The North Nodaway School Board, at their regular meeting Wednesday, accepted the resignation of Zoie Ownings as the K-12 music teacher, effective immediately. The board hired Kyle Fitzgerald to be the K-12 music teacher for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year. The board also voted to approve the resignation of MacKenzie Hansen as the Elementary Building Secretary, effective two weeks from December 19th. The board voted to add Janelle David and Noah Johnson to the substitute teacher list. All votes were unanimous.
The board voted to accept the audit report from Conrad & Higgins out of Chillicothe and Princeton. The audit found that the financial statements presented fairly, in all material aspects, the financial position of the governmental activities and each major fund of the school district as of June 30th.
During the 2022-23 school year, according to the audit report, the school collected $2,194,944 in local revenues, $208,029 in county revenues, $1,493,081 in state revenues, $482,694 in federal revenues, and $2,642,550 on other revenues, including the $2.6 million bond issue approved by voters. Total revenues came out to $7,021,298.
Expenditures include $1,790,001 for instruction, $18,436 for attendance, $57,371 for guidance, $5,168 for appraisal services, $52,389 for health services, $11,449 for professional development, $98,098 for media services, $258,425 for executive administration, $235,269 for building level administration, $368,280 for operational expenses, $162,690 for transportation, $255,065 for food services, $111,032 for early childhood, $8,647 for community services, $1,647,293 for building acquisition and construction, including projects from the bond issue, $104,007 in debt service principal, and $1,271 in interest and fees for a total of $5,190,956.
Revenues collected over expenditures were $1,830,342. However, that figure is high because these figures include the bond money that was disbursed to the school.
The school, as of June 30th, 2023, had $3,931,654 in assets. Out of these, $163,073 was restricted for debt service, and $1,585,510 for capital projects, including the voter approved bond project. The school had $2,194,071 in unrestricted funds. As of July 1st, 2022, the school had $1,852,526 in Fund 1, the General Fund. As of June 30th, 2023, that balance was $2,194,068.
The school did a parent climate culture survey and received positive results. All outcomes were either higher or sharply higher from the previous school year.
97.6% report their child receives the educational support they need. 97.6% feel their child’s opinions are valued by teachers. 95.4% feel their child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 97.6% say their child enjoys attending school most days. 97.7% feel their child is treated fairly by school personnel. 95.3% feel their child feels physically safe while learning. 100% feel their child’s school building is in good condition and provides a quality learning environment. 97.6% feel that if their child has a problem, there is someone at school who will help. 83.8% of parents reported receiving communication about the school’s progress towards meeting its goals. 82.9% report receiving information about the educational services available to their child at school. 73.8% report having opportunities to provide input about school decisions. 100% feel comfortable talking to teachers at the school. 96.6% report feeling welcome at the school by school personnel. 95.2% report knowing who to contact if they have questions or concerns about their child’s safety. 83.4% feel the school has programs for their child’s talents, gifts, and special needs. 90.5% feel the school offers programs that develop their child’s self-control, responsibility, problem solving, and respect for others. 95% report there are programs available for birth through prekindergarten and 97.3% feel it meets their needs. 100% feel the school provides technology necessary to promote student learning. 92.5% feel the school recognizes the accomplishments of their child. 87.8% feel the school has helped their child establish educational and career goals. 88.1% feel the school prioritizes closing achievement gaps among students. 90.4% feel the school values and respects differences among students and their families. 92.7% feel the school treats all children the same regardless of their background; this is sharply higher from last year, when it was 47.1%. 80.5% feel the school handles discipline appropriately. 97.6% feel the school environment promotes learning.
One area of concern listed was student bullying. Last year, 26.4% of parents reported that their child was bullied at school. This year, that figure dropped slightly to 23.3%, which is still high.
The board voted to approve the purchase of new playground equipment for the elementary, not to exceed $51,500, from Fry Park & Playground Equipment of Kansas City.
The board voted to purchase epoxy flooring for the high school at a cost of $3,599 and $11,350 for the elementary from A/G Coatings out of St. Joseph.
The board voted to purchase Tier Two Reading Intervention curriculum from Really Great Reading at a cost of $10,610.32.
The board voted to change the preschool ending time from 2:45 pm to 3:15 pm effective January 4th.
The maintenance list of projects for the Christmas Break was presented to the board. The projects are as follows:
1. Move offices to the new addition at the high school.
2. Deep clean classrooms in both buildings.
3. Switch stop sign motor for 16-7 bus.
4. Install parking signs for office/administrative staff.
5. Remove stage area at Pickering for swing installation.
6. Check fan blades at elementary.
7. Take out carpet in the elementary cafeteria.
8. Touch up paint at both buildings. High school door jam paint.
9. Change filters at both buildings.
10. Get one door framed and boxed in old principal office.
11. Clean up from metal tin projects.
12. Take buses to get serviced- Clearmont and St. Joseph.
13. Buff and clean floors in both buildings.
14. Get buildings ready for opening in January.
15. Replace burnt out light bulbs in both buildings.
The board renewed their insurance policy with MUSIC. The rate will be $60,672 compared to $45,948 for 2023. The company cited rises in property claims over the past year as the reason for their raise, the first in 20 years.
Principal Heather Townsend reported that the Veterans Day assembly went well and the kids were excited to take a more active role and sit with the big kids. They also enjoyed sitting with the big kids at the annual Christmas dinner. The goal is to make the Christmas dinner a new tradition at the school. The FBLA helped serve hot chocolate. There were games played as well.
The Elementary Student Council went caroling to the nursing homes in Maryville and received a lot of positive comments. Students got to participate in a dance competition.
A group of teachers from other schools visited the Elementary building on December 11th. The school had other visitors as well. The school received a lot of positive comments about the facility, teachers, and students.
High School Principal Roger Johnson reported that End of Semester Assessments were December 18th through 20th following a trip to the Hangar.
The Academic Showcase was held on December 7th. There were a variety of projects, activities, posters, writing samples, pinatas, art projects, and live demonstrations. The Winter Music Concert was held as well.
The Family & Consumer Science students and the National Honor Society students were able to serve or deliver over 30 meals at the Community Thanksgiving Meal with the help of Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Bix.
Superintendent Chris Turpin reported that ProServe and NuCor have partnered with the school to purchase a Morgan Rolling Flag for $6,600.
The school received a grant from the Rickard Trust to help pour in a rubberized surface underneath the existing playground equipment and to provide a future surface for new playground equipment. The amount of the grant was $89,682.
The exhaust fans have been removed and the tin replaced.
The plasma cutter has arrived and the school will be scheduling some training.
The school will be holding an Open House for the elementary and high school additions on January 18th. The elementary will be at 5:30 and the high school will be at 6:30 pm. There will be ribbon cuttings at the elementary and high school, but not the bus barn. The bus barn will be open for viewing.
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