January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Opening Procedures

1.a. Call to Order by Dr. Andrew Dick, Superintendent

1.b. Roll Call

1.c. Excuse Absent Member(s)

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Open Meetings Law

4. Annual Reorganizational Meeting

4.a. Election of Officers

4.a.1. President

4.a.2. New President Presiding - Elections Continue

4.a.3. Vice President

4.a.4. Treasurer

4.a.5. Secretary

4.b. Approval of Committees, Positions, & Delegations

4.b.1. Consider, discuss, and take action to elect Secretary to the Board of Education

4.b.2. Consider, discuss, and take action to select legal counsel

4.b.3. Consider, discuss, and take action to select an architect

4.b.4. Consider, discuss, and take action to elect Committees and Special Appointments as determined by the Board of Education

4.b.4.A. Curriculum and Instruction/Americanism Committee (Facilitator: Mike Mason)
Current Appointees: Beth Merrigan, Scott Reisig, & Paul Snyder

4.b.4.B. Facility Committee (Facilitator: Marianne Carlson)
Current Appointees: Mark Lang, Rob Polk, & Scott Reisig

4.b.4.C. Finance Committee (Facilitator: Marianne Carlson)
Current Appointees: Beth Merrigan, Tory Schwartz, & Paul Snyder

4.b.4.D. Student Services Committee (Facilitator: Dr. Wendy Kemling)
Current Appointees: Rob Polk, Tory Schwartz, & Paul Snyder

4.b.4.E. Policy Committee (Facilitator: Dr. Andrew Dick)
Current Appointees: Rob Polk, Tory Schwartz, & Paul Snyder

4.b.4.F. Classified Salaried Representative
Current Appointee: Mark Lang

4.b.4.G. SBPS Foundation Representative
Current Appointee: Tory Schwartz

4.b.5. Consider, discuss, and take action on select Depository Bank(s)

4.b.5.A. Platte Valley Bank

4.b.5.B. Riverstone Bank

4.b.5.C. Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund

4.b.6. Consider, discuss, and take action to select the District newspaper(s) of record

4.c. Consent Appointments and Designations

4.c.1. Auditor: Dana F. Cole & Company

4.c.2. Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Wendy Kemling

4.c.3. School Physician: Regional West Physicians Clinic

4.c.4. Federal Authorized Representative: Dr. Andrew Dick

4.d. Approval of Current Board Policies and Regulations

4.e. Dissemination to each Board Member of Conflict of Interest Statutes

5. Consent Agenda

5.a. Adopt Agenda

5.b. Approval of Certified Staff Hire

5.b.1. Bryar DeSanti, Teacher, ReConnect

5.c. Approval of Certified Staff Resignation

5.c.1. Lillian Ralston, Teacher, Bear Cub Preschool

5.c.2. Gayl King, Special Education, Longfellow Elementary School

5.c.3. Theresa Ascherl, English, Scottsbluff High School

5.c.4. Zach Parks, Teacher, ReConnect

5.c.5. Bryar DeSanti, Teacher, ReConnect - Effective May 22, 2026

5.d. Administrator Appointment

5.d.1. Jana Mason, Executive Director of Human Resources

5.e. Approve Minutes as follows:

5.e.1. December 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting

5.e.2. Janaury 5, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

6. Expenditures

6.a. Expenditures, without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C. and Tory Schwartz: $2,068,928.81

6.b. Expenditures for Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C.: $411.25

6.c. Expenditures for Tory Schwartz: $330.00

7. Awards and Recognitions

7.a. SHS All-State Band

7.b. Nebraska State College System’s Counseling Excellence Award - Cherokee Rotherham

8. Student Report

9. Public Comment - a total of 120 minutes will be allotted (no more than 5 minutes per speaker).

10. New Business

10.a. Approval of the District’s Asbestos Designee

10.b. Board Policy Review & Revision - 2000 Series - “Administration” - First Reading

10.c. Board Policy Revisions: Policy 1010 - “Visiting School,” Policy 3131 - “Procurement Plan - School Food Authorities,” Policy 3132 - “Internal Controls,” Policy 3600 - Acceptance of Gifts for Schools,” Policy 5414 - “Identification of Learners with High Ability,” and Policy 6270 - “Regulations for School Trips” - First Reading

10.d. Scottsbluff Public Schools District Boundary Map

10.e. Approval of Magnetic Literacy (2026)

10.f. Tuition for Non-Resident Students

10.g. Early Retirement Notification Resolution

11. Reports and Proposals

11.a. Board Members

11.b. Board Committee Reports

11.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: January 16, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

11.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: February 2, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

11.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: February 2, 2026 @ 12:30 PM

11.b.4. Policy Committee - Next Meeting: March 2, 2026 @ 2:15 PM

11.b.5. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: January 15, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

11.c. From the Administrative Staff:

11.c.1. Executive Director of Finance

11.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services

11.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

11.c.4. Superintendent

12. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember

12.a. January 19, 2026 - Special Board of Education Meeting - 4:00 PM

12.b. January 23, 2026 - PD Day - No School for Students/Staff

12.c. February 2-4, 2026 - Continuous Improvement External Visit

12.d. February 9, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting

13. Adjournment