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

Discussion:  Tucker Gillispie reported the school year is wrapping up.  The National honor society end of the year event was last week.  Baccularate was Sunday.  Mr. Hays presented Tucker Gillipsie with a certificate for his time as the student board member and thanked him for his service.

Discussion:  Preliminary discussion with W design about facilities

Discussion:  Mr. Norgaard presented a timeline on communication concerning the McCook Community College Welding program.  Mr. Dickes also stated his timeline of communications with MCC.  Mr. Bredvick asked Mr. Gross and Mr. Dickes how long we have had a partnership.  Mr. Gross believes it was 14 years.

Kelly Rippen was in attendance and was asked by Mr. Hays to clarify McCook Community College's stance.  She stated that the program would continue to serve the same total number of students.  High enrollment for college students and MHS welding -2 students is what is causing a decrease in welding 1 students.  The program will still serve the same total number of students, but due to safety, the enrollment cannot be expanded.

Mr. Norgaard then presented Teacher Clarity and Success criteria and how the district will be moving forward with teacher training in 2022-2023.  

Mr Norgaard reported that he attended the Nebraska state Board of Education meeting in North Platte on Friday.  It is very political in nature at this time.

Discussion: 

April Lunch #’s = 18,022
Financial #’s = After 66% of fiscal year = YTD Revenue is 74%, YTD Expenses is 63%
All 2021-2022 Purchase orders were due in April.  Expenses will be higher in May.
Projects - Updates
Sidewalk @ M.E. has been replaced in a area preparing for Asphalt work
Lift gym Backboards had to be re-secured
Retaining wall @ Weiland Field (East side)
Upcoming Projects
2021-2021 RFP’s
None at this time
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
Roofing @ MHS/ME
Painting Crew
Federal/state Reports filed in March:
Summer Food Service Application has been filed

Discussion:  Mr. Berry commented that he is very disappointed that we may be seeing a decrease in the welding program.  He was hopeful that we would continue to expand our working relationships and not decrease the offerings.

Mr. Hays reminded everyone of graduation Friday night.

Discussion:  Mike Langan stated that while everyone looks at the school with a microscope, He said that my kids have succeeded and we have a great school system, and we have handled the pandemic with true colors.
Loretta Hauxwell thinks that the community outgiving to our school system is incredible.  We have a big thanks to our community.
Theresa Thomas commented on baccalaureate and how nice everything was.
Tucker Gillispie thanked the YMCA for allowing the Physics class to allow us to do our boat project.  And thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve as the student member.
Dennis Berry thanked Mr. Gross and Mr. Dickes for the NE supreme court law day.  The supreme court felt it was a great program.
Tom Bredvick commented on numerous success stories of the relationship between MCC and MHS and is still encouraged about a positive path forward.
Jeff brought attention to an anonymous staff member that donates money monthly to pay off student lunch accounts within the district.
Brad Hays commented on the community service day that was organized by the high school and Mr. Dickes.
Mr. Norgaard commented on his visit with the NE supreme court and the Chief Justice during the luncheon.  He was very impressed with the event and thanked Mr. Gross, as the Chief Justice, felt that the McCook event was one of the best they had ever atteneded.