March 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Members present were:  Broberg, Johnsen, Negus, Schutt, R. Tegeler and T. Tegeler.  Absent:  none.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler stated that notice of the meeting was published in the March 4, 2026 issues of the Tilden Citizen/Meadow Grove News and the Antelope County News.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler referred to the open meetings law and welcomed visitors. There was no public comment.

Discussion:  This item was not needed as all board members were in attendance.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the minutes of the February, 2026 meeting.   There were none.  The minutes stand approved.

Discussion:  President T. Tegeler asked if there were any questions about the February, 2026 financial report.  There were none.  The report stands approved.  

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne informed the board that area schools starting wage for paras is $17-$18 per hour and some schools do not offer insurance benefits.  The negotiations committee recommends an increase to $16 per hour plus employee health insurance.

Discussion:  This item was tabled to give the negotiations committee time to meet with both principals regarding their 2026-2027 contracts.

Discussion:  There was discussion about the proposed superintendent's contract employment dates and salary.  

Discussion:  Mr. Black reported that the elementary will host a family night March 20th.  Mrs. Novicki said winter sports are finished, speech is winding down and track has started.  There is a possible conflict between an FFA activity and state speech.  The speech team did well at today's conference speech meet with several students placing.  Spring testing will take place in March and April.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne informed the board of a surplus bus that will be advertised for sale.  The bus is a 2001 Thomas Freightliner.  The advertisement will ask for sealed bids with the stipulation that the board has the right to refuse all bids.  The April board meeting is scheduled for the same night as the high school spring concert so it was decided to move the meeting to Wednesday, April 15th at 7:30 p.m.  Mr. Hahne gave a brief legislative update.  Negus said thank you to the school administrators for the support shown at the state girls basketball tournament and also having the band play all 3 days of the tournament.

Discussion:  Mr. Hahne, J. Schutt and M. Broberg are attending the NRCSA conference next week.

Discussion:  Teacher contracts for 2026-2027 were distributed today and are due back March 16th.

Discussion:  R. Tegeler spoke about customization of the railing around the concessions stand/press box at the sports complex.  There was discussion about an electrical change order, concrete under the press box, and the need for water between the practice areas/football field and at the north end of the complex.  Adam Rutjens, of Rutjens Construction, was in attendance and answered questions about these topics.  

Discussion:  There being no further discussion, President T. Tegeler adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.