August 9, 2021 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 was available for review. 

Discussion:  Continue School Improvement team provided an update on progress made over the summer toward development of goals and priorities based on academic, demographic, program and perceptual data. 

Discussion:  Cassie Olson was recognized for her contributions to the District. Ms. Olson does a great job in the classroom engaging with students. She makes kids think about subjects in a new way and encourages them to use critical thinking skills when looking at a topic, problem, or subject. Ms. Olson also does a great job with National Honor Society, Book Club, ONP(Olson Nature Preserve), and Close-Up (trip to DC). She encourages our kids to seek out healthy experiences and to be honorable people. Thank you to Ms. Olson for all she does for our kids and our district. Those who helped prepare for and facilitate the registration process were recognized - registration this year was very well organized and smooth. Shout out to Lauren Mrsny, Stephanie Banzhaf, Bonnie Molt, Heather Hudson, and Stacy Gragert for planning and preparing the Boone County Grand Marshal parade float. Thank you to those who assisted with the Petersburg move in July:  Custodial staff, Joel Sup, Angie Sup, Jon Perone, Craig Theis, Dawn Theis, Whitney Paulson, Lynne Webster, Sarah Bird, Justin Frey, Erin Eickhoff, Michelle Merten, Kathy Beckman, Lauren Mrsny, Stacy Petersen, Corey Thome, Andy Imus, Tim Stopak, and Laisha Winter. Special thank you to Charlie Krohn for also assisting! Recognition of all the staff who have worked to prepare for the middle school transition. 


 

Discussion:  Coop committee has met several times, both with NG and with our own committee members to discuss the Coop in general and more specifically, regarding participation numbers and cooping in sports where classifications are affected. We have had many conversations regarding the wrestling coop for the upcoming year and other various aspects of the coop.    After looking at what we perceive to be no participants from Newman Grove for the upcoming year, and where the Coop will push us into Class B, it is the recommendation of the committee that we amend the coop agreement for the 2021-2022 year, in boys wrestling only to remove the cooperative with Newman Grove. This would allow our program to participate in Class C for the upcoming year. This would be a one sport, one year amendment only. We value our relationship with NG and the coaches that they provide to the Boone Central Co-op. We want to make sure that it is understood that this decision has nothing to do with NG or the staff that they provide. It should not be looked at as an us vs. them situation. The recommendation for amendment is solely based on what we believe will give our program and our kids that are participating in 2021-22 wrestling season the very best chance at success. We hope to be able to work out details where our current coaches can and will continue to coach and our kids. They are an extremely important and valued part of our programs, in wrestling as well as all other sports. Many hours were spent discussing this specific topic and after listening to a lot of input and considering the many aspects of this unique situation, we believe this recommendation is best for the boys wrestling program for this upcoming year.

Discussion:  Superintendent Hardwick provided an update on the construction project noting that substantial progress has been made and that the occupancy permit is anticipated by Tuesday, August 10th. 

Discussion:  Principal Curry gave the Multicultural report for the District noting that the District incorporates multicultural education in all curriculum areas at all grade levels. In addition, the District includes multicultural education as part of the curriculum review process when selecting appropriate instructional materials. Multicultural education is assessed annually. 

Discussion:  Tuesday, August 31st @ 6:20 p.m. - Parental Involvement in Educational Practices Hearing. Tuesday, August 31st @ 6:30 p.m. - Special Fiscal Year-End Meeting. Monday, September 13th @ 7:10 p.m. - Budget Hearing. Monday, September 13th @ 7:20 p.m. - Tax Request Hearing. Monday, September 13th @ 7:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting. All meetings will be held at the Boone Central School in Albion. 

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned 9:07pm.