January 12, 2026 at 6:32 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  STRIVE  -  COMMIT  -  SUCCEED  -  District Mission Statement

Schuyler Community Schools in partnership with parents, students, and the community is committed to educate students to become skilled, knowledgeable and responsible citizens in a global society - District Vision Statement

Notice of this meeting was given in advance according to State Law 84-1411, by giving notice of the meeting to the public.  Notice of this meeting was also given in advance to all members of the Board of Education

Rationale:  This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session.  A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the front of the meeting room.

Nebraska Open Meetings Act:  
http://nitc.nebraska.gov/documents/statutes/NebraskaOpenMeetingsAct_current.pdf

Rationale:  Posting Locations:

• Schuyler Sun
• District Office Building Front Door
• Schuyler Post Office
• Colfax County Courthouse

Posted Date: 01.08.2026

Rationale:  Board Policy 203.01:  The superintendent shall assume the chairmanship of the meeting for the purpose of electing a board president. Ballots for officers may be cast in secret but the total vote for each candidate shall be recorded by the secretary.
 
Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.
3.  If only one nomination is made, any member of the board may make a motion for nominations to cease and cast a unanimous ballot for the nominee.  Motion must have a second, followed by a voice roll call vote.

Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.

Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.

Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.

Rationale:  Process for Office Nominations:
1.  Board member makes a nomination for the position  (no second needed)
2.  If more than one member is nominated for an office, written votes should be used and passed to the recording secretary for count.

Rationale:  This can be an appointed position by the newly elected board president.  The person we recommend is Christina Bywater.

Rationale: 

Committees will be appointed by the president of the board.  These committees are created for specific tasks of seeking information or investigation and will report back to the board for its consideration and action.  Committee action is considered to be advisory only.  The following committees are appointed at the annual board organizational meeting for one year.

2025 Committees:
Building /Grounds/Transportation: Responsible for recommending approval of the building and grounds and transportation programs, vehicle replacement schedule, building maintenance and upgrade schedule). (Brian, Renee, Virginia)

Board Policy/Handbooks/Support Programs:  Responsible for the annual review of board policies, handbooks, safety/crisis plan.  (Paul, Renee, Rich)

American Civics, Assessment and Instruction: Responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, staff requisitions and inventory.   (Amanda, Renee, Rich)

Budget/Finance/Negotiations: Responsible for budget, finance, contract negotiations with administration, certificated staff negotiations and support staff contracts.  (Amanda, Paul, Rich)

Foundation Committee: Responsible for working with the Schuyler Community Schools Foundation. 2 Members Required in Bylaws. The foundation meets the first Monday of the month at 12:00pm.  (Brian, Amanda)

Rationale:  Attached below are the Immediate Family Employment and Conflict of Interest forms to be filled out by each board member.  Please return these completed forms to the board president.  

Rationale:  This committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, requisitions/inventory, and instructional programs.