February 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion: 

Attendance Taken on 2/12/2024 at 6:00 PM Agenda Item: Roll Call

Regular Board- Present Scott Barger Tom Bredvick Charlie McPherson Teresa Thomas

Regular Board- Absent Brad Hays Mike Langan

Discussion:  There were no public comments.

Discussion:  Jonathan Frank gave a report from the student council.  Working on the succession of power for underclassmen and working on teens in the driver's seat.  Also making lemonade for Valentine's day.  

Discussion:  Tom Bredvick discussed the policy meeting.  We played out a structure to review all school policies by sections.  These policies are from our Legal council.  They also discussed and are recommending the approval of the special education policy to be presented tonight.

Discussion:  Mr. Norgaard presented the Annual report to the board of education.

Discussion: 

Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report

January 2024 for February 2024 Board Meeting
December Lunch #’s = 14,651 Meals served. 
Financial #’s = After 42%% of fiscal year = General Fund YTD Revenue is 42% YTD Expense is 42%
All Funds YTD Revenue is 43%, YTD Expenses is 42%
Facilities - Updates
We have completed the Mens restroom by the teachers lounge and are working on the restroom by the Agriculture department.  
H2I, Inc. has been secured to replace the gym floor at the high school.   They have been secured through our insurance carrier with our approval of the bid and scope of work.  Construction to begin on or around March 15th.  We are waiting for them to come to McCook for a pre-construction conference.  
We will be asking you to approve a bid from Renner sports surfacing.  This is for resurfacing of the tennis courts. 
We have ordered carpet, and anticipate completing all remaining  rooms and areas at Central elementary this summer.  We also have a handful of schools to replace at McCook Elementary and MHS.
Upcoming Projects
2023-2024 RFP’s
We have approved a bid for replacement of all wireless access points and switches in the district.  Smartwave Technologies, Inc. has secured the bid.  The total cost of the project is $62,621, and FCC e-rate 471 will be used, making our cost  $18,787.  
Bond Project
Working with EZ Politix on developing a community wide survey for the potential bond issue.  This survey is for informational purposes only, and is being paid for by a grant from The McCook community Foundation fund. 
Federal/state Reports filed in December:
none

Discussion:  Mr. Barger commented on the positive workings of EZ politx. 
Mrs. Thomas announced that she would not be seeking re-election.  She has been on the board for 13 1/2 years and has enjoyed her time.

Discussion:  This policy is necessary to continue to receive special education dollars. 

This policy has been reviewed and approved by the policycommittee.

I recommend the board of education approve this policy.

Discussion:  Jonathan Frank gave a big thanks for Bison days.  He attended Taste of Texas BBQ and pickle ball.
Scott Barger gave a huge shutout to Bison days and thanked the administration for recruiting great staff.
Tom Bredvick gave a positive comment on the valuable days of learning during this time of the school year and the teachers for all their work.  He also thanked Teresa Thomas for all her years' service on the board of education.
Teresa Thomas commented that last week was national counselors' week.  She thanked all our counselors for all their hard work,
Charlie McPherson said that Bison days is a huge success, and thanks all the staff and community for all their help.
Jeff Gross' positive comments was the cooperation with MCC to host the B1 district wrestling tournament and to all the workers who pulled off a great event.
Grant Norgaard thanked Sharon Bohling and Pam Wolford for all their help as community members of the Bison days committee.   He also thanked the entire community for all their work.

Discussion:  The meeting adjourned at 8:15pm