February 10, 2025 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
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There were no public comments.
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2.2. Student board member report
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There was no student board member report.
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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 January 2025
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4. Reports from Staff Members and Committees
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4.1. Facility Committee
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Facilities Committee Meeting 2-4-2025 @ 4:00 Conference room A
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4.2. Policy Committee
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4.3. The Annual Report to the Board of Education and Community of McCook
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Mr. Norgaard presented the MPS Annual Report to the Board of Education & Community of McCook.
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5. Administrator's written reports: Please review prior to the board meeting
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6. Superintendent's report/comments
School Improvement
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7. Director of Business services report
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Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report Jan 2025 for Feb 2025 Board Meeting State Aid Preliminary State aid #’s show a loss of ($157,533). Poverty allowance went up or we would have had another ($296,00) loss. Facilities - Updates Sanding and Refinishing the Gym floor at Central elementary Feb 28-March 9th YMCA Construction Staging agreement YMCA Facility Use agreement Upcoming Projects Central elementary Storage (Old shower area) SH Hall by Gymnasium project SH Hallway drop ceiling/lighting Bond Project Met with Facility Committee Re-Engaged McCook on the Move Re-engaged W-design Re-Engaged Northland Re-Engaged Sampsons
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8. Board member comments
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9. New Business
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9.1. Accept Resignations
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There were no new resignations.
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9.2. Approve contract for Evan Sestak - Sr. High History
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9.3. Accept Grant funds from Parker for Industrial Tech Department in the amount of $5,000.00 with gratitude.
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9.4. Approve update to policy No. 8342: Designated method of giving notice of meetings
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9.5. Approve Construction Staging Area Agreement with the Ed Thomas YMCA.
The Board will consider approval of a staging area agreement with the YMCA, allowing the YMCA’s construction managers to use district property for staging purposes during the construction and remodeling of the YMCA.
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9.6. Approve Facilities Use Agreement with the Ed Thomas YMCA.
In an effort to enhance community collaboration and partnerships, this usage agreement grants McCook Public Schools access to gym space, pool space, program areas, and parking, in exchange for the District constructing a parking lot on the west side of the YMCA. Additionally, the YMCA will have access to outdoor areas for youth sports and activities. The use of YMCA facilities and school district property will follow a predetermined schedule.
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10. Positive Comments
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Jesse Juenemann was very impressed with the boy-girl dance at the MHS game.
Charlie McPherson is impressed with the work to recruit new teachers that is on-going. Mike Langan was excited to see bison days going on today, and the comprehensive scores achieved by our community. Amanda Buhr thanked YMCA and Wagners Auto Group for the Edgerton science fair for our students. Also, congratulations to the bowlers on their success. Brad Hays commented that Bison days is an awesome experience and thanked the committee for all the work that they put in. Jeff Gross thanks all the volunteers for their help with the district wrestling tournament. Grant Norgaard thanks the teaching staff and for an excellent score for McCook elementary. |
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11. Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 7;55pm
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12. Items for Review
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