Superintendent's District Update
The Falls City Public Schools held its regular monthly board meeting on Monday, October 14, 2024. Here are the highlights of the meeting.
NASB Announces Awards of Achievement to Local School Board Members - The Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB), Board of Directors, and staff recognized the 2024 Awards of Achievement recipients during the Area Meeting held in Nebraska City on September 11. The Awards of Achievement program acknowledges the dedication of school board members through a points-based system. Points are earned for participation in various workshops and events, as well as the district's involvement in NASB programs and services. The program consists of ten levels, with points accumulating year to year.
Falls City School Board member June Bowers was recognized with the prestigious Level VII Award for her exceptional commitment and service. Additionally, board members Anthony Johansen, Teresa Olberding, and Cassondra Goff were honored with the Level I Award, marking their early contributions to the success of the district.
Strategic Plan Update 2024 - Falls City Public Schools is actively engaged in shaping the future direction of the district through a comprehensive strategic planning process. The Board of Education and Administration are working collaboratively to identify key factors that will either support or challenge the district's progress in achieving the next level of effectiveness. This ongoing process enables the Board and Administrative Team to pinpoint specific goals and initiatives designed to elevate student achievement and strengthen district-wide outcomes.
The priorities set during this process are intrinsically tied to a shared commitment to improving student learning. Through careful analysis, the district is poised to implement initiatives that will enhance academic success for all students. A draft of the current goals and initiatives, prioritized on September 25, is available for public review at the Central Office. These goals are set to be formally adopted during the upcoming Board of Education meeting on November 11.
The District 56 Board of Education acted on several items before concluding the regular meeting.
1. Approved the Final Reading on Policy Reviews and Revisions: 1) 4262 Electronic Management and Records Retention; 2) 5310 General Purchasing and Procurement;3) 5311 Purchasing Card Program
2. Appointed Board Member June Bowers to be the NASB Delegate Assembly Representative
3. Accepted the resignation of Jim Robidoux, 5-years High School Spanish Teacher
4. Approved a Speech-Language Pathologist Employment Contract with Chelsea Hamilton
5. Approved the Facilities Master Planning Agreement with BVH Architecture
The next regular monthly Board of Education meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Central Office in Falls City Middle School. Regular and special meeting agendas are kept in the Office of the Superintendent, Tim Heckenlively.
Falls City Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status or economic status in its programs, activities and employment.