April 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.1. Roll Call
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1.2. Recognition of Open Meeting Law
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Reports, Communications & Public Participation
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2.1. Board accepts public comments
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2.2. Student board member report
Discussion:
Tucker Gillispie reported that it has been a very busy time with State FFA, School Play, prom and spring activities.
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3. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes and financials
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3.2. Approval of Expenditures/Payroll for March
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4. Reports from Staff Members and Committees
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4.1. School Improvement Update - Superintendent
-Action plan -Meeting Agendas/Notes
Discussion:
Mr. Norgaard gave a presentation on the 2021-2022 school improvement process.
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4.2. Joel Bednar
-Math materials purchase presentation
Discussion:
Mr. Bednar and Mrs Sharp gave a presentation on the complete process of the new math materials adoption process.
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5. Board and Administrative Comments
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5.1. Superintendent's Comments:
-Active shooter drill report -Extended day program update -Teacher evaluations -Math materials adoption -Intercom systems (COPs) grant -NASB membership Guide
Discussion:
Mr. Norgaard gave the following:
Active shooter drill report: Was very successful. We learned about what we do well, and what we need to improve on. The drill served its purpose. Extended day program update: Is going really well. 28 students are participating. Great start to the new program. Teacher evaluations: All teacher evaluations will be done by April 15th. Intercom systems (COPs) grant: We will be writing the Cops grant for the 22-23 school year. NASB membership Guide: Guides are passed out to all board members. |
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5.2. Business Manager Comments
Discussion:
Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report
Recommendations will be to the B.of E. to approve the 5 year contract.
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5.3. Board Comments
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6. New Business
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6.1. Accept resignations
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6.1.1. Accept the resignation of Audrey Feeney with gratitude for her 8 years of service with McCook Public Schools
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6.2. Approve a contract with Krisha Scott for 4th Grade
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Discussion:
BA+0, Step 4
Please see resume.
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6.3. Approve a contract with Easton Gillen for 5th Grade Math
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Discussion:
BA+0, Step 1
Please see resume.
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6.4. Approve to purchase of a Math textbook adoption up to $190,000
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Discussion:
Loretta Hauxwell commented that the math materials adoption did not go through the programs committee. Because it was not a curriculum change and a materials purchase, she feels we are operating with-in our policies.
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6.5. Approve a district surplus items sale
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Discussion:
Mr. Norgaard stated that we once again have a surplus of items that we need to declare as surplus and sell. This includes used desks, chairs, IT equipment, and books.
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6.6. Accept a donation from Nancy Miller for winter clothing / families in need in the amount of $1,000.00
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6.7. Enter into a contract with OPAA! Food Management as the Food Service Management Company for McCook Public Schools Food service program
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7. Positive Comments
Discussion:
Dennis Berry gave a huge shoutout to the Elementary carnival. Great job. He also commented on the partnerships in the community with the active shooter drill.
Tom Bredvick thanked the teacher and volunteers that helped with the carnival. Theresa Thomas commented on a conversation with a patron on how great it is that her grandkids attend McCook Elementary school, and thanked Mr. Broland the staff for all they do. Loretta Hauxwell commented on how great the central music program was. Great leadership by the teacher and the school. Mike Langan congratulated the success of track and field and FFA and was very impressed with the new math materials adoption. Jeff Gross thanked the McCook Bison Athletic booster club for the contributions to McCook Public Schools. Brad Hays congratulated the MHS Quiz Bowl, Ethan Graff, Aiden Barger, Addison Randle, TuckerGillispie, Carsyn Craig, and Joel Miller Mr. Norgaard wanted to thank all the partnership with the active shooter drill, and personally thanked Mr. Curl for his efforts with the safety program and the drill. |
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8. Items for Review
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9. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjournded @ 8:04pm
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