School Board news

The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday, February, 2016 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft. Superintendent Cerny presented the January transportation report, upcoming school board workshops and conferences, Unified Bowling Team next Fall, revising class rank calculations and recognition, Blended Learning and Competency Based Education pilot programs, and an update on the revision process. In new business, the board reviewed curriculum and personnel needs for 2016-17. Head custodian Matt Kai presented buildings and grounds needs. In other new business the board adopted the school calendar for 2016-17 with the first day of school set for August 16. The Board regretfully accepted the resignation of Math teacher Dennis Zavadil and approved a one year leave of absence to Speech-Language Pathologist Antonia Hennig to allow her to complete her externship requirements for her Masters Degree. The board went into executive session to discuss Principal evaluation and contract. Following executive session, the board voted to offer a contract extension to Mike Sjuts with a 4.5% increase in salary and benefits.