Sunday, August 18, 2019

NEN Enrollment Hits 216; Aliyah Lee New Basketball Assistant

Northeast Nodaway’s enrollment hit 216 students for the 2019-2020 school year. This includes 99 for the Elementary, 37 for the Junior High, and 70 for the High School. In addition, there are 16 enrolled in the Preschool. These were figures reported at their board meeting Thursday.

The board voted to hire Aliyah Lee for Girls Basketball Assistant. She will assist Sheldon Saxton with the Junior High Girls and Joyce Stiens with the Varsity Girls for the 2019-2020 school year. The vote was unanimous.

The board held its annual Tax Rate Hearing and left the levy unchanged at $5.6529.
Redemption of the 2010 bond was discussed. The board voted to authorize redemption of $75,000 for the 2010 General Obligation Bonds.

Superintendent Brenda Dougan was appointed by the board as District Representative.

Board goals were discussed for the new school year. The board added curtains, bleachers, and work on the stage to their goals along with work on the sidewalk and front entry security.

Dougan reported that she had begun the process of putting all board policies online. The board rescinded current policies and updated with customized MCE policies for the school.

Dougan also reported that the school had gotten a bid for the Planer and Jointer that the school had previously declared surplus. Pat Runde submitted a bid for $1,000 for them. The board voted to accept the bid 5-0-1, with board member Kenny Runde abstaining.

New board member training requirements were discussed. There will be three hours of additional training for new members and one hour refresher courses for current members. They will be available online. There will be training on child sexual predators.

Elementary Principal Jason McDowell reported that there were 10 new elementary students who had moved in.

High School Principal Luke Cox discussed logistical issues with the football cooperative with Worth County. They will provide transportation to and from Grant City for practices, and to and from fields on game days in conjunction with the Worth County School Districts. They will also bus students to and from fields on on junior high and JV game days in cooperation with Worth County. Lining up drivers for team meals on game days for students who don’t drive was discussed.

Cox also reported on professional development; professional goals were updated, sessions for professional development days were lined out, and assessment use of student data will be worked on. The goal will be to increase student achievement. Cox attended a booster club meeting.

Dougan reported that the school will purchase Amplify Curriculum for 6th grade and Junior High English classes. It was purchased last year for the PK to 5th grade. Dougan reported that all fire extinguishers were inspected and brought up to date at a cost of $1,900.

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