October 14, 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. Recognize-
Discussion:
Mrs. Hauxwell thanked Kuglers Inc. and Nurient Ag, Inc. for their generosity. Max Kulger and Cassity Beebe were there representing Kulgers, Inc.
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2.2. Board accepts public comments
Discussion:
There were no public comments.
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2.3. Student board member report
Discussion:
Kyson Barger reported that Homecoming was a great success. Student council did a great job and the week was fun and the dance was well attended. The drama program started one-act play production, and they will be hosting a haunted house for Halloween. The band placed 1st place at the Harvest of Harmony marching festival. Boys tennis heads to state this week. Girls golf is in the state currently, and softball ended up as district runner-up just missing the state tournament.
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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 September 2024
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4. Reports from Staff Members and Committees
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4.1. Finance Committee
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Mr. Bredvick reported on the finance meeting with KSBO auditors. It was reported everything was in good order. Mr. McPherson stated that the auditors were very impressed with the business office and the organization of the audit.
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5. Administrator's written reports: Please review prior to the board meeting
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6. Superintendent's comments
Technical Assistance Rubric Self-Assessment
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7. Director of Business services report
Discussion:
Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report Aug 2024 for Sept 2024 Board Meeting Monthly Lunch #’s = . 15,448 meals served Financial #’s = After 8.3%% of fiscal year = General Fund YTD Revenue is 13.71% YTD Expense is 10.72% All Funds YTD Revenue is 14%, YTD Expenses is 10% Auditors are completing the Audit and we are working on the Annual financial Report with them. Facilities - Updates Sun shade at Tennis court will be installed in October Drainage wall at McCook Junior high is complete Upcoming Projects Bond Project We have held Community meetings and have been busy informing the community of the bond campaign Federal/state Reports filed in September: 2024-2025 Budget for the state auditors 2024-2025 Budget for the NDE LC-2 budget submission Submit Budgets to the County clerks 2024 -2025 State Aide Data
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8. New Business
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8.1. Accept $1,775.05 from MNB from the Bison debit cards with gratitude.
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8.2. Accept resignation from Julie Carpenter - Special Education Teacher at McCook Senior High school
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8.3. Accept Resignation from Lynne Kinne - Life Skills, Summer school, and Unified Bowling coach at the Sr. High
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8.4. Accept Resignation from Donita Priebe - Director of Bands
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8.5. Accept resignation from Carol Brown - 5th Grade Reading and Head coach to Lady Bison Golf team
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8.6. Accept Resignation from Michele (Shelly) Sehnert - Mathematics Senior High and McCook Community College Dual Credit Math Instructor
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8.7. Accept resignation from Jason Cochran - Mathematics and McCook Senior High
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8.8. Approve Policy 4150 --Teacher Evaluation.
Following a review of our new teacher evaluation policy by the Nebraska Department of Education, we were requested to reapprove it. According to their accreditation rules, the policy must be approved by the district after receiving their approval. No changes have been made to this policy.
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8.9. Reapprove the following policies and change their file numbers to correspond with our new policy manual.
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9. Positive Comments
Discussion:
Kyson Bager commented on how positive the honor walks are for the high school. It is appreciated.
Scott Barger always believes the parent-teacher conferences are a big success, and he thanked the teachers for all their efforts. Tom Bredvick thanked the retiring teachers for all their dedication and for giving so much to McCook schools. Theresa Thomas gave a huge thanks to Mr. Hanson for taking special needs students on employment tours and work study programs. She really appreciates the businesses working with our students and the program. Charlie McPherson thanked the business office for their work and dedication and organization on the audit and day to day operations for the school district. Mike Langan reported that the auditors commended the business office, and he congratulated the MHS softball team and coach Millen on a outstanding year. Jeff Gross thanked all the staff and community members for all the hours spent as game day workers to pull off all the events that we have for our students. Brad Hays thanked MNB, Kulgers and Nutrient ag for their outstanding gifts to McCook Public Schools. Grant Norgaard thanked McCook on the Move for their work behind the scenes on the bond issue and thanked Mary Dueland for her comments at a recent informational meeting. He also commended Katy Snyder, health careers instructor, for arranging interviews with her students and professionals within the district. The students were well-prepared and excelled at the interveiws. |
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10. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned 7:10 pm.
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11. Items for Review
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