June 10, 2024 at 6:00 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
Discussion:
Brad Randel questioned the cell phone policy. He was curious about the faraday bags and why not just keep the phones muted or in the front of the classroom.
Andi Cappel supports the school with the new policy, Kate Seigfriend supports the policy and believes they should not be in school at all. Anna Lebay was curious about the policy and the faraday bags. Aidrian Randel thinks that cell phones should be muted and in the building. Jasmine Martiniez Conroy says that she believes that without phones the test scores would be improved, and likes the policy because of the emergency. |
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3. Approve the consent agenda, which includes the minutes and financials
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3.1. Approval of Expenditures/Payroll for May 2024
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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. Policy Committee
Discussion:
Mr. Bredvick stated the committee worked on policies for 3 hours, and they are encouraging you to approve the policies on new business tonight. Mike Langan explained the process as to how we are going through policies and matching our existing policies with those of the legal council.
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4.3. Activities Committee
Discussion:
The activities committee met concerning the district adding NSAA bowling as a sanctioned sport. And is making the suggestions to the board to approve.
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4.4. Committee on American Civics
Discussion:
Grant spoke about the American civics meeting that was held prior to the board meeting. He presented how and when we teach American civics by grade level and scope and sequence, and they looked at CRT and CRT data.
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4.5. Superintendent's report
Elementary Summer School
Principal and Director Evaluations
Board Retreat Tuesday
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4.6. Director of Business Services report
Discussion:
Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report May 2024 for June 2024 Board Meeting
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5. Board member comments
Discussion:
There were no comments.
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6. New Business
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6.1. Approve the student discipline policy, which includes revisions to student cell phone usage during the school day.
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Discussion:
I recommend that this policy be approved.
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6.2. Accept resignations
Discussion:
There were no resignations.
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6.3. Approve the policy package 4000s--Personnel, as presented to the Board of Education, and remove the following policies currently in place: 406.02, 205.02, 206.041, 402.01, 402.05, 402.06, 404.061, 406.05, 406.08, 408.05, 416, 508.03
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6.4. Approve the policy package 9000s-- Bylaws of the Board, as presented to the Board of Education, and remove the following policy currently in place: 201.01
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Discussion:
I recommend the Board approve these policies.
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6.5. Approve McCook & Central Elementary Student Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.
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6.6. Approve Jr. High & Sr. High Student Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.
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6.7. Approve the district administrators' compensation package, allowing for a maximum total salary increase of $36,000.
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6.8. Accept Donation ($1,222.70) from MNB Bison Debit Cards
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
I move toAccept Donation ($1,222.70) from MNB Bison Debit Cards
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6.9. Approve NSAA bowling as a high school activity starting during the 24-25 school year.
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Discussion:
I, the high school administration, and the Activities Committee all support the addition of bowling to the list of NSAA supported activities offered at McCook High School.
This program would start in the 2024-2025 school year.
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7. Positive Comments
Discussion:
Teresa Thomas has heard a lot of positive comments about the new playground equipment. She talked to some kids that love the new equipment.
Tom Bredvick stated that food insecurity in the state of NE is real, and he was extremely positive about the amount of food that was served for the summer food service. Charlie McPherson commented on the amazing work being done by the maintenance and custodial staff so far this summer. Mike Lnagan felt like the facility enhancements have been amazing, test scores are great, the food service is providing great service. He feels like things are good. Jeff Gross thanked the bus drivers. Our route drivers drove 104,861 miles, and our activity drivers drove 153,853 miles. Brad Hays congratulated all the spring sports athletes and coaches Grant Norgaard thanked all our social studies teachers for all they do to ensure that all the Americanism policies and standards are being met. |
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.
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9. Items for Review
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9.1. McCook Public Schools Policy - Sections 6000 and 7000
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