April 15, 2026 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 April 8, 2026 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 six board members were in attendance.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the March 9, 2026 meeting. There were none.  The minutes stand approved.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the March 2026 financial report.  There were none.  The report stands approved.  

Discussion:  Alex Ritter and Landon Rutjens were in attendance and gave a lengthy presentation about the FalconCast software app they have created.  Over the past year, they have developed the app as a custom video streaming service for the district.  The first phase would allow Elkhorn Valley staff and students to stream all non-athletic events. The public would be able to download the app to stream events in a read only mode.  A second phase would eventually allow the school to stream athletic events and provide stats to the coaches.  Mr. Ritter also indicated that local businesses could advertise on the app.  The app could be leased to other school districts creating a revenue stream for our district.   

Discussion:  The board's negotiations committee met with both principals regarding their salaries for the 26-27 school year.  

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne informed the board of area schools current substitute rates and their plans to increase the rate for 26-27.  Generally speaking, schools west of Elkhorn Valley are paying $135-140 and schools east of Elkhorn Valley are raising their rates to $150-160 per day.  Mr. Hahne recommended that the board increase our daily rate by $5.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler opened the public hearing on Policy 5052 at 9:00 p.m.  Mr. Hahne explained that there is a four step process schools need to go through every three years.  He has held a committee meeting to discuss changes.  The yearly public meeting will be held in July to gain public participation after which the updated policy will be put on the school's website.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler closed the hearing on Policy 5052 at 9:04 p.m.

Discussion:  Mr. Black offered the fourth grade position to Alyssa Rood which she accepted pending her release from Norfolk Public Schools.   That release was granted at their April Board of Education meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne indicated that Adam Rutjens asked for instructions regarding tree removal and planting at the sports complex. It was decided that the property boundaries need to be verified before trees are removed.  Tree planting will be limited to the northwest end of the complex at this time.  The project budget is on pace to spend $4.5 million; leaving room for adjustments and the final grading and parking surfaces.  The track should be ready mid-May. 

Discussion:  Mr. Black reported that a family fun night was held March 20th.  During the week of Arbor Day elementary students will receive trees to plant.  There will be a yo-yo assembly April 29 and field/fun day May 15 consisting of bouncy houses, kickball and grilled hotdogs.  Mrs. Novicki said spring testing is complete.  ACT test scores averaged 21.7, well above the state average, with several students scoring in the 30s.  Prom and the senior trip are done.  Students who participated in Scholastic Day at Northeast Community College did well, placing 2nd as a school.  Sixth grade move up day is scheduled for May 1 and graduation is May 9. Track and music activities are going well.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne mentioned the Title 1 parents meeting during the back to school open house in August.  Last year a meal was served and Title 1 staff are wondering if the EV Foundation would buy the food.  Security National Bank has notified the school that funds from the Hodgson Charitable Trust will be distributed as assets in kind or cash.  The Alicap safety review was conducted recently with good results.  The Open Meetings Law will be changing the meeting publication rules.  Notice of meetings will need to be published four times yearly in the newspaper with instructions that meeting notices can be found on the school website.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne reminded the board that the biennial American Civics meeting will be held in May.

Discussion:  LB 1090, the 3rd grade retention law, failed.  LB1219, a 2% hard cap on revenue growth failed.  A change to the joint public hearing requires all political subdivisions to be represented at the meeting effective in July, 2027.  Retirement rules have changed; lowering the 180 day separation period to 120 days with no substituting or volunteering allowed.

Discussion:  There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 9:56 p.m.