October 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  Mrs. Baird said the Husky Closet, her fifth grade class had started last year, was doing well and she wishes more families would take advantage of it.  All of the items are donated and a thank you to everyone that has contributed. Her 5th graders are currently working on the Native American homes and will be doing a popcorn fundraiser in the near future. 

Discussion:  Mr. Pugh said the JH Football season is winding down.  They started off a little shaky, but they were able to change that around to a winning season.  Scholars bowl is starting up and there are about twelve students showing interest in the competitions this year.  There are lots of current events in the world to keep students engaged during his social science classes; it is good to keep the students up to date with world events. 
 

Discussion:  The board recessed the regular meeting to conduct the hearing on KASB Policy JBCC.  Board members read through the policy proposal.  No one present had any questions concerning the JBCC; the board reconvened the regular board meeting. 
 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared that all of the big buses have issues (ie. clutch fan, radiator leak, etc).  Each is being handled as we discover them and none have been bad enough to affect the transportation of students up to this point.  Thankful for the regular and substitute bus drivers we are fortunate to have. 

Discussion:  At 7:00 PM the meeting returned to open session.  No action was taken, Mr. Gebhard will make notification.

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared the results of the August 22nd Purple Wave auction in which Northern Valley had several items for sale.  All of those items sold have been picked up and those that did not sell on the auction, have been sold or disposed of properly.

Discussion:  At 7:15 PM the meeting returned to open session.  No action was taken. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman went over the Superintendent's Organization Report and the Principal Building Reports; these are the reports done for the September 20 count day. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman highlighted the following items: Plenty of VB and FB for everyone/ Scholars Bowl practices started (12 students interested) /FFA events and activities (including Farmers Feed) 19th Almena / 26th LI /NCKSEC and Smoky Hill meetings this Friday in P'burg /End of the 1st nine weeks next Tuesday (17th) /Parent / Teacher conferences - Long Island on 23rd and Almena join 24th /Window tin work starting shortly /Exterior grout work progressing well /Seeking repair costs still on window AC's and walk-in freezer, greenhouse, and siding /ESSA building expenditure report due Oct. 31st /Kansans Can Star Recognition - Copper in  Academically Prepared for Postsecondary.  Mr. Tharman also shared that he would like to have a special board meeting on Monday, October 23rd @ 6:30 PM for handling supplemental positions. 
 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared the William Allen White trip went well.  There were several students that went this year and he appreciates Mr. Vincent taking the time to have this opportunity.  Junior High volleyball and football are winding down rapidly.  GS will be going to the Pumpkin Patch and there will be a fire safety demonstration this week.  PreK - 5th will have the opportunity to attend the Creede Repertory Theatre in Logan on the 25th. 

Discussion:  One of the board members shared that he had been approached to have someone discuss students' cleaning up after themselves at ball games.  The student sections are by far the worst.  Mr. Tharman said he would relay that information and try to have them pick up after themselves better.