March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Bloomfield Community Schools - Board of Education - Regular
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1. Opening the Meeting
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1.a. Call to Order:
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1.b. Board Member Roll Call:
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1.c. Nebraska Open Meetings Law:
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1.d. Publication of Meeting:
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1.e. District Mission Statement:
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1.f. Pledge of Allegiance:
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2. Celebration of Excellence (Staff & Students)
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The BOE is recognizing the Custodial Department of our district. These individuals are often unsung heroes. They keep our buildings and facilities clean and safe. They work behind the scenes. While we do our daily work and routines, they see that the physical plant is ready and working for us. But, just let something not be available, work correctly, or be ready. Who do we immediately curse and discuss? We do not praise and say thanks often enough. Tonight, the BOE recognizes the BCS Custodial Staff.
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3. Consent Agenda
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4. Action Items
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4.a. Renewal of the Board of Education's Membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB)
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Board members are community leaders, and leaders often need support and guidance in their roles and responsibilities. The NASB exists to do just that. Membership in NASB is vital to the health and well-being of the district. This professional organization provides programs, services, and advocacy to strengthen public education for all Nebraskans. It focuses on the leadership and advocacy of the Board of Education at the local, state, and national levels.
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4.b. Board of Education 2000s Policies - Administration
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On Monday, March 3rd, the BOE and the Administrative Team reviewed and revised the 2000s Administrative policies of the BCS Policies. This agenda item aims to further review the revised 2000s policies and approve them as presented.
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4.c. Certified Resignation(s)/New Hire(s)
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The announcement of certified employee(s), their position(s), District financial impact, building assignment, teaching/coaching assignment, and District Goal level their position(s) fulfill joining the district.
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4.c.i. New Hire: Anna Osten - HS Spanish Teacher
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We have offered our HS Spanish position to Anna Osten. She has 10 years of successful classroom experience and comes highly recommended by her current administration and references. She will also be one of our sophomore class sponsors and Co-StuCo sponsor.
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4.c.ii. New Hire: Cole Bruns - Asst FB Coach
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Cole Bruns has been offered and has accepted our open Asst FB coaching position for the 2025-26 school year pending board approval. Mr. Bruns has his M.A., strong references and brings a lot of FB knowledge with him as a former college lineman.
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4.c.iii. New Hire: Kayla Eisenhauer - .5 FTE Pre-School Teacher
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Kayla Eisenhauer's contract would be revised from 1.0 FTE para-educator to .5 FTE pre-school teacher and .5 FTE para.
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4.c.iv. Resignation: Kayla Eisenhauer - JH Coaching
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Effective at the end of the year, Mrs. Eisenhauer wishes to resign from her JH coaching duties.
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4.d. 2025-2026 Certified Staff Contracts
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4.e. 2025-26 Principal Contracts
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I have completed the performance evaluations for Mrs. Gilsdorf, Elementary Principal and for Mr. Conroy, Secondary Principal. I highly recommend both for contract renewal in the 2025-26 school year.
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4.e.i. Elementary Principal - Tabitha Gilsdorf
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Mrs. Gilsdorf received a complimentary performance review. Her new contract reflects a 3% salary increase to $104,030 for 2025-26.
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4.e.ii. Secondary Principal/District SPED Director - Klint Conroy
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Mr. Conroy has received a satisfactory performance review for this year and has been extended a new contract with a 3% salary increase to $113,300 for the 2025-26 shool year.
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4.f. 2025-26 Contract - Superintendent
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The BOE Negotiations Team recommends the Superintendent's salary for 2025-26 increase to $159,650, and that all other conditions outlined in the revised continuing 2-year contract be acceptable to the BOE.
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4.g. Authorize Samantha Fehringer, business manager, as a district signatory.
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We need to transition many signature permissions and passwords from Konnie Thiele to Samantha Fehringer to ensure efficient operations and accounting going forward.
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5. Informational/Discussion Items
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5.a. Superintendent 2nd Required Evaluation - 1st Year of Employment
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The BOE evaluates a first-year superintendent in their first year of service with the district twice - this item announces the evaluation's scheduling and processes.
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5.b. Non-Certified Resignations/New Hires
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The announcement of current non-certified employee(s) resigning from their position with the district.
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5.b.i. Mrs. Oltjenbruns - SPED Para Resignation/Retirement
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Mrs. Oltjenburns has submitted her letter of resignation effective at the end of this school year. She does so with heartfelt thanks for 27 great years and we reciprocate that sentiment to her.
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5.c. 2025-26 Non-Certified Staff Contracts
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Update and future plans as to the 2025-26 Work Agreements
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5.d. Option Enrollment Applications
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On or before April 1, the option school district shall provide the resident school district with the applicant's name. §79-237 This item is purely informational and will include no reporting of names of those who wish to option out of the district.
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5.d.i. Accepted 2 Option Students for Kindergarten 2025-26 School Year and Approved one freshmen student option out.
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5.e. Administrative and Leadership Team Reports
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5.e.i. Superintendent
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5.e.ii. Supplemental Admin/Leadership Reports: Principals, SPED, Guidance, Activities, Technology, Building & Grounds, Transportation
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6. Public Comment
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7. Closed Session
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8. Adjournment
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