October 13, 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. 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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2.3. Roll Call
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2.4. Excused absence of Board Member
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2.5. Pledge of Allegiance
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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 September 25th, 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. Board Policy Adoption
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3.5.1. First Reading of Board Policies
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3.5.2. Second Reading of Board Policy
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3.5.2.a. 4150 - Evaluation of Teachers Clean Copy
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3.5.2.b. 4004 - Duty Hours Clean Copy
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3.5.2.c. 4003b - Complaint form - Discrimination, harassament or retaliation - Clean
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3.5.2.d. 4003 a - Notice of Nondiscrimination - Clean
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3.5.2.e. 4003 Employee Antidiscrimination - Clean
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4. RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Discussion:
Mr. Olsen recognized the FFA members and their results of range judging this past month that was included in the school's newsletter. He also recognized Ms. Debbie Kozeal on putting the newsletter together each month.
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5. Reports and Discussion Items
Discussion:
Each board committee gave a brief summary of what was discussed in their meeting.
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5.1. Board Committee Reports
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5.1.1. Education and Curriculum (Committee on Americanism (Policy 8153))
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5.1.2. Finance/Facilities/Transportation
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5.1.3. Negotiations
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5.1.4. Strategic Plan Update/District Goals Update
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5.2. Principal Report
Discussion:
Mr. Slingsby gave his principal report. He recognized Brooklyn Beran(Prek-2nd), Annie Castaneda(3rd-5th), Brenna Fred(6th-8th), and Carsen Vincent(9th-12th) as our students of the month. Mrs. Tami Phillipps was our staff member of the month. Special thanks was given to our fire department for giving truck rides and giving instructions to our elementary on what to do in case of a fire.
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5.3. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Mr. Olsen gave his superintendent's report.
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5.3.1. Policy
1. Update on Policy Review Cycle 2. Review Superintendent Evaluation Timeline |
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6. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action on the following:
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6.1. Discuss, consider and take action on installing 2 video projectors with screens and scalers to communicate with the existing sound system.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Discuss, consider and take action on purchasing goal posts.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Visitors and Guests Public Comments
Discussion:
Jan Osborn was reminding everyone to do the Sargent survey. The leadership class along with the basketball teams, are having a fundraiser for the shoot around machine. Kina Stefka was reminding the board members to update their Chromebooks or show them how too.
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8. Board Comments
Discussion:
Rollie Stefka recognized the 1-Act kids practicing early or staying late after sports to practice the play. The writer of the play would like to come watch it being performed. Cory Grint appreciated the yellow-out at the volleyball game and all that was done.
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9. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
Future Board MeetingsRegular Meetings:November 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM Library December 8, 2025 @ 7:00 PM Library Tentative Committee Meeting Dates: Policy Committee: November 4th @ 7:00 PM (Supt. Office) Finance/Facilities/Transportation Review Committee: November 6th @ 7:00 PM (Supt. Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:Events -NASB State Conference November 19 - 21 Omaha 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 November 10th, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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