May 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  President Lutkemeier opened the Meeting at 7:02 pm.  The meeting noticed was advertised in the May 7th publication of the Webster County Sun.  "The Open Meetings Act" poster was displayed in the meeting room.

Discussion:  The guest in attendance was Shannon Lovin.  Public comment was not utilized.

Discussion: 

1.NASB Law Conference @ Kearney June 10-11/Golf Outing June 10th. If interested please let me know very soon, it fills up quickly.
2.Thank you to everyone who helped with graduation.
3. Special thank you to the Bladen, Red Cloud and Blue Hill rural fire and rescue departments for their timely response to the fire at the rental property.
4.I promise the old bus barn will be cleared out prior to the June meeting. I will make this my personal mission between today and the June meeting. Thank you for your patience, we have had a lot of things going the last couple of months.
5.We will plan to have our surplus auction completed prior to the June BOE meeting as well. Some shop items and the two tractors with blades at a minimum.
6.If you haven’t already gotten me your building project thoughts and ideas please do so ASAP. I would like to have some conversations about these at the June and July meetings.
7.Please don’t let us forget to get a board picture following the meeting!

Discussion: 

Enrollment: As of May, 2026
PreK-6: 133
PreK: 25
K: 19
1st: 7
2nd: 16
3rd: 14
4th: 13
5th: 23
6th: 16

Completed Events:
April 17th - 4th Grade Field Trip
April 21,29,30 - Elementary Testing - preliminary results are promising, still work to do
April 23 - Dental Screenings
May 4th - 3rd Grade Field Trip
May 4-8 - DIBELS Screening - see attached
May 11th - Preschool Fun Day (Thank you, NHS)
May 12th - Last Day of Preschool

Upcoming Events:
May 14th - Spring Concert
May 20th - Elementary Honors/6th Grade Promotion -Daren, Mr. Bauer (Certificates)
May 20th - Elementary Field Day
May 21st - Last Day for Students
May 22nd - Teacher In-Service

Informational:
Thank you to the Bladen, Red Cloud, Blue Hill fire departments for their quick response to the mower and garage fire.
Football Field Scoreboard Brightening Ideas???
Attached are the DIBELS 8 results for grades K-3 (the group evaluated under the Reading Improvement Act).
A greater emphasis on early intervention began when the current 3rd grade was in Kindergarten.

PD:
May 26-27: HQIM (Math Curriculum ESU 9) - Mr. Drake and several K-6 teachers
June 1-2: MTSS for Reading Improvement - Mr. Drake
June 3: Instructional Practice Guide - Mr. Drake
June 9-10: UDL (Universal Design for Learning) - Mr. Drake and others
June 24-25: Legislative Advocacy Academy - Mr. Drake

Discussion: 

Mr. Jones Reported:

Professional Development / Meetings
April 22nd - TVC Executive Meeting
May 14th - TVC Executive Meeting
May 22nd - Staff In-Service

JH/HS Academic
April 22nd - NSCAS Testing - ELA (JH)
April 23rd - NSCAS Testing - ELA (JH)
April 24th - NSCAS Testing - ELA (JH)
April 27th - NSCAS Make Up Testing (JH)
May 4th - MAPs Testing - 9th Grade
May 5th - Honors Night
May 5th - MAPs Testing - 9th/10th Grade
May 6th - MAPs Testing - 9th Grade
May 6th - 7th Grade Orientation
May 8th - MAPs Testing - 9th Grade
May 8th - 2nd Semester AR Party
May 8th - Graduation Practice
May 9th - Graduation
May 11th - MAPs Testing - 7th-10th Grade
May 13th - MAPs Testing - 7th/8th Grade
May 14th - MAPs Testing - 7th/8th Grade
May 15th - MAPs Make Up Testing
May 18th - MAPs Testing - 7th/8th Grade
May 18th-19th - Semester Final
May 19th - MAPs Testing - 7th/8th Grade
May 21st - Last Day of School for Students
May 22nd - Last Day of School for Staff

JH/HS Sports / Activity
April 20th - FFA Banquet
April 21st - HS Golf @ SC Invite
April 21st - HS Track @ BH Invite
April 21st - JH Track @ Franklin Invite
April 22nd - Music @ Districts
April 24th - JV Golf @ Franklin Invite
April 27th - Journalism @ State
April 27th - HS Track @ Bertrand
April 28th - HS Golf @ RC Invite
April 28th - JH Track @ Wil-Hil Invite
April 29th - FBLA Blood Drive
April 30th - JH Musical School Performance
April 30th - 7-12 Spring Concert / JH Musical
May 2nd - JH/HS Track @ TVC Invite
May 4th - HS Golf vs TBA
May 5th - JH Track @ Shelton Invite
May 6th - Sports Physicals
May 7th - HS Golf @ TVC Invite (Elks)
May 7th - HS Track @ L/N Invite
May 12th - HS Golf @ Franklin Invite
May 12th - JH Track @ RC Invite
May 13th - HS Track @ Districts (Kenesaw)
May 14th - HS Golf @ Elks
May 18th - HS Golf @ Districts (Indianhead)
May 22nd-23rd - HS Track @ State (Omaha)
May 27th-28th - HS Golf @ State (Columbus)
May 31st-June 5th - Washington Trip
June 6th - TVC All-Star Basketball Games @ Red Cloud

Other
26-27 Scheduling
Summer School - June 1-4 and June 8-11Summer
Custodial Help

Discussion:  The group works concession stands for us, sometimes they do not generate a lot of money, but it is a service.  They have fund raised and done what they can to help pay for the trip.  They will be on hand to ask for the district to assist in the trip to pay for baggage fees and tips on the trip.  

In Februrary of 2022 the board made a one time payment of $3,000 to help with the same fees.  

The group that attended in 24 didn't need to do this as they hosted the donkey ball which generated a great deal of money.  This is also something that is difficult to host for every trip, and we do not want to overdo it.  

There are 20 students and 3 sponsors going on the trip this year.

Discussion:  The Board of education needs to approve our annual milk bid before being signed and accepted by the Superintendent.

Changes for pricing are as follows;

Half pint White = +$.02
Half pint Chocolate = + $.027
Half Gal. Buttermilk = + $.09
4 oz. Orange Juice = - $.03
4 oz. Apple Juice = no change
5 lb Sour Cream = - $.50
5 lb Cottage Cheese = + $.70

They deliver to both sites and supple the coolers for the milk.

Discussion:  Last year we set our rate of pay at $165 a day.  This is still the correct rate of pay for substitute teachers for the 2026-27 school year.  We are still in line with where we need to be.

Discussion:  This bid will be paid directly by Alicap.  We can upgrade to a Diesel for $361.03.  $21,457.98

Discussion:  Alicap proceeds to replace would be $44,936.51 so the District contribution needed would be $12,500 should you elect to proceed as proposed due to the upgrades.

Discussion:  Alicap proceeds to replace would be $44,936.51 so the District contribution needed would be $25,342.03 should you elect to proceed as proposed due to the upgrades.

Discussion:  Our yearly May/early June tradition is getting rid of our surplus items (things that haven't been used due to safety issues, or a lack of need).  This year we will have multiple shop items, some items from the old bus barn, two cables tractors with blades and multiple other surplus items to sell. 

Discussion:  The next regular Board of Education Meeting is set for Monday June 15th at 7:00 PM at the elementry in Bladen.