February 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Shelton Public Schools Board of Education
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1. Call to order and roll call
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Routine matters
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3.a. Review and approve minutes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Approve as Amended, Correct Emmy Power last name.
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3.b. Review and approve claims
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4. Request to address the Board of Education
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There were no requests to address the board.
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5. Reports
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5.a. Financial Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Engel reported that we are in a strong financial position. We have spent 26.09% of our total budget.
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5.b. Board Report
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5.b.1. Building and Grounds Committee Update - ESCO Phase 1 Project
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The Building and Grounds Committee met with the ESCO and Northland Securities to discuss the HVAC Project. The committee presented its discussion to the Board and recommended that we wait until Fall of 2026 for further discussion.
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5.c. Superintendent's Report
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Superintendent Engel reported on state aid and reported on multiple items in his legislative update, including LB 1038 and LB 765. Superintendent Engel also highlighted the work being completed on the goals set for him during his evaluation. Progress is cited in each category identified during the evaluation and goal-setting process. Mr. Engel gave an explanation of the proposed school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The calendar will be presented for approval later in the meeting.
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5.d. Elementary Principal's Report
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Principal Kenton reported that there are 158 students currently enrolled in the Elementary School. Parent-teacher conferences are this week. He cited a change to Kindergarten and Pre-K enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year to establish a strong and positive working relationship between households and schools. On February 13th at the high school basketball games, students will be recognized for scoring in the 80th percentile or higher on their MAPS testing.
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5.e. HS Principal's Report
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The High School Enrollment is currently at 121 students. Principal Hostetler shared many celebrations, including, but not limited to, monthly themes, Winter MAPS completion, and the High School Quiz Bowl team entering competition. The winter Sweetheart dance will be held on February 14th. Mrs. Hostetler also discussed the roll-out of the new digital hall pass system. The high school will be discussing the upcoming Boys & Girls State with students encouraged to apply and represent Shelton Public Schools. Mrs. Hostetler mentioned that there are American Legion funds available to defray some of the expenses associated with attending Boys & Girls State. There are many upcoming events that Principal Hostetler included in her report. There was additional discussion around student scholarship opportunities locally. Discussions were also had about awards ceremonies and banquets, with regard to, scheduling, publishing and declaration of dates and times.
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6. New Business
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6.a. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the Rule 10 Safety Audit.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Engel reported on the Rule 10 Audit. Discussion centered around the recommendations and which items are in progress. Items 1 and 6 appear to be referencing the same finding and Principal Engel gave context to these two findings. Overall, the report was viewed as favorable.
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6.b. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve 2026-2027 District Calendar.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Engel gave an overview of the calendar. Mr. Engel highlighted the change to MTSS days from Wednesday to Friday. Mr. Engel also presented the general layout of the Professional Development Calendar for the entire School Year. There was additional discussion around the MTSS change in days.
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6.c. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the purchase of Language for Thinking from McGraw Hill for $3,180.12.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is a reading intervention product for students.
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6.d. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the Special Education Contract and Cooperative Service Agreement with ESU 10 for Special Education Services.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Engel highlighted Schedule B which was incorrect in the document attached to the agenda. The amounts were amended on the LMHP portion of Schedule B in the listed documents. The incorrect documents show the cost as $11,000, $16,000, and $21,000; and the correct documents are amended to $12,500, $17,500, and $25,000.
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6.e. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the Shelton FFA Chapter to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Engel stated that approving this for next fall is in line with the trip schedule.
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6.f. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the lease contract with Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand Island for a T450 T4 V2 Bobcat Compact Track Loader and bucket for $7,000.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Superintendent Engel mentioned that this is the exact same cost as the previous lease agreement.
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6.g. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve principal contracts for Mr. Kenton and Mrs. Hostetler for the 2026-2027 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussion on this contract was around the timeline of approval and making sure the board is approving it at the correct time of year. President Johnson clarified the change from previous years. There were no changes or amendments to the contract.
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6.h. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve principal salary increases with a total package increase of 4.84%.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
It was stated that the total compensation package (includes insurance and wages) is accordant with the negotiated teacher contract.
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6.i. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve a contract with Rocket Alumni Solutions INC.
Discussion:
Superintendent Engel answered questions around the costs, location, and function. Mr. Engel mentioned that there are learning opportunities associated with the digital management of the display and the associated software. This item has been tabled pending further discussion.
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6.j. Discuss, review, and take all necessary actions to approve the resignation of certificated staff.
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7. Adjournment
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