May 13, 2024 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:  Tammy Gonzalez discussed the EL program Boone Central offers to our families as it pertains to Rule 15.  The district uses the ELPA21 screener to test the student's proficiency to determine the level of EL each student needs.  Two BC students have tested proficient this year.

Discussion:  Cassie Olson and junior Hannah Krohn presented the experiences of the 2024 Close Up trip.

Discussion: 

Knott- The Boone Central students and the 2024 graduating class.  It was fun to watch the students juggle all of their activities.  They have a great work ethic.  Shout out to all Boone Central students.

Roberts- The volunteers for the District Track meet.  It was a success due to the amount of people who helped out.  In addition, the Teammates banquet was really impressive. The involvement of the school in that program is wonderful and reinforces what we have been able to do with the Teammates program.

Frey- Maureen Thome for all her efforts with the Elementary spring concert, it was a great show.

Stuhr- Maureen Thome for all her efforts with the Elementary spring concert, she did a wonderful job.

Fogleman-  I would like to thank all the staff who help us host great events.  We were able to host both Conference and District Track this year and that is not possible without great staff to help.  

Rolf- Maureen Thome for all her efforts with the Elementary spring concert, it was very entertaining.

Schwartz- Graduation went well, it takes a lot for that to take place.  Our students are wonderful, they are a great group who our younger students look up to.  The number of scholarships and awards speak volumes for the class of 2024.

Larsen-Mrs. Jeanette Zwiener for all she has done for our district!  She came to Boone Central in 1995 and has served our school and community for 29 years. Over the course of this time, she has served as Varsity Volleyball Coach, MS Volleyball Coach, Quiz Bowl Sponsor, Mentor for New Teachers, been on School Improvement Committee, started the Boone Central Teammates Chapter in our district, and has been a role model for others in the profession in addition to supporting Boone Central Schools. Over the course of her tenure, she has influenced the lives of countless individuals and offered high quality Math instruction. I have appreciated the opportunity to work with Mrs. Zwiener while I have been here at Boone Central and am going to miss her kind personality, her wisdom and expertise, as well as her dedication to serving our students and promoting Boone Central!

Curry-  Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Paulson for the work they did for the middle school concert.  They do a phenomenal job with the students, the band and choir sounded great.  Also shout out to Mrs. Gonzalez for the great job she does with our EL program and making it work so well with the families.

Kayton- Maureen Thome and Andy Imus.  Maureen spent countless hours preparing to bring the Circus to town!  It was a huge hit and the children loved every second of it!  Andy worked hard in planning and prepping for Track and Field Day.  The kids had a blast and it is something they’ll remember for a long time.  

Perone- BC Club leadership team, especially the seniors.  They set the tone behind closed doors, they are a special group.  They have set a culture and have a fabulous job with real-life topics and with their involvement.

Discussion:  Mrs. Kayton discussed that the next step is to meet with all teachers who teach math to define number sense to identify the end goal.

Discussion:  AEF - Mr. Larsen will be stepping in as the administrative advisor for 2024-25, to take over Mr. Schwartz's position.  Some national funding was approved.  The Affidavit for the ONP Deed was delivered to file the name change of Albion Public Schools Foundation to Albion Education Foundation to avoid questions about ownership of property if Prairie Plains Institute no longer exists.  Olson Wolf loan is open for applications. 

The ball is rolling on the local beef program, which will be implemented next school year.

Discussion:  Mr. Schwartz - Two custodial positions are open. We are exploring the possibility of using Service Master to outsource some custodial duties.  The district received $2,000 in a security grant, funds will be used for a security camera system.  Legislative update - LB71 allows students to be enrolled in preschool at age 5 by July 31st, the District will need to create a policy.  The facilities improvement preliminary audit is complete and will be reviewed for possible updates.

Discussion: 

Larsen- Thanks to board members who were able to participate and attend graduation.  Testing is complete.  Career Academy Showcase and Career Fair was successful.  Mrs. Eickhoff had a large hand in planning and executing this.  Rylee Seim from the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce was also a good partner (Mock Interviews).  reVISION Action Grant - We did receive preliminary indication that we are going to be recipients of the full amount we requested in the grant application ($36,037).    Will get official notification around June 7th.  Supporting our STS department as well as Health Sciences Department (CNA).  Will plan to meet and update handbooks potentially with revisions to suggest by next month’s board meeting.
Kayton-  We had 15 elementary  students score in the top 95% nationwide in the areas of math or reading.  These students will be recognized on Wednesday during our Rockin’ Rally!   Class lists and supply lists are being finalized.  Supply lists for next year will be sent home in report cards.  Postcards will be sent to students mid June announcing their teacher for the upcoming school year.  Preschool letters have been sent home.  We are full at 38 students leaving one open spot per section for potential special education students.  There are 6 kids on the waitlist at this time.   Book Blast was a huge success in the elementary.  Each student received 8-10 books and many teachers received "shopping spree" money!  We handed out just over 1,800 books! 

Perone - Scorevision project is in the works, three partners have made commitments.  A site visit took place a couple weeks ago, at that time a walkthrough took place with discussions regarding location, etc.  Applied Connective helped determine what will be needed in order for a successful setup.  The Booster Club will help assist with those setup costs.  Target for install is late June, which will be a three day process.  Lots of stakeholders are involved for the success of this project.  We have hosted a lot of events, lots of stakeholders to make this all happen.  Our location, facilities and people continue to draw these NSAA hosted events.  Thank you to all who helped chip in.

Curry - There is now a book vending machine located in the middle school, thanks to a grant written on behalf of Teammates.  We were one of 15 who received this grant.  Scholastic books will fill the machine.  The vending machine will provide students a book on their birthday.  

Discussion:  SEL curriculum (Positive Action) - We have $10,000 of grant funding to go toward the SEL curriculum, which aligns well with programs we already have in place, such as PBIS.  This is age appropriate cuticulum, based on character building and life skills.
Staff computers to be funded by REAP funding.
Roofing repairs have been paid for by insurance from a 2022 hail storm.
Parking lot issues may be able to be resolved with an alternative option, other than concrete.  The water runoff issue needs to be identified in order to make a decision on how to proceed.

Discussion:  Stacy Gragert - Shout out to Tammy Gonzalez for helping with parent-teacher conferences, she is a key player in those conversations.

Discussion:  No motion taken on this action item, the Board will move forward in an alternative direction and will not consider concreting this parking lot at this time,

Discussion:  June 10th at 6:30 am.

Discussion:  Adjourned 9:30 pm