September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:  Mr. Schekirke- Looking forward to Ms. Conant representing Conestoga as a presenter for MTSS in Kearney next month. Provided an update on the success of our career/college fair, and hopes to make it an annual event. Huge shutout to Mr. Brokaw and Mrs. Kreifels for their work on this. Provided data on our partnership with SCC.  Discussed important upcoming dates.

Mrs. Bergmeyer- Provided an update on curriculum cycle.  Social studies teachers are working on Americanism report. Began the UNO reading course for secondary language arts teachers. Updated that there were 45 vendors present, partnered with SCC, for the college/career fair. Building leadership teams began instructional planning guides. Elementary wrapping up K-3 benchmarks. Pre-ACT has been scheduled for the juniors next month.

Mr. Dennis- Provided an update on enrollment numbers by grade level. Formal staff evaluations are beginning now. He will continue to be involved in the community of practice consortium this year.  Sixpence home visits have been completed. 

Mrs. Stieren- absent; report as submitted.

Mr. Krause- Attended NASES conference which focused on professional development, and NDE came in to discuss how the state is performing at the federal level. The state has met requirements and 233/245 schools are meeting requirements. ESU3 school mental health onboarding meeting occurred, and they discussed some leadership changes within their group as well as some upcoming goals regarding school mental health. Provided an update on his visits with Goodwill and Munroe Meyer Institute's transitional programs. Discussed upcoming meetings/events. 
 

Discussion:  Mr. Geise- Shout out to the safety team for putting in so much work, especially with building renovations. CTE area was cleared for occupancy. Provided a cell phone tower update, some soil tests are happening now. Lockers are installed now. Paving in the back of the building is almost complete. Front entrances will have a design wrap on the top panels. Furniture is still being ordered. HVAC system meetings continue. Provided update on budget and tax information, future staff planning, and future surplus items. Discussed important upcoming dates.