March 10, 2025 at 6:00 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, Communications & Public Participation

2.1. Board accepts public comments

2.2. Presentation by Deb Goodenberger - Art Month

2.3. Student board member report

3. Approve the consent agenda, which includes the minutes and financials

3.1. Approval of Expenditures/Payroll for February 2025

4. Reports from Staff Members and Committees

4.1. Finance Committee

5. Administrator's written reports: Please review prior to the board meeting

6. Superintendent's comments

External Team Exit Presentation - Commendations:

• McCook Public Schools demonstrates visionary leadership and a strong commitment to student learning through a well-defined instructional program. 

• Strategic Focus & Community Support:

  • The district actively works toward its goals through a comprehensive instructional program and a living action plan with high-quality professional development.

  • The Board of Education and community support efforts to optimize student opportunities.

  • The MIOSD LINK and Grow-Learn-Inspire Publications LINK provide clear guidance on mission, operations, and expectations for staff and the public.

• Instructional Excellence & Student Support:

  • A well-established instructional model prioritizes continuous improvement in teaching and learning for all educators.

  • Two-way partnerships between the district and community contribute to student success.

  • All students, regardless of performance level, receive appropriate support and are held to high expectations.

• Positive Learning Environment:

  • Students recognize their own academic growth through challenging learning experiences.

  • Parents appreciate the confidence and support teachers provide for students.

  • The district fosters a safe and responsive environment for students with diverse needs.

External Team Recommendations - To further enhance its effectiveness, the district should:

• Adopt NDE’s CI processes:

  • Set a specific content area goal that can be easily measured to track academic growth.

  • Align with the new Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) resources and processes as they become available.

• Enhance identified district operations:

  • Formalize the onboarding process for new employees to ensure smooth transitions as turnover occurs.

  • Continue to strengthen public communication to maintain transparency and engagement.

  • Enhance collaboration between buildings and among educators, to improve instructional consistency and effectiveness.

Community Survey Focused on Bond Election

• The district is working with a company to collect information concerning public feelings concerning a district bond election.
  • What patrons would support? 
  • What concerns do they have over costs associated with such a project? 

ELA Materials Adoption/Purchase

• Mr. Bednar and a collaborative team of teachers have been reviewing ELA materials for purchase this school year and are nearing a final decision. A major purchase will likely be presented for board approval in April or May.
• The ELA materials purchase is one of the most significant and costly instructional material investments due to the complexity of the resources included.
• This purchase occurs once every seven years.

 

7. Business Manager Comments/Report

8. Board member comments

9. New Business

9.1. Accept Resignations

9.2. Approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar

9.3. Approve District wide surplus sale

10. Positive Comments

11. Adjournment

12. Items for Review