Since the Board of Education approved hiring Educational
Consulting Services and Jerry McCall to help guide them toward a decision
concerning the future facilities of our district, there has not been a lot of
information to report. What I can definitively
share is that he is extremely thorough in his craft and will certainly have a
multitude of information he is able to share with the Board.
Mr. McCall has the ability and resources at his disposal
to gather far more information and predictive data, and in turn interpret those
facts, more adeptly than any single body or organization (superintendent, Board
of Education, community committee) could possibly imagine. He has been in contact with the leadership in
both Tekamah and Herman, Burt County officials, economic development, community
colleges, regional planners, staff members at within the district, and others
to accrue as much information as possible before developing some of his own
thoughts. He will be sharing with a
Board committee as he works through the process, with goal to being for the
Board to come to a consensus, based on facts and professional input, as to the
best solution for Tekamah-Herman Schools.
Mr. McCall is expected to be done with his work no later than September
1st, though may be completed sooner.
While I understand the public interest, and encourage
that to be sustained, this is a process that must be completed. Following the failed bond election in
November, the Board has continued to work toward a solution to our facility
concerns. The issues are significant and
have not been “placed aside”, but there may not be something to report on
progress every week or even two. The
Board is excited to have Jerry contributing his expertise and continues to
focus on moving forward with addressing the facility needs as appropriately as
possible.
I am available to provide tours of our facilities at any
time for those that are interested. As
is always recommended, please communicate with Board members about any
questions, concerns, or conversations you may have regarding the district. The most effective school districts are those
that have great teachers, wonderful students, good facilities, and positive
public support from the patrons within the communities. We certainly have the ability to be a great
district and hope each of you strives for the same.
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