April 9, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Ms. Neel reported on a dance fundraiser held recently for Olivia Meixner, a leadership banquet that is pending, and a recent inductee to the Alumni Wall of Fame (Christine Messinger Loshbaugh)..

Discussion:  Mr. Borland wanted to thank those who were involved with the Family Fun Night at McCook Elementary.  Mr. Elder commented on the games an how much fun the kids had that night.  Great event that was beneficial to all.

Discussion:  None

Discussion:  Mr. Gross asked Rachael Jones and Victoria Norgaard (speech students) to present.  They presented a poem and humoris act.   Both did a very nice job of entertaining as they presented.

Discussion:  Mr. Norgaard presented on the Closing the Achievement Gap Honorable Mention Award presented to McCook Public Schools by Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association.  This honor was achieved through our high NeSA assessment scores (math).

Discussion:  Mrs. Hauxwell reported on the new policies that were going to be adopted at the next meeting and asked the Board to study them and provide input.  The next committee meeting will be on May 2nd.

Discussion:  Mr. Norgaard reported on several activities within the district recently.  These included the State FFA convention, and some of our DI teams who competed in Kearney.

Discussion:  Nothing to reprot at this time.

Discussion:  Mr. Elder stated that this Sunday is a Christian Concert and wanted to thank all those who were involved with organizing this event.
 

Discussion:  Ms. Neel stated that she was a student who was chosen to participate in a recent thespian event and thanked those who were involved.
Mr. Hays commended the High School Student council for doing recent fund raising to benefit a student.  He also congratulated Victoria Norgaard and Rachael Jones for their performances.
Mr. Esch thanked all the students who attended the meeting tonight.  He also thanked Ethan Scott for his efforts and thanked those who are responsible for him being available to help our students.
Mrs. Hauxwell recognized the businesses down town and recognized Sehnarts for their efforts in supporting our students.
Mr. Elder wanted to recognized all the volunteers who help financially and physically in our district to assist us with our mission.
Mrs. Thomas recognized the 8th graders who visited Mid Plains Community College to explore careers.
Mr. Haney recognized Drew Daum for being selected as a Student Representative to the NSAA.
Mr. Bredvick recognized the Board for their leadership at a recent Board Goal Setting and Strategic Planning Session.
Ms. Rachael Jones shared that the thespians each year attend a professional play production and thanked the District for their support with this activity.
Mr. Norgaard thanked our Math Teaching Staff for their efforts in helping students achieve at high levels.
 

Discussion:  Adjournment by President Bredvick at 7:34 pm