Wallace School District 65-R

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– Because he had no-body to go with!

⚰️ How can you tell if a vampire has a cold?
– Because of the coffin!

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I met with the Unity Council the other day. When they came in for our first meeting it hit

me that this group were freshmen just 20 minutes ago (Actually 4 years ago) during my first

year at Wallace, and now they are seniors talking about graduation. I’m looking forward to

working with this group of leaders. The first thing the Unity Council is doing is having a food

gathering competition. The 7 members got together and had a draft to pick who was on their

team. Every high school student is selected to a team. The goal is to see what team can raise

the most items for our school food pantry. If you would like to donate items to the school

pantry and have no idea how you can get them to us, you can call me at the school, I’ll make

sure we get someone to your house and pick up the items. If it’s easier for you to drop off

things at the school, please leave those items at the front office. Please remember, we cannot

accept home canned items. With the hard work and determination of our students, and your

generosity, we can make the holidays a little brighter for some families. It truly is remarkable

how this community supports our pantry, which is really important to our community. Last year

we served over 25 different families, some of them several times, to help those families during

a tough time.

Speaking of the Food Pantry, the BF Foundation is again looking for donations to help

with Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last Thanksgiving, we gave out 14 turkeys with a pantry box

of food. We made sure 23 children had at least 3 presents under the tree for Christmas. We

also provided a gift certificate for groceries for each family we helped out. If you know of

anyone in our school that could use the help, please contact Mr. Ferguson, or I, at the school.

Any financial donations would be extremely helpful in raising the number of people we help.

Thank you in advance for your support! You truly are changing lives.

The next time I write to you the Cross Country season will be over, the regular season in

football will be complete, and volleyball district play will have started. It won’t be long and we’ll

be singing Christmas Carols. In the meantime, good luck to all of you that are harvesting, GO

WILDCATS!!! GO HUSKERS

Hello friends of the FFA, the first competitions of the year have started and our chapter is happy to be competing again! We had several members compete at the State Fair. We are proud of their hard work and the many others who competed! Our FFA members had the opportunity to attend the district range judging competition in Arthur on September 10th. The members had a great time, and competed very well! Wallace had the opportunity to send two teams to the state competition in Chase County. At districts Allyson Kemp placed 1st, Lydia Friesen placed 7th, Reagan Martin placed 8th, and Cauy Robinson placed 15th! These individuals made up the district winning team! Riggen Kettler placed 22nd, Colby Holm placed 23rd, Rally Kettler placed 27th, and Carson Lange made up the 6th place district team. These 8 individuals had the opportunity to represent Wallace FFA at the state competition on September 25th. On September 21st, Our FFA chapter was able to participate in the Wallace Fall Festival Parade! The theme this year was “Keeping It Local.” This year our float was decorated with local commodities! Our many members had the opportunity to ride the float and throw out candy! On October 9th, our members have the opportunity to compete in the district livestock judging, Agronomy, or Farm and Business Management competitions in Valentine. Individuals who qualify for state competition will get the opportunity to compete again at the State convention in Lincoln on April 2-4! Also on October 9th, our Chapter Officer team will get the opportunity to attend the Connecting Chapters training. This allows our chapter to go into elementary classrooms and teach the students about agriculture. Our members always enjoy going into the classrooms and helping teach the younger students! On October 23-26, a group of our Chapter Officers will attend the National FFA Convention! These individuals will get the opportunity to visit Churchill downs, and attend sessions, leadership workshops, a rodeo and concert! On top of these fun activities two members will get to be recognized and receive our National Chapter Award! Each year our chapter works hard to be able to receive this award, so we are happy to be recognized on a national level!

Wallace FFA Reporter,

Mallory McConnell

September 11, 2024

President Gavin McClintock called the regular meeting to order at 8:06 P.M., following the Tax Request Hearing. Board members present were Lila Koop, Jill Pelster, Gavin McClintock, Josh Friesen, Heather Strawder, and Seth Hasenauer. Also in attendance were Superintendent Joel Ferguson, Principal Bob Braithwait, A.D. Elizabeth Hock, and two guests.

