Monday, August 14, 2023 Regular meeting will follow the policy hearings, Monday, August 14, 2023 - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion: 

Attendance Taken at at 6:41 PM Agenda Item: Roll Call

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

Discussion:  There were no public comments.

Discussion:  There were no public comments.

Discussion:  Mr. Bredvick, Mr. Noraard and Mr. Gross gave a report from the facilities committee meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Hays, Mr. Norgaard, and Mr. Gross gave a review of the facilities committee meeting.  

Discussion: 

Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report

August 2023
Monthly Lunch #’s = 0 Meals served in July.  (we need everyone to fill out Free and reduced forms)
Financial #’s = After 91.66%% of fiscal year = General Fund YTD Revenue is 98%, YTD Expense is 90%

Projects - Updates
The remodel of the Business/Supt office is complete.  
The new concession stand/restroom storage facility is progressing.  Weather delays have put us behind where we had hoped, but the building is erected and we are waiting for inside work and dirt work.
Echo Guard is about 75% done with the roof at the Senior high Gym
Concrete work at Central and Mccook elementary is ongoing.
We have plans to tear out and re-do the steps going into the band choir area on the West side of high school.
Upcoming Projects

 

2023-2024 RFP’s
Route Bus for Special needs students

 

Federal/state Reports filed in July:

Food Services application has been filed with the NDE.

IDEA Grants has been filed with the NDE

Title Grant has been filed with the NDE

Summer School Has been filed with the NDE

 

Internal Budget work

Budget work for 23-24 has been ongoing

LB 243 Resolution to be discussed later in the meeting

 

Discussion:  Mr. Bredvick reminded everyone of the upcoming NASB regional meetings in North Platte on Aug. 29th.
Mrs. Thomas reminded the facility committee we are meeting with W design on Thursday, August 17th @ 7:00 am.
Mr. Hays reminded the group of the state NASB conference Nov 15-17.

Discussion:  This policy specifically addresses the construction manager at risk method, and the process and direction to prepare the request for proposals is to be conducted. 

This policy is limited to the selection of a construction manager that will work with the District and the engineers and architects.

This policy does not give approval to move forward with a bond election. Further action by the board would be necessary to put a bond issue before the public.

Discussion:  This policy has been reviewed and will replace existing policy File 504.03. 

Discussion:  Teresa Thomas wished everyone a great school year.  Encouraged everyone to take advantage of open houses and walk to school nights.
Charlie McPherson wished everyone good luck and thanked everyone for all their work in getting everything ready for the new school year.
Mike Langan appreciated the new student discipline policy.  And the walk to school nights. 
Scott Barger appreciates the freshman orientation night, and was very impressed by Mr. Bednar work with Ken Williams.
Tom Bredvick is excited that everyone is excited about the school year.  And for all the work, overcoming the challenges presented to staff for all the changes from the state legislature.
Brad Hays commented on meeting and getting to know our new teachers from foreign countries.  He is very impressed with them and wishes them the best.
Mr. Gross commented on the great experience at NDE/NCSA administrator days this year.
Mr. Norgaard thanked Mrs. Goltl and Mrs. Sharpe for attending NDE/NSCA administrator days.

Discussion:  The meeting adjourned at 8:19 pm.