Tuesday, December 15, 2009

School Board meeting news

Baseball is back at B-R and an architect was approved to draw up a proposed addition to the B-R school. Below is a summary of last night's board meeting.

The December meeting of the Bancroft-Rosalie School Board was held Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the school library. Dr. Cerny presented the November transportation report, the vehicle replacement schedule, a Certificate of Recognition from ALICAP, a report on the Department of Education NCLB monitoring visit, and the Rural Business Innovation grant program. A job description for the Business Manager/administrative secretary position was presented. This position will be advertised and applications accepted through January 15th and hiring done at the February board meeting.

In old business, the board approved a cooperative agreement with Pender Public Schools for baseball in 2010 and 2011. The schools are accepting applications for a head coach and a coaches’ aide. The board also approved an agreement with Beckenhauer Construction and BVH architects to provide schematic floor plans, elevations, and cost estimates for additions and renovations to the Bancroft-Rosalie School for a consulting fee of $6,000.

In new business the board approved the 2008-09 audit and the 2008-09 annual report. The staff Christmas gathering at the Country Pub was set for Wednesday, December 23. No action was taken to support of the Nebraska “Race To The Top” grant application. The board discussed storage of Fine Arts Booster supplies.