A motion was made by Seth Hasenauer and seconded by Lila Koop, that the Wallace Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular Board meeting of August 13, 2024, the Special Board meeting minutes of August 30, 2024, the Financial Reports, and the General Funds claims in the amount of $310,608.66, which includes a total Petty Cash Transfer of $749.32. Lila Koop-yes, Jill Pelster-yes, Seth Hasenauer-yes, Gavin McClintock-yes, Josh Friesen-yes, and Heather Strawder-yes. Motion carried 6-0.

A reminder was made by President Gavin McClintock of the Open Meetings Law posted on the boardroom wall. Notice of the Board meeting was advertised in the North Platte Telegraph, and posted on the school house door, at First State Bank, and Wallace Hotel.

Non-Board Reports:

A. Student Council Report – Mr. Braithwait

B. AD Report – Mrs. Hock

Old Business:

New Business:

The board discussed the status of the High School Special Education vacancy. No action taken.

Jill Pelster made a motion, seconded by Lila Koop, that the Wallace Board of Education issue payment to the Waldinger Corporation in the amount of $27,075.45 for the replacement of tow air conditioning systems for the kitchen and business offices at the south end of the school building. The payment will be issued out of the Wallace School District 65-R Deprecation Fund. After discussion, a roll call vote was held. Josh Friesen-yes, Lila Koop-yes, Seth Hasenauer-yes, Heather Strawder-yes, Gavin McClintock-yes, Jill Pelster-yes. Motion carried 6-0.

A motion was made by Seth Hasenauer, seconded by Heather Strawder, that the Wallace Board of Education approve the proposed 2024-25 school district budget for all funds as presented. Josh Friesen-yes, Seth Hasenauer-yes, Lila Koop-yes, Gavin McClintock-yes, Heather Strawder-yes, and Jill Pelster-yes. Motion carried 6-0.

Lila Koop made a motion, seconded by Gavin McClintock, that the Wallace Board of Education approve the Property Tax Request Resolution as presented for the 2024-25 school year. Gavin McClintock-yes, Jill Pelster-yes, Josh Friesen-yes, Seth Hasenauer-yes, Heather Strawder-yes, and Lila Koop-yes. Motion carried 6-0.

Reports:

Reports were provided by Principal Bob Braithwait and Superintendent Joel Ferguson.

President Gavin McClintock adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 8:00 P.M. The meeting will be open to the public and a current agenda is available during normal business hours at the office of the Superintendent.

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Respectfully Submitted,

Lila Koop

Board Secretary

September 11, 2024

The Budget Hearing was called to order by President Gavin McClintock at 8:00 P.M. Board members present were Seth Hasenauer, Josh Friesen, Lila Koop, Heather Strawder, Gavin McClintock, and Jill Pelster. Also in attendance were Superintendent Joel Ferguson, Principal Bob Braithwait, A.D. Elizabeth Hock, and two guests.

Notice of the Budget Hearing was advertised in the North Platte Telegraph, and posted on the school house door, at First State Bank, and Wallace Hotel.

A reminder was made by President Gavin McClintock of the Public Open Meeting Law and Rules posed on the Board room wall.

Superintendent Joel Ferguson presented the proposed 2024-2025 budget. President Gavin McClintock opened public comments. President Gavin McClintock adjourned the meeting at 8:04 P.M.

September 11, 2024

President Gavin McClintock called the Tax Request Hearing to order at 8:04 P.M., following the Budget Hearing. Board members present were Seth Hasenauer, Josh Friesen, Lila Koop, Heather Strawder, Gavin McClintock, and Jill Pelster. Also in attendance were Superintendent Joel Ferguson, Principal Bob Braithwait, A.D. Elizabeth Hock, and two guests.

Notice of the Tax Request Hearing was advertised in the North Platte Telegraph, and posted on the school house door, at First State Bank, and Wallace Hotel.

A reminder was made by President Gavin McClintock of the Public Open Meeting Law and Rules posed on the Board room wall.

Superintendent Joel Ferguson presented the tax requests for the 2024-2025 budget. President Gavin McClintock opened public comments. President Gavin McClintock adjourned the meeting at 8:06 P.M.