May 9, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.1. Roll Call

1.2. Recognition of Open Meeting Law

1.3. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Reports, Comments & Public Participation

2.1. Board accepts public comments

2.2. Student Board Member report

3. Consent Agenda

3.1. Approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes and financials

3.2. Approval of Expenditures/Payroll for April

4. Reports from Staff Members and Committees

4.1. Facilities Committee

4.2. Administrator's Written Reports

5. Superintendent's Comments

A McCook Community College representative notified us on Thursday, May 5, that they will no longer allow MPS students to attend welding courses on their campus during the school year. We were told they want to offer a different program which will cut off access to McCook students. We are working to resolve this issue with MCC. Let me state that I believe this situation will be resolved amicably. 

Short Teacher Clarity Presentation - Corwin Training in August focusing on teacher clarity (.75 effect size) - Book Study 2022-2023

• Success criteria
• Lesson development
• Collaboration
• Reassessment of essential learning objectives
• Curriculum review process

Curriculum reviews

• An in-depth review of our curriculum will take place during the 2022-2023 school year.
  • Teachers & administrators will receive specific training before the process begins. 
  • Multi-year process

Staffing

• Elementary school classroom teacher
• High school journalism and yearbook 

Teaching careers 

• Considering taking more overt measures to encourage youth to pursue careers in education

Coordinating expanded learning opportunities between the MCC and MPS LB1112 technology requirement for graduation

1. BEGINNING during the 24/25 school year: Computer science and technology education is required to be taught in elementary and middle school

2. BEGINNING for the 2026-27 school year: A 5-hour credit course or equivalent of one semester course is required in high school in computer science and technology education prior to graduation (as a graduation requirement).

The Committee on American Civics will have a meeting to review the social studies criterion referenced test folders at 6:00 pm on 6/13/22. 

2022-2023 student handbooks presented for review.

Graduation is on Friday, May 13 @ 6pm
Last day for students is Thursday, May 19
Last day for teachers is Friday, May 20
Summer school is June 6 through June 30

6. Business Manager Comments

7. Board Member Comments

8. New Business

8.1. Accept resignations

8.1.1. Accept the resignation of Gayl Korus with gratitude for her 36 years of service with McCook Public Schools

8.1.2. Accept the resignation of Kristen Harris with gratitude for her 11 years of service with McCook Public Schools.

8.2. Approve contracts for certified staff

9. Positive Comments

10. Adjournment

10.1. Items for Review