December 9, 2024 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
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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:
There were no public comments.
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2.2. Presentation from the McCook Community Foundation, for grants approved in the amount of $8,528 for McCook Public Schools
Discussion:
Matt Sehnert, Pam Wolford and Ronda Graff presented a check to McCook Public School from the McCook community foundation.
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2.3. Student board member report
Discussion:
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
Winter Pep Rally held last Thursday Student vs Staff Basketball Game this weekend McCook hosting Cattle Trail Basketball Tournament this week SPORTS & CLUBS: Boys/Girls Basketball- Season started last Friday, both teams defeated Chase County. Both headed to Valentine over the weekend and will also be competing in the Topside Tip-Off Tournament in Goodland, KS this week starting on Thursday. Bowling- Scrimmage held over the weekend. The entire team will be heading to compete in Kearney tomorrow (12/10). That will be the first meet of the Bowling season. Boys/Girls Wrestling- Both dual Cozad this Thursday. Drama- Play Production competed in Districts at Sidney last Wednesday. FFA- at NCTA tomorrow (12/10) Band/Choir- Band and Choir held a concert the first day back from Thanksgiving break. (Band) Drumline played in the light parade over the weekend. (Choir) Group of students were selected to participate in the UNK Honor Festival in January. |
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2.4. Presentation by NORE - Trip to La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico - June 26 - July 3, 2025
Discussion:
Tracy Fisher, physical science teacher at MHS and Hannah Huff junior at MHS reported on their planned trip for NORE. Mrs Fisher re-orginized NORE. They have not been there since 2018. $4100 per student with 12 students attending. Numerous fundraisers have and are being held.
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3. Approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes and financials
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3.1. Approve expenditures/payroll for November 2024
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4. Reports from staff members and committees
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4.1. Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
Theresa Thomas reported that the negotiations' committee met on December 5th. It will be discussed in closed session.
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5. Administrator's written reports: Please review prior to the board meeting
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5.1. Superintendent's report/comments
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5.2. Director of Business services report
Discussion:
Monthly Business Manager Board of Education Report Nov 2024 for Dec 2024 Board Meeting Monthly Lunch #’s = 14,076 meals served Financial #’s = After 25%% of the fiscal year = General Fund YTD Revenue is 25% YTD Expense is 27% All Funds YTD Revenue is 26%, YTD Expenses are 26% Facilities - Updates We will be caprenting some rooms at MHS during Christmas break. Discussions from NASB Conference TEOSSA will have at minimum a 1.5% decrease overall SPED costs increased 10% statewide with the new funding. EHA rates came in at 10.7%. EHA was able to negotiate and pay down to 5.49% In the four-year span (21-25), benefits rose 16% and salaries rose 7%. NEPERS is 99% funded. Some worry that the extra 2% contribution (50M) could be pulled back. Be on the lookout for talk of Charter Schools and private school savings plans. LB 878 Bond election bill will be up for debate again - no special elections and 60% thresh-hold If there is no federal dept of education - expect short-term chaos and discussions about how to administer IDEA and TITLE Upcoming Projects Bond Project Meeting with W Design Meeting with McCook on the Move Meeting with Sampson's construction Federal/state Reports filed in December: SPED Proportionate share 25-26 state Aid components
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5.3. Board member comments
Discussion:
Teresa Thomas and Tom Bredvick both read heartfelt messages thanking the community and everyone they have worked with during their time on the Board of Education. Teresa Thomas served for 13 1/2 years and Tom Bredvick served for 20 years.
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6. New Business
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6.1. Accept resignation from Abbey McNutt, 6-12 Choir Director
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6.2. Approve contract for Jacob Obrecht - Band Teacher
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6.3. Approve contract for Zach Wieser - Senior High Math for 2025/2026 school year
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6.4. Approve contract for Sara Frank - 6th Grade ELA
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6.5. Approve NORE trip La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico June 26-July 3, 2025
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6.6. Accept the Grant funds from the McCook Community Foundation in the amount of $8,528 for Bison Days, the Ag Program, and to fund the CNS router add on.
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Discussion:
Matt Sehnert, Pam Wolford, and Ronda Graff from the McCook Community Foundation, presented a check for $8,528.00 to McCook Public Schools.
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7. Positive Comments
Discussion:
Teresa Thomas wanted to thank McCook elementary for the book blast. $32,000 in books. Kids are excited about reading. She also thanked everyone for the great relationships for her time on the board.
Tom Bredvick appreciates working relationships with everyone during his time on the board. Kyson Barger thanked everyone for their support for the student faculty basketball game. It is a great school spirit event. Scott Barger thanked the administrators for all their efforts in recruiting. And a big thanks to Tom Bredvick and Teresa Thomas. Charlie McPherson appreciates the work of the maintenance staff keeping the buildings running during the winter months. Mike Langan was impressed with the basketball teams and the wrestlers. The test scores were very impressive. Brad Hays thanked Teresa and Tom for the mentorship. Jeff Gross thanked Teresa and Tom for all their efforts and stated that they had left McCook Schools in a better place. Grant Norgaard recognized Mr. Borland and McCook Elementary for their excellent scores in the Classification. He also recognized all the schools for their great success. He also thanked Amanda Buhr and Jesse Juenemann for attending the board training. Finally, he also thanked Teresa and Tom for their service. |
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8. Enter into executive session to discuss negotiations with the McCook Education Association. The reason for the executive session is to protect the public interest during the negotiation process.
NE State Statute: 84-1410 Any public body may hold a closed session by the affirmative vote of the majority of its voting members if a closed session is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such individual has not requested a public meeting.
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9. Executive session for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's evaluation.
NE State Statute: 84-1410 Any public body may hold a closed session by affirmative vote of a majority of its voting members, if a closed session is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such individual has not requested a public hearing.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 8:19pm.
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11. Items for Review
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