August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Executive Summary: Superintendent’s Monthly Report

Reporting Period: July 2026 (For the August 2026 Board Meeting)

Financial Performance & Project Management

The district remains in a strong, highly stable financial position as we approach the conclusion of the fiscal year.

• General Fund: With 92% of the fiscal year elapsed, General Fund revenue has outpaced projections at 103% YTD, while expenses remain tightly controlled and on-track at 92% YTD.

• All Funds: Combined district funds show total revenue at 102% YTD and total expenditures well under budget at 90% YTD.

• Current Focus: The business office is actively engaged in budget preparation for the upcoming 2026–2027 fiscal year. We have begun working with CLA, Inc on the 2025-2026 audit.

• NASB: I attended the New superintendent workshop.  I have entered the district into the NASB on-line policy publishing and policy review.  This is a service in conjunction with NASB and Perry-law firm.  They will publish all our policies to the SPARQ Website and it will be shared with our website, making it accessible per Nebraska statute.  In addition they will give us all notice of when a policy is up for review, and or update.  In essence they will keep us aligned with all governance of policy.  In addition, I will be looking into and discussing with the Board of Education the superintendent evaluation process.  NASB offers services that help ease that process for the Board.
• Congratulations!  Your district is ALICAP’s 2025-2026 Experience Modifier Award Winner!!! 
• Your district, McCook Public Schools, has proven to be a safety-minded district, with a very impressive Workers’ Compensation Experience Modifier Score.  According to our records, McCook has a .70 for the 2026-2027 year, and a 3 year average also of .70.  And reminder, ANY experience modifier below 1.00 is great news, but your average is OUTSTANDING!  Your time, effort and dedication to safety does not go unnoticed.  We applaud you, and your staff!  Keep up the good work!
• In recognition of your efforts, your district has received a 5% Workers’ Compensation premium discount on the 2026-2027 ALICAP billing, which was mailed out yesterday.  And furthermore, during the upcoming November State Education Conference, ALICAP would like to recognize your district at the Annual ALICAP Membership Meeting, which is Wednesday, November 18th at 4pm, in downtown Omaha at the CHI Center.  If possible, we would like to have at least one representative from your district in attendance at this meeting to receive public appreciation. 
• Congratulations on your award, and thank you on behalf of the entire ALICAP team.  Your district’s dedication to loss control and safety is exceptional!  Keep up the great work!
• Megan Boldt, Director of ALICAP / Associate Executive Director

Facilities & Infrastructure Updates

Progress continues across multiple scheduled campus improvements:

• Senior High School: Main hallway renovations are currently wrapping up.

• Junior High School:

  • The roofing project is underway.

  • Gym renovations complete

  • HVAC front-end upgrades are advancing, with control installations currently underway for classroom reheat coils, boilers, and chillers.

Compliance & Operations

• Food Services: The district wrapped up its Summer Food Services rural non-congregate  program, serving 16,846 meals to community youth in July and 36,489 meals were served during the2026  summer program.

• State & Federal Reporting: Full compliance has been maintained with two major July filings successfully completed:

  • The 2026–2027 Title Grants have been submitted.

Key Dates

• All-staff Inservice: August 11th-12th.

• Finance committee meeting: August 12th, 4:00 pm

• Facility committee meeting: August 13th, 4:00 pm 

• Open house Dates:  McCook Elementary: Wednesday, August 12: 5-6 PM, Central Elementary: Wednesday, August 12: 5:30-6:30 PM, Junior High: Monday, August 17 5:30 - 6:35 PM, High School: Tuesday, August 18  6:00 - 7:00 PM 

• 1st Day of School: August 13th

  • Freshman only @ HS, 6th Grade Only @ JH, 1-5th Grade (no K)

• 1st Day of School for everyone: August 14th

• NASB Area Membership meeting @ North Platte for Board of Education:  Wednesday, September 2nd, 4:30pm-8:30pm

• September Board of Education Meeting: September 14th, 2026 6:00 pm.  This will include the Budget hearing and Tax Resolution hearing.  

Executive Summary: Chief of K-12 Educationa and Instruction

ITIP+ Instructional Framework

ITIP remains the backbone of how we teach at McCook Public Schools and continues to be our district’s instructional model. ITIP+ is designed to strengthen and support that model by organizing effective practices into three areas:

• ITIP+A: Academic practices
• ITIP+B: Behavior practices
• ITIP+C: Culture and climate practices

We are not moving away from ITIP. Instead, ITIP+ will help provide greater clarity and consistency around the academic, behavioral, and cultural practices that support effective instruction. We plan to begin introducing ITIP+ to staff once the school year is underway.

New Teacher Orientation

New Teacher Orientation was held Tuesday through Thursday last week. Our 10 new teachers participated in training and conversations focused on safety and security, de-escalation, ITIP+, Professional Learning Communities, and professional boundaries. This is an impressive group of educators, and we are excited about what they will bring to our students, schools, and district.

Staffing

Paraeducator interviews also took place last week. I appreciate the time and effort John Hanson and our building administrators continue to invest in finding the best possible candidates for these important positions.

Administrator Days

Our administrative team attended Administrator Days a couple of weeks ago. The conference provided quality professional development, legal updates, and timely information to help our administrators prepare for the upcoming school year.  We also held our annual Admin Retreat on Monday, July 27.  

6.3. Approve Policy # 5209 School Library Materials and Parent Access