Supt. Malone gave a congratulations to the staff, administrators, and students for an excellent school year. 

 

“I am proud of so many successful programs and initiatives throughout the school district,” he said.

 

Malone said the Becker Innovates celebration May 30 was a success. He noted it was fun to recognize the accomplishments of the school’s Big Dog Challenge innovation teams. 

 

“Thank you to Liberty Paper for sponsoring this event,” he said. “Planning for the Fall 2018 Becker Innovates Challenge is underway.”

 

The board updated policies in regards to delegation to the superintendent, board job descriptions, macro governance, board superintendent relationships and superintendent.

 

The board also discussed the annual agenda schedules with possible presentations from a futurist, demographer, technology expert, advocacy groups, staff and MSBA among others.

 

Malone also recommended the board review data and discuss how to start developing goals next month. Last year, Malone said, several board members expressed interest in setting two-year goals beginning this year.

 

 

The board reviewed documents of surveys done with students and parents  for post-secondary opportunities.

 

Questions for students  and parents included, “what grade are you in?” “Do you know what college/career/military opportunities are available after high school?” “Do you know where to find scholarships to apply for?” “Has a four-year plan helped you decide on your college/career/military opportunities?”

 

The survey finished with identifying information items for post-secondary opportunities and asked if they were aware of them.

 

The surveys were offered in the fall and spring and answers were compared and noted.

 

 

Nick Crowley was announced as the new head coach for the boys soccer team. He is replacing Alex Jurek, who stepped down this year.

 

Nadia Fischer-Danzeisen was named head coach of the dance team following the exit of Julie Baloun this spring.

 

Kayla McCall was named head coach for gymnastics following the resignation of Jen Harmoning.

 

Max Egbert (Jr. high boys basketball coach), Darlene Gallus (health assistant), Brenda Holthaus (yearbook advisor), Hillary Johnson (math teacher), Margi Miller (yearbook advisor) and Jennifer Sapp (first grade teacher) all handed in their resignations this pat year.

 

 

The school board accepted gifts from the Clear Lake Lions ($400) for the purchase of 1,500 American flags to be given out at Freedom Days; they also accepted a gift of $500 from the Mike and Linda Fiterman family foundation to go towards robotics and they accepted a $500 gift from Liberty Paper used at the Becker Innovates celebration.

 

 

The next Becker School Board meeting is July 2 at 6:30 p.m.