B-R School Board News

The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday, January 11, 2016 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft. Board officers elected for 2016 were Mike Nottlemann- president; Naomi Brummond- vice president; Pat Browning - secretary; and Doug Reil- treasurer. Superintendent Cerny presented the December transportation report, upcoming conferences, State Aid for 2016-17 is projected to decrease by $100,000, an teacher retirement. Principal Sjuts reported on the ReVision meeting he attended in West Point January 6. In old business the Board approved the purchase of 2008 Chevy work truck. In new business, President Reil appointed board committees and also appointed Jon Bailey, Bev Zwygart and Marjorie Vogt to three year terms on the Bancroft-Rosalie Educational Foundation. The negotiated agreement with teachers was approved for the 2016-17 school year with a base salary increase of $1000. The board regretfully accepted the resignation of Food Service Director Rebecca Wortman due to retirement. The Board approved a one year contract for Superintendent Dr. Jon Cerny with a package increase of 4.6%.