One of the administrative reports was about the district profile that is being created to share more about the Shenandoah CSD with the community and at the request of Essex. There were several videos that were viewed that will be showcased on social media and we will also share with Essex.
Here are two videos that were shared last night. The rest will be on the district website.
I was very pleased the Board approved the addition of the .25 FTE Business/Technology position for the 2019-2020 school year. This will allow us to expand the current program and add additional courses in these areas. This is good for our students!
All of the normal financial reports, personnel reports, and other consent agenda items were approved. This did include a list of people who have accepted the retirement incentive including Becky Sturm, Cindy Novinger, Ellen Christensen, Kent Schubert, Marcia Armstrong, Renee Kettwick, Marcia Johnson, and Dennis Rogers. There are great staff members on this list. They have given a lot to the district and they will be missed.
The Negotiations process has started. Both SEA and SSA+ presented their opening proposals to the board. Additionally, the Support Staff Handbook and Licensed Teacher Personnel Handbook were approved by the Board last night.
The Board approved the purchase of a new suburban from Doug Meyer Chevrolet for $46,550. It was the lowest bid and was also a local business. I was pleased to see this as it is important to support local businesses in the community when we have the opportunity to do so. Strong communities, businesses, and schools grow together. The Board also discussed the need to purchase two new buses.
Two important committees were appointed at the meeting. The Board appointed a committee to discuss sharing agreements for operations and programs. Jean Fichter and Adam Van Der Vliet will serve on this committee. Additionally, the Board approved a facility committee that includes community members and some staff. There will be some additional members added to the group as needed to support the work of the committee. Those named included Dean Adkins, Jon Finn, Chelsie Green, Dennis Grebert, Lisa Langenberg, Sarah F. Martin, Jeff Miller, Ryan O'Rourke, Jason Rystrom, Benne Rogers, Brett Roberts, Jay Sweet, and Chad Tiemeyer. The staff will serve as ad hoc members of the committee. I am very thankful each of these individuals has agreed to serve in this role. They will be charged with an important task to make a recommendation on new construction the district is considering. This will be good work.
It was a good meeting and I am pleased with the work that was accomplished.
