SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT August 10, 2015

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Pender Public School District is to provide quality educational opportunities in a safe, positive learning environment that motivates and challenges all students to become productive and responsible citizens.

WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS  Past Events  July 29 – Administrator Days, NDE Day  July 29 – NRCSA Executive Committee Meeting  August 3 – ESU 1 Administrator’s Data Retreat  August 5 – Met with ESU 1 personnel to plan BYOC preservice day  August 10 – End of EDAD 810  Future Events  August 17, 18, 19 – All Staff Preservice  August 17 – Board of Education Welcome (8:15 am)  August 18 – Open House  August 19 – EHC Kickoff Meeting  August 20 – 1 st Day of School (1 pm Dismissal)  August 26 – ESU 1 Superintendent’s Meeting  August 29 – EDAD 885 Begins (last class, then dissertation)

CALENDAR CHANGES  Homecoming  Originally scheduled for September 24  Changed to September 18  This change was made because September 24 is a Thursday night game  Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences  Originally scheduled for February 17  Changed to February 3  This change was made to avoid the Lenten season  These changes will be on the next Board agenda for approval

BUS BREAK IN  Our buses were broken into between the end of the workday on Monday, July 27 and the beginning of the workday on Tuesday, July 28  The buses were entered through the rear emergency exit doors  Significant damage was not done, nor was anything stolen  The front entry door to both new buses were damaged  Approximately $540 per bus to repair  This is VERY disappointing!!

NASB COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  Scheduled for September 24 but we have a home football game that evening, so I am working with Marcia Herring to change the date  October 12, 26, or 27  We need to determine community engagement initiatives during the August end of year Board meeting  See attached document titled “Pender Community Engagement” for detailed information

RESTROOM AT HEYNE  The Village Board is kicking around the idea of replacing the restrooms at Heyne Field  I was asked if the school is interested in partnering with the Village Board on this project  In my opinion, this is a great idea  Please consider whether or not PPS should partner with the Village Board on this project

WATER DAMAGE ON STAGE  The fire suppression system had a significant leak on July 22  Pipe fitting failure  South side of the old gym stage  Service Master of Norfolk was called to help clean up and to make sure everything was treated properly so mold didn’t begin to grow  Nothing of significance was damaged, but a lot of damage occurred  Submitted an insurance claim for the damage and clean up bill  This morning I was made aware that the total damage was $16,284.93, and we received a check for $11,  We can collect another $3, if we repair, fix, or replace all damaged property and items  I plan to work with Tony Crippen to determine what should and should not be addressed and then work with the Facilities/Transportation Committee

SUMMER PROJECT UPDATE  Completed projects  Football/Wrestling exterior door  Doors for Mr. Krusemark, Mr. Oliver, and Mrs. Heise  Basketball hoops on the playground  Overhead door and automatic opener in the shop  Paint Heese Event Center  Paint elementary classrooms and hallways  Carpet 109, 117, 131, and landings to the north and south of the stage  AC unit for kitchen and kitchen storeroom  Security cameras and electronic exterior door key fob system

SUMMER PROJECT UPDATE (CONT.)  Not complete  Parking along the north side of Maple Street  Concrete on the north side of the secondary building  Concrete on the south side of the shop  Preschool playground tiles  Remove plastic Heese Event Center letters and paing

BUDGET TIMELINE  Notice of district valuation is released on August 20  In the month of August, Finance Committee works with superintendent to determine budgeting philosophy and reviews budget documents  Preferably after August 20 th but before August 27 th  Special board meeting during the last week of August for end of year expenditures and transfers  Tentatively scheduled for August 27, at 7:00 am  Schedule budget hearings (Budgets of Expenditure and Tax Request) on September 14 prior to the start of the regular board meeting  Submit budget documents to NDE and State Auditors Office by September 20

ADVANCED ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE IT’S OFFICIAL!!