Tuesday, May 10, 2016

School Board News

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The Bancroft-Rosalie Board of Education met Monday, May 9, 2016 at 7:30 pm in Bancroft.
Superintendent Cerny presented the April transportation report, expected enrollment 
for 2016-17, a NeSA assessment Report, and a summary of how Bancroft-Rosalie School 
is addressing the AQuESTT accountability system. Principal Sjuts reported on 
semester tests, senior sneak trip, and graduation.

The Board discussed a letter from Lyons-Decatur indicating interest in doing a 
feasibility study with Bancroft-Rosalie for future planning. The Board directed Dr. Cerny 
to draft a response to the Lyons-Decatur Board indicating an interest in a BRLD 
feasibility study with a final decision on the feasibility study made next Fall after 
the high school sports cooperative has begun.

 In new business, accepted the resignation of Sara Wangler, and offered teaching 
contracts to Tara Dolan and Lance Sovde. The board reviewed the preliminary 
budget study and the summer training and workshops. Approval was given for a 
lease purchase of MacBook Air computers for high school students, Ipad Minis 
for grades K-2, and MacBook Pro computers for teachers next fall. The Board 
also approved purchase of Band instruments, using erate funding to update 
the school wireless system, and leasing a new office copier.

In other new business, the Board discussed lighting at the football/baseball 
field. The Board would like to share the cost of replacing the poles and lights 
with the Village of Bancroft. The Board also approved wages for activity 
bus drivers and substitute classified staff.