July 13, 2026 at 7:10 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 7:10 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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District Mission Statement: The Mission of Stapleton Public Schools is to support and prepare students to read with comprehension, compute mathematically, and utilize information and technology to create solutions for modern problems and to participate as sovereign citizens in our democratic society.
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Nebraska Open Meeting Act statement and poster placement
Discussion:
President Burnside observed Open Meeting Law requirements.
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Publication of Notice
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, July 9, 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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Roll Call
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Review of Norms
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Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the board norms were read aloud.
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Approval of Agenda
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Celebration of Excellence
Discussion:
Celebration of Excellence with a shout out to custodial staff for refinished tables in library and new paint outside for handicap and emergency parking.
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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.
A Card of Thanks was read from Jeaninne Davis and Robin Richards. Duane McClain addressed the board and stated that the school foundation held a meeting and raised about $9000 at the Kentucky Derby celebration and will host another Kentucky Derby next May. He commented on how well the school grounds look. |
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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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Financial Report
Discussion:
The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.
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Information Items: Reports
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Community Liaison
Discussion:
There was no Community Liaisons' report this month.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report included the following: attended Bound boot camp with Mrs. Weems and Mrs. Florea, and finished scheduling officials for boys/girls varsity basketball season and jr. high football and volleyball games. We are still searching for a jr. high volleyball and a high school boys basketball coach.
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Principal
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7-12 Principal report included: finished last graduate class on school law, reviewing IEP and 504 student needs, planning for IEP and 504 students' Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requirements, planning with new English/Language Arts teacher and professional development for staff at the beginning of the year.
The PK-6 Principal report included the following: important dates this summer, new staff including: Alisha Polenske - Kindergarten Teacher, Kim Boyer- 7-12 English, Cydnie Wilson - Student Teacher 1st Semester/ 4-6 English 2nd Semester, Shelley Donner - 4-6 English 1st semester (long term substitute), Science of Reading Cohort 2026-202, NDE/NSCAS/School Accreditation, and increase 4-6 math service time. |
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Board Development
Discussion:
President Burnside thanked the board for attending the board retreat.
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: update on gym and Bronco Room floors and board committee restructuring.
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Board Committee Reports
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Discussion/Information Items
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Discussion regarding school reorganization.
Discussion:
The Board held discussion regarding school reorganization. |
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Discussion regarding student enrollment.
Discussion:
The Board held discussion regarding student enrollment.
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Action Items
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Discussion and possible action regarding Board of Education Policy #5045 Student Fees.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed Board of Education Policy #5045 Student Fees.
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Discussion and possible action regarding Board of Education Policy #5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practice.
Discussion:
Discussion was held on Board of Education Policy #5018: Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practice.
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Discussion and action to approve Board of Education Policy Updates: 2008 Meetings; 3003 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Site Improvements; 3003.1 Bidding for Construction Remodeling Repair or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds; 3004.1 Fiscal Management For Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds; 3048 Communicable Disease; 4017 Relations with Employee Collective Bargaining Associations; 4019 Workplace Injury Prevention and Safety Committee; 5035 Student Discipline;
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve Board of Education Policy 3061 ACH Originator Policy.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the Strategic Planning Services of the Nebraska Association of School Boards.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Future Agenda Items
Discussion:
Future agenda items: committee restructuring
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Adjournment
Discussion:
President Burnside adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
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