $5,000 donated from Paul Adamson Memorial Fund, $4,386 from Activity Fund Band Uniform Account, and $4,733 from Activity Fund Interest Account. The remaining balance of $10,471 requested to be paid from the depreciation fund for the replacement of the band uniforms. 

Discussion:  Facility Committee noted progress was being made on the layout for the Middle School addition; the layout includes space for 10 new classrooms, restrooms, administrative office and Middle School entryway. 

Discussion:  Superintendent Hardwick recognized the Boone County Community Foundation, the Nebraska Community Foundation, and the Mansfield Foundation for grant funding in the amount of $26,500 to assist with "Bridging the Homework Gap" due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Hardwick also noted DA Davidson will proceed with issuing the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020. 

Discussion:  The Grab-n-Go meal program will continue to be offered through the summer months. Changes to the meal program starting June 1st will include pick-up only on each Monday, Wednesday and Friday during June and July. Seven kitchen staff members will continue to work through the summer to offer the meal program. Meals are reimbursed by the State at a rate of $2.37 for breakfast and $4.15 for lunch

Discussion:  Mr. Theis noted that a retirement "drive-by" will be held Friday, May 15th in honor of Ginger Bygland, Marcia Seier, and Gay Sandman. Updates were provided on summer school and the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act. 

Discussion:  Mr. Curry provided an updated on the district's curriculum and assessment; noting that the national ACT test date has been moved to June 13th. Fall assessment details were discussed; scores will be crucial for identifying achievement gaps when school resumes in the fall of 2020. 

Discussion:  Mr. Kravig noted that the high school staff members have been working on an adjusted schedule to incorporate time within the school day focused on providing academic support to students, recognizing success in support of a positive school culture, and developing positive relationships. 

Discussion:  Mr. Perone provided updates from the NSAA on potential summer participation; guidance remains limited at this time, but it is anticipated that guidelines will be more clear toward the end of May. 

Discussion:  Band Uniform Replacement Cost of $32,590. Funds include: $8,000 from Boone Central Music Boosters, $5,000 from Paul Adamson Memorial Fund, $4,386 from Band Uniform Activity Fund, $4,733 from Activity Fund Interest, and the remaining balance of $10,471 to be paid from the Depreciation fund for replacement of band uniforms. 
 

Discussion:  Student chromebooks (150) on 3-year rotation to be replaced at a cost of $290/each, and staff laptops (14) on a 4-year rotation to be replaced at a cost of $900/each. Total technology purchase of $56,100 to be paid with $24,000 from Rural Education Achievement Grant funds, $5,000 from Student Chromebook Activity Fund account, and the remaining balance of $27,100 to be paid from Depreciation fund for the replacement of student and staff technology. 

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.