August 14, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Mrs. Hauxwell arrived at 7:06 pm.

Mrs. Laurie Brenning reported that this years grads will be the first to graduate that started in the new McCook Elementary.

Policy committee has met and will meet again this month.  New policies for review have been uploaded and are ready for review.  Review of these policies will need to be reported by August 28th.   The next meeting will be Sept 5th.

Mr. Norgaard reported on the Area Membership Meeting in North Platte on August 30th.

Mr. Norgaard reported on the start of the new school year and how well things went today.

Mr. Norgaard reported on the plans for our district taking part with the Solar eclipse.  We have been addressing and preparing for this and will allow parents to opt out of this if they choose to do so.

Mr. Haney reported that the districts assessed valuation will be released over the next ten days and that budget work will be finalized and presented to the finance committee of the board for consideration.

Mr. Elder welcomed Mr. Greg Borland.

Mrs. Thomas wants to look at dates for a prospective activities committee meeting.

Mr. Bredvick shared the value of the Area Membership Training in North Platte.

Mr. Hays thanked all the staff at the HS for their efforts in getting things organized and started this year.

Mr. Esch also thanked the staff for their preparation in getting organized to start the year.

Mrs. Thomas thanked the Guidance Department for all the work they did this summer to get everyone scheduled.   She also recognized the activity  programs for their efforts during a tight budget year.

Mrs. Hauxwell thanked the maintenance department for their efforts this summer.

Mr. Elder thanked MNB for all they do for the city of McCook as they continue to be service oriented.   That included the new Debit card that benefits the school financially.

Mr. Bredvick thanked the community for their efforts in supporting our schools.  Volunteers are always willing to help.

Mr. Haney thanked Mr. Norgaard for his efforts with the back to school staff meeting and his presentation at it.   He also recognized all the staff and employees for the team work involving a tight budget cycle. 

Mr. Norgaard recognized the staff who attended a recent staff development activity involving assessment and student achievement.  Those two days were very fruitful for those involved.  He also thanked the administrative team who actively got involved with the activities with the staff.   He thanked Kate Repass for her efforts with this event.

Adjournment by President Bredvick at 7:29 pm