Meeting Agenda
1. Sargent Public Schools Board of Education Information

More Information: The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection at the Superintendent's Office during regular working hours. 

District Vision: We are proud of who we are, united by our community, and driven by purpose. With modern facilities, a strong curriculum, and a focus on leadership, we prepare every student for a successful Future.

District Mission:  Sargent Public Schools is committed to providing an education to prepare students to be productive and thrive in tomorrow's world.

Core Values: 
1. STUDENTS FIRST
2. SARGENT STRONG
3. COMMUNITY SUPPORT
4. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE


The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of matters to be considered at the meeting. The Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed.  Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so.  We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now, so that you may be recognized during the 'Public Comment' section of our meeting.

Agenda items are subject to reordering at the discretion of the board president.  Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda.  Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item. 
2. Opening Procedures:
2.1. Call to Order
More Information:  The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest, or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.
2.2. Roll Call
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
2.4. Excused absence of Board Member
2.5. Open Meetings Act
More Information:  Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted by the landing of the entrance to the Library.  

Notice of this meeting was published in the Sargent Leader and placed at the Corner Market, Post Office, and First National Bank in Sargent. 
3. Consent Agenda
More Information:  At this time, any Board member may request that any item on the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately. 
3.1. Approval of Agenda
3.2. Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of March 9th, 2026.
3.3. Approve Financial Reports
3.4. Approval of Claims/Bills
3.5. Board Policy Adoption
3.5.1. First Reading of Board Policies
3.5.1.a. Policy 5209 - School Library Materials and Parent Access
3.5.2. Second Reading of Board Policy

3.5.2.a. Policy 1040 - Annual Report

3.5.2.b. Policy 3540 - Bidding Construction Projects

3.5.2.c. Policy 5601 -- Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reaction Protocol

3.5.2.d. Policy 7050 - Bids and Contracts

3.6. Personnel Items
3.6.1. New Hire(s)
3.6.1.a. Head Cook/ Kitchen Manager — Heather Grizzle
4. RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
5. Reports and Discussion Items
5.1. Board Committee Reports
5.2. Principal Report 
5.3. Superintendent Report
6. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action on the following:
6.1. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding the Emergency Operation Plan for Sargent Public Schools.
6.2. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to add $12,000 to the Twin Loup fund.
6.3. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to amend 2025-2026 calendar to designate May 14 as the last day of student attendance and May 15 as a teacher workday to allow staff time to move materials in preparation for the HVAC installation.
6.4. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve purchasing passenger vans
6.5. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to purchase a mower to replace the 2011 mower.
6.6. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to purchase 10 replacement laptop computers for staff and 55 Chromebooks for students.
7. Visitors and Guests Public Comments
8. Board Comments
9. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates

Future Board Meetings

Regular Meetings:
May 11,2026
June 8 2026


Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:
Policy Committee: May 5, 2026 @ 7:30pm  (Supt. Office)
Finance/Facilities/Transportation Review Committee: May 7, 2026 @ 7:00pm (Supt. Office) 

Upcoming Event Highlights:

Events - 


All activities are located on our website, www.sargentpublicschools.org home page or on the App in the calendar.
10. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Sargent Public Schools Board of Education Information

More Information: The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection at the Superintendent's Office during regular working hours. 

District Vision: We are proud of who we are, united by our community, and driven by purpose. With modern facilities, a strong curriculum, and a focus on leadership, we prepare every student for a successful Future.

District Mission:  Sargent Public Schools is committed to providing an education to prepare students to be productive and thrive in tomorrow's world.

Core Values: 
1. STUDENTS FIRST
2. SARGENT STRONG
3. COMMUNITY SUPPORT
4. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE


The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of matters to be considered at the meeting. The Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed.  Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so.  We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now, so that you may be recognized during the 'Public Comment' section of our meeting.

Agenda items are subject to reordering at the discretion of the board president.  Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda.  Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item. 
Subject:
2. Opening Procedures:
Subject:
2.1. Call to Order
More Information:  The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest, or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.
Subject:
2.2. Roll Call
Subject:
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
2.4. Excused absence of Board Member
Subject:
2.5. Open Meetings Act
More Information:  Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted by the landing of the entrance to the Library.  

Notice of this meeting was published in the Sargent Leader and placed at the Corner Market, Post Office, and First National Bank in Sargent. 
Subject:
3. Consent Agenda
More Information:  At this time, any Board member may request that any item on the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Cory Grint moved followed by a second from Rollie Stefka to approve the consent agenda which includes paying the bills of $326,558.81. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
3.1. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
3.2. Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of March 9th, 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
3.3. Approve Financial Reports
Subject:
3.4. Approval of Claims/Bills
Attachments:
Subject:
3.5. Board Policy Adoption
Subject:
3.5.1. First Reading of Board Policies
Subject:
3.5.1.a. Policy 5209 - School Library Materials and Parent Access
Subject:
3.5.2. Second Reading of Board Policy
Subject:

3.5.2.a. Policy 1040 - Annual Report

Subject:

3.5.2.b. Policy 3540 - Bidding Construction Projects

Subject:

3.5.2.c. Policy 5601 -- Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reaction Protocol

Subject:

3.5.2.d. Policy 7050 - Bids and Contracts

Subject:
3.6. Personnel Items
Subject:
3.6.1. New Hire(s)
Subject:
3.6.1.a. Head Cook/ Kitchen Manager — Heather Grizzle
Subject:
4. RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Subject:
5. Reports and Discussion Items
Subject:
5.1. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
5.2. Principal Report 
Subject:
5.3. Superintendent Report
Subject:
6. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action on the following:
Subject:
6.1. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding the Emergency Operation Plan for Sargent Public Schools.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Cory Grint moved followed by a second from Rob Myers to approve the school's Emergency Operation Plan. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
6.2. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to add $12,000 to the Twin Loup fund.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Rollie Stefka moved followed by a second from Larry Gibbens to approve transferring $12000 to the Twin Loup fund. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
6.3. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to amend 2025-2026 calendar to designate May 14 as the last day of student attendance and May 15 as a teacher workday to allow staff time to move materials in preparation for the HVAC installation.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Rob Myers moved followed by a second from Madeline Clayton to amend the 2025-2026 school calendar for the last day to be on May 14th for students. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
6.4. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve purchasing passenger vans
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Cory Grint moved followed by a second from Madeline Clayton to approve purchasing 3 passenger vans and trade in the 2022 van and selling the old ones and keeping the wrapped van. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
6.5. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to purchase a mower to replace the 2011 mower.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Larry Gibbens moved followed by a second from Cory Grint to approve purchasing a new Hustler mower from Edghill Motors. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
6.6. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to purchase 10 replacement laptop computers for staff and 55 Chromebooks for students.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Larry Gibbens moved followed by a second from Rollie Stefka to approve purchasing 10 replacement staff laptops and 55 chromebooks for students. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
7. Visitors and Guests Public Comments
Subject:
8. Board Comments
Subject:
9. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates

Future Board Meetings

Regular Meetings:
May 11,2026
June 8 2026


Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:
Policy Committee: May 5, 2026 @ 7:30pm  (Supt. Office)
Finance/Facilities/Transportation Review Committee: May 7, 2026 @ 7:00pm (Supt. Office) 

Upcoming Event Highlights:

Events - 


All activities are located on our website, www.sargentpublicschools.org home page or on the App in the calendar.
Subject:
10. Adjournment
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Rollie Stefka moved followed by a second from Larry Gibbens to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea

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