March 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Mr. Chapman began his report with membership, which is currently at 1,234 students.  Required testing for all grades will be conducted in April and each building will have their own testing schedule.  The principals reviewed their school's A-F Report Card grade and explained what the grades meant during their reports.  Lindsay students have recently participated in our local ag show and also the county show and performed well.  Mr. Chapman shared with the board members that he is looking into two different types of handicap buses.  A smaller bus would hold 2-3 wheelchairs and cost around $60,000.  A larger handicap bus would hold approximately 6 wheelchairs with a cost of about $80,000.  Mr. Chapman is requesting bids on both types of buses and will share the information with the board at a later date.  Mr. Chapman updated board members concerning a resource officer, saying the local police department is advertising the position.  There will be an interview board set up to talk to the applicants.  Mr. Chapman and Mr. Karpe will be a part of this board, along with the police chief, fire chief and two others.  Mr. Chapman has been working with principals and a safety committee to review and update the school's crisis plan.  They hope to have the updated material ready in a few weeks.  Mr. Chapman went over the transportation report and utilities summary with board members.

Discussion:  Mrs. Boeckman reported for the elementary school.  She reviewed the elementary's portion of the A-F Report Card.  She discussed elementary reading strategies and absentees.  Several elementary students were chosen for Ag in the Classroom competition.  Three students received first place and one received second place.  These students will have the opportunity to go to the state capital and meet our representatives.  Mrs. Boeckman said everyone is looking forward to spring break, which is next week.  She also gave an update on Rick Smith and said he plans to return to work in about four weeks.

Discussion:  Mr. Ferguson reported for middle school.  He also reviewed his portion of the A-F Report Card.  He mentioned absentees and how he is working with parents to get kids to come to school.  He reported he has talked with each of his teachers and feel they have done a good job preparing students for testing.

Discussion:  Mr. Karpe gave the high school report.  When he reviewed the high school portion of the A-F Report Card he explained the grading system for high school and talked about what could be done to receive a better grade in the future.  Mr. Karpe also discussed ways to help students in the Alternative Education program and other programs he'd like to see implemented.

Discussion:  No fund raising requests had been submitted.  No action was required on this agenda item.

Discussion:  Mandy Robbins and Jessica Parker, representing the PASS Prevention Coalition, addressed the board concerning the Coalition's proposed changes to the current drug testing policy.  No action was necessary for this agenda item.

Discussion:  Mr. Chapman had the school attorney draw up a lease agreement for the old health department building.  Lacy Curry returned the lease agreement to Mr. Chapman this morning.