February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting

1. Opening Procedures

1.a. Call to Order

1.b. Roll Call

1.c. Excuse Absent Member(s)

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Open Meetings Law

4. Consent Agenda

4.a. Adopt Agenda

4.b. Approval of Certified Staff Hire

4.b.1. Kathryn Abernethy, ELA, Scottsbluff High School

4.c. Approval of Certified Staff Resignation

4.c.1. Evelyn Andrews, Preschool, Bear Cub Preschool

4.c.2. Elizabeth Pierce, Special Education, Bluffs Middle School

4.c.3. Regan Hodsden, Agriculture, Scottsbluff High School

4.d. Approval of Certified Staff Retirement

4.d.1. Nancy Wallace, Art, Scottsbluff High School

4.e. Administrator Appointment

4.e.1. Brittni Chancellor, Principal, Bluffs Middle School

4.e.2. Jadie Beam, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction - Effective July 1, 2027

4.f. Approve Minutes as follows:

4.f.1. January 12, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting

4.f.2. January 19, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

5. Expenditures

5.a. Expenditures, without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C. and Tree Monkeys: $814,314.71

5.b. Expenditures for Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C.: $822.50

5.c. Expenditures for Tree Monkeys: $2,250.00

6. Student Report

7. Update

7.a. Continuous Improvement Visit Summary

7.b. Committee on American Civics Review

8. Public Comment - a total of 120 minutes will be allotted (no more than 5 minutes per speaker).

9. Unfinished Business

9.a. Board Policy Review & Revision - 2000 Series - “Administration” - Second Reading

9.b. Revision of Board Policy 1010 - “Visiting School,” Policy 3131 - “Procurement Plan - School Food Authorities,” Policy 3132 - “Internal Controls,” Policy 3600 - Acceptance of Gifts for Schools,” Policy 5414 - “Identification of Learners with High Ability,” and Policy 6270 - “Regulations for School Trips” - Second Reading

10. New Business

10.a. Revision of Board Policy 2230 - “Evaluation of Principals and Other Certificated Administrative Personnel” - First Reading

10.b. Approval of Student Teacher Stipend

10.c. Approval of MyPerspectives Grades 6-8 Annual Consumables

10.d. Sale of Decommissioned Laptops

10.e. Westmoor Audio Enhancement

10.f. SHS Auditorium Cove Lighting Change Order

11. Reports and Proposals

11.a. Board Members

11.b. Board Committee Reports

11.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee — Next Meeting: February 20, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

11.b.2. Facility Committee — Next Meeting: March 3, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

11.b.3. Finance Committee — Next Meeting: March 2, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

11.b.4. Policy Committee — Next Meeting: March 2, 2026 @ 2:15 PM

11.b.5. Student Services Committee — Next Meeting: February 26, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

11.c. From the Administrative Staff:

11.c.1. Executive Director of Finance

11.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services

11.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

11.c.4. Superintendent

12. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember

12.a. February 13, 2026 - No School for Students/Staff

12.b. February 16, 2026 - ESU PD Day - No School for Students

12.c. February 17, 2026 - No School for PK-8 Students

12.d. March 9, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting

13. Adjournment