January 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Sargent Public Schools Board of Education Information

More Information: The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection at the Central Office during regular working hours. 

District Vision/Mission: The Board of Education, administration and staff are committed to providing an environment where every child can grow and learn in a positive environment.   Engage-Motivate-Prepare-Inspire

The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of matters to be considered at the meeting. The Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed.  Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so.  We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now, so that you may be recognized during the 'Public Comment' section of our meeting.

Agenda items are subject to reordering at the discretion of the board president.  Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda.  Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item. 

2. Opening Procedures

2.1. Call to Order by Mr. Byron Olsen - Superintendent
More Information:  The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest, or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.

2.2. Special Recognition

2.2.1. Chandra Horky

2.3. Oath of Office

2.4. Roll Call

2.5. Pledge of Allegience

2.6. Open Meetings Act
More Information:  Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted in the Board meeting room on the east entrance by the stairs.  

Notice of this meeting was published in the Sargent Leader on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 and placed at the Sargent Community Center and First National Bank. 

3. Board Organizational Meeting
The Superintendent will chair the election of the President and then the newly elected President will preside over the elections.

1. Election of School Board President

2. Convene the Board of Education to Order
The newly elected Board President will now preside over the meeting.

3. Election of School Board Vice President

4. Election of School Board Treasurer

5. Election of School Board Secretary

6. Dissemination of Ethics/Accountability & Disclosure statutes and Board Member Code of Ethics (Policy #8272)
 

4. Consent Appointments and Designations:

4.1. American Civics (Facilitators, Mr. Olsen and LuAnn Schauda)

4.2. Policy (Facilitator, Byron Olsen)

4.3. Curriculum

4.4. Negotiations Committee

4.5. Finance, Facilities and Transportation Committee (Facilitator, Byron Olsen)

4.6. Appoint Superintendent Mr. Byron Olsen as the Authorized Representative to secure funds for Sargent Public Schools.

4.7. Federal Authorized Representative: Mr. Byron Olsen, Superintendent of Schools

4.8. Depository for Funds: First National Bank of Ord & Sargent

4.9. Designations of Legal Council: Perry Law Firm

4.10. Designation of District Newspaper Record: Sargent Leader

4.11. Designation of ADA Compliance Officer: Mr. Byron Olsen, Superintendent of Schools

4.12. Designation of Title IX & XIII Officer: Mr. Byron Olsen, Superintendent of Schools

5. Consent Agenda

5.1. Approval of Agenda

5.2. Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 10, 2024.

5.3. Approve Financial Reports

5.4. Approve Bills

5.5. First Reading of Board Policy

5.5.1. 3242 - Emergency Mapping Response

5.6. Resignations

Darrin Max - Principal

5.7. New Hires

6. Reports and Discussion Items

6.1. Board Reports

6.2. Principal Report 

6.3. Superintendent Report

7. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action on the following:

7.1. ESU 10 Cooperative Service Agreement for 25-26 School Year

8. Visitors and Guests Public Comments

9. Board Comments

10. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates

Future Board Meetings

Board Retreat - Strategic Planning
Monday, January 27, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. (Sargent Community Center)

Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. (SPS Library)
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. (SPS Library)
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m. (SPS Library)

Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:
Personnel & Curriculum Committee NO Jan. Meeting (Supt. Office)
Policy Review Committee: Tuesday February 11, @ 7:00 p.m. (Supt. Office) 
Finance/Facility/Transportation Committee: Thursday February 6, @ 7:00 p.m.  (Supt. Office)

Upcoming Event Highlights:

Events -

School Board Recognition Week - Jan. 26th

All activities are located on our website, www.sargentpublicschools.org home page or on the App in the calendar.

11. Adjournment