December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Opening the Meeting
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Call to Order
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IV. District Mission Statement
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STRIVE - COMMIT - SUCCEED - District Mission Statement
Schuyler Community Schools in partnership with parents, students, and the community is committed to educate students to become skilled, knowledgeable and responsible citizens in a global society - District Vision Statement Notice of this meeting was given in advance according to State Law 84-1411, by giving notice of the meeting to the public. Notice of this meeting was also given in advance to all members of the Board of Education |
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V. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the front of the meeting room.
Nebraska Open Meetings Act: http://nitc.nebraska.gov/documents/statutes/NebraskaOpenMeetingsAct_current.pdf
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VI. Publication of Meeting
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VII. Board Member Roll Call
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VIII. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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IX. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the consent agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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IX.A. Minutes of the November 10, 2025 meeting of the board
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IX.B. Financial Report
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IX.B.1.
Approval of $15,000 for the activities fund to be used for officials, fees, and other related costs. The details of these expenditures will be presented to the board at the next board meeting. |
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IX.C.
Reviewed policies with no changes
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X. Public Comment
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XI. Discussion/Information Items
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XI.A. Presentation of AQuESTT results
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XI.B. Recognition of eSports:
E-Sports Rafael Carvjal - 4th place finish - Chess/6th place finish - Super Smash Bros Cain Gutierrez - Qualifier in Super Smash Bros Cristobal Velez - 3rd place Super Smash Bros Coaches Grant Torpin Matt Grady Cheyne Terrell - Volunteer |
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XII. Action Items
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XII.A. Approve the purchase and adoption of CommonLit360 at a price of $107,050. This is a 6.5 year adoption for grades 6 - 12 and includes 3 years of professional development, twice per year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the purchase of CommonLit360 as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.B. Approve the passing of the Qualified Capital Purpose Bonds with a levy of 2 cents to address environmental safety concerns involving HVAC, doors, and locks.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the QCPUF bond at 2 cents as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.C. Approve Policy 4010 Inclement Weather as updated.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve policy 4010 Inclement Weather as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII. Information Items: Reports
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XIII.A. Building/District Administrators
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XIII.A.1. Principals will update the board on efforts to improve attendance.
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XIII.A.2. High School Student Council Report
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XIII.A.3. Update on door project
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XIII.B. Superintendent
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XIII.B.1.
State Education Conference - thank you LEGISLATIVE ISSUES CONFERENCE - January 25-26, 2025 |
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XIII.C. Board Committee Reports
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This committee is responsible for reviewing curriculum recommendations, textbook selection, requisitions/inventory, and instructional programs.
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XIII.C.1. (Brian, Renee, Virginia) Monday, December 1st @ 7:00 Board Policy/Handbooks/Support Programs (Paul, Renee, Rich) Wednesday, December 3rd @ 6:00 American Civics, Assessment and Instruction (Amanda, Renee, Rich) Wednesday, December 3rd @ 7:00 Budget/Finance/Negotiations (Amanda, Paul, Rich) |
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XIII.D. Safety Plan Update
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XIII.D.1. Safety Report
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XIII.E. Schuyler Community Schools Foundation Report
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XIV. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
adjourn. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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