By Lori EhdeAfter six months on the job, Superintendent Gary Fisher received rave reviews from School Board members during a recent performance review.Board members were asked to evaluate Fisher’s work using a standard form that rated 10 areas of responsibility on a scale of 1 to 5.In a closed session after the April 10 regular meeting, board members met to compare notes.On the forms, which were turned in anonymously by board members, Fisher’s scores averaged in the 3.3 to 4 on the 1 to 5 scale.At the Thursday, April 27, meeting, the board disclosed a summary of the April 10 closed session."He received high marks for his work leading up to the operating levy vote, his strong commitment to the school district and students, his ability to adapt to his new position and his willingness to tackle problems head on," board member Colleen Deutsch read from a summary report prepared by the board.The board urged Fisher not only to manage the district, but also to work on a vision and long-range plan for the future of the district.Following Thursday’s meeting, board chairman Bill Stegemann said Fisher’s overall performance review was positive."We continue to be amazed at Gary’s passion for successful student outcomes," Stegemann said.In other business Thursday, the board:
Approved a request by Mike Winkels and the Luverne Optimist Club to use the grassy area west of the bus garage for soccer fields.
Rejected bids for roof replacement over the choir, band and two small gyms in the middle school-high school building. Bids came in over $100,000, which means the project will require prior approval from the state.The board agreed to rebid the work on a reduced area, with work on only the music department and one small gym in order to stay under the $100,000 limit.
Accepted a $13,000 bid from Complete Floors Inc., Sioux City, Iowa, for floor covering in the south wing, second floor of the middle school high school. Finance officer Marlene Mann said she requested bids from 10 different companies but got only one bid, likely because of the large area in the school that needs new tile.She said the Complete Floors bid fits within the amount budgeted for the project.
Accepted bids from Papik Motors on a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban at $29,000 and a 2006 Chevrolet Impala at $13,000 (with trade-in on a district Taurus).
Approved major medical insurance premium rates, which increased by 11.3 percent.
Approved a short-term leave of absence for Judy Thies, paraprofessional, from May 12-19.
Approved the school calendar for 2005-06. There are 174 student contact days. The first day of school will be Sept. 5, 2006, and the last day will be June 4, 2007.Upcoming dates
May 11 School Board meets at 7:30 p.m.May 16 is awards night for high school students at 8 p.m. in the auditorium.
May 23 is awards night for middle school students at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.
May 21 baccalaureate is at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
May 25 School Board meets at 7:30 p.m.oJune 1 is the last day of school for
June 4 is graduation at 2 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
June 8 School Board meets at 7:30 p.m.
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