Public Meeting Minutes: August 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Opening Procedures

1.1. Call to Order

Discussion: Chairman Runge called the regular meeting to order at 8:02 p.m.

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jeremy Sprunk.

1.3. Open Meetings Act

Discussion: Chairman Runge noted the meeting would follow the open meeting act.

1.4. Verification of Publication and Notification

Discussion: The agenda was posted in all school buildings and the meeting notice was published in The Columbus Telegram on 8/1/2025.

1.5. Roll Call

Discussion: Jeremy Sprunk - Present
Joy Escen - Present
Jerry Jaixen - Present
Keith Runge - Present
Eric Stuthman - Present

1.6. Excuse Absent Board Members

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to excuse Chad Anderson from the meeting. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

2. Approval of Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the agenda as presented. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

3. Staff/Student Presentations

Discussion: None.

4. Recognition of Visitors/Communications from the Public

Discussion: A member of the LEA was present.

5. Public Comment

Discussion: None.

6. Administrative Reports

6.1. Superintendent Report

Discussion: Mr. Meyer gave a report on the following items:

Admin Days successes
Facilities and maintenance updates
Upcoming NASB Area Membership Meeting
Lakeview Education Foundation donation for the purchase of interactive screens at the Elementary schools

6.2. Principal Reports

Discussion: In addition to the principal's submitted reports:

Mr. Borer gave an update on orientation days, the new digital hall pass system, and back-to-school happenings.
Mrs. Craven and Mr. Nygren thanked the Board of Education for their role in the new parking lots at both elementary schools, as well as the maintenance and custodial staff for the deep cleaning they did to the schools over summer break.
Mr. Krueger gave an update on participation numbers for fall sports as well as NSAA classifications for each sport.

7. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jeremy Sprunk and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the consent agenda as presented which includes items 7.1 - 7.3. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting

7.2. Monthly Financial Report

7.3. Payment of Invoices Including Building Fund

8. Action Items

8.1. Approval of Resignations

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the resignation of Bev Hellbusch and Marcia Fisher, and thank them for their service. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

Motion 2 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jerry Jaixen to approve the resignation of Bobbi Slusarski, and thank her for her service. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.2. Approval of New Hires

Action(s):

Motion 1 Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Joy Escen to approve the new hire of Terri Tworek - SPED Para @ Shell Creek, and Haley Sprunk - Preschool Para @ Shell Creek. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

Motion 2 Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the new hire of Sandy Couch - Head Lunch @ Shell Creek, Diane Krings - Lunch Staff, and Anne Weber - Lunch Staff. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

Motion 3 Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the new hire of Preston Carbaugh - Boys Head Golf Coach. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.3. Approve Pekny and Associates as Auditors for the 2024-2025 School Year

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Eric Stuthman to approve Pekny and Associates as auditors for the 2024-2025 school year. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.4. 2025-2026 ALICAP Renewal

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to approve the renewal of ALICAP for the 2025-2026 school year. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

8.5. Approval of License Purchase for ScootPad

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Eric Stuthman and seconded by Joy Escen to approve the license purchase of ScootPad for Shell Creek and Platte Center Elementary. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9. Discussion Items

9.1. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on Replacement of Vans

Discussion: Mr. Meyer and the Board discussed the future replacement of school vans.

9.2. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on Shell Creek Fencing

Discussion: An update was given on the posts that were installed. The building committee will oversee the rest of the project to completion.

9.3. Class Sizes and Future Growth

Discussion: Reviewed enrollment trends and the new LB 521 guidelines.

9.4. Superintendent Performance Objectives

Discussion: Reviewed draft plan; final approval set for September.

9.5. Board Committee Reports

10. Executive Session

11. Announcements

Discussion: Special Board Meeting - August 25th @ 8:00 - Tax Resolution
Special Board Meeting - August 25th Immediately following the Tax Resolution meeting
Regular Board Meeting - September 8th @ 8:00 p.m.

12. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

It was moved by Jerry Jaixen and seconded by Jeremy Sprunk to adjourn the meeting at 9:39 p.m. On roll call vote, motion Passed.

Chad Anderson: Absent
Joy Escen: Yea
Jerry Jaixen: Yea
Eric Stuthman: Yea
Jeremy Sprunk: Yea
Keith Runge: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

August 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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