March 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Opening the Meeting
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Call to Order
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IV. District Mission Statement
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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 |
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V. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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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
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VI. Publication of Meeting
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VII. Board Member Roll Call
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VIII. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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IX. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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IX.A. Minutes of the February 9, 2026 meeting of the board
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IX.B. Financial Report
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IX.B.1. Approval of $14,000 for the activities fund to be used for officials, fees, and other related costs. The details of these expenditures will be presented to the board at the next board meeting.
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IX.C. New Hire Recommendations:
Madison Sutton — (BA+27 Step 1 Middle School PE) Emily Beckman — (BA Step 1 Elementary Teacher) Yeimmy Parada — (MA Step 11 SES Dual Language) Kathy Lewis — (MA+27 Step 11 Middle School EL) |
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IX.D. Resignations:
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IX.D.1.
Jayme Puntney - Preschool Karina Lopez - Preschool Kari Bazata - Elementary Jasmin Lizcano - Elementary Morgan Semerad - Middle/High School Josh Rowan - Middle School Brooke Rowan - High School Hallett Moomey - High School |
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IX.D.2. Retirement
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IX.D.2.1. Kelly Kort - The Board would like to thank Kelly Kort for her 19 years of service to the Schuyler Community Schools and students. We wish her the very best in her retirement.
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IX.E. Policies
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IX.E.1. Reviewed policies with no substantial changes.
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X. Public Comment
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XI. The Schuyler High School Student Council
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XII. Discussion/Information Items
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XII.A. Presentation on Language Arts Adoption
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XII.B. Summer Carpet Projects - the following proposed carpet replacements are part of our yearly maintenance plan to ensure carpet and floor coverings are in good working order.
Elementary School - 3 classrooms ($12,809.86) Middle School - Band Room and Commons ($19,294.29) High School - Front Office, Classroom, Library ($18,255.00)
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XII.C. Review of the recommended bids for the HVAC and Fire Alarm project.
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XII.D. Presentation on 2024-2025 Audit and 2 year fiscal review
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XII.E. Apple Computer order for Staff
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This purchase is part of our technology plan and provides computers for our staff over the next four years. The quote includes Apple Care to address breakage or maintenance issues.
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XIII. Action Items
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XIII.A. Review, discuss, and consider the proposed carpet replacements at the elementary, middle, and high schools.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the proposed carpet replacements as presented at a total cost not to exceed $52,000. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.B. Review, discuss, and consider the recommended bids for the HVAC and Fire Alarm project.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to accept and approve the bids from Genesis Contracting Group, LLC. for the HVAC and Fire Alarm work. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.C. Review, discuss, and consider 2024-2025 Audit
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the audit as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. Review, discuss, and consider the Apple Computer Order.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the Apple Computer order with Apple Care as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. Review, discuss, and consider the 2026-2027 school calendar.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the 2026-2027 school calendar as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV. Information Items: Reports
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XIV.A. Building/District Administrators
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XIV.A.1. Student Recognition
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XIV.A.2. Building principals will present on staffing update and walk-throughs.
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XIV.B. Board Committee Reports
Monday, February 16th from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Board Presidents Retreat in Kearney (Rich, Amanda) Monday, March 2nd @ 6:00 Building/Grounds/Transportation(Brian, Renee, Virginia) Monday, March 2nd @ 7:00 Board Policy/Handbooks/Support Programs(Paul, Renee, Rich) Wednesday, March 4th @ 6:00 American Civics, Assessment and Instruction(Amanda, Renee, Rich) Wednesday, March 4th @ 7:00 Budget/Finance/Negotiations(Amanda, Paul, Rich)
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This committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, requisitions/inventory, and instructional programs.
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XIV.C. Safety Plan Update
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XIV.D. Schuyler Community Schools Foundation Report
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XV. Adjourn
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adjourn. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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