Option Enrollment Policy Resolution Adopted by APS Board of Education

Monday night, Oct. 12, the Auburn Public Schools (APS) Board of Education approved its option enrollment policy.
It establishes the maximum number of option students in any program, class, grade level or school building or any special education program operated by the district. That is based on available staff, facilities, projected enrollment of resident students, projected number of students the district will contract based on existing contractual arrangements and availability of appropriate special education programs.
The only other action item was accepting a $50,000 proposal from Golani Bus, LLC on a 2018 Bluebird bus.
Seventh Graders Present
Seventh graders of Tommy Grafton who have been working on biodiversity with a new curriculum shared the importance of bees. Grafton noted the students created a poster to inform everyone on how to protect bees, ensure the insects have a good place to live, a water source and flowers to pollinate. Everyone is also advised not to pull out stems or spray flowers with chemicals and pesticides.
Afterschool Program Recognized
Tonia Greiner, director of the Discovery Opportunity Growth Service (DOGS) Academy afterschool program informed the school board and administration the program was conferred the Glow Up Award at the GetConnected Afterschool Conference.
DOGS Academy was recognized on Outstanding Growth and Continuous Improvement in advancing opportunities for Nebraska youth. Greiner thanked the school board on its continued support.
Administrative Report Highlights
Reva Siegel, special education director, informed the board the APS program is continuing its growth. Currently 239 students from birth through 21 years are being served.
Information from Jason Palmer, assistant principal and activities director noted there are 24 esports competitors. There are 17 students who have expressed interest in unified bowling. It starts the first week of November.
November Meeting
The Monday, Nov. 9 APS Board of Education meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office boardroom, 1713 J St. in Auburn. It will be preceded by a 5:15 p.m. Americanism Committee meeting.