January 12, 2026 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 by Mr. Byron Olsen - Superintendent
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 Corner Market, Post Office, and First National Bank in Sargent. 

3. Board Organizational Meeting
The Superintendent will chair the election of the President and then the newly elected President will preside over the elections.

1. Election of School Board President

4. Convene the Board of Education to Order
The newly elected Board President will now preside over the meeting.

Election of School Board Vice President

Election of School Board Treasurer

Election of School Board Secretary

Dissemination of Ethics/Accountability & Disclosure statutes and Board Member Code of Ethics (Policy #8272)

4.1. Consent Appointments and Designations:
Discussion:  Current Committees:
             American Civics & Curriculum: Clayton, Grint, & Beran
             Policy and Negotiations: Clayton, Beran, & Gibbens
             Finance, Facilities, & Transportation: Myers, Stefka, & Grint
             Twin Loup: Stefka, Clayton, & Beran

4.2. American Civics (Facilitators, Superintendent and School Counselor

4.3. Policy Facilitator: Superintendent

4.4. Curriculum Facilitator Superintendent and School Counselor

4.5. Negotiations Committee

4.6. Finance, Facilities, and Transportation Committee Facilitator: Superintendent

4.7. Appointment of Superintendent as the Authorized Representative to secure funds for Sargent Public Schools.

4.8. Federal Authorized Representative: Superintendent of Schools

4.9. Designation of ADA Compliance Office: Superintendent

4.10. Designation of Title IX and Title VII Officer: Superintendent

4.11. Depository of Funds: First National Bank of Ord & Sargent

4.12. Designations of Legal Council: Perry Law Firm

4.13. Designation of District Newspaper Record: Sargent Leader

5. 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. 

5.1. Approval of Agenda

5.2. Approve minutes of Special Board meeting on November 17, 2025

5.3. Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 8th, 2025.

5.4. Approve minutes of Special Board meeting on December 15th, 2025.

5.5. Approve Financial Reports

5.6. Approval of Claims/Bills

5.7. Board Policy Adoption

5.7.1. First Reading of Board Policies

5.7.2. Second Reading of Board Policy

6. RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE

7. Reports and Discussion Items

7.1. Board Committee Reports

7.2. Principal Report 

7.3. Superintendent Report

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

8.1. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to Deposit $5,000 into Twin Loup Fund.

8.2. Approve Borrowing Resolution for HVAC 

8.3. Approve Borrowing Resolution for Windows

9. Visitors and Guests Public Comments

10. Board Comments

11. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates

Future Board Meetings

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

Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:
Policy Committee: February 3, 2026 @ 7:00 PM  (Supt. Office)
Finance/Facilities/Transportation Review Committee: February 5, 2026 @ 7:00 PM (Supt. Office) 

Upcoming Event Highlights:

Events - 
Legislative Issue Conference January 25 - 26, 2026- Lincoln
Presidents Retreat February 16, 2026 - Kearney
Amplified Budget Workshop April 8, 2026 - Kearney
Election Year see attached calendar for filing

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

12. Adjournment