Welcome Back!! The
2015-16 school year has begun with much excitement and anticipation. With the new beginning, there have been a few
changes that should be addressed. The
first is daily bus routes for out-of-town students in the district. The Board of Education approved a policy
change that eliminated daily routes, instead paying mileage to parents for
transporting students. There is a
service available that runs between Tekamah and Herman schools for use, but no
daily pick-ups at home sites. Eligible
families, under the new policy, should have been contacted. If you believe you are eligible and have not
been contacted, please get in touch with an administrative office at school.
The second big change you may notice in Tekamah is
upgraded safety and security measures.
There has been a concerted effort to bolster video camera presence in
the building to cover each accessible portion of the school. This video is archived, to be accessed later
if necessary, and is a precautionary measure taken to keep the building
safe. Also, the entry doors have been
made more secure. There is now keyless
entry with a functioning card at each major entry/exit point. Additionally, the high school and elementary
main entrances have been equipped with a buzzer system for entry. Now during the school day, if a visitor wishes
to enter the building, he/she must first push a button to be identified with
audio and video before the door being unlocked for entry. These safety features a preventative measures
to keep the building safe and secure.
Finally, the upgrades to the gymnasium have been
completed. The floor received a new
paint job and resurfacing, the old bleachers have been replaced with updated
seats that meat code requirements, and the lighting has been replaced. With the lighting replacement, it is expected
to use about 20% of the electricity that had been common in the past, creating
an operational savings. Also, there are
rebates available on the lights that also allowed the Board to save money on
the project. The gym looks fantastic and
these upgrades should improve the competition facility for both participants
and fans. Have a great school year and I
look forward to anyone visiting our buildings!
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