October 12, 2026 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. New member of the board swearing-in
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No board member is required to take an oath of office pursuant to Nebraska law. However,
new board members may voluntarily take the following oath before entering into their official duties: I, ___________, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Nebraska, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely and without mental reservation or for purpose of evasion; and that I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of member of the board of education, according to law, and to the best of my ability. And I do further swear that I do not advocate, nor am I a member of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this state by force or violence; and that during such time as I am in this position I will not advocate nor become a member of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this state by force or violence. So help me God. |
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VIII. Board Member Roll Call
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IX. 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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X. 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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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.A. Minutes of the September 14, 2026 Budget Hearing, Tax Levy Hearing and Regular meetings of the board
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X.B. Financial Report
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X.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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X.C. Policies
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X.C.1. Reviewed policies with no substantial changes
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XI. Public Comment
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XII. Discussion/Information Items
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XII.A. High School Student Council Report
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XII.B. Marcia Herring with NASB will present on the Schuyler School Board and Superintendent goals.
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XII.C. Discuss the adoption of English 3-D for the K-12 English Learner Program.
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XII.D. Presentation on NWEA/MAP data for grades K-12 in Reading and Math.
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XII.E. The attached board policies have been reviewed and adjusted based on the changes made by the Nebraska Legislature. The Policy Committee reviewed these in October and is recommending them to the full board.
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XII.F. Discuss and consider the surplus of:
Track Hurdles 81 Jerseys 26 Warmups 54 Shorts
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XIII. Action Items
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XIII.A. Consider and approve additional HVAC unit work at the elementary school.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the additional HVAC work at the elementary with a cost not to exceed $100,000. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIII.B. Approve Policies 3048, 4065, and 6038 as presented during discussion.
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve Policies 3048, 4065, and 6038 as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIII.C. Consider and approve the surplus of:
Track Hurdles 81 Jerseys 26 Warmups 54 Shorts
Recommended Motion(s):
Make a motion to approve the surplus of the listed items. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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XIV. Information Items: Reports
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XIV.A. Building/District Administrators
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XIV.A.1. The principals will provide a review of parent-teacher conferences, including information on attendance and the individual student goal setting.
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XIV.B. Superintendent
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XIV.B.1. Nice article in Business View Magazine
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XIV.B.2. Negotiations for Certified Staff will begin on October 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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XIV.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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XIV.C.1.
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XIV.D. Schuyler Community Schools Foundation Report
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XV. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
adjourn. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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