Public Meeting Minutes: August 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Notification of Open Meetings Law

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Guest Comments

6. Correspondence/Announcements

Discussion: Mr McMurtry pointed out that Back to School night is on August 12th. First day of students is August 14th with a 2:00 dismissal. NASB area meeting is on September 3rd. Board members Destefano, Breinig and Meyer will be recognized for their level achievements. Next board meeting will be September 15th.

7. Reports and Discussion

7.1. Financial Report

Discussion: Nancy Bailey went through the board reports. Of note, she reported that as many future bills as we could were pushed into August. This included the 25-26 Alicap payment. A large bill from Cornhusker for bus repairs done on our fleet throughout the summer. She noted that 97% of the total budget was expended.

7.2. Administrator Report

Discussion: Mr. Feeney provided the attached administrator report

7.3. Building and Grounds Report

Discussion: Mr. McMurtry provided the report for Building and Grounds as follows:

Mowed the lines in on the football field last week after the GPS guided painter from the city of North Platte painted the field for the first time.
New mini bus is very nice and has come in handy in many trips already to finish up the summer
Bus/Van inservice training has been completed for the year.
Still in the process of finishing up compliance with the new regulations set forth by NDE pertaining to transportation.
Our van route for here in Maxwell has increased in numbers and Mr McMurtry will be talking with you about the purchase of a yellow mini bus for that route. We have jumped up to 12 riders from 7-8. The van goes North, East and West to pick up kids. Lori’s bus route goes South and West.
Last and not least we are off on another year of craziness!!! :)

7.4. Superintendent Report

Discussion: Mr. McMurtry's report included the following:

Depreciation fund transfer
Teacher computers
- We are at that point when teacher computers start to go bad
- Next meeting well will ask to utilize REAP funds to have teacher computers on hand for when that happens
Vehicles
- The old route bus is essentially of no value to us. Our thought is that we advertise a closed bid process. If we don’t receive any bids, we scrap the van
Kansas City reached out and have a 14 passenger van on hand
- The more we thought about it, waiting until D day on the vans is going to put us in a pretty big bind as there will be many districts scrambling to replace their vans
- Our route has outgrown the 11 passenger vans
- Recommendation to purchase a similar 14 passenger to the one previous
- This one would be yellow with a stop arm for the route
- Route advantage is that it doesn’t take a CDL to operate one
6th grade
- Asking to start her contract on December 1st. This allows for 3 weeks of crossover
Superintendent Evaluation KSB demo
Goals

8. Consent Agenda

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Levi Gosnell and a second by Shaun Pagel.

Robyn Huffman: Absent
Monica Breinig: Yea
Samantha DeStefano: Yea
Levi Gosnell: Yea
Mr. Casey Meyer: Yea
Shaun Pagel: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.1. Consider Minutes from Previous Meeting

8.2. Consider Disbursements and Expenses

9. Action Items

9.1. Approve the teaching contract of Stephanie Schroeder beginning in December of 2025

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approve the teaching contract of Stephanie Schroeder beginning in December of 2025 Passed with a motion by Monica Breinig and a second by Samantha DeStefano.

Robyn Huffman: Absent
Monica Breinig: Yea
Samantha DeStefano: Yea
Levi Gosnell: Yea
Mr. Casey Meyer: Yea
Shaun Pagel: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.2. Approve a transfer of $500,000 to the depreciation fund

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

. Approve a transfer of $500,000 to the depreciation fund Passed with a motion by Mr. Casey Meyer and a second by Shaun Pagel.

Robyn Huffman: Absent
Monica Breinig: Yea
Samantha DeStefano: Yea
Levi Gosnell: Yea
Mr. Casey Meyer: Yea
Shaun Pagel: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.3. Approve the Alicap renewal for the 2025-2026 school year

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approve the Alicap renewal for the 2025-2026 school year Passed with a motion by Samantha DeStefano and a second by Levi Gosnell.

Robyn Huffman: Absent
Monica Breinig: Yea
Samantha DeStefano: Yea
Levi Gosnell: Yea
Mr. Casey Meyer: Yea
Shaun Pagel: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.4. Recognize the Maxwell Educators Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the 2027-2028 school year

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Recognize the Maxwell Educators Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the 2027-2028 school year Passed with a motion by Shaun Pagel and a second by Monica Breinig.

Robyn Huffman: Absent
Monica Breinig: Yea
Samantha DeStefano: Yea
Levi Gosnell: Yea
Mr. Casey Meyer: Yea
Shaun Pagel: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.5. Approve the sale of a route van through a sealed bid process

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approve the sale of a route van through a sealed bid process Passed with a motion by Samantha DeStefano and a second by Mr. Casey Meyer.

Robyn Huffman: Absent
Monica Breinig: Yea
Samantha DeStefano: Yea
Levi Gosnell: Yea
Mr. Casey Meyer: Yea
Shaun Pagel: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.6. Approve the purchase of a 14 passenger bus using depreciation funds

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approve the purchase of a 14 passenger bus using depreciation funds Passed with a motion by Mr. Casey Meyer and a second by Monica Breinig.

Robyn Huffman: Absent
Monica Breinig: Yea
Samantha DeStefano: Yea
Levi Gosnell: Yea
Mr. Casey Meyer: Yea
Shaun Pagel: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

10. Adjournment

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to adjourn meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:53pm Passed with a motion by Levi Gosnell and a second by Shaun Pagel.

Robyn Huffman: Absent
Monica Breinig: Yea
Samantha DeStefano: Yea
Levi Gosnell: Yea
Mr. Casey Meyer: Yea
Shaun Pagel: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

August 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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