April 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
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II. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Public Comment & Recognition of Guests
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V. Approve the minutes of the March 11, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
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VI. Treasurer Report
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VII. Approve Outstanding Payables
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VIII. Discussion and Action Items
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VIII.A. New Hires / Resignations
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VIII.B. Approve Teacher Contracts
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VIII.C. Approve Principal Pay
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VIII.D. Amend August 12, 2025 minutes.
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VIII.E. Gym Locker Room Entry Door Fob Reader Project
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VIII.F. Ecowater Lindsay Water Conditioning Project
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VIII.G. Admission of Out-of-State Students
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VIII.H. Technology Purchases
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VIII.I. Science Curriculum Purchase
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VIII.J. Multi-Purpose Room - wall matting project
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VIII.K. Boys and Girls Club of SSN
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VIII.L. 2026 Santee Sioux Nation Wacipi (pow wow)
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Discussion:
Sidney asked about donating towels with school logo, Greg said he would look into it and send an email with prices. Board members said it would be nice to see staff members at our June ? Pow-wow.
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VIII.M. 21st CCLC Grant: After School Program and Summer School Update
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VIII.N. Special Education Program: Director Update
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Ms. Wronko discussed updates. Sidney Tuttle inquired about Staffing. Ms. Wronko and Ms. Phelps share details about changes and getting things fixed for next year.
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VIII.O. Approval of 24-25 Audit
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IX. Reports
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IX.A. Superintendent
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Supt. Shepard update. 1) Valedictorian conflict. This year we will have 2 Valedictorians. Handbook says two different things. 2) Senior Absences, took a stance of holding kids accountable, but parents have the opportunity to provide documents to change absences to excused due to handbook reasons. Board Members Susan and Waylon, talked to providers about Dr. Notes. Supt. Shepard is not saying throw it out. We still need to follow policy, just giving a deadline for documents to be turned in by Friday, April 24th. 3) We are having low water pressure issues, school is closed as Ecowater completes the installation of pumps. Classified staff will be paid. 4) Dana Cole - Auditor, dropped us. We will need to find someone else. Waylon asked about the letter from the State Auditor. A copy of the email is in Board drive. Waylon read the email from State Auditor Deputy.
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IX.B. EC Director, ELEM Principal & MS-HS Principal
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MS/HS Principal Mrs. LaPlante gave update of activities and upcoming events. MAP and ACT testing, . PK-5 Principal Ms. Phelps shared MAP/NCAS testing is in progress, Character Counts recognition was held March 25, Title I night was very well attended, and they partnered with community programs. Parent/Teacher Conferences was held March 17th.
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IX.C. Committee Reports
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X. *Closed Session: If, during the course of the meeting discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
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XI. Adjourn
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