October 13, 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
Discussion:
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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. Public Participation, Presentations, and Reports
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2.1. Public Participation
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2.1.1. Board accepts public comments
Discussion:
Tosha Bolmstead talked about the appreciation of considering a change to the grading scale process.
Nathan Hudson spoke about a recent Facebook post concerning library books and read an legal excerpt about library books. |
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2.1.2. Student Board Member Report
Discussion:
School Activities
Fall Sports
Clubs
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2.2. Presentation(s)
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2.2.1. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) Program
Discussion:
Meghan Georgioni presented details about the MHS JAG program. She, along with student Lexi Steinbeck, answered questions and discussed details.
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2.2.2. Presentation: Progress Made on the District's Master Plan
The Superintendent will provide an update on progress meeting the goals established in the district's Master Plan.
Discussion:
Mr. Norgaard presented an update to the current Board of Education master plan.
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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 2025
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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 meeting.
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5. Finance Committee Meeting
Discussion:
Mr. Langan gave a report from the meeting with the auditors. They gave an outstanding report and commended the staff for their work.
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6. Superintendent's Report
Review and Consider Revision of H.S. Grading Scale
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7. Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report September 2025 for October 2025 Board Meeting Monthly Lunch #’s = 15,703 meals served Financial #’s After 8.33% of fiscal year
Facilities — Updates
Storm Damage
Federal/state Reports filed in September:
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8. Board Comments
Discussion:
There were no member board comments.
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9. New Business
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9.1. Accept Resignations
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9.2. Accept the resignation from Joan Bass, McCook Junior High counselor
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9.3. Approve Policy Number: 3132 — Internal Controls
Changes have been made to policy 3132 to meet new requirements established in federal statute. The changes impact staff travel expenses paid by federal grants and/or other federal resources.
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9.4. Approve Superintendent's compensation.
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9.5. Accept a gift from Graff Charitable Foundation in the amount of $1000.00 for the Boys Tennis program.
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9.6. Accept a donation from MNB bank from the Bison debit card program in the amount of $1,244.10.
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10. Positive Comments
Discussion:
Quinn Taylor is very impressed by the JAG program and its positive impact at the high school.
Jesse positive comment was on the teammates mentoring program. Charlie McPherson thanked everyone involved in the fire safety program for the students. Scott Barger really appreciates the recently held Parent Teacher conferences and thanked the staff for their flexibility. Amanda Buhr thanked the staff for their handling of the students during the recent storm, and keeping the kids. safe. Mike Langan thanked the JAG program for all their efforts. Jeff Gross thanked the clubs and school organizations for all work in the community. Brad Hays thanked Mr. Obrecht and the band for all their performances on Heritage days, Harvest of harmony, UNK homecoming parade, and the upcoming events. Mr. Norgaard was very thankful to the staff that kept everyone safe during the recent storms. |
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11. Adjournment
Discussion:
adjourned @ 7:24
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12. Items for Review
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