April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Announce Open Meeting Act Posting and Location
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4. Recognition of Visitors
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During this time visitors may request to the board the opportunity to speak at the appropriate time. The Board then allow for Public Comments. Each speaker will be limited to 5 minutes and all of the Public Comment time will be limited to 30 minutes. An exception will be made for those speakers appearing on the Agenda as presenters.
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4.1. Visitor #1: Mrs. Kravig for CTE Discussion
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4.2. Visitor #2: FFA State Recap
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4.3. Visitor #3: FBLA State Recap
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4.4. Visitor #4: State Champion OID Team
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5. Consent Agenda
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5.1. Minutes
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5.2. Treasurers Report
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6. Administrative Reports
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6.1. Student Board Member Report
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6.2. Athletic Director/Activities Director Report
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6.3. Elementary Principals Report
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6.4. Secondary Principals Report
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6.5. Superintendents Report
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7. District Reports
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7.1. Technology Report
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7.2. Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation Report
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7.3. Board/Committee Report
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7.3.1. Scheduling a date for a building and/or outdoor walkthrough for summer projects & preparation for the 26–27 school year.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. #1: Federal Family Education Rights and Privancy Act (FERPA) notice for parents/guardians about their rights.
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8.2. #2: Asbestos review (occurred during Summer of 2024, and we are in compliance until 2027)
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8.3. #3: Who will be representing the Board of Education on Graduation day (May 9th @ 2pm)
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8.4. #4: NDE External Review Recap
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Visit OverviewThe external review team, led by Tessa Fraass, engaged in a two-day evaluation process that included: Stakeholder Interviews: Conversations with the Board of Education, administrators, teachers, parents, community members, and students. Observations: Classroom visits to observe instructional practices and a tour of the school, including the student-led coffee shop, "The Grind". Evidence Review: Analysis of the district's action plan, student performance data, and school profile materials. Current Improvement GoalsThe district is currently focused on three primary goals for the 2021-2026 cycle: Mathematics: Aiming for 85% of students to meet or exceed projected growth on the spring MAP Math assessment by the end of the cycle. Writing: Developing and implementing a consistent plan to teach and assess student writing by 2026. Behavior & Engagement: Guiding students to be respectful, responsible, and active learners. Key CommendationsThe review team identified several core strengths within the district: Strong School Culture: A positive, inclusive environment built on strong relationships where students feel supported and teachers are approachable. Collaborative Spirit: A high level of commitment among staff to use data and professional learning communities (PLCs) to guide instructional decisions. Emerging Support Systems: Effective implementation of materials and "What I Need" (WIN) time to provide targeted student interventions. Recommendations for GrowthTo sustain improvement, the team offered the following suggestions: Refine MTSS Structures: While elementary systems are established, the district is encouraged to continue developing Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) structures that fit the high school's unique needs and schedule. Behavioral Consistency: The team noted variability in how behavioral expectations are implemented across different classrooms and recommends striving for greater system-wide consistency. Literacy Focus: In alignment with state initiatives, the team suggests establishing a specific literacy-focused goal in future planning. Summary of ProgressSince its 2021 virtual review, the district has made "meaningful progress" in formalizing its improvement planning and data analysis. The report concludes that Shelby-Rising City is well-positioned for continued growth by leveraging partnerships with the Nebraska Department of Education and regional Educational Service Units.
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8.5. #5: Lawn Mower Replacement Options. Take all necessary discussion, considerations, and possible action on purchasing a replacement mower. This can be moved to an action item if needed.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. #1: Accepting and Approving Contract Renewals of Certificated Staff
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9.2. #2: Accepting and Approving Contract Renewals of Classified Staff
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10. Set Dates
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11. Executive Session
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The Board may enter into closed session at any time to discuss any matter for which a closed session is lawful and appropriate. We have legal matters that need to be handled in closed session. Before the Board can enter closed session, a motion must be made in agreement with Statute 84-1410 by the Board to discuss topics such as personnel, negotiations, and legal matters.
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12. Adjournment
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