July 14, 2025 Will begin immediately following the hearings - 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:
Sharon Bohling talked to the board about the professional teaching field. As a lifelong educator, she feels like hiring non-certified teachers harms the non-certified teachers themselves, as they are not prepared through a program. She believes it hurts the students who are not being taught by a trained educator, and it hurts the professional teaching staff that have acquired a teaching certificate.
Katherine Griffin said the NORE trip was amazing and a life-changing experience for her daughter. The fund-raisers gave her great life lessons. Audrey Rogers wanted the board to know what a great trip it was, and thanked the sponsors for all their hard work. Rebecca Peterson commented on how great the trip was, and she really wants to see the trip continue. Mr. Fisher and Mrs Blume were outstanding sponsors and are to be commended. |
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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 June 2025
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4. Reports from Staff Members and Committees
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4.1. Policy committee
Discussion:
Scott Barger reported that we met on July 8th to review all the policy updates.
Mr. Norgaard gave an update on policies that will be approved in the meeting. |
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4.2. Administrator's written reports: Please review prior to the board meeting
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4.3. Career and college readiness presentations will be provided by building leaders.
Discussion:
The school principals reported on their career and college readiness programs.
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5. Superintendent's report
Bond Information Events:
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6. Business Manager's report
Discussion:
Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report June 2025 for July 2025 Board Meeting Financial #’s = After 83% of fiscal year = General Fund YTD Revenue is 104% YTD Expense is 84% All Funds YTD Revenue is 101%, YTD Expenses is 82% Facilities - Updates SH gym hallway/commons area - In Progress Central kitchen storage- Completed Weiland field West fence - Completed Central Playground re-asphalt -BB hoops - Asphalt completed Remodel 1 elementary classroom (new cabinets/ carpet/Paint) - Completed Repaint 10 classrooms central - Completed Regular scheduled painting and carpet cleaning in Progress Surplus auction - Completed Upcoming Projects Bond Project June 10th-August 10th = Provide information to the public, Tours July 21 = Ballots are sent in the mail July 23 = Ballots arrive to mailboxes Aug 7 = Last day to mail ballots Aug 12th = Last day for ballots to be dropped off. Federal/state Reports filed in June: Census Report Option Enrollment Rejection Report Student Transportation Report Summer electronic Benefit Transportation Report Non Certified Staff Report Days in Session Report Suspension/Expulsion Report Title annual Participation Report
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7. Board member comments
Discussion:
Mr. Hays reported that the NASB Area membership board workshop is Sept 3rd, 2025 in North Platte.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Approve contract for Terra-Marie Sides for the 25/26 school year - JH/SH Vocal Music
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8.2. Approve new lunch prices for the 25/26 school year
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8.3. Approve the policy updates as presented for the following policies: 1200, 1331, 1332, 3410, 4003, 4009, 5001, 5004, 5101, 5103, 5202, 5301, 5401, 5414, 6400.
These policy updates have been made to ensure continued alignment with statutory regulations.
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8.4. Approve policy 5106 -- Student Dress Code
This policy has been changed to align with state statutory requirements concerning the student dress code. These changes are also reflected in the update to Policy No. 5101 -- Student Discipline.
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8.5. Approve policy 5507 -- Foster Care Student Transportation
This policy clarifies district responsibilities as they relate to the transportation of foster care students.
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8.6. Approve policy 6113 -- Electronic Communication Devices and Cell Phones.
This policy is required by state statute. Policy No. 5101 contains further guidance concerning student use of cell phones and electronic devices.
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8.7. Approve policy 6931 -- Behavioral Intervention and Classroom Management.
This policy establishes easy-to-follow practices at multiple levels of student need. aligns with state statutes.
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9. Positive Comments
Discussion:
Scott Barger thanked the maintenance dept for all their work with the surplus sale and McCook on the move for their help in promoting the bond issue.
Amanda Buhr thanked Mr. Norgaard and Mr. Gross for all their work on the bond project. Mike Langan commented on all the extra work being put in for the bond election campaign by the administration. He also appreciated the transparency of the campaign. Charlie McPherson appreciated the students coming in and talking about a very successful NORE trip. Jesse Juenemann appreciates all the bond conversations going on around the community. Jeff Gross thanked all the summer school teaching and support staff for all their efforts. Brad Hays read a letter from the commissioner of education, Brian Maher, that commended Mr. Norgaard for all his work and efforts on the commissioners' superintendent advisory council. Grant Norgaard thanked all the staff for their summer school work. He also wanted to give a big thanks to all the efforts of Tracey Fisher and Kristen Blume for all their work and efforts on the NORE trip. |
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10. Adjournment
Discussion:
adjourned 7:41
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11. Items for Review
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