11/12/2007 - USD 322

VII. BOARD REPORTS
1. Susie Smith, TwoTrees Technology gave the Board a demonstration of their internet and email
filtering software and service that USD322 is considering purchasing.
2. Superintendent’s Report; Dr. Fred Marten
A. Written proposal from Karen Harder, Morrill & Janes Bank—M&JB is offering USD322 a
free emergency notification service, “Text Caster”. Patrons will be able to sign up to
receive cell phone text messages of emergency or school closing information.
B. Wall of Fame meeting was held and attended by Dr. Marten. The committee would like to
establish a “wall of fame” for outstanding athletes from Onaga High School. It was a
unanimous consensus of the Board that they are not interested in establishing a wall of
fame.
C. There has been no further interest shown on the property located at 214 E 4 th . The Board
requested Dr. Marten look into removing the structures on the remaining properties.
D. Onaga High School has been invited to host a basketball Sub-State.
E. Dr. Marten attended the flag ceremony held at the schools recognizing area veterans.
3. Onaga Grade School Principal’s Report; Sandra Zahn
A. The Onaga Fire Dept. applied for and received a grant to host a fire training activity at the
school that would teach students how to escape a smoke-filled building.
B. Paul Zidek and Mrs. Zahn attended an early education seminar.
C. Mrs. Zahn reviewed the State’s mandate regarding a Bullying Policy and Plan that must be
implemented by January 1, 2008.
D. Reported that Onaga Grade School has been named a “Standard of Excellence School”.
4. Onaga High School Principal’s Report; Roger Stumpf
A. BB & WR practices have begun. There is a possibility that the boys basketball program
will need a 2 nd asst. coach for a C team.
B. OHS recently received two awards of recognition; 2006-2007 KAYS, and the State
Standard of Excellence in reading and writing. The district’s standard of excellence
information has been sent to The Onaga Herald for publication.
C. 07-08 is the year for Math to review/replace their textbooks on the district’s textbook
rotation schedule. However, the math committee is not interested in replacing the texts at
this time. They request that the present 4-year rotation be changed to a 5-year rotation.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Adjust Board Member District Lines
Zidek moved to retain the six districts with minor modifications to equalize board member
representation. Figge seconded. Carried 7-0.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Gift of TextCaster from Morrill & Janes Bank
Helget moved to accept Morrill & Janes Bank’s gift of “TextCaster”. Zidek seconded. Carried
7-0.
November 12, 2007 USD 322 Board Meeting Page 2 Official Minutes