Meeting Agenda
1. ROUTINE BUSINESS ITEMS
1.1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
1.2. Roll Call: Stenson ___  Birhanzl ___  Wibben ___  Shourds ___ Miller ___ and Norman ___.
1.3. Approval of Agenda
1.4. Special Presentation
1.5. Approval of Consent Agenda 
(Any item or items may be pulled off the consent agenda, at the request of any board member, for consideration by the board as a whole.)
1.5.1. Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes
1.5.2. Bills
1.5.3. Treasurer's Report
1.5.4. Budget Report
1.5.5. Personnel Actions
1.5.5.1. Employment
1.5.5.2. Resignations/Retirements
1.5.5.3. Reassignments
1.6. Resolution Accepting a Gift, Donation, Contribution or Bequest
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MONETARY, PROPERTY, GOODS OR SERVICES DONATION
1.7. Public Forum
1.8. Superintendent's Report
1.9. Board Reports
1.9.1. Board Committees
1.9.2. Student Representative Report
1.9.3. Administrators
1.10. Congratulatory Action and Recognition
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. Adam Spray will provide an update on the FY27 Insurance renewal, which is being recommended for approval later in the agenda.
2.2. Policies 536, 709, and 721 are being brought to the board for the first reading. Policy 536 Memorial Policy is a new policy. Policies 709 and 721 have received revisions. These policies will be brought back at the May 11th meeting for approval.
2.3. Construction Updates 
2.4. Janet Wibben will provide a Legislative update.
3. ACTION ITEMS
3.1. Approve the Service Agreement between Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services, LLC, and Montevideo Public Schools.
3.2. Approve policy 534, School Meals Policy. This policy was reviewed at the March board meeting.
3.3. Adopt the resolution stating the intention of the school district to issue general obligation school building bonds, series 2026A, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $20,000,000; and taking other actions with respect thereto.
3.4. Approve the Health Insurance Renewal Proposal as presented.
3.5. Approve the Strategic Planning Project Manager.
3.6. Approve the Bob Mills Award Recipient
4. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
1. ROUTINE BUSINESS ITEMS
Subject:
1.1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
1.2. Roll Call: Stenson ___  Birhanzl ___  Wibben ___  Shourds ___ Miller ___ and Norman ___.
Description:
Director Miller will be attending the board meeting remotely from:
Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Grand Island
3604 Prairieview Street
Grand Island, NE
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1.3. Approval of Agenda
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1.4. Special Presentation
Description:
Adam Spray, Chief Business Official, will provide an update on the Budget.

Matt Hammer with Ehlers will provide a Pre-Sale Report to accompany the Resolution, stating the school district's intention to issue general obligation school building bonds.
 
Subject:
1.5. Approval of Consent Agenda 
(Any item or items may be pulled off the consent agenda, at the request of any board member, for consideration by the board as a whole.)
Subject:
1.5.1. Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes
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1.5.2. Bills
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1.5.3. Treasurer's Report
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1.5.4. Budget Report
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1.5.5. Personnel Actions
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1.5.5.1. Employment
Description:
Nicholas Macziewski, Special Education Teacher, Ramsey Elementary, for the 26–27 school year
Clint Schiller, Special Education Teacher, Sanford Elementary, for the 26–27 school year
Mikaylah Zimmerman, ELL Teacher, Ramsey Elementary, for the 26–27 school year
Brandon Raymo, Director of Teaching and Learning, for the 26–27 school year
Rory Lamorie, Custodian, High School
Chrys Kolhei, Title 1 Interventionist, Sanford for the 26–27 school year
Kaylee Luepke, Special Ed Para, Sanford
Paul Hastings, Special Ed Paraprofessional, Sanford Elementary
Mikyla Olson, Preschool Assistant, Hawks Nest
Lexie Gifford, 7th Grade Math Teacher for the 26–27 school year
Keelie Truax, Library Assistant, Middle School for the 26-27 school year


 
Subject:
1.5.5.2. Resignations/Retirements
Description:
Luis Fernando Valenzuela Cribas resigned as a Special Ed Paraprofessional from Sanford Elementary.
Tarin Yone resigned as an ELL Paraprofessional at Sanford.
Kaitlyn Fiscus, Library Assistant, is resigning at the end of the 25–26 school year.
Vera Weber will retire as Director of Professional Learning as of September 3, 2026.
 
Subject:
1.5.5.3. Reassignments
Description:
Aaron Sears has been reassigned from a Special Education Assistant to a Behavior Interventionist.
Melissa Erp has been reassigned from Title 1 to the Library/Media position at the high school beginning with the 26-27 school year.
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1.6. Resolution Accepting a Gift, Donation, Contribution or Bequest
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MONETARY, PROPERTY, GOODS OR SERVICES DONATION
Description:
Tim Christensen donated $100 toward the FFA Welding Equipment.
The Watson Lions Club donated $100 to Individuals with Disabilities.
Jamie Pauling, of the Agricultural & Technical Education Club, donated $10,000 toward the FFA Plasma Cutter.
CCM Health Community Investment Fund donated $2,000 towards the Community Ed Heroes in Action Scholarships.
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1.7. Public Forum
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1.8. Superintendent's Report
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1.9. Board Reports
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1.9.1. Board Committees
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1.9.2. Student Representative Report
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1.9.3. Administrators
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1.10. Congratulatory Action and Recognition
Description:

Congratulations to all students recognized in the 2025-2026 winter activity honors and awards at Montevideo Public Schools. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have made your school and community proud. These achievements reflect not only your individual talents but also your teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship. Well done!
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2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
2.1. Adam Spray will provide an update on the FY27 Insurance renewal, which is being recommended for approval later in the agenda.
Attachments:
Subject:
2.2. Policies 536, 709, and 721 are being brought to the board for the first reading. Policy 536 Memorial Policy is a new policy. Policies 709 and 721 have received revisions. These policies will be brought back at the May 11th meeting for approval.
Attachments:
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2.3. Construction Updates 
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2.4. Janet Wibben will provide a Legislative update.
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3. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
3.1. Approve the Service Agreement between Discover Your Sisu Therapy Services, LLC, and Montevideo Public Schools.
Attachments:
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3.2. Approve policy 534, School Meals Policy. This policy was reviewed at the March board meeting.
Attachments:
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3.3. Adopt the resolution stating the intention of the school district to issue general obligation school building bonds, series 2026A, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $20,000,000; and taking other actions with respect thereto.
Subject:
3.4. Approve the Health Insurance Renewal Proposal as presented.
Subject:
3.5. Approve the Strategic Planning Project Manager.
Subject:
3.6. Approve the Bob Mills Award Recipient
Description:
It is recommended that the board approve the individual whose name was communicated to the board prior to the meeting.  This honor is revealed at the Staff Recognition Dinner in May; hence, it is not included in the board documents.  Please keep the name of the recipient confidential until the Staff Recognition Dinner.
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4. ADJOURNMENT

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