July 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Discussion:  Public comment about due diligence, support from new local law enforcement, and introductions from community members looking to learn and share their experiences.

Discussion:  Nick Krause-Director of Student Services
Absent, report submitted.

Rob Geise-Jr./Sr. High Principal
A handful of Teachers attended a Conference in St. Louis and they are excited to share new practices and ideas. Efforts continue with class projections and enrollment numbers. The supply list has been shared with families, with more communication and events to come in early August. Building Leadership met to reflect on procedures, data, furniture, initiatives, and schedules. Emergency/Evacuation operations met and plans will be modified with renovations for classroom sizes and locations. New opportunity for our students and school from the Nebraska Supreme Court, who accepted Conestoga to host an oral arguments invite in November. Our first day is August 14th, Open House the 12th and 7th grade Orientation the 11th.

Molly Stieren-Assistant Jr./Sr. High Principal/Activities Director
Handbooks were submitted and changes solely per KSB verbiage. The conditioning program is going strong, mentioning "lifter of the week" provided by Mr. Brothers. All Coaches were notified of courses and requirements to complete before the season starts. Working with Thompson Electric to get a quote for updating our sound system in the gym. The Booster Club is fundraising for a video board, which will work with that sound system and can be relocated as needed. The official start of fall practice is August 11th for high school teams.

Lisa Bergmeyer-Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Met with our contact from ESU to prepare and plan for District meetings, with new processes and outlines to be finalized with our Principals. Meetings are to be held separately to focus on different roles and align with leadership team goals. Teachers continue work in flex days and the team that Mr. Geise mentioned were grateful for the opportunity to attend the PLC. With support from Mrs. Spangler, another student achieved silver level for the Seal of Biliteracy going into their senior year.

Eric Dennis-Elementary Principal
Updated student/parent and staff handbook to reflect policy and legal recommendations. Attending training as available. Class lists are being finalized and will be mailed the first week of August. Construction is making a lot of progress. Daycare is wrapping up summer and the Directors are working on enrollment, leading to conversation of finding students to serve and sustaining those numbers.

Discussion:  Mike Apple
Construction is in full swing with dirt work, drywall, electrical and plumbing all progressing. School begins in a few weeks and intensity will be picking up to prepare, and it will get done. Teachers will be given access to their rooms as soon as they become available. Concrete has been poured for the new transportation office at the maintenance building. The pole barn has arrived for school vehicles. Met with two playground companies to discuss the needs of our preschool children that will be accessible to all with a path and space that they need for their age level. Costs so far will run close to $165,000 and the plan is to have this decided by January for spring delivery and installation. Once a plan is somewhat narrowed down, we will have another presentation. DLR will be conducting a session at Administrator Days and has asked for participation. Anticipating a loss of federal funds for Title and will update if materialized.

Discussion:  Hearing open at 5:28 p.m. No input regarding Policy 5018. Hearing closed at 5:29 p.m.

Discussion:  Hearing open at 5:29 p.m. No input regarding Policy 5045. Hearing closed at 5:31 p.m.