April 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  Mrs. Gebhard thanked the board for continueing to do the walk-throughs.  She enjoys listening to the students as they recognize board members from other activities and appreciates the board taking time to speak with the teachers individually. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Grote talked about her new role this year (Interrelated Teacher). She enjoys being able to see the different kids in a variety of grade levels.  Forensics season is going well, and several have qualified for state. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Yocum shared a PowerPoint presentation of the FFA year in review, highlighting the events, projects, and lessons learned. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Thalheim reported that the kids' plant projects were going great, and the algae project in Biology turned out great.  She had the kids write up an official report of the project which is a learning experience itself. 

Discussion:  The board members discussed the results of the walk-through and shared those with the administrators.  

Discussion:  The NRP was briefly discussed and tabled. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared the Action Plan had been submitted and accepted by the state.  The next step is implementation with a six-month check up this fall. 
 

Discussion:  The board reviewed the current and projected enrollment in preparation for next month's report. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman requested permission to look for a better maintenance vehicle for longer distance travel for retrieving equipment.  They also discussed the options for vehicles that are not used. 

Discussion:  At 8:15 PM the board returned to open session; no action taken. 

Discussion:  No action was taken. 

Discussion:  This motion was amended at the special board meeting on Friday, April 18th to read ..... "and Sierra Stabenow for the HS Assistant Girls Basketball coach supplementals." 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared information he had received from the Emergent3 presentation.  It is a good program, but would like to hold off on adding it at this time. He also shared information on a possible bus camera system.  The capabilities are in line with the need, but the expense is substantial.  The project was tabled for now, and Mr. Tharman will request other options. 

Discussion:  At 9:25 PM the meeting returned to open session; no action taken. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared: Lots of track and golf meets coming up / HS Awards banquet DATE CHANGE (Tuesday, May 20th) due to conflicts / State assessments finishing up next week / Senior/Faculty games - 21st / FFA banquet - 26th / HS Concert - 28th / Forensics showcase - 29th / Safe Schools presentation in Hays - 30th / State Forensics / KAY Pickleball tournament - May 3rd / HS Clean up day - May 8th / Next board mtg. on May 12th. 
Challenge Award was presented to Mr. Gebhard for recognition of the Middle School's accomplishments on state assessments.
Board members up for reelection have a filing deadline of June 1st. 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared: last week the Long Island school had their yearly clean up day / the stage curtains are expected to be here and hopefully put up by graduation / JH track (all 6 -8 students out) / Elevator cut outs have been completed and the project is on track for completion this summer / Preschool screening went well with a projected enrollment of 13 in the AM and 13 in the PM (with 5 - 6 of those opting for all day) / Congratulations to Vanessa Hickman for earning Jumprope for Heart most funds raised at Northern Valley this year. 

Discussion:  At 9:43 PM the meeting returned to open session; no action taken.