February 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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Opening The Meeting
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Call to Order
Discussion:
President F. Kramer called the regular meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the board norms were read aloud.
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Nebraska Open Meeting Act statement and poster placement
Discussion:
President F. Kramer observed Open Meeting Law requirements.
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Roll Call
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Review of Norms
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Board Development
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger, Walz and Opela gave highlights of the board workshop they attended in North Platte.
President Kramer appointed committee members for 2025. |
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Publication of Notice
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, February 6, 2025, and posted at five local businesses along with notice to the president of the board and all members prior to the meeting date.
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Public Comment and Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
President F. Kramer asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.
James McGowen, ESU #16 Administrator, addressed the board recognizing the school administration and the excellent job they did in handling the crisis last month of Mr. Johnson's death. He commended them on how they followed protocol with the safety plan, bringing the crisis team in and how well everything went with continuing to have school. He stated it was a rough situation, but it was handled very well. Duane McClain addressed the board and also commended the administration and board on the handling of the crisis. |
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Routine Business
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Approval of Prior Minutes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approval of Claims
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Treasurer's Report
Discussion:
The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.
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Reports
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Community Liaison
Discussion:
The Community Liaisons' report included: Annual Chamber meeting was held and Micah Weems was the champion of the spelling bee with Landon Swim as runner-up. State spelling bee is March 15th at UNO.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
Kami Florea, McPherson Co. Activities Director, has stepped up and is helping with coop activities at this time.
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Principal
Discussion:
PK-6 Principal Isom reported on the following: IEPs, MDTs, BIP, ELPA21, benchmarks and student progress, accelerated reader celebration and daily touring of 3rd floor update.
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Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
The Building and Grounds report was presented with updates. Second and third floor restrooms are having drainage pipes replaced and hopefully will be operational soon. A new furnace is needed and will be installed in the weight room.
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: contributions to Hot Lunch Fund are tax deductible, day care project update and PrairieFire Consulting and future planning.
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New Business
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Discussion regarding the management of last month's crisis.
Discussion:
The Board held discussion regarding the management of last month's crisis with the death of Principal Johnson.
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Discussion regarding the school's administrative personnel for 2025-26.
Discussion:
The Board held discussion regarding the school's administrative personnel for 2025-26.
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Discussion and action to approve an Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director/Media Specialist contract with Bobbi Isom for the 2025-26 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the school calendar for 2025-26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to renew the board's membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards for 2025-26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve an additional extra duty position for 2025-26.
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Discussion and action to approve an extra duty stipend for the Sport's Cooperative Assistant Activities Director for the remaining 2024-25 activities.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion regarding staff Daycare for 2025-26.
Discussion:
The Board held discussion regarding staff daycare for 2025-26.
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Discussion and action to approve the repair of Bus #5.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Board Goals Review
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Adjournment
Discussion:
President F. Kramer adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
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