September 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Discussion:  President F. Kramer called the regular meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the board norms were read aloud. 

Discussion:  President F. Kramer observed Open Meeting Law requirements. 

Discussion:  K. Kramer, Opela and Walz gave highlights from the NASB Board Development meeting including breakout sessions on superintendent evaluations, communication between board and superintendent, setting board goals that center around student success and being effective with measurable outcomes, using electronics and the downside to students being on their phones too much causing anxiety, and importance of PE and recess for activity, 

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, September 11, 2025, and posted at five local businesses along with notice to the president of the board and all members prior to the meeting date.

Discussion:  President F. Kramer asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.

Duane McClain addressed the board regarding frustration over the last meetings and what he witnessed.  He believes the Board should be focused on students and not personal disagreements.

Discussion:  The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.

Discussion:  Bryan Regier gave his Community Liaisons' report which included: junior chamber member applications have been collected and chamber will review and select members for the next meeting.

Discussion:  The Activities Director's report included the following: Mrs. Stewart did a great job of organizing all the homecoming festivities, helped supervise dance with help of Coach Phelps, Megan Jones is doing a great job of stepping into role of head junior high volleyball coach and numbers are down in fall sports high school teams this year but coaches are doing a good job of encouraging and motivating those participating.

Discussion:  7-12 Principal Tillman report included: accomplished learning all secondary students names and getting to know them, doing walkthroughs and informal classroom observations, observed lots of good instruction, during in-service Mrs. Stewart taught secondary teachers how to set up and improve Canvas pages, two students approved for early work release, some juniors and seniors are taking online college courses, NHS is inducting three new members and college fair was attended by juniors and seniors.

PK-6 Principal Isom reported on the following: MAPs Testing K-8, 9-10 PACT practice test, 11th ACT practice test, CIP team meeting, Principal of the Day is continuing, RARE Awards, incentive for AR in high school this year and goals for 2025-2026.

Discussion:  The Wellness Committee met August 18 and highlights were provided and policy was reviewed.

Discussion:  The School Improvement/Curriculum/Technology meeting will be held September 22nd, at 4pm in the school library.

Discussion:  Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: school daycare update, community daycare had first planning meeting, NRCSA visitation and 2026-2027 football cycle with newly formed D-3 division. 

Discussion:  Jack Moles, Executive Director for the Nebraska Rural Communities School Association, addressed the Board regarding goals, board connection, membership growth, benefits of membership and 2025 Legislative Session and bills that were passed.
 

Discussion:  The Board discussed electronic communications between staff and students.

Discussion:  The Board discussed school district owned housing.

Discussion:  The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  President F. Kramer adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.