November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING

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, November 10, 2025, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the board norms were read aloud. 

Discussion:  President F. Kramer observed Open Meeting Law requirements. 

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, November 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.

Discussion:  President F. Kramer asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.

The following addressed the board in regards to the pros and cons of 6-Man and 8-Man football classification with importance being placed on quality practices:  Jason and Jenny Johnston, TeeJay and Chelsey Myers, Jon Walz, Jay Peterson and Coach Luke Connell.

 

Discussion:  The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.

Discussion:  Bryan Regier gave his Community Liaisons' report which included: Halloween Parade with a winner from each grade receiving $5 Chamber Bucks for best costume, Veterans' Day Program with patriotic music performed by students and Christmas Around Town. 

Discussion:  The Activities Director's report included the following: junior high wrestling began, winter sports conditioning began today, coaches include Bo McVay (Head Boys Basketball), Bridget Weems (Head Girls Basketball), Jason Phelps (Head Wrestling), Josh Deines (JH Boys Basketball), Kadee McVay (JH Girls Basketball) and Sonny Scott (JH wrestling). The speech coaches this year will be Polly Burnside and Cydnie Wilson.  Mr. Regier took 6 students to MNAC Choir/Band, Mrs. Hynes took 4 students to the Art Field Day.  Vote by 10th and 11th grade boys regarding football decision breakdown included:  FOR 8-man = 9, FOR 6-man = 3 and INDIFFERENT = 2.  Coaches voiced that either 6-man or 8-man will work, but if we switch to 6-man it should stay that way for the foreseeable future. Other items include:  training on Arbiter Scheduler, varsity/JV volleyball scheduling for 2026-27 year with prioritizing Friday nights and overlapping volleyball and football when possible.

Discussion:  7-12 Principal Tillman's report included: ASVAB testing for Juniors, Red Cross Blood Drive on November 13, FFA lock-in on November 14 and 15, FFA D9 Leadership development event at Wallace on November 17, formal teacher evaluations will begin this week and thank you to NHS students and sponsor for their work during Red Ribbon Week.  Congratulations to MNAC Volleyball 2nd Team:  Rhayana Bruns, and Honorable Mention: Lexi Hagan and Izzy Waker.  Football 1st Team:  Cotter Johnston, 2nd Team Kempten Florea and Honorable Mention:  Tucker Myers and Ezekial Goosey.

PK-6 Principal Isom reported on the following:  RARE Awards, parent/teacher conferences were well attended, Halloween Parade, Veterans' Day Celebration, $705 profit on Book Fair for new books, and update on library certification.






















 

Discussion:  American Civics Committee met October 29.  Topics discussed included: expansion of student council, Junior-Senior Capstone Project/ Washington DC Trip and expectations, County Government Day, and trip to State Capital.

Discussion:  The Building and Grounds Committee met November 5th and discussed current projects of outdoor lighting on the north and west, Bronco Room floor sanding/replacement and refinishing and replacement of painted floors with epoxy in the 1935 addition.  Pending projects include:  repair flooring at superintendent's residence, south side drainage, classroom door replacement in 1914 addition, classroom window installation, football field bleacher replacement and carpet replacement in the 1914 and 1992 additions.

Discussion:  The Negotiations Committee have met twice during October and November and LCE has presented what items they would like to negotiate.  

Discussion:  Sports Coop: will meet in November or December.

Discussion:  Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: superintendent evaluation/contract and ESU Board Member Workshop on January 13, 2026.

Discussion:  The Board discussed the 2026-2027 teacher negotiations.

Discussion:  The board held a zoom with the school attorney, Jordan Johnson, for a presentation, discussion, and consultation regarding the superintendent's new evaluation instrument and process.

Discussion:  The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  President F. Kramer adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.