December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Sargent Public Schools Board of Education Information

More Information: The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection at the Superintendent's Office during regular working hours. 

District Vision: We are proud of who we are, united by our community, and driven by purpose. With modern facilities, a strong curriculum, and a focus on leadership, we prepare every student for a successful Future.

District Mission:  Sargent Public Schools is committed to providing an education to prepare students to be productive and thrive in tomorrow's world.

Core Values: 
1. STUDENTS FIRST
2. SARGENT STRONG
3. COMMUNITY SUPPORT
4. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of matters to be considered at the meeting. The Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed.  Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so.  We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now, so that you may be recognized during the 'Public Comment' section of our meeting.

Agenda items are subject to reordering at the discretion of the board president.  Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda.  Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item. 

2. Opening Procedures:

2.1. Call to Order
More Information:  The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest, or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.

2.2. Roll Call

2.3. Pledge of Allegiance

2.4. Excused absence of Board Member

2.5. Open Meetings Act
More Information:  Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted by the landing of the entrance to the Library.  

Notice of this meeting was published in the Sargent Leader and placed at the Sargent Community Center and First National Bank  in Sargent. 

3. Consent Agenda
More Information:  At this time, any Board member may request that any item on the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately. 

3.1. Approval of Agenda

3.2. Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of November 10th.

3.3. Approve Financial Reports

3.4. Approval of Claims/Bills

3.5. Board Policy Adoption

3.5.1. First Reading of Board Policies

3.5.1.a. Review Policy No. 6121

3.6. Personnel Items

3.6.1. Staff Resignation(s)

3.6.1.a. Amy Kozeal 7 - 12 Special Education Teacher

4. RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE

5. Reports and Discussion Items

5.1. Board Committee Reports

5.2. Principal Report 

5.3. Superintendent Report

6. Enter into Executive Session for the sole purpose of discussing personnel matters to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual if deemed necessary.  

7. Reconvene from the Executive Session.

8. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action on the following:

8.1. Discuss, consider and take action regarding the 2024-25 Financial Audit Report.  

8.2. Discuss, Consider, and take action to designate First National Bank in Sargent, Ord, Greeley as the depositor of funds to authorize Superintendent, Board President, and Board Vice President currently, Byron Olsen, Rollie Stefka, and Cory Beran. 

8.3. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the review and approval of the Superintendents' 2025-2026 school year evaluation.

9. Visitors and Guests Public Comments

10. Board Comments

11. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates

Future Board Meetings

Regular Meetings:
January 12, 2026 @ 7:00 PM Library 
February 9, 2026 @ 7:00 PM Library

Special Meeting:
December 15, 2025 @ Supt. Office 12:00 PM???

Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:
Policy Committee: January 6 @ 7:00PM  (Supt. Office)
Finance/Facilities/Transportation Review Committee: January 8 @ 7:00 PM (Supt. Office) 

Upcoming Event Highlights:

Events -  Upcoming Learning events
    - Legislative Issue Conference January 25 -  26
    - Presidents Retreat February 16, 2026
    - Board Retreat  June 2026

All activities are located on our website, www.sargentpublicschools.org home page or on the App in the calendar.

12. Adjournment