July 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion: 

Attendance Taken at at 6:29 PM Agenda Item: Roll Call Comments: McCook Gazette Reporter Shawn Winder was also in attendance.

Regular Board Scott Barger Tom Bredvick Brad Hays Mike Langan Charlie McPherson Teresa Thomas

Discussion:  There were no public comments.

Discussion:  Mr. Norgaard presented on McCook Elementary's career and college readiness blocks in the absence of Mr. Borland.
Mr. Bednar presented on Central elementary's career and college readiness exploration. 
Mr. Lyons presented on McCook Junior high's career and college readiness activities.
Mr. Dickes presented on McCook Senior High career and college readiness mapping.

Discussion: 

Committee on American Civics Meeting Agenda

7-10-2023 @ 5:45 pm

McCook Jr. High Boardroom 

 

Agenda Items

 

1. Roll call

   1. Chairperson: Mike Langan

   2. Members: Scott Barger, Charlie McPherson 

      1. Attendance taken

 

3. Administration: Grant Norgaard, Jeff Gross

2. Notice of open meetings 

3. Official meeting note s are being taken by Superintendent Norgaard

4. Purpose of This Committee

   1. to become competent, responsible, patriotic, and civil citizens and to ensure a strong, stable, just, and prosperous America.

General Information for Review

5. Songs

   1. Students learn the following songs in elementary school (introduced in the primary grades)

      1. Star Spangled Banner - McCook Elementary 

      2. America the Beautiful - McCook Elementary

6. Important US documents and Philosophical Beliefs used in instruction

   1. The declaration of Independence and (Government and Law, American History & Civics) 

   2. United State Constitution (Government and Law, American History & Civics)

   3. Nebraska’s Constitution (4th grade)

   4. Civics is taught at the freshman level

   5. Citizenry (K-12 multidisciplinary approach)

   6. History is taught in grades (K-12)

   7. Geography is taught at the freshman level

   8. Economics is taught at the  4th, 8th, and 10th grades

   9. Financial literacy is taught at 5th grade and personal finance

7. Special Day’s that will be recognized during the 2023-2024 school year:

   1. President’s day (February 19)

      1. George Washington's birthday (February 22) 

      2. AbrahamLincoln's birthday (February 12)

   2. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday (January 15)

   3. Native American Heritage Day (November 24)

   4. Thanksgiving (November 23)

   5. Constitution Day (September 17)

   6. Veterans Day (November 11)

8.  Special Days when out of school

   1. Memorial Day

   2. Independence day 

9. Presentation of curriculum materials and assessments

   1. Social Sciences Curriculum 

      1. Please review and make a comment on a post-it note when you struggle to find expected content and attach it to the folder for PLC teams to address in the fall. 

         1. Please Focus on 

            1. Committee on American Civics State statute 79-724 

               1. Pink

            2. Essential learning target

               1. Orange

            3. Unpacked standards document

               1. Blue

            4. Pacing Guide

               1. Yellow

            5. Subversive content

               1. Flagged with a 3" by 5" postcard taped to the cover

               2. Content removed from the binder and given to the Superintendent for record keeping

            6. Other

               1. Green

   2. All other Content Areas

      1. Please review and make a comment on a post-it note when you struggle to find expected content and attach it to the folder for PLC teams to address in the fall. 

         1. Please look for 

            1. Essential learning target

               1. Orange

            2. Unpacked standards document

               1. Blue

            3. Pacing Guide

               1. Yellow

            4. Subversive content

               1. Flagged with a 3" by 5" postcard taped to the cover

               2. Content removed from the binder and given to the Superintendent for record keeping

            5. Other

               1. Green

         2.  

         3. Missing essential learning target should be marked with an orange post-it note

            1. This item may look like a series of circles or boxes that have standards placed in them. 

         4. Missing unpacked standards should be marked with a blue post-it note.

            1. This item may look like a table that breaks down the standards into small learning objectives and should be written in student friendly language. 

         5. Missing pacing guide should be marked with a yellow post-it note.

            1. This item might be a calendar or an outline of when each CRT assessment will be given. 

         6. Any other item that is missing should be marked with a green post-it note, and a comment identifying the missing item(s).

            1. An example of other items that should be in the CRT folders are the CRT assessments themselves. 

            2. Other types of assessments should also be present, such as quizzes. 

         7. Any curriculum content you come across that has anti-American or subversive content should be immediately removed and the folder to be flagged with a 3" by 5" postcard taped to the front of the binder. 

         8.  

            The agenda was followed. 

            Comments were added to the folders to provide directions to staff on how to improve their curricular content. 

             

            Folder Review Directions

             

            Review the folder for items that have been identified as needing to be present. If you cannot easily find an item that should be present in the folder, use the color coded post-it notes to clearly mark the deficiency. See the color code below

             

            If you find the following items to not be present or not easy to identify please use the appropriate color of post-it note to mark the folder. 

             

Discussion: 

Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report

June 2023
Monthly Lunch #’s = 3,690 Meals served.  Summer School Food Services has ended.
Financial #’s = After 83.3%% of fiscal year = General Fund YTD Revenue is 95%% YTD Expense is 82%
Projects - Updates
The remodel of the Business/Supt office is progressing.  Our Maintenance crew has done an outstanding job, and furniture is to be installed this week., With move in expected next week.
The new concession stand/restroom storage facility is progressing.  Weather delays has put us behind where we had hoped, but the building is being erected this week.
CTE Construction has completed the Track pressbox, Track shed and football shed buildings with new siding, roofs and gutters
Tillotson roofing has completed the roof @ Central elementary school
Echo Guard is about 66% done with the roof at the Senior high Gym
Overseeding and aeration is done
Paint Crew

Upcoming Projects
2021-2021 RFP’s- None at this time
Federal/state Reports filed in June:
State reporting for the 2022-2023 school year has been filed.
CDC reports have been filed with the state.

 

Discussion:  There were no board member comments.

Discussion:  Scott Barger's positive comment was that the principals taking the time to present on college and career readiness.  
Tom Bredvick positive comment was that even our retired teachers are representing students.  The passion for our youth and students is so evident.
Brad Hays positive comment was all the fellow board members for their timely responses and participation in Mr. Norgaards evaluation.
Teresa Thomas positive comment was that all the people were getting ready for the next school year in the district.
Charlie McPherson positive comment was on the transportation provided for the Chamber of commerce bash on the hills.  Thanks to Paul Paz and Herb Johnson.
Mike Langan positive comment was the very well put together curriculum.  Emphasis on careers and top notch planning.
Jeff Gross positive comment was all the hard-working summer help that have worked hard to prepare and improve our facilities. 
Grant Norgaard positive comment was a personal thanks to everyone for all their support and help in the district and to several co-workers that helped him personally with his daughter's wedding.

Discussion:  The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.