August 11, 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
Discussion:
Brian Nally spoke about concerns he has about a teacher and policies that govern teachers actions.
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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 July 2025
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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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5. Superintendent's report/comments
Beginning of the Year Itinerary:
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6. Business Manager's report/comments
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Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report July 2025 for August 2025 Board Meeting Monthly Lunch #’s = 14,470 meals served Financial #’s = After 92% of the fiscal year = General Fund YTD Revenue is 106% YTD Expense is 92% All Funds YTD Revenue is 103%, YTD Expenses is 90% Facilities - Updates SH gym hallway/commons area - Finishing final touches. Putting everything back in place for the beginning of the school year. Upcoming Projects The Federal Desk Review on all 2023-2024 Federal Grants IDEA, TITLE ESSERS III is ongoing. Valuations will be in on August 20th. The budget will be finalized after. 2024-2025 Audit will be Sept 9th, 10th, 11th.
Bond Project Aug 12th = Last day for ballots to be dropped off.
Federal/state Reports filed in July: 25-26 IDEA Application Student Census
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7. Board member comments
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Mr. Hays reported that the Nebraska Association of School Boards area membership meeting in North Platte is September 3rd.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Accept with gratitude a donation from The Coppermill (Adam Siegfried) in the amount of $1,015 for the NORE group
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8.2. Approve option enrollment resolution
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8.3. Approve a resolution authorizing the Superintendent, or their designee, to sign all necessary state and federal documents, applications and related forms on behalf of the district.
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9. Positive Comments
Discussion:
Mike Lagnan thanked everyone for all their work in the community and the education of the public about the bond election.
Amanda Buhr thanked the administration for all their work with the new teachers' orientation and welcomed everyone back. Scott Barger thanked the high school administration and counseling department for all their work on registration days. Charlie McPherson thanked the maintenance and janitorial staff for all their efforts over the summer. Jesse Juenemann thanked everyone for all the effort in the bond campaign and for getting everything ready for the beginning of the school year. Jeff Gross thanked Heather Collicott for her service to McCook Public schools. He also thanked Mary Dueland for all her efforts in educating the public about the bond election. Brad Hays thanked McCook on the Move. He also wished everyone good luck as the new school year begins. Grant Norgaard thanked Mr. Degnan for all his travels and endeavors this summer. Our students will be better served by his experiences. |
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10. Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 6:40pm
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11. Items for Review
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