October 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  Mr. Pugh shared that Scholars Bowl practice is starting and the first competition will be here shortly.  Next month basketball will begin also. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman updated the board on the status of bus #17.  Most of the work has been done, but there is still two minor issues that need fixed.  Mr. Tharman has reached out to another mechanic in the hopes of getting the problem resolved. 
 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman updated the board on this project.  The goal is to have the work start in March / April once winter has weakened.  Mr. Tharman will contact the lawyer in Beloit in November to start the paperwork part of the process. 
 

Discussion:  The northeast exit door in the Grade School is in need of a different locking mechanism and / or a better door.  Norton Glass has given a bid.  Waiting for State Glass in Hays to get a bid delivered.  Integrated Security Systems is providing the cost of a magnet lock. 

Discussion:  At 6:56 PM the meeting returned to open session.  No action taken.

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared the list of teachers and those that are up for evaluations this school year. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared last year and this year's SO66 report.  The overall number of students enrolled is down slightly from last year, but due to the change in the three-year old preschool schedule, the FTE of students is up slightly.  We will not know the final Full Time Enrollment numbers until after the KSDE audit of the information we entered. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared a Thank You card from the third grade in regards to the books they bought at the book fair.  Mr. Tharman shared a letter from Dr. Randy Watson recognized Northern Valley Schools for attaining the Copper Star Recognition for Postsecondary Effectiveness and the Commissioners Award. Home football game this Friday along with the First National Bank hotdog feed / Scholars Bowl practices starting up / end of the 1st nine week grading period / Smoky Hill Superintendents' meeting and NCKSEC Superintendents meetings this Friday /League volleyball this weekend / Parent / Teacher conferences coming up / Mr. Tharman is attending the Council of Superintendents meeting next week. Roofmasters was contacted in regards to gutter repair and modifications.  They will put together a quote for the proposed work. 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared that we are one quarter through the school year. Thank you to Mr. Vincent, Mrs. Mordecai, and Mrs. Fischer for taking students on the William Allen White trip.  Junior High volleyball and football winding down shortly.  Lots of activities going on: Fire Safety, Pumpkin Patch, Children's Theater, SITE council meeting, and Parent / Teacher conferences in two weeks.  Mr. Gebhard reported that some vandalism to the GS playground had been reported.  The proper individuals have been contacted.  It was not a Northern Valley student.