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School Board meeting summary

The November meeting of the Bancroft-Rosalie School Board was held Monday, November 11, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the school library. Dr. Cerny presented: the October transportation report; District tax history; and State School Board Conference.

In old business the board took no action on the Nebraska Whole Child Project membership agreement. There was discussion on the possibility of establishing bus pick-up points for in neighboring communities when there are enough option enrollment students from that community to justify it starting in the 2014-15 school year. The board also discussed the plan for developing the recently purchased lots south of the school for parking and student drop-off and pick-up.

In new business the board reviewed the district multicultural program and the school technology plan. Principal Sjuts presented a preliminary teacher evaluation report. Approval was given to update the school surveillance equipment and add software for keyless entry to the Main entrance door.

The board approved the rental of a skid loader for snow removal from Mel’s Small Engine and voted to continue the current system of signing checks with the addition of following the auditor’s suggestion to also stamp the board president’s name to each check to comply with state statute. The school board will be provided a list of checks that were stamped at the monthly board meetings. The board designated two additional days of school for students in the CNA class to meet the minimum instructional hours required for state certification. Approval was given for the inter-local agreement with ESU #2 for the Data Dashboard pilot school project.

Discussion was held regarding possible talks with Lyons-Decatur School to explore ways the districts can work together. Pat Browning, Scott Hansen and Mike Nottlemann were appointed to a committee to represent the board in any meetings with Lyons-Decatur.

The board went into executive session to discuss teacher negotiations.

Smart Snacks in Schools Standards

The USDA recently published the “Smart Snacks in School” standards for all foods sold in school outside the school meals programs. These practical, science-based standards are for foods sold in vending machines and a la carte lines – standards that make the healthy choice the easy choice for students.
The new standards become effective in the 2014-15 school year.

It is important to note that USDA has no role in regulating foods brought from home. The standards do not apply to any foods brought to school in bagged lunches, or for birthday parties and special events, including after-school bake sales and fundraisers.
The standards do not apply to snacks for special class rewards and celebrations. 

The new standards will not impact Bancroft-Rosalie Schools very much since we do not sell sodas or any foods from our vending machines. 

Highlights of the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards include:

-- More of the foods we should encourage.
-- Less of the foods we should avoid.
-- Targeted beverage standards allowing variation by age group.
-- Flexibility for important traditions.
-- Ample time for implementation.

What do the new “Smart Snacks in School” nutrition standards do?

The new standards will allow schools to offer healthier snack foods for our children, while

limiting junk food served to students. Students will still be able to buy snacks that meet common-sense standards for fat, saturated fat, sugar, and sodium, while promoting products

that have whole grains, low fat dairy, fruits, vegetables or protein foods as their main ingredients.

 

 

Battle of the Pep Bands

Bancroft-Rosalie hosted the Battle of the Pep Bands last Friday night. Logan View was selected as the top pep band by three judges representing Morningside College, Wayne State College, and Midland University. Other schools participating were Bancroft-Rosalie, Lyons-Decatur, Pender, Homer and Oakland-Craig. Logan View also won the drum line competition. Ryan Wellman finished second in the highest trumpet note contest to a student from Pender. The competition ended with all six bands playing some songs together led by Mr. Mayo, band instructor at Lyons-Decatur. Danny Bridges served as the Master of Ceremonies.

School Board agenda November 11, 2013

Bancroft-Rosalie Community School
Regular Board of Education Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 11, 2013 --- 7:30 p.m. in Bancroft.

 1. Call to Order
2. Open Meetings Act
3. Roll Call
4. Read and approve the minutes of the October 14, 2013 regular board meeting.
5. Treasurer’s Report
A. Approve the Bills
 B. Financial Review
6. Review Agenda
 7. Public Hearing

8. Administrator’s Reports:
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Principal’s Report

9. Old Business:
A. Nebraska Whole Child Project membership agreement
B. Transportation pick-up points
 C. Plan for use of West 100 feet of lots 11 and 12

10.  New Business:
A. Annual review of Multicultural program.
B. Annual review of technology
 C. Preliminary teacher evaluation
D. Upgrade school video surveillance equipment.
E. Snow removal
F. Authorized signatures on checks
G. Designate two additional days for CNA students

11. Discussion Items:
A. Lyons-Decatur
B.

12. Executive session- Negotiations
13. Future Planning- Next meeting- Monday, December 9, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
14. Adjournment.

Free Dinner Program at Nielsen Center next Thursday

This program is sponsored by Franciscan Care Services and the Elkhorn-Logan Valley Health Department.

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