The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday, February 11, 2013 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft. Superintendent Cerny presented the January transportation report, upcoming school board workshops and conferences, Nebraska Association of School Boards programs and services, nutrition services certification, and information on the affordable care act.
The idea of an Academic Wall of Fame was discussed and will be pursued. Results of the student Body Mass Indexing from the school nurse were shared. A letter from Cuming County Public Power to the Bancroft Village Board regarding football field lights was presented along with the plan for building security at the school entrances. Following input from preschool parents, the plan was altered to keep the elementary entrance open before school with monitors at both entrances.
In new business, the board reviewed curriculum and personnel needs for 2013-14. The recommendation was keep the existing staffing level of 28.5 certified staff and 19 classified staff and to add two dual credit social studies classes to the curriculum.
Head custodian Matt Kai presented buildings and grounds needs, including the replacement of the school mower with a compact tractor, replacing the ceiling tile in the elementary, adding rock to the parking lots, repairing the Rosalie gym locker rooms, and completing the sidewalk east of the school.
The board discussed the Strategic Plan regarding Community Growth. Superintendent Cerny was directed to draft a letter to the Bancroft Village Board commending them on their efforts to address housing in Bancroft and to offer them the support of the school board as they move forward.
In other new business the board adopted the school calendar for 2013-14 with the first day of school set for August 15 and the last day will be May 22.
The board went into executive session to discuss administrator evaluation and contracts. Following executive session, the board voted to offer contracts to the superintendent and principal.
