September 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Sargent Public Schools Board of Education Information
More Information: The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection at the Superintendent's Office during regular working hours. District Vision: We are proud of who we are, united by our community, and driven by purpose. With modern facilities, a strong curriculum, and a focus on leadership, we prepare every student for a successful Future. District Mission: Sargent Public Schools is committed to providing an education to prepare students to be productive and thrive in tomorrow's world. Core Values: 1. STUDENTS FIRST 2. SARGENT STRONG 3. COMMUNITY SUPPORT 4. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of matters to be considered at the meeting. The Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed. Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so. We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now, so that you may be recognized during the 'Public Comment' section of our meeting. Agenda items are subject to reordering at the discretion of the board president. Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda. Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item. |
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2. Opening Procedures:
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2.1. Call to Order
More Information: The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest, or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting. |
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2.2. Roll Call
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2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.4. Excused absence of Board Member
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2.5. Open Meetings Act
More Information: Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted by the landing of the entrance to the Library. Notice of this meeting was published in the Sargent Leader and placed at the Sargent Community Center and First National Bank in Sargent. |
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3. Consent Agenda
More Information: At this time, any Board member may request that any item on the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Approval of Agenda
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3.2. Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 11th, 2025
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3.3. Approve Financial Reports
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3.4. Approval of Claims/Bills
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3.5. Personnel Items
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3.5.1. New Hire(s)
Gwenda Bye - Para Professional |
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4. RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Scoreboard Sponsors Trotters Inc Sargent Corner Market Custer County Foundation Valley County Health Hamilton Communications Mosier Families Sargent Packing First National Bank Drake Transportation Broken Bow Animal Hospital Dolly and Jerry Grause Karla Koziel Josh and Camryn Hall Beran Brothers and the many others who gave to the scoreboard efforts for the benefit of the Bulldog Education Foundation
Discussion:
Mr. Olsen recognized all the scoreboard sponsors and how each are listed.
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4.1. 2025-26 Budget Presentation - Byron Olsen
Discussion:
Mr. Olsen presented on the annual 2025-26 budget hearing.
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5. Annual Budget Hearing 2025-2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Reports and Discussion Items
Discussion:
Cory Grint reported on the finance and facility committee meeting. He explained what was talked about and how Mr. Olsen made the budget.
Cory Beran reported on the policy committee. Rollie Stefka reported that the Twin Loup committee discussed and agreed to purchase new girls basketball uniforms as there are some size issues with the old and many needed to be fixed. Mr. Slingsby gave his principal's report. Mr. Olsen gave his superintendent's report. |
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6.1. Board Committee Reports
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6.2. Principal Report
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6.3. Superintendent Report
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7. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action on the following:
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7.1. Discuss, consider, and take action on approving the board meeting schedule
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Approve 2025-26 Lease of a skidsteer from Central Ne Bobcat
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Discuss, consider and take action on the recognition of the Sargent Education Association as the bargaining Agent for the 2027-2028 contract year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Discuss, Consider, and take action on using the Danielson evaluation tool for Sargent Public Schools teacher evaluation.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Discuss, consider, and approve the certified staff handbook.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Annual staff training
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Annual adoption of Emergency Safety Plan 2025-2026 School Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Discuss, consider and take action on the Approval of Resolution LB243.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.9. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the final approval of the 2025-26 school budget.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.10. Approve Property Tax Resolution
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Visitors and Guests Public Comments
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9. Board Comments
Discussion:
Cory Beran made a comment how his family donated x amount of hamburger by simply working with the USDA certified packing house. He informed the packing house that he wanted x amount ot go to the school & they set it aside to have it USDA certified. It was a really easy process.
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10. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
Future Board MeetingsRegular Meetings:October 13, 2025 7:00 PM Library November 10, 2025 7:00 PM Library Tentative Committee Meeting Dates: Policy Committee: 10/7 @ 7:00PM (Supt. Office) Finance/Facilities/Transportation Review Committee: 10/9 @ 7:00PM (Supt. Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:Events -A. Labor Relations October 1-2 B. State Education Conference November 19-21 All activities are located on our website, www.sargentpublicschools.org home page or on the App in the calendar.
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, October 13th, at 7:00 pm in the library.
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11. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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