November 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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                                        1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification                 
        Discussion: 
President Zoubek called the meeting to order at 7:02PM.  School personnel present were Superintendent Mitch Kubicek, Principal Adrian Allen, and Joyce Karl.     | ||
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                                        2. Roll Call                 
        Discussion: 
Matt Hansen arrived at 7:20 pm     | ||
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                                        3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment                 
        Discussion: 
No visitors present.     | ||
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                                        4. Request for Change of Agenda                 
        Discussion: 
No request for change of agenda.     | ||
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                                        5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s)                 
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                                        6. Financial Report                 
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                                        7. Reports                 | ||
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                                        7.1. Principal's Report                 
        Discussion: 
*Excellence Rally was heldin October; student award winners participated in the tunnel walk and were recognized for perfect attendance, reading goals, Longhorn of the Month, and Student of the Month.
*Red Ribbon Week was recognized on October 23-31 to help promote a drug free environment.
*Mrs. Ridpath, Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Allen attended a professional development day on Anita Archer's Explicit Instruction at ESU6.
*Mr. Zoubek's classroom was recognized as classroom of the week.
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                                        7.2. Superintendent's Report                 
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*Mr. Kubicek discussed the AYP goals for 2014 and the requirement to meet 100% proficiency on NeSA assessments.  Elementary math will be an area for continued focus.  A school improvement team and plan are in place.  The Nebraska Department of Education plans to  apply for a waiver from NCLB and AYP requirements.  The new accountability structure, called, A QuESTT consists of 6 tenets that will used to provide each school a rating.
*The PEP Grant was discussed; a sample of students are using pedometers and will be completing food logs to measure fitness and nutrition goals.
*Bus Rebate Form - Federal and State Grant Funds are available to replace older diesel busses.
*Wrestling Cooperative - Mr. Kubicek has met with Milford to review the wrestling cooperative.  The NSAA wrestling cooperative forms for JH and High School will be completed for approval at a future board meeting.  Jared Jensen will be our Wrestling Coach for this season.
*ASD Book Study - Mrs. Johnson conducted a book review which included  online discussions and face to face meetings to review strategies and best practices.
*The NASP archery equipment will be redistributed by the representative that provided the equipment through the grant.     | ||
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                                        8. Discussion Items                 | ||
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                                        8.1. School Improvement Data Review                 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Kubicek shared NRT and NeSA assessment scores.     | ||
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                                        9. Action Items                 | ||
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                                        9.1. Approve Bids for Main Bathroom Renovation                 
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                                        9.2. Executive Session to Discuss Teacher Negotiations                 
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                                        10. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)                 
        Discussion: 
The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, December 8th at 7PM in the school library.
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                                        11. Adjourn                 
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