December 8, 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. Tegeler stated that notice of the meeting was published in the December 3, 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 November 10, 2025 meeting. There were none.  The minutes stand approved.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the November, 2025 financial report.  There were none.  The financial report stands approved.  

Discussion:  There were five seniors at the meeting; Melina Bullard, Ashton Novotny, Kaden Howard, Nathan Werner and Jaidreona Hogancamp.  Each was requesting board approval for more than one class period of work release during second semester of the school year.  Each provided details about where they will be working.  They have verified with Mrs. Hahne, counselor, that they are in good standing so are qualified for extra time of work release.

Discussion:  Board members discussed the new evaluation instrument.  All agreed it was a more useful, better instrument.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne shared copies of the audit report.  He touched on several aspects of the report and highlighted the beginning and ending balances of each fund.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne shared copies of the 2025 annual district report.  This report will be posted to the school website.

Discussion:  Mr. Black gave the report as Mrs. Novicki was unable to attend the meeting.  Both principals attended the state principals conference recently.  The K-6 Christmas concert was held last week.  The elementary students are MAPS and Dibels testing this week; the junior high will test next week.  Mr. Black has received several applications for the Kindergarten position.  The safety committee planning group met to set dates for training drills.  The I Love You Guys will be here January 21-23.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne told the board the new bus will arrive December 11th.  We could advertise the old football bus by sealed bids if the board chooses to do so.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne has made hotel reservations for all board members so they can attend the NRCSA spring conference in March.

Discussion:  Work continues at the sport complex site; footings have been poured, track equipment is being ordered, there were questions about the number of windows needed in the press box.

Discussion:  Other schools are starting to settle their negotiations.  It's time to have another meeting with the teachers association.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne reminded the incumbent board members that if they choose to file for reelection they must do so by February 17, 2026.

Discussion:  There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.