During tonight's meeting, several members of the public addressed the school board with their concerns about the district's building project and a new survey that has been released concerning the future of the Celina FIeld House. An Audience member talked about a question that asked "How important is it to you that school facilities are more modern or up-to-date? " Celina School Superintendent Brooke Gessler answered:

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The following is an AI Generated Summary of the February 2025 Celina Board of Education Meeting:

Meeting Notes

1. School Facilities and Community Concerns

• Signage and Facilities

• Discussion on the need for additional signage in the school building to improve navigation and safety. Issues with traffic patterns and delivery instructions were addressed. The need for tornado signs and AED location indicators was also mentioned.

• Classroom Size Concerns

• A concern was raised about the perceived reduction in classroom sizes. It was clarified that no walls were moved, and the change in perception was due to the reorientation of teaching spaces.

• Demolition and Construction Updates

• Updates on the demolition of the chimney and the ongoing construction work. The timeline for clearing debris and future construction plans were discussed.

• Commemorative Bricks

• Discussion on the availability of commemorative bricks from the demolished site. Plans to ensure availability for those interested were mentioned.

• Public Participation and Concerns

• Public concerns about school funding, property taxes, and the allocation of resources were raised. Questions about the housing of maintenance personnel and the presence of board members during tours were also discussed.

• Survey Questions

• Concerns were raised about the clarity and relevance of certain survey questions. The intent behind the questions and the process of survey creation were explained.

Conclusion

1. Signage issues are being addressed, and improvements are underway.

2. Classroom sizes remain unchanged; the layout has been adjusted.

3. Demolition is progressing well, with debris expected to be cleared in two weeks.

4. Bricks will be made available for those interested.

5. The survey aims to gather public opinion without leading respondents.

2. Decision-making on school facilities and financial management

• Field House and Stadium Survey

• Discussion on the survey regarding the decision to keep or replace the field house and stadium. Concerns were raised about the clarity of the survey questions and the potential bias in responses.

• Cost-effective Solutions for School Facilities

• Debate on prioritizing cost-effective solutions for school facilities, with concerns about how responses might be interpreted.

• Treasurer's Report

• Approval of financial reports, including cash summary, bank reconciliation, and donations.

• Superintendent's Report

• Approval of personnel items, stipend payments, and other business matters including communications strategy and policy updates.

Conclusion

1. The results of the survey will be made public and will help determine the community's preference.

2. The OSBA will provide information to help interpret survey responses.