Monday, May 13, 2013

Board of Education meeting summary


The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday, May 13, 2013 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft.
Superintendent Cerny presented the April transportation report, expected enrollment for 2013-14, NeSA assessment results, and MAP achievement test results. Principal Sjuts reported on semester tests, senior sneak trip, and graduation.

In old business the board approved extra-duty assignments for 2013-14.

 In new business, the board reviewed the preliminary budget for 2013-14 and summer training and workshops. The board approved the lease purchase of 95 MacBook Pro computers, 1 server, and 30 IPad II’s. Approval was given for the purchase of chimes, a drum set, a gong and cymbals for the band program.

In other new business the board set wages for bus drivers and classified staff substitutes; approved the school mission and belief statements; offered a teaching contract to Abigail Linnerson; and accepted the invitation to join the East Husker Conference effective June 1, 2013 and withdraw from the Lewis and Clark Conference.

The board discussed Common Core Standards and allowing the Cheerleaders to a place a Fireworks Stand in the school parking lot this summer.