September 11, 2017 at 6:34 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Mr. Bredvick and Joann Neel recited the oath of office as being the 2017-2018 student representative to the Board.

Ms. Neel reported on a 5th qtr dance after the football game last Friday.   The drug and alcohol free pledge is being supported by our students.   The homecoming dance will be on October 14th.

The PTO is looking at developing an activity calendar this year that will be a fundraiser for their group.  They plan to support our staff with meals again and plan to support reading with their annual book fair.

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Mrs. Repass reported on the write tools program and training that needs to be held this year (Oct 19th).   Mrs. Repass asked the Board to support giving the elementary that day for this staff development activity and shared the costs savings with that date.  This would be a calendar change from the adopted 2018 schedule.

Mrs. Hauxwell shared the plans and activities of the policy committee along with their thoughts and ideas of things for the next meeting.  Next meeting would be on Oct 3rd.

Mrs. Hauxwell reviewed the concepts and issues to be addressed with our facilities that the committee has discussed.

Mrs. Thomas reviewed concepts and concerns which included some forms that our students are required to fill out.   Lettering in music/dance was discussed and will be addressed for this year.  Implementing an academic letter would also be researched. Purchasing uniforms was also discussed with protocols to be put into place.  Select choir will be chosen from current choir members.

Mr. Norgaard shared the minutes from both the facilities and activities committee meeting.  He also encouraged the board to notify Deb Meyers if they are going to attend the NASB state conference in November so she can make reservations.  The conference for next year will be at the Quest Center down town Omaha.   He also shared that the administration is developing a safety and crises (I Love You Guys) plan that will be adopted for our district.  Mr. Craig Dickes is the leader along with Mr. Norgaard.  This new plan is similar to what we have had in the past with a few changes that reflect the what the state recommends.  The board attended the NASB area meeting in North Platte which proved to be rewarding.

Mr. Haney shared that our districts audit will be conducted over the next two days.  He also shared that the next 10 weeks will be filled with both state and federal reporting involving funding and grants.

Mrs. Hauxwell thanked the staff involved with making the corrections to our facilities that the facilities committee recommends.

Mr. Hays welcomed Ms. Neel for joining the board as a student representative.

Mrs. Hauxwell enjoys all the activities and events of our district.  She is very impressed with the teaching that is going on by the coaches and sponsors.

Ms. Neel thanked MNB for their continued support of our district.

Mr. Elder wanted to say thank you to all the board members for all they do for our district and its kids.  This board has great character.  It is nice to work together.  He wanted to thank Mr. Bredvick for his leadership.   He also stated that is nice to see the new staff and their bio's in the paper.  Thanks to the Gazette.

Mr. Hayes shared on the 18th of August the facilities committee did a tour and shared how nice the changes are.   He also shared how there is going to be a motivational speaker that will come to McCook address our Community along with some of our students.

Mrs. Thomas thanked all those who are working to raise money for the senior celebration.

Mr. Esch attended two committee meetings recently (finance and activities) and shared how impressed he was with the school personnel and how well they were prepared.  He also thanked all those involved with organizing the eclipse activities.  He also thanked Ms. Neel for joining the Board.  

Mr. Bredvick recognized and thanked the present and past boards for their efforts in showing fiscal responsibility and planning.  

Mr. Haney complimented the new staff for their efforts and shared how well they are fitting in with our current staff.

Mr. Norgaard recognized the new administrators (Mr. Borland and Mr. Dickes) who are making a positive impact in our district.  He also recognized Kate Repass and Lori Jumps for their involvement with organizing the eclipse events for our district.

Adjournment by President Bredvick at 7:52 pm