November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Members present were:  Broberg, Johnsen, Negus, Schutt, R. Tegeler and T. Tegeler.  Absent:  none

Discussion:  President T. Tegelerr stated that notice of the meeting was published in the November 5, 2025 issues of The Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler referred to the open meetings law and welcomed visitors. There was no public comment. 

Discussion:  This item was not needed as all board members were in attendance.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the October 13, 2025 meeting.  There were none.  The minutes stand approved. 

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the October, 2025 financial reports.  There were none.  The financial reports stand approved.  

Discussion:  Mrs. Ashley Knust and four senior students gave a presentation about their entrepreneur class.  The students spoke about their roles in printing shirts and hats using the heat press machine purchased earlier in the year.  They have printed shirts for EV staff and several organizations within the school.  They have taken a field trip to Custom Sports for an inside look at the custom printing business.  Mrs. Knust had several samples of shirts the group has designed and printed.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne has checked with area schools and reports that there is no standard method of paying a TeamMates coordinator.  Coordinators range from volunteers to an extra duty assignment for one or 2 staff members. The board considered adding a co-coordinator but in the end felt that the district's contributions (use of facilities and paying one coordinator) was enough. This item dies for lack of a motion.

Discussion:  The audit report has not yet been received so this agenda item will be tabled until the December meeting.

Discussion:  Two staff have submitted their resignations.  Marketta Colsden has resigned her paraprofessional position effective immediately due to her personal health.  Katie Broekemeier, kindergarten teacher, has submitted her resignation effective at the end of the 25-26 school year.  Her husband has accepted a job in Ohio so the family will be moving.

Discussion:  Board members discussed the current evaluation instrument and the KSB evaluation platform.

Discussion:  Mr. Black reported that day 2 of the NDE/ESU training for universal design for learning has been completed.  He is participating in a principal's cadre this year.  Our K-2 teachers have been asked to participate in a pilot training by ESU 8 for CKLA.  ESU 8 will then offer training to teachers at other schools.  Mrs. Novicki spoke about the Battle of the Pep Bands, Jr High Choral Clinic, Veterans Day program and the 1-Act home show.  She also told the board that John Baylor is coming to conduct ACT test prep with our juniors as well as students from other schools.  Junior High sports have started and she participated in an external school improvement evaluation in Central City.

Discussion:  Work is progressing nicely at the sports complex.  Fire hydrants and water lines are being installed.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne will be attending the State Education Conference.

Discussion:  The board's negotiations committee has met twice with the teacher's group.  A proposal and counter proposal have been submitted between the board and teachers.

Discussion:  The board returned to open session at 9:02 p.m.  There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m.