May 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM - May Regular Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order - This regular meeting of the Plattsmouth Community Schools Board of Education is called to order on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Plattsmouth Community Schools Administration Center Boardroom at 1912 Old Hwy. 34, Plattsmouth, NE.
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2. Acknowledge Open Meetings Law posted on the wall in the boardroom.
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3. Publication of Meeting - Notice of the meeting was published in the May 8, 2025 edition of The Daily Record and posted in the display case outside the administration center, at the Plattsmouth location of the U.S. Postal Service, and on the district website at www.pcsd.org.
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4. Pledge of Allegiance
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5. Roll Call: Foster, Gradoville, Harvey, Miller Pearson, Muller, Shuey, Timm, Winters, Woracek
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6. Motion to excuse absences
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7. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1. Agenda
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7.2. Minutes of the April Regular Meeting
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7.3. Treasurer's Report
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7.4. Review of the Control Budget
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7.5. Claim and transfer in the amount of: $442,253.16
Prepaids: $15,446.26
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7.6. The administration recommends the hiring of Danni Stoddard as an early childhood inclusive teacher effective with the 2025-2026 school year.
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7.7. The administration recommends that elementary school teacher Mike Anderson be released from his contract effective at the end of the 2024-2025 contract year.
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7.8. The administration recommends that high school social studies teacher Brett Shuler be released from his contract effective May 31, 2025.
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7.9. The administration recommends the hiring of Jillian Wilson as an elementary school teacher effective with the 2025-2026 school year.
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8. Public Forum: Reception of Delegates - For all meetings of the Board, individual speakers shall have up to 3 minutes to address the Board, and the Board shall hear up to 30 cumulative minutes of public comment. The Board may vote to modify these time limits when the Board deems appropriate. The President may implement other reasonable requirements for public comment consistent with the Open Meetings Act.
While the public forum is an opportunity for members of the public to speak during the meeting, there will not be back-and-forth discussions between members of the public and Board of Education members. |
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9. Early Childhood Report
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10. Operations Committee report
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11. Finance Committee Report
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12. Committee on American Civics Report
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13. Negotiations Committee Report
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14. Recess (approximately 5-10 minutes) at the discretion of the President
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15. Celebrations of Excellence
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15.1. Congratulations to our students who earned Winter 2024-2025 Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State recognition, as noted below.
Boys Basketball: Rylee Johnson, Logan Ksiazek Girls Basketball: Kayla Briggs, Mila Wehrbein |
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15.2. Congratulations to PHS senior Averi Winters. She plans to continue her academic and basketball career at Central Community College.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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15.3. Congratulations to Alden McKnight for earning 4th place in Action Photography at the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) Class B State Journalism Championship.
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15.4. Congratulations to Joshua VanBilliard for earning 3rd place in Auto Tech at the 2025 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Championships.
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15.5. Congratulations to our PHS Unified Volleyball team for earning 1st place at the Special Olympics Volleyball Tournament at Gretna High School.
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15.6. Congratulations to our six PHS students who earned their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification through the Methodist College of Nursing, including Justine Villamonte, Peyton Aughenbaugh, Reygen Beckwith, Addison Morehead, Addison Aughenbaugh, and Brianna McGee.
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15.7. Congratulations to our PHS students who earned vocal music and instrumental music recognition at the NSAA District Music Contest in Wahoo.
Concert Band - I (one of 3 to get a superior!) Jazz Band - I Percussion Ensemble - I Lucy Clarinet Solo - I Donavan Trumpet Solo - II Madeleine Alto Solo - II Bailey Flute Solo - I Evelyn Trombone Solo - I Ayana Alto Solo - II Kindall Clarinet Solo - II Simon Bassoon Solo - II Emma & Madeleine Duet - II Andrew & Savanna Duet - II Clarinet Quartet - I Greg Piano Solo - I Josh & Cole Snare Duet - I (Perfect Score!) Cole McManigal and Joshua Hudson received the outstanding performance of the day award for the percussion room. Percussion Ensemble received the runner-up to that award as the Honorable Mention performance of the day in the percussion room. Huge congratulations to our percussion students for this huge achievement. ENSEMBLES: Bella Voce earned a 1+ - receiving Perfect Scores from all three judges! They were also the only Women’s Choir to earn a 1+! Varsity Choir earned a 2 - just one point away from a 1 rating! SOLOISTS: Lucy Alldredge - 1 Sophia Alldredge - 1 Talia Badell - 1 Maddison Danner - 2 Lilyanna Guthner - 1 (Perfect Score!) Gregory Hampshire - 1 Dairian Phillipson - 1 Dodani Rivera - 1 Elizabeth Sanchez - 1 Jaxon Sharp - 1 Ava Thornton - 1 Simon Thompson - 1 |
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15.8. Congratulations to our PHS students who earned recognition at the All Conference Art Show. Kristyn Holman-Quello won Best in Show (highest award, only one awarded) and Outstanding Artist - Plattsmouth. Bobby Walz earned 2nd place in the Black and White Category.
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16. Administration Reports
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16.1. Superintendent's Report
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16.2. High School Principal's Report
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16.3. Middle School Principal's Report
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16.4. Elementary Principal's Report
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16.5. Early Childhood/Head Start Report
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16.6. Special Education Report
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16.7. Instructional Services Report
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17. Action Items
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17.1. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Alyssa Rubida.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.2. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Carter Adkins.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.3. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Brianna McGee.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.4. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Kinslea Lamb.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.5. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Anna Claire Brink.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.6. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Jackson Whitney.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.7. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Landon Weible.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.8. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Cadin Shelton.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.9. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Dallas Pilgrim.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.10. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Hunter Pierce.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.11. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Olivia Payton.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.12. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Addison Morehead.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.13. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Alyssa Keyser.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.14. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Curtis Hoyt.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.15. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Kameryn Heim.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.16. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Hayden Foster.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.17. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Kaiden Ford.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.18. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve an early graduation request for Kayleigh Crump.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.19. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the second reading of Policy Series 3000 Business Operations (Finance Committee).
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17.20. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of Policy Series 5000 Students (Committee on American Civics).
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. 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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17.21. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of 6800 Internet Safety and Acceptable Use.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. 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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17.22. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the first reading of Policy Series 9000 By-laws of the Board (Committee on American Civics).
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17.23. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the Plattsmouth American Legion Baseball Teams to use the PHS turf baseball field for games from May through July of 2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. 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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17.24. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the Plattsmouth Harvest Festival (PHF) using Plattsmouth High School (auditorium, commons, and gallery) for the coronation and related activities on Sept. 3 and 4, 2025, including a fee waiver per option #2 in Policy 1100 and an insurance waiver from $5,000,000 to $1,000,000 General Liability Insurance.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. 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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17.25. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the curriculum disposal request for the removal of outdated or non-working equipment.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. 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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17.26. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve a Show Choir/Jazz Band request for a trip to Kansas City, MO on June 6, 2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. 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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17.27. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve a HS Volleyball request for a trip to the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS from July 14 to 16, 2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. 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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17.28. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve ESU#3's contract for Supplemental Services Driver’s Education for the 2025-2026 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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17.29. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the 2024-2025 PCS Amended Budget.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. 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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17.30. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the 2025-2026 PCS Budget Efficiency Plan.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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18. Announcements
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18.1. Next meeting: 6:00 PM on Mon., June 9, 2025
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19. ADJOURNMENT
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20. *Closed Session: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any items on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meeting Act.
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21. *Sequence of Agenda: The sequence of the agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board.
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