February 9, 2026 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 Burnside called the regular meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, 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 Board Role, Ethics and Prescribed Operations.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the role of the board of education, board code of ethics, violation of board ethics and prescribed operations.
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Board Development
Discussion:
Opela gave highlights from the ESU workshop she attended.
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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, February 5, 2026, 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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Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education
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Appointments by Board President
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Board President appointment of 2026 Board Committees
Negotiations: Connell, F. Kramer, Opela Buildings and Grounds: Burnside, Connell, and K. Kramer Safety Team: F. Kramer Transportation: Burnside, F. Kramer, Walz American Civics Committee: K. Kramer, Opela, Walz School Improv/Curr/Tech: Walz, K. Kramer, Connell Wellness Committee: Opela Foundation Representative: Opela Sport’s Cooperative: Burnside, F. Kramer, Walz |
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Establish Board Committee Calendar
Discussion:
Established Board Committee Calendar
January: AD-HOC February: AD-HOC March: Sport's Cooperative April: Building & Grounds, American Civics May: Transportation June: Safety July: Sport's Cooperative August: Wellness Committee September: School Improv/Curr/Tech October: American Civics, Building & Grounds November: Negotiations December: Sport's Cooperative |
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Public Comment and Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
President Burnside asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.
Duane McClain addressed the board regarding placement of public comment and recognition of visitors on the agenda, board representation at the meetings and focus on topics, Foundation banquet planning, Beef in Schools is going well and possibility of broadcasting board meetings to the public. |
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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:
The Community Liaisons' report included: annual chamber meeting and spelling bee champion, Lucy Joedeman, and runner up, Micah Weems.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report included the following: NSAA football schedule releases February 11th and will be making phone calls to referee crews, D3 group with requested teams, upcoming conclusion of winter sports, speech, FFA, spelling bee and band competitions, and concerns surrounding schedule changes this year.
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Principal
Discussion:
7-12 Principal report included: working on CIP (Continuing Improvement Plan), edited PBIS matrix, integrated Boys Town community rules, secondary excel spreadsheet used for PBIS data collection, respect in the classroom, second semester teacher evaluations start this week, assuming responsibility of secondary 504 coordinator, renewed commitment to PBIS with plan for IEP students and down list students, and conflict resolution with staff and students.
PK-6 Principal Isom reported on the following: congratulations to Lucy Joedeman, champion and Micah Weems, runner up in the annual spelling bee, spring testing, RARE and Attendance Assembly and duties of elementary principal, district assessment coordinator, curriculum director, ELL coordinator and teacher, special education liaison, librarian and HAL coordinator. |
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Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
No board reports this month.
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: school board election filing for incumbents (February 17) and non-incumbents (March 2), Board President Retreat is February 16th in Kearney, proposed Rule 11 changes, possible dates for board retreat/inservice, and LB 549 allows a school board to employ a chaplain with advantages for social/emotional wellbeing of stakeholders of the school particularly staff and students.
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Old Business
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Discussion and action to approve the 2026-27 school calendar.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the gym floor refinishing and Bronco Room floor replacement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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New Business
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Action to approve the 2026-27 service contracts with Educational Service Unit #16.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the Board of Education's membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards for 2026-27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve installation of exterior lighting on the West and North sides of the building.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Action to accept the resignation of Denise Frey - 5th grade teacher, at the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Action to accept the resignation of Barb Doty, secondary English language arts teacher, at the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Action to accept the resignation of Emily January, kindergarten teacher, at the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve a teacher contract for Kindergarten in 2026-27.
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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 Kimberly Boyer for the position of Secondary English Language Arts for 2026-27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve a compensation increase with Bobbi Isom for the position of Elementary Principal, Media Specialist, Curriculum Director, Special Education Liaison, ELL Director, District Assessment Coordinator, and High Ability Learning Coordinator for 2026-27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Action to approve a compensation increase with Dewayne Tillman for the position of Secondary Principal and Activities Director for 2026-27.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, 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 Burnside adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
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