April 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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Opening The Meeting
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Call to Order
Discussion:
President F. Kramer called the regular meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. on April 14, 2025, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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Nebraska Open Meeting Act statement and poster placement
Discussion:
President F. Kramer observed Open Meeting Law requirements.
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Roll Call
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Review of Norms
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Board Development
Discussion:
Opela went to the Nebraska Rural Community School Association (NRCSA) Conference and gave highlights.
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Publication of Notice
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, April 10, 2025, and posted at five local businesses along with notice to the president of the board and all members prior to the meeting date.
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Public Comment and Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
President F. Kramer asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.
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Staff introductions: Ms. Kevorkian, Ms. January, Ms. Cox.
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David Olson (American Legion-Stapleton), regarding the legion's Boy's State program.
Discussion:
David Olson (American Legion-Stapleton), addressed the Board regarding the legion's Boy's State program.
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Routine Business
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Approval of Prior Minutes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approval of Claims
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Treasurer's Report
Discussion:
The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.
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Reports
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Community Liaison
Discussion:
Bryan Regier gave his Community Liaisons' report which included: Chamber Easter Egg Hunt organized by junior chamber member, Kyle Kramer, is Saturday, April 19th, community clean-up day is April 28th, Walk @ Lunch Day is April 30th. Blue Cross and Blue Shield will donate $20 to the Special Olympics of Nebraska for our participation.
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Activities Director Report
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Principal
Discussion:
PK-6 Principal Isom reported on the following: IEPs/MDTs/BIP/ELPA21 update, testing update, elementary special earned recess, State FFA had great placings, prom, track and golf going strong, music contests, final push for academics and things yet to come. |
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Board Committee Reports
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Building & Grounds
Discussion:
The Building and Grounds update included: expanded lighting replacement, football bleacher replacement, crow's nest expansion, practice track, south side drainage recommendation from JEO, re-carpeting 1935 and 1918 buildings, repair wall and and flooring in superintendent's house, possible shelter for small vehicles and north and west outdoor lighting.
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Sport's Cooperative Committee Report
Discussion:
Sport's Cooperative Committee Report given by Superintendent Redinger included: spring sports update, winter sports conclusion and highlights, coaching evaluations, summer team camp and leagues, discussion on junior high football possibly being 6-man and high school finishing 8-man cycle and then moving to 6-man. MNAC golf will be May 1st in Stapleton. Building and Grounds Committee and American Civics Committee will both meet on April 28th. |
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April 28 - Building & Grounds, American Civics
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: 2025-2026 graduation date, daycare update and district IT support costs.
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New Business
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Discussion and action to hire Prariefire Consulting for purposes of board development.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Action to approve the certified contracts for 2025-26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve a contract with Bridget Weems as a 7-12 Business teacher for 2025-26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the replacement of lighting in classrooms and hallways.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Action to designate surplus property or to assign a value to sell the old football field sprinkler.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion regarding the superintendent's contract for 2025-26.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The motion to go in to closed session to discuss personnel and to prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an individual was repeated by President Kramer.
The closed session started at 8:08 p.m. and ended at 8:50 p.m. |
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Board Goals Review
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Adjournment
Discussion:
President F. Kramer adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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