May 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 May 7, 2025 issues of the Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and 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 needed as all board members were in attendance.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the April 14, 2025 meeting.  There were none.  The minutes stand approved.

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

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne asked if there were any questions about the proposed building fund budget amendment.  There were none.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne informed the board that he has received a resignation from Kendra Bledsoe as she lives in Newman Grove and has accepted a job there.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne discussed lunch prices of area schools.  He suggested a price increase of 20-30 cents for 2025-2026.  

Discussion:  Discussion concerning repair of the air handler included the range of bids and having someone local who can do the work.

Discussion:  It has been a number of years since the Spanish curriculum was updated.  Mrs. Novicki is moving towards high quality instructional materials and the quote from Vista would meet those requirements.

Discussion:  As with the Spanish curriculum, an update to the English curriculum will move to higher quality materials.

Discussion:  Mr. Black presented quotes from Great Minds for science and math consumable materials and Amplify for reading materials for the elementary. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Novicki informed the board that secondary teachers have completed their instuctional coaching with ESU 8 staff, 6th grade move up day was held April 22, art students claimed the top 2 spots in the GNAC art show, music and band activities are winding up and district track is May 15th.  Mr. Black told the board field trips are almost complete, field days are next week, teachers from Elgin Public have visited again and results from grades 3-6 state testing are looking good.  The elementary awards program will be May 22nd.

Discussion:  There has been a request to move up the time of graduation starting next year.  There will most likely need to be a special meeting to approve bids for the sports complex.  The board will not be helping with the Prairie Days barbeque this year.

Discussion:  There's not much to report.  LB 653 may affect our special education option policy.  The legislature is trying to cut half a million from ESU funding.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne will be asking board members for dates that work for the board retreat soon.

Discussion:  Some staff members will be moving rooms, the choir room is in need of new carpet and cabinets and the air handler repair will be completed this summer.

Discussion:  There will be a city council meeting May 13 to consider the school's special use permit for the sports complex.  The building and grounds committee will meet May 13 with Tim Ripp also.

Discussion:  There being no further business, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.