The North Central School Board held their meeting on July 20th and was called to order at 6:30pm. Members that were present for roll call were as follows, Mr. Anthony Burnett, Mr. Homer Hendricks, Mrs. Leigh Boothman, Mr. Tim Livengood, and Mr. Shane Martin. Everyone present was then instructed to observe the Pledge of Allegiance.
The board then moved to the introduction of guests and public participation.
Chuck White addressed the board regarding the teaching of critical race theory. Mr. White began by reading a statement to the board as well as by giving handouts to members of the board.
He also proceeded to discuss a state-by-state diagram that shows what is being done across the country regarding CRT.
Mr. White expressed that, even though it is not currently in the curriculum, it could in some way indirectly find its way into the system.
It was requested that the board consider a ban of CRT and materials that go along with it. Discussions then followed with the board and other members of the public present.
Greg Sobczak stated that the board should act quickly because the NEA wants this taught in every state.
Mr. Martin commented that this is a very slippery slope on what type of action we take regarding all of this and what kind of discipline teachers should get if something of this material is used in the classroom. We have to be careful as to what exactly we might pass a resolution on.
There were also questions regarding hoodies and the dress code and them not being allowed at school. Mr. Rozevink and Mrs. Burnett made comments to this saying that the dress code will be staying the same but that things will be enforced more than they have been regarding hoods being down and not up.
The Board then moved to hear the treasurers report which included the minutes from the June 29th meeting as well as financial statements and investments from June. A motion was made to approve everything from the report which passed.
For the Superintendent’s Report, the NCLS café transaction fee may be picked up by the board instead of by the parents. Mr. Burnett asked what the technology plan was for this coming school year.
Mr. Hanak stated he will be meeting with the Technology Committee to see what they would like to see imporove with the technology.
A motion was then made to adjourn the meeting at 8:02pm which passed.