November 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  Savannah discussed with the board some of the activities they attended at the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, IN.  She thanked the board for their continued support of the FFA program.

Discussion:  Mrs. Krafft said that she was here wearing two hats.  First, on behalf of the NVEA, she wanted to thank the board for all that they do for the teachers and the school.  Second, she wanted to thank the board for allowing her to continue going to the National FFA Convention every other year. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Mordecai said that she is really enjoying the new challenge of K - 8 Music teacher.  She is nervous with the upcoming Veterans Day program and the District Honor Choir, but is looking forward to it as well.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman gave an update on the Oct. 18th Site Council meeting.  Items discussed were KESA (Kansas Education Systems Accreditation), Wall of Fame, and student led conferences.The next Site Council meeting is March 22nd, 2022. 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard has been in consultation with Lou's Sporting Goods on possible options for replacement football uniforms.  He will continue discussions to get a quote and pictures of what they may look like. 
 

Discussion:  At 7:15, Mr. Gebhard was called to join the executive session. At 7:35 PM, the board returned to open session.  No action taken.

Discussion:  The Norton and Phillips County Clerk offices had been contacted for an update on the election.  Rich Wenzl and Shanna Hammond were both reelected to their respective positions.  The open position will remain open. 
There was discussion on the number of board members needed ..... in order to hold a meeting .... as well as to vote on items.  Mr. Tharman will follow up with KASB on the specific questions that were posed. 
 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared the BOE / Administration evaluation that has been used in the past.  The board agreed that they are able to get valuable information with this tool.  Mr. Tharman will ask Kinze to get these distributed to the staff and get the results prepared for the December board meeting. 

Discussion:  Reimbursement from Symmetry has been received, thus ending our contract with them. The ESSER 2 application had been refiled with a few changes and additions. We would like to thank Jessica Hindman for all the work she does for the school in recognition of National School Psychologist Week. There has been additional information requested from the state in regard to the Administrative Review Corrective Action - FY 2020. Scholars Bowl has been very active lately, and the team placed 3rd at today's meet. The second day of the Nex-tech Virtual Career Fair is Wednesday and the last day will be next week. KAY Veterans Day program is Thursday, November 11th at 8:30 AM and all are invited. Smoky Hill Education Service Center and NCKSEC (North Central Kansas Special Education Center) meetings are this Friday. StuCo Fish Fry fundraiser is this Saturday at the Almena Community bldg. from 11 AM - 1 PM.  Thanksgiving break is Nov. 24 - 26. The annual WKLL Scholarship Testing will be December 2nd. Mr. Tharman also shared the recognition received from KSDE. 

Discussion:  JH basketball games start tomorrow in Natoma. Lots of repairs in Long Island the last month, including water purification system and the boilers. Kansas Corn representative, Shelley Robinson, presented to the grade school and a couple of high school classes last week. K - 4 students went to Prairieland to learn about hazards and safety.  Cruz Van Patten received 2nd place in the region poster competition. There were over 320 submissions.  Congratulations to him, his family and class. 
 

Discussion:  The board would like to thank the Food Science class for the delicious pumpkin scones and the NVEA for the wonderful treats they had provided for tonight.