June 13, 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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3. Consent Agenda
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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 May
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4. Reports from Staff Members and Committees
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4.1. Administrator's Written Reports: Please review prior to the board meeting.
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4.2. Committee on American Civics Report
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The Americanism committee met prior to the Board meeting.
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4.3. Ad Hoc Committee report to be given by the Superintendent
The Superintendent will present information about: - Interviews with staff conducted by W Design - The assessment of the long term structural viability of the Jr. High if it is remodeled - The concept of a mostly new Jr. high building, which includes some remodeling of the existing High School and Jr. High facility, will be presented. - The direction the Superintendent intends to give W Design on how to proceed with the next steps of the design process. |
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5. Superintendent's Comments
Staffing update Substitute teacher training to take place next fall when new teachers report. K-5 math materials training took place on May 23. Tina Williams also took part in the training due to the technology component for teachers and for home use. A technology event will be scheduled next year for parents to attend to learn how to utilize online content. Ultimately, the training will help get teachers up and running for the 2022-2023 school year. Principal evaluations have been completed. The Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference (GNAC) has been disbanded. One more of the few remaining schools has opted to join another conference and all other members of the conference, except North Platte, have another conference affiliation, so a vote was taken and the conference no longer exists. McCook Public Schools is currently a member of the Southwest Conference, which remains very active. McCook Public Schools continues to develop its partnership with the YMCA. As the YMCA goes through its planning and visioning process, MPS leadership has been kept informed and involved. The future between the two organizations has a strong likelihood of continued growth and cooperation as we move forward.
Discussion:
Mr. Norgaard and Nate Schneider discussed the opportunities that exist with an interlocal agreement between McCook Public Schools and the City of McCook.
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6. Business Manager Comments
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May Lunch #’s = 12,809 McCook Elementary - 3rd street is complete. PK circle - still in progress. We had to replace some sidewalk to improve drainage SH Parking lot - parking Lot is complete - Entry way - yet to begin Track - 2" addition to the base is complete. The old base was in good shape and needed minimal repair. SH Circle Drive - In progress Track work Fisher track will be here in approximately 45 days New discus ring is complete We made the decision to asphalt the pole vault area, as opposed to tearing out and repouring concrete. We will have the area now covered with track surface. This will be a savings in total project cost. (less on concrete and labor, a additional on track surface) JH HVAC Demolition is complete and rebuilding is in progress. There was a change order for Cleaning of reheat coils removal $7997.00. We had to have some asbestos removed prior to the project start. Carpet/Paint M.E. carpet has been replaced in 2 classrooms C.E. carpet has been removed from the office area. Paint and carpet are being installed. The Learning Center carpet has been removed. Paint and carpet are being installed. Grass Aeration/overseeding All MPS playgrounds, fields, and fronts of buildings are complete Concrete repair -Sidewalk/Steps We have received a bid to fix the steps @ McCook Elementary School for $21,500. This is a project that we believe would be better to subcontract out due to time, and manpower. SH Gym Basketball backstops Work begins June 20th Roofing @ MHS/ME Work begins in late June. MHS and M.E
ESSERS 1 Audit ESSERS 2 Audit NDE Data Collections
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7. Board Member Comments
Discussion:
Loretta Hauxwell asked to be excused from the July Board meeting. Brad Hays informed the Board of the NASB School Law Conference in Kearney on June 23 in Kearney.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Accept Resignations
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8.2. Approve contract for Troy Barger - 1st Grade
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Discussion:
Troy will be at: BA+27, Step 10, 1.548 = $59,675.40.
Troy worked for the district during the 2021-2022 school year as a paraprofessional.
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8.3. Approve an increase to school lunch and breakfast prices by $0.10 for the 2022-2023 school year, which is in accordance with federal guidance.
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8.4. Approve Superintendent's salary package.
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8.5. Approve the 2022-2023 Jr. and Sr. High Student Handbook.
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8.6. Approve the 2022-2023 McCook and Central Elementary Student handbook.
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8.7. Gratefully accept a donation from the Graff Charitable Foundation in the amount of $5,000 for the Bison Tennis program.
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8.8. Gratefully accept an anonymous donation in the amount of $2,000 for the Bison Tennis program.
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8.9. Gratefully accept a donation in the amount of $1,268.12 from McCook Optimist Club to pay for snacks for the Bison Kids Club extended school day program 4th quarter.
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9. Positive Comments
Discussion:
Theresa Thomas commented that the facility updates look amazing.
Mrs Hauxwell shared a note from a parent of a 2022 Graduate highlighting what an amazing SPED Department MPS has and how awesome PT, OT, and Speech are! She specifically mentioned the extra efforts of Michelle Dickes to create materials for her daughter to continue to do at home. Of all the school experiences, their family will miss OT, PT, and Speech the most!! John Hanson was also specifically mentioned for always being willing to listen to concerns and to try and work things out even when things weren’t always perceived the same. Plus, he made it possible for paras and Mrs. Wordekemper to go to a conference to learn to support their daughter. MPS does have amazing people in the SPED Department that really care about our kids, and that is such a blessing. You also have teachers and administrators that care. The parent continued to share gratitude to Mr Lyons for making special accommodations to the school day to support her daughter through a specific incident. The parent concluded with the statement... I hear comments from the Board all of the time about students excelling in academics and sports and other programs. I was hoping that you could share how amazing the SPED Department and everyone associated with it are!!! Mike Langan appreciates the McCook Public Schools Special Education department and all the interventions we have in place. As well as thoughtful thoughtful process and integrity around the district. Tom Bredvick commented on parents, web training, donors, YCR, community foundation, interlocal agreement. We are partners with our community. Brad Hays thanked several school officials that are part of the Community Hospital. Health pillars for excellence in education. Grant Norgaard thanks everyone involved in summer school. Teachers, paras, secretaries, custodians, and Cheri Wallace for her guidance in summer school. Jeff Gross commented on the hard work of the maintenance staff and all their efforts with the facility improvements. |
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10. Adjournment
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11. Items for Review
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