March 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Tucker Gillespie commented on the FFA state competition being the first week of April.  Twenty-one students will compete in twelve separate contests.
Jarrett Walter is interviewing for a state FFA officer position for next year.

Discussion:  Mrs. Deb Goodenberger presented information about March Youth Art Month.  She covered work at McCook Elementary, Central Elementary, and McCook Junior High.

Discussion:  Mr. Norgaard commented that the Extended day program began today.  We have students from McCook Elementary, Central Elementary, and St. Pats School.  The partnership between the school and the YMCA is up and running.  
W design has wrapped up their initial meetings and review after interviewing staff.  Next step is to meet with the McCook B. of E. facilities committee.  A meeting will be scheduled before the next board meeting.
Active shooter drill is being currently being planned in collaboration with the emergency Management team of McCook.

Discussion: 

November  Lunch #’s = 17,846
Financial #’s = After 50% of fiscal year = YTD Revenue is 56%, YTD Expenses is 47%
2022-2023 State aid is certified.  $6,093,643.  With a negative $103,897 correction due to lost enrollment in 20-21.  Adjusted total for 22-23 is $5,989,746.
MPS will be receiving Federal dollars for School Meal supply Chain Assistance Funds
Projects - Updates
Mr. Ben Vetrovsky classroom:  work is in progress.  Hope to be done by March 20, 2022
SH/JH HVAC front End:  Rasmussen and Mr. Paz have been working on upgrades on this project.
Upcoming Projects
2021-2022 RFP’s
Food Services: FSMC have until Mar 28, 2022 to submit a bid.
We (Mrs. Hauxwell, Mr Hays, Mr. Curl, Mr Gross)  will score the RFP on March 30th @ 2:00pm.
Recommendations will be to the B.of E. at the April board meeting to approve the 5 year contract.
Summer Projects - scheduled
JH HVAC
Track and Track facilities
Parking Lots
Concrete repair -Sidewalk/Steps
SH Gym Basketball backstops
Grass overseeding and sprinkler repair
Carpet
Federal/state Reports filed in February:
Sped Final Financial Audit

 

Discussion:  Mrs. Thomas let eh board know that the Elementary PTO Carnival is Friday April 8th,  5:30-8:00.  All Board members are encouraged to take tickets if available.

Discussion:  Mr. Langan was very appreciative of the hire of Ms. Wood.  Mr. Norgaard commented on how highly recommended Ms. Wood was and we are excited to have her in our school system.  

Discussion:  Tucker Gillespie commented on all the great events happening in the spring in our school district. 
Mike Lanagn was really excited that we were bringing back more graduates to McCook.  He is excited about the recent graduates being hired in the schools and throughout the community.
Dennis Berry would like to recognize Gary Weimers for the distinguished award from the Nebraska Athletic Directors association, for all his years' service running chains at Bison football games.
Loretta Hauxwell thanked the teachers and staff for all their hard work at parent-teacher conferences and thanked the parents for taking an active role in their students'education.  She also congratulated Tucker Gillespie for qualifying for the state speech meet and wished him the best of luck. 
Tom Bredvick cannot begin to thank the community of McCook for being so engaged in helping our students, and for all their generosity.
Teresa Thomas really appreciates the Central Elementary  "I am kind" awards. It is great recognition for positive behavior and encourages our students and everyone to be positive and work together.
Jeff Gross thanked Craig Dickes and Jake Curl for all their work on school safety and thanked the community safety team for being great partners.  
Grant Norgaard thanked Caroline Ray from Parker, Inc. for working with MPS for the opportunity to be engaged with our students.
Brad Hays commented on what a wonderful job McCook Bison TV is doing. They put on a great performance streaming our events.  He also recognized Kapri Loop for winning our local spelling bee and math counts and representing the district at state competitions.