April 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler called the meeting to order at  5:30 p.m.  Members present were:  Broberg, Johnsen, Negus, Schutt, R. Tegeler, T. Tegeler.  Absent: none.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler stated that notice of the meeting was published in the April 9, 2025 issues of the Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler referred to the open meetings law and welcomed visitors.  There was no public comment.

Discussion:  This item was not necessary as all six board members were in attendance.
 

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the March 10, 2025 meeting.  There were none.  The minutes stand approved.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the March, 2025 financial report.  There were none.  The report stands approved. 

Discussion:  Last month Cornerstone Bank and Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund each presented information about their services for housing the bond fund proceeds for the sports complex.  After further review, Mr. Hahne recommended that the board use Cornerstone Bank.

Discussion:  It has come to the school's attention that our resolution at the bank requires two signatures when accessing the safe deposit box.  Mr. Hahne would like to see that changed to only one signature.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne has checked with other area schools regarding their pay rate for substitute teachers.  Daily amounts range from $130 to $165.  We currently pay $135 daily.

Discussion:  Since policy 3051 was approved in November, 2024 there has been discussion about where the Narcan will be stored in the school.  It is recommended to approve an update to this policy.

Discussion:  Two paras have submitted letters of resignation. One is retiring and the other will be student teaching in the fall.

Discussion:  Board member R. Tegeler spoke about the budget as well as the good work both principals do.  The board's negotiations commmittee recommends a raise of approximately 3% for each administrator.

Discussion:  Mr. Black spoke to the board about upcoming testing, 6th grade move up day and field trips.  He is working on an online employment application as there are 3 para positions open for next school year.  Mrs. Novicki's report included information about spring testing, the ACT test scores, prom and the senior trip.  Upcoming events include music concerts & contests, art shows, track, golf, Honors Night and Graduation.  FBLA has a state champion, Landon Rutjens, who will attend nationals in late June.  Irelyn Bearinger was elected as state FBLA parliamentarian. 

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne informed the board that the bonds have not yet gone to market due to the volatility of the market.  He is hopeful that the market settles down in a couple of weeks.  The NSAA has reclassified schools for football for 2025-2026.  Elkhorn Valley will be a D1 school.

Discussion:  The legislature has some education package bills to keep an eye on. One includes language about student privacy and surveillance, another deals with special education students optioning into a school district and a third bill is about parental access to the books their children check out from the school library.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne will attend the county zoning meeting April 17th to answer any questions the commissioners may have regarding the district's conditional use permit for the sports complex. 

Discussion:  Outdoor video scoreboards are very expensive so other options are being explored.  

Discussion:  There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.