February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Opening the Meeting
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Call to Order
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IV. District Mission Statement
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STRIVE - COMMIT - SUCCEED - District Mission Statement
Schuyler Community Schools in partnership with parents, students, and the community is committed to educate students to become skilled, knowledgeable and responsible citizens in a global society - District Vision Statement Notice of this meeting was given in advance according to State Law 84-1411, by giving notice of the meeting to the public. Notice of this meeting was also given in advance to all members of the Board of Education |
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V. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the front of the meeting room.
Nebraska Open Meetings Act: http://nitc.nebraska.gov/documents/statutes/NebraskaOpenMeetingsAct_current.pdf
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VI. Publication of Meeting
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VII. Board Member Roll Call
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VIII. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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IX. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.A. Minutes of the January 12, 2026 meeting of the board
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IX.B. Financial Report
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IX.B.1. Approval of $15,000 for the activities fund to be used for officials, fees, and other related costs. The details of these expenditures will be presented to the board at the next board meeting.
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IX.C. New Hire Recommendations:
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IX.C.1.
Myra Babagay (BA+27 Step 11) Alyssa Denman (BA Step 1 Elementary Teacher) Adisyn Mendlik (BA Step 1 Elementary Teacher) |
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IX.D. Resignations:
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IX.D.1.
Amanda Richards (English Language Development) Jon Bos (Physical Education) Kasey Nolan (7th grade science) Andra Pracheil (4th grade) Shana Schrier (Special Education) Julee Jaixen (English Language Arts) |
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IX.E. Retirement:
The Board would like to thank John Sayer for his 27 years of service to the Schuyler Community Schools and students. We wish him the very best in his retirement. |
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X. Public Comment
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XI. Discussion/Information Items
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XI.A.
Allison Arriaga Lomeli will present on the Schuyler Chapter FCCLA events and programs.
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XI.B. Discuss the proposed pay scale for all classified staff.
This proposal represents a 5.8% increase with an estimated cost of $240,000.
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XI.C. Discuss the proposed 2026-2027 Master Agreement for all certified staff.
This proposal represents a 5.7% increase with an estimated cost of $850,000.
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XI.D. Calendar
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XI.E. Winter Map Scores
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XII. Action Items
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XII.A. Approve transfer of $125,000 from the Special Building Fund to QCPUF as replacement for previous fund transfer.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the transfer of $125,000 from the Special Builidng Fund to the QCPUF Fund. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.B. Approve Contract for Athletic Trainer
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the contract for Athletic Trainer as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.C. Approve pay scale for all classified staff.
This proposal represents a 5.8% increase with an estimated cost of $240,000.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the proposed pay scale as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XII.D. Approve 2026-2027 Master Agreement for all certified staff.
This proposal represents a 5.7% increase with an estimated cost of $850,000.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Master Agreement as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIII. Information Items: Reports
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XIII.A. Building/District Administrators
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XIII.A.1. Presentation on New Staff Onboarding and Mentor Program
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XIII.B. Superintendent
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XIII.B.1.
Facilities Update Financial Update |
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XIII.C. Board Committee Reports
Rationale:
This committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, requisitions/inventory, and instructional programs.
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XIII.C.1.
Legislative Issues Conference, January 25th and 26th |
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XIII.D. Schuyler Community Schools Foundation Report
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XIV. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
adjourn. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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