October 9, 2023 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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1.3.1. Oath of Office - Student Board Member - Jonathan Frank
Discussion:
Brad Hays swore in Jonathan Frank as the student board member.
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2. Reports, Communications & Public Participation
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2.1. Board accepts public comments
Discussion:
Milva McGhee and Tiffany Hernandez, from Banisters leadership academy. Family Navigator meeting is a healthy community movement. Leadership skills are the number 1 focus of the group. This is for 7-12 graders. They are asking for space to host these events. Mr. Norgaard encouraged them to use the facility rental process for facility use.
The Banister Leadership Academy also works with metal health services for youth and families via tele-health. |
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2.2. Student board member report
Discussion:
Jonathan Frank reported that student council is getting ready for the color day dance and working on students in the driver's seat program.
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2.3. Presentation from Members of Bison Bass Fishing Team
Discussion:
Canyon Hosick and Kaden Wilhelmson gave a presentation to the board of the many events that the MHS Bass fishing teams have participated in. MHS has several Bass teams and have had great success.
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3. Approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes and financials
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Approval of Expenditures/Payroll for September 2023
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4. Reports from Staff Members and Committees
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4.1. Facilities Committee
Discussion:
Recap of the two meetings that were held with the community members about the potential of a new Bond issue. A recap of the meetings is attached. in Mr. norgarrds comment.
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4.2. Finance Committee
Discussion:
The Finance team met with the external auditors from KSO. Mr. Bredvick stated It was a favorable meeting. And the district is in good position.
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5. Administrator's written reports: Please review prior to the board meeting
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6. Superintendent's comments:
Construction Manager At Risk Update
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7. Business Manager's Report/Comments
Discussion:
Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report September 2023 for October 2023 Board Meeting September Lunch #’s = 17,362 Meals served. Financial #’s = After 8.33%% of fiscal year = General Fund YTD Revenue is 13.79% YTD Expense is 10.32% All Funds YTD Revenue is 14%, YTD Expenses is 10%
Projects - Updates Track/Restrooms Work is ongoing. Landscaping and interior work in process. Upcoming Projects 2023-2024 RFP’s New Special Needs Bus. Has been released. Bis to be opened October 26th Bond Project Work on CM@R Method, We held a meeting with interested companies on October 5th.
Federal/state Reports filed in September: 23-24 McCook Public Schools Budget and Tax request Applications through NDE Working on audit AFR SPED Finaal financial
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8. Board member comments
Discussion:
Teresa Thomas commented on setting up a meeting with the MEA for negotiations prior to novemeber 1st.
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9. New Business
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9.1. Accept a donation from McCook National Bank for the Bison Debit cards, in the amount of $2,099.30 with gratitude.
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9.2. Approve a student trip to FFA National Convention.
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9.3. Approve a student trip to the Dominican Republic.
The purpose of this trip is to allow students to engage with a different culture and to utilize their Spanish language skills.
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10. Positive Comments
Discussion:
Jonathan Frank feels like school spirit has been really high and seems to be growing. He also commented that Stuco has been working on making school enjoyable for all students.
Mike Langan also commented that the school spirit is high, and commented that we need to covet our teachers and staff and do everything in our power to retain our quality teaching staff. Teresa Thomas reported that parent-teachers conference were last week, and she thanked all the staff for their efforts. Tom Bredvick thanked the business office for all their work on the budget and audit. Scott Barger gave a shout out to the community members that gave up time for the bond community meetings. He also thanked the community members that give of their time and talents with district wide health checks. Brad Hays thanked the E-free church for providing meals for the teachers during parent-teachers conferences. Jeff Gross thanked Erin Ruppert, Bobbi Bortner and Heather Colicott for all their efforts in the business office. They are stars for our district and are always so professional and great at what they do! Grant Norgaard appreciates the JH staff that he met with concerning the new JH/SH project. It was a very professional meeting and he appreciated their focus on student learning. |
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 7:18 pm
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12. Items for Review
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