October 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM - Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  President Lutkemeier opened the meeting at 7:00 am.  The meeting notice was advertised in the October 2nd publication of the Webster County Sun.  "The Open Meetings Act" poster was displayed in the meeting room.

Discussion:  Guests in attendance were:  Caitlin Crowe, Ashley Kral, Adam Sidlo, Jennifer tenBensel and Krissy Simonton.  Public comment was utilized by Ashley Kral.

Discussion:  Mr. Bauer reported :

1. Superintendent evaluations will be handed out at the end of the meeting. Please complete and return to Board President Lutkemeier prior to the November meeting.

2. Negotiations team would like to meet 30 minutes prior to the November board meeting. Board members (Daren, Leon, Alan). Mr. Lutkemeier, please make sure we have our introductory meeting prior to November 1st.

3. Auditor was out on October 9th.

4. NASB State Conference November 19-21st. Gail has rooms booked. Those going down, please let me know if you would like to attend the SchoolMasters event on Wednesday night at the Old Mattress Factory. Nice meal, a little business and then they will have The Music Bingo People for entertainment.

5. Roseland Community Center has been reserved for the Board and Staff Holiday Meal on Saturday December 6th.

Discussion: 

Mr. Drake reported:

Enrollment: As of October 10th

PreK-6: 134
PreK: 25
K: 20
1st: 7
2nd: 16
3rd: 14
4th: 13
5th: 23
6th: 16

Added a preschooler, kindergartner, and 3rd grader

Completed Events:

September 18: P/T Conferences
September 19: Teacher In-Service (Instructional Strategies, Math Curriculum Discussion, Safety Trainings)
September 24: Farm Safety Day
September 26: Homecoming Pep Rally
October 7th: Health and Fitness Day @ Hastings College (4th Grade)
October 9th: Fire Safety Week (Campbell Fire Dept)

Upcoming Events:

October 17th: End of 1st Quarter
October 20-23: Red Ribbon Week
October 23rd: Parent Breakfast
October 24th: No School In-Service (Data dive)
October 26th: Community Trunk or Treat
October 31st: Lions Club Hearing and Vision Screenings
November 11: Veterans Day Program

Updates:

Gym doors are being installed.
Turf is on track for November.
Math curriculum review is well underway.
Teacher evaluations are in progress.

Informational:

NSCAS testing packet and findings

Discussion:  Mr. Jones was not in attendance due to a school scheduling conflict.  Mr. Bauer presented his reports.

Professional Development / Meetings

October 7th - ESU 9 Empowering Leaders
October 9th-10th - NeMTSS
October 15th-16th - Red Cloud External Team Visit
October 21st - NCSA Meeting
October 24th - No School - Teacher In-Service
November 8th-10th - NSIAAA AD Clinic

JH/HS Academic

Sept. 30th - 9th, 10th, 11th Grade @ Outsiders Performance
October 6th - College Planning Day - Seniors
October 8th - PK-12 Picture Retakes
October 15th - Career Fair - Juniors/Seniors
October 15th - Pre-ACT - Sophomores
October 17th - End of Quarter 1
October 18th - National ACT
October 21st - Sophomores @ Youth Science Field Day
October 24th - No School - Teacher In-Service
October 31st - Lions Club Health Screenings
November 11th - Veterans Day Program @10:30 AM
November 12th - 7th-9th Health Checks
November 19th - 10th-12th Health Checks
November 19th - Schoolmasters Fall Meeting
December 1-5 - JH MAPs Testing

JH/HS Safety Drills

Fire Drill - TBA
Lockdown Drill - TBA

JH/HS Sports / Activity

Sept. 29th - XC @ UNK Invite
Sept. 29th - JH VB @ Deshler
Sept. 30th - FBLA @ FLC
Sept. 30th - HS VB @ W-H
Oct. 1st - FFA @ Land Judging
Oct. 1st - Art @ HC Mural Contest
Oct. 2nd - XC @ TVC (Red Cloud)
Oct. 2nd - JH VB @ Shelton Tri
Oct. 3rd - VB @ Dorchester
Oct. 3rd - FB @ Dorchester
Oct. 4th - JH VB @ SL Tournament
Oct. 6th - JH FB @ Shelton
Oct. 6th - JH VB @ Shelton
Oct. 6th - JV FB @ Shelton
Oct. 7th - Senior Class Picture
Oct. 7th - FBLA/STUCO Trash Pick Up
Oct. 9th - HOSA @ FLC
Oct. 9th - JH VB vs WH
Oct. 9th - XC @ McCool Junction
Oct. 9th - JH FB @ GI Lutheran
Oct. 9th - HS VB @ Giltner Tri
Oct. 10th - HS FB vs Red Cloud
Oct. 13th - JH VB @ Red Cloud
Oct. 14th - HS VB @ SL Tri
Oct. 14th - FFA @ Connection Chapters
Oct. 15th - Career Fair - Juniors/Seniors
Oct. 15th - FFA @ CPI Harvest Meals
Oct. 16th - FFA @ CPI Harvest Meals
Oct. 16th - XC @ Districts (Mcool)
Oct. 17th - HS FB vs Meridian
Oct. 17th - XC / FB Senior Nights
Oct. 17th - FFA @ CPI Harvest Meals
Oct.18th - HS VB @ TVC (Franklin)
Oct. 20th - HS VB @ TVC (Franklin)
Oct. 21st - HS VB @ SL Tri - Senior Night
Oct. 23rd - JAG @ LDC
Oct. 23rd - STRIV @ Sports Media Workshop
Oct. 24th - XC @ State
Oct. 24th - FBLA Blood Drive
Oct. 24th - HS FB @ Harvard
Oct. 25th - 7th-12th @ Kneeknocker Woods
Oct. 27th - HS VB @ Districts
Oct. 28th - HS VB @ Districts
Oct. 29th-31st - FFA @ Nationals
Oct. 30th - FBLA Pumpkin Judgin
Oct. 31st - HS FB @ State Playoffs
Nov. 1st - HS VB @ Districts

Other:

October 20th, we will have school.
October 24th, we will not have school and will have a Teacher In-Service.
24-25 NSCAS Data

Discussion:  The Silver Lake Education Association is requesting that the Board take action to recognize them as the exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non-supervisory certificated staff for the 2027-2028 contract year. (see attachment)

Discussion:  Board members received information regarding the bat exclusion cost at the high school in the amount of $14,537.  Attached is the quote and booklet of terms and conditions as well as services defined and explained. 

Discussion:  Mr. Jones and myself were approached formally by a parent asking if the school would consider approaching Adams Central in regard to a possible baseball co-op.  We have also been informally asked about the potential of adding a softball co-op with someone.  

Softball is in the fall.  (Volleyball, Cross Country)
Baseball is in the spring.  (Track, Golf)

This is a board decision and Mr. Jones and myself would love the board's guidance.  Discussion was held regarding the pros and cons of this decision.  Mr. Bauer will be moving forward regarding board members' questions concerning enrollment numbers, cost and transportation.

Discussion:  We rotate buildings that are inspected each year.  Free service as an Alicap subscriber.  The fee before becoming an Alicap member was $650 for the year to get the safety review done for Rule 10.  

Discussion:  The next regular board of education meeting will be Thursday, November 13th at 7 pm in Roseland at the High School.  The Negotiations Committee meeting will precede this at 6:30 pm.