1.  Elementary Principal’s Report February 11, 2013

2. Winter MAP Testing  February 4 to February 22  Grades K-10  First time for grades K, 1, 2, and 9  Teachers are excited to use the results to better meet the needs of the students in their classes

3. Pender Elementary School Spelling Bee  2 nd Grade  1 st – Kate Weborg  2 nd – Grace Tibor  3 rd – Alyssa Geisert, Sarina Whitaker  5 th – Spender Rabbass, Joslynn Jewel, Emma Krusemark, Olyvia Nelson, Rylie Bonneau, Trey Johnson, Braden Prokop  3 rd Grade  1 st – Liberty Baker  2 nd – Caitlyn Heise  3 rd – Bobby Vogt  4 th – Zach Randall, Caleb Trimble  4 th Grade  1 st – Mercede Roberts  2 nd – Tess Jasa  3 rd – Nathan Breitbarth, Franklyn Vogt III, Rosalia Paredes, Marissa Kelly  5 th Grade  1 st – Madalyn Meyer  2 nd – Austin Roth  3 rd – Austin Brandt  4 th – Talia Hall  6 th Grade  1 st – Kelcie Bartlett  2 nd – Sadie Lamplot  3 rd – Kaitlyn Schumacher  4 th – Madison Marr  5 th – Moorghan Prusa

4. Events  February 22 – 1:00 pm dismissal, Teacher In-Service  March 15 – End of 3 rd quarter

5.  Superintendent’s Report February 11, 2013

6. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)  Adequate, acceptable, affordable health care for all employees  FTE Requirements  Less than 50 FTE employees, no requirements  More than 50 FTE employees, all requirements apply  Pender has more than 50 FTE employees  Employers must provide an affordable and minimum value health care option for employees  Affordable = employee can’t be asked to contribute more than 9.5% of gross earnings towards health insurance  Expectations are met for certified employees  Expectations are nearly met for classified employees  Minimum Value = EHA plan we have in place meets requirements  Deductible < $2,000  Open enrollment option each year

7. Legislative Update  Early in the session  School finance is a hot topic  TEEOSA, SPED Funding, NPERS  Budget Authority  NPERS  Superintendent Compensation  State Aid Certification Date – June 1  Income Tax Proposal – Governor Heineman

8. Driver’s Education  Mr. Conroy plans to teach Driver’s Education for the last time during the summer of 2013  As a district, it is important to find an individual willing to teacher the course  Interested person, any other interested people are encouraged to speak to me

9. Candidates for Open Positions  24 Candidates for Elementary Opening(s)  20 Candidates for Social Studies Opening  4 Candidates for Guidance Counselor Opening  I am confident we can fill all three positions with quality educators from this pool of candidates  I am also confident we can fill our head football coaching position from either this pool of candidates or by hiring someone on staff or in the community

10. Calendar Changes  February 14 and 15  No school  State Wrestling  9 participants  February 28 and March 1  Most likely no school  State Girls Basketball  Tough decision BUT a great problem to have