May 11, 2026 at 5:30 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 (date) meeting of the board
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IX.B. Financial Report
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IX.B.1. Approval of $12,000 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:
Patrick King - BA+9, Step 1, EL Teacher @ SMS Brad Thoendel- MA, Step 5, Construction @ SHS |
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X. Public Comment
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XI. Discussion/Information Items
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XI.A. Heather Bebout will share updates and changes to our communication plan and website to meet new guidance and requirements.
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XI.B. Discuss plans for the house located at 123 W. 5th St. Schuyler, NE
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XII. Action Items
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XII.A. Review, discuss, and consider the purchase of English 3D Digital Licenses and Coachly Licenses at a total cost of $17,250 to support a pilot program during the first semester of the 2026–2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the purchase of English 3D Digital Licenses and Coachly Licenses at a cost of $17,250. 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. Review, consider, and approve the sale of the property known as Fishers School located at 1098 Rd J, Schuyler, NE 68661
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approved the property at 1098 Rd J, Schuyler, NE 68661 known as Fishers School by public auction. 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. Hire Chris Langemeier of Landmark Management and Realty Inc. to broker the sale of the property known as Fishers School.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve Chris Langemeier of Landmark Management and Realty Inc. to broker the sale of the property known as Fishers School. 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. Discuss, consider, and approve the proposed salary increase for the administration team of a 3.5% package.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the pay increase for the administration group of 3.5%. 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.E. Approve the Superintendents Contract with updated dates.
There are no substantial changes from the previous contract.
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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. Superintendent
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the contract for Superintendent Bret Schroder as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.A.1. Thank you to our staff and students for all their work and efforts toward achieving our district goals. ACT scores have increased and the percent of students that scored proficient on the ELPA21 assessment more than doubled this past year.
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XIII.B. Board Committee Reports
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This committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, requisitions/inventory, and instructional programs.
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XIII.B.1. (Brian, Renee, Virginia) Wednesday, May 6th @ 6:00 Budget/Finance/Negotiations (Amanda, Paul, Rich) |
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XIII.C. 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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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