January 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  STRIVE  -  COMMIT  -  SUCCEED  -  District Mission Statement

Schuyler Community Schools in partnership with parents, students, and the community is committed to educate students to become skilled, knowledgeable and responsible citizens in a global society - District Vision Statement

Notice of this meeting was given in advance according to State Law 84-1411, by giving notice of the meeting to the public.  Notice of this meeting was also given in advance to all members of the Board of Education

Rationale:  This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session.  A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the front of the meeting room.

Nebraska Open Meetings Act:  
http://nitc.nebraska.gov/documents/statutes/NebraskaOpenMeetingsAct_current.pdf

Rationale:  Posting Locations:

• Schuyler Sun
• District Office Building Front Door
• Schuyler Post Office
• Colfax County Courthouse

Posted Date:  January 16, 2025

Rationale:  Rationale:  2024 Board Offices
President:  Rich Brabec                      Vice President - Brian Vavricek
Secretary - Virginia Semerad             Treasurer - Amanda Jedlicka
NASB Delegate - Renee Sayer          Recording Secretary -  Shelley Friesz

2025 Board Offices
President -                                                      Vice President -
Secretary -                                                     Treasurer -
NASB Delegate -                                           Recording Secretary -

Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.
3.  If only one nomination is made, any member of the board may make a motion for nominations to cease and cast a unanimous ballot for the nominee.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.

Rationale:  Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.
3.  Recommended Motion:  If only one nomination is made, any member of the board may make a motion for nominations to cease and cast a unanimous ballot for the nominee.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.
4.  Recommended Motion:  If more than one nomination, any board member may make a motion to call for the ballot vote.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.
Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to elect Vice President of Board of Education Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Rationale:  Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.
3.  Recommended Motion:  If only one nomination is made, any member of the board may make a motion for nominations to cease and cast a unanimous ballot for the nominee.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.
4.  Recommended Motion:  If more than one nomination, any board member may make a motion to call for the ballot vote.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.
Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to elect Secretary of Board of Education Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Rationale:  Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.
3.  Recommended Motion:  If only one nomination is made, any member of the board may make a motion for nominations to cease and cast a unanimous ballot for the nominee.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.
4.  Recommended Motion:  If more than one nomination, any board member may make a motion to call for the ballot vote.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.
Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to elect Treasurer of Board of Education Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Rationale:  Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.
Recommended Motion(s):  If only one nomination is made, any member of the board may make a motion for nominations to cease and cast a unanimous ballot for the nominee. Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote. If more than one nomination, any board member may make a motion to call for the ballot vote. Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Rationale:  Rationale:  This can be an appointed position by the newly elected board president.  The person we recommend is Christina Bywater.
 

Rationale:  Rationale: 

Committees will be appointed by the president of the board.  These committees are created for specific tasks of seeking information or investigation and will report back to the board for its consideration and action.  Committee action is considered to be advisory only.  The following committees are appointed at the annual board organizational meeting for one year.
 

SCS Board Committees 

Foundation Committee: Responsible for working with the Schuyler Community Schools Foundation. 2 Members Required in Bylaws. The foundation meets the first Monday of the month at 12:00pm. 2024 Board Members: Brian Vavricek and Amanda Jedlicka 

American Civics, Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction: Responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, staff requisitions and inventory. This is the only committee required by law (79-724) See attached document with updated requirements  for the American Civics Committee under LB 399.  3 members required. 2024 Members:  Rich Brabec, Amanda Jedlicka and Renee Sayer 

Board Policy/Handbooks/Support Programs:  Responsible for annual review of board policies, handbooks, safety/crisis plan. 2-3 members recommended. 2024 Members:  Renee Sayer, Virginia Semerad and Rich Brabec.

Public Relations/Strategic Planning/Calendar:  Responsible for recommending the annual district calendar, strategic planning process, and promoting positive public relations and communication.  2-3 members recommended. 2024 Members:  Brian Vavricek, Renee Sayer and Virginia Semerad.

Building /Grounds/Transportation: Responsible for recommending approval of the building and grounds and transportation programs, vehicle replacement schedule, building maintenance and upgrade schedule) 3 members recommended. 2024 Members: Renee Sayer, Brian Vavricek and Virginia Semerad. 

Budget/Finance/Negotiations: Responsible for budget, finance, contract negotiations with administration, certificated staff negotiations and support staff contracts.  3 members recommended. 2024 Members: Rich Brabec, Chuck Misek and Amanda Jedlicka

Rationale:  Rationale:  Attached below is the Immediate Family Employment and Conflict of Interest forms to be filled out by each board member.  Please return these completed forms to the board president.  
Attachments: (2)

Rationale:  This committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, requisitions/inventory, and instructional programs.