March 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Sargent Public Schools Board of Education Information
More Information: The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection at the Superintendent's Office during regular working hours. District Vision/Mission: The Board of Education, administration and staff are committed to providing an environment where every child can grow and learn in a positive environment. Engage-Motivate-Prepare-Inspire The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of matters to be considered at the meeting. The Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed. Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so. We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now, so that you may be recognized during the 'Public Comment' section of our meeting. Agenda items are subject to reordering at the discretion of the board president. Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda. Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item. |
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2. Opening Procedures:
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2.1. Call to Order
More Information: The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest, or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting. |
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2.2. Roll Call
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2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.4. Excused absence of Board Member
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.5. Open Meetings Act
More Information: Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted by the landing of the Library entrance. Notice of this meeting was published in the Sargent Leader and placed at the Sargent Community Center and First National Bank in Sargent. |
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3. Consent Agenda
More Information: At this time, any Board member may request that any item on the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Approval of Agenda
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3.2. Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of February 13th, 2025.
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3.3. Approve Financial Reports
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3.4. Approval of Claims/Bills
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3.5. Board Policy Adoption
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3.5.1. First Reading of Board Policies
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3.5.2. Second Reading of Board Policy
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3.6. Personnel Items
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3.6.1. New Hire(s)
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3.6.2. Staff Resignation(s)
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4. RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
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4.1. Recognize Cazen Smith for his performance at the State Wrestling Tournament and the rest of the wrestling team for their hard work.
Discussion:
The board presented Cazen Smith with a certificate for his performance at state wrestling.
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5. Reports and Discussion Items
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5.1. Discussion item regarding the basketball teams request for a shoot-around.
Discussion:
Luqman and Yahya Harris along with some help from Mrs. Jan Osborn presented and asked to possibly get a basketball shooting machine that could be used also for volleyball. The board recommended to start fundraising and see where things go from there.
Website for the shooting machine: https://www.shootaway.com/ Here is a video just showing one drill that could be run with it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Nd7Ab3Ksc Other schools that have "The Gun" - https://www.shootaway.com/gun-locator/#41.72943,-99.34113,9z |
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5.2. Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
Board committees gave a brief run down of what took place at each of their meetings.
A policy committee was formed to help speed up and go through policies a bit easier. The board will rotate on this committee throughout the year. |
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5.3. Principal Report
Discussion:
Mr. Max gave his principal report.
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5.4. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Mr. Olsen gave his report, which included working on grants for school.
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6. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action on the following:
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6.1. Amend the Dec 2024 approved 2025-2026 school calendar to change parent-teacher conferences and professional development to a week later to October 16 and 17th.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Discuss, consider, take action on tree removal bids
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.3. Approve interlocal agreement for the purchase of natural gas and related items though the Nebraska Choice Joint Utlilities Management Program (CJUMP)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.4. Review Option Enrollment Application Period
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Approve Policy 5006 Resolution and Appendix I
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.6. Discuss, consider, take action on asbestos re-inspection
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Visitors and Guests Public Comments
Discussion:
There were about ten community and staff members listening to the meeting and staying informed.
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8. Board Comments
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9. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
Future Board MeetingsRegular Meetings: April 8th, 2025 7PM at Sargent Public Schools LibraryRegular Meetings: May 13th, 2025 7PM at Sargent Public Schools Library Tentative Committee Meeting Dates: Personnel & Curriculum Committee March/April @ 5:00pm (Supt. Office)?? Policy Committee: Insert Date @ Time (Supt. Office) Finance/Facilities/Transportation Review Committee: Thurs April 3rd @ 7PM (Supt. Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:Events -NRCSA Conference March 20 and 21 in Kearney District Speech in Stuart March 18th Sargent Prom March 22 Strategic Planning with Staff March 24th State Speech March 28th MNAC Music Contest April 1 State FFA Convention April 2-4 All activities are located on our website, www.sargentpublicschools.org home page or on the App in the calendar.
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be on April 8th, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the school's library.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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