By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Nov. 17 meeting of the Adair-Casey School Board, Patrick Davis of Denovo reported on the findings of the district’s recently completed facility assessment. The assessment included all district buildings, bus barn, daycare and athletic facilities. He explained the findings of areas suggested for improvements as well as areas of “celebration” for the things Denovo noted as strengths.
The main suggested improvements were in the categories of security and accessibility. Davis shared some ways that entryways and locks could be changed to enhance security. He also told of ramps and bathrooms that are not considered ADA-compliant. But, Davis said the findings are only recommendations.
“None of this is stuff you have to do,” Davis said.
“Sounds like we can maybe take a couple weeks to digest what’s in front of us,” Superintendent Josh Rasmussen said.
The board chose to take no formal action at this time so board members could take time to thoroughly review the report.
Principal Ed Den Beste reported on strong participation numbers for the recent parent-teacher conferences.
Den Beste also spoke about a recent educational program on the dangers of human trafficking. He said although the material was “not easy to watch,” the feedback was that the message was well received by students and adults.
Rasmussen spoke of the ways in which cell phones can be misused by those involved in human trafficking.
“That cell phone is access for you and your kid to the world wide web. The scary part about that is it gives the world access to your kid,” Rasmussen said.
Board member Randy Carney asked that the proposed payment to Snyder and Associates be pulled out from the other bills payable in the Consent Items portion of the agenda. He voiced concerns about areas on the recently completed roofing project that still appear to need work. That payment was tabled. The remaining Consent Items were approved.
Den Beste reported good attendance at the recent veterans breakfast with 10 veterans and about 30 family members participating.
The board approved purchasing 90 hurdles from Danco for the track and field teams at $140 each.
Upcoming dates noted included the Nov. 19-21 IASB School Board Convention.
The board’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be an organizational and regular meeting of the Adair-Casey School Board on Monday, Dec. 15. The public is welcome.