December 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  Mrs. Lowry shared that the gifts she had brought, from the Northern Valley Education Association (NVEA), were for appreciation of the board. She also wanted to thank the board for their support and the new math curriculum at the high school. 
 

Discussion:  Mr. Schurman presented the board with rain gauges from the FFA.  He then shared a set of pictures from the Construction Technology class that is working on a shed.  It is almost ready to move outside for the completion of the roof. Another class is finishing up some old-style candy machines and another will be welding dice for their final project of the semester. Mr. Schurman also shared a flyer about a new event in Kansas, the Campus High School BBQ competition.  He plans to attend in March to see what it all involves and if it is something students will be interested in, in the future. 

Discussion:  The board reviewed the evaluation responses that the staff had filled out.  They asked Mr. Tharman to calculate the averages for responses to compare with prior years. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared that Roofmasters and KERMP are discussing the hail damage repairs needed for the roofs. Van #6 and Car #30 have been turned over to the insurance company.  Bids were finally received and accepted for the tin work and first-floor windows. The window wraps, screens, and broken upper-level windows are to be started this week.  

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared that a couple of buses are having the front end aligned and Van #4 is in Kearney having an electrical problem solved for the lift. 

Discussion:  Communications Engineering, Inc. (CEI) will swing by in the next month to look over our current system in the HS gym and provide options to replace/upgrade our sound system. 

Discussion:  At 6:15 PM meeting returned to open session. No action taken. 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared a document with the board regarding a Clean School Bus Rebate.  The program offers grants for a new bus in exchange for an old bus.  The board discussed the options listed as well as the eligibility guidelines.  They asked Mr. Gebhard to find out some more information regarding propane-powered buses as an option. 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared information on the Community Eligibility Provision program.  He had looked into this as a possible way to provide free meals for all students. Once our school lunch numbers for all buildings were calculated and compared, it was noted that moving to this program would cost the district roughly $3,000 per month more than it costs currently.  It was decided to pass on this opportunity, but thanked Mr. Gebhard for looking into it. 

Discussion:  At 6:42 PM the meeting returned to open session. No action taken.

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared three documents with the board highlighting NV students (Daynah Bailey - wrestling/ Jeremiah Hansen - 6-man offensive player of the year finalist/ Jeremiah, Gavin Thalheim, and Jason Cox - WKLL All-League football team/ Jason, Kenton Thalheim, Brody Preston, and Nolan Kinderknecht - WKLL 6-man honorable mention.  Mid-Continental Restoration has completed the exterior grout project and are waiting on final bill/ Reached out to Henry Window/ Scholars Bowl tournaments/ Christmas concert/ Basketball games in full swing/ End of the first semester- Dec. 21st at 1:00 PM/ Start of the third nine-weeks- Jan. 3rd / Reached out to HTK Architects regarding possible elevator or stair lift installation. 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared the school's Christmas programs. He talked about the GS weekly assemblies on Thursday, Word of the Month, and family groups afterward.  In conjunction with the 100th day of school celebration, there will also be a 100th school birthday celebration- details have yet to be decided.  Some JH students attended the KMEA contest last weekend. Next week the GS students that have met their AR goal will have a dodgeball event vs. the teachers. Those at the MS that meet their goal will go bowling. Two para-professionals have joined the Northern Valley team this past month (Allison Keith and Ivy Johnson).