November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Sargent Public Schools Board of Education Information
More Information: The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection at the Superintendent's Office during regular working hours. District Vision: We are proud of who we are, united by our community, and driven by purpose. With modern facilities, a strong curriculum, and a focus on leadership, we prepare every student for a successful Future. District Mission: Sargent Public Schools is committed to providing an education to prepare students to be productive and thrive in tomorrow's world. Core Values: 1. STUDENTS FIRST 2. SARGENT STRONG 3. COMMUNITY SUPPORT 4. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE 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. |
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2. Opening Procedures:
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2.1. Call to Order
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. |
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2.2. 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 by the landing of the entrance to the Library. Notice of this meeting was published in the Sargent Leader and placed at the Sargent Community Center and First National Bank in Sargent. |
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2.3. Roll Call
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2.4. Excused absence of Board Member
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2.5. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Consent Agenda
More Information: At this time, any Board member may request that any item on the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Approval of Agenda
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3.2. Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting from October 13th, 2025.
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3.3. Approve Financial Reports
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3.4. Approval of Claims/Bills
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4. RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Discussion:
Mr. Slingsby informed the board of October's student and staff member of the month. Students were Hazel Fenske(K-2), Aniyah White(3-5), Sadie Moon(6-8), and Kooper Keefe(9-12). Staff member was Mrs. Sandra Moon.
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4.1. Staff member of the Month
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4.2. Students of the Month
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5. Reports and Discussion Items
Discussion:
The board gave a brief summary of each of their committee reports. Negotiations were waiting for some other districts to be finalized before moving forward. Finance and Building informed the others about the dates and process to move forward with the HVAC system. Twin Loup talked about the new wrestling mat and adding a girls wrestling coach.
Mr. Slingsby gave his report. We had four receive the Believer & Achiever's awards: Kooper Keefe, Carsen Vincent, LoReena Schauda, & Hayden Nelson. Hayden is also a state recipient for this and will be presented at a state competition. Mr. Olsen gave his superintendent's report which included an update on the lighting in the hallways and the installation date for the projector screens. Due to the government shutdown, grants are on hold to know if we will receive money to replace our phone system. |
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5.1. Board Committee Reports
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5.2. Principal Report
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5.3. Superintendent Report
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6. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action on the following:
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6.1. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding the purchase of a side-by-side for maintenance use.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to purchase suv's, vans, or other transport vehicles for activity use.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.3. Discuss, consider, and take any action to approve the purchase of the Shoot-A-Way Gun 14X basketball shooting machine, including logo customization, from Shoot-A-Way, Inc. for a total cost of $9,237 (including shipping).
Discussion:
The money was raised to purchase the Shoot-Around-Machine thanks to donations and help from the Management class and a few players.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.4. Discuss, consider, and take any action regarding transferring $5,000 into the Twin Loup Account for the upcoming season.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.5. Discuss, consider and take any action regarding the purchase of a new wrestling mat for the 2026-2027 wrestling season.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.6. Discuss, consider, and take any action regarding the replacement of roof, door, siding, and insulation for bus barn.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.7. Discuss, consider and take any action to purchase a 7X16 ft trailer.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Visitors and Guests Public Comments
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8. Board Comments
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9. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates
Future Board MeetingsSpecial Meeting:Tuesday, November 17,18 or 25th @ 7:00 PM?? Regular Meetings: December 8, 2025 @ 7:00 PM Library January 12, 2026 @ 7:00 PM Library Tentative Committee Meeting Dates: Policy Committee: Dec 2, @ 7:00 PM (Supt. Office) Finance/Facilities/Transportation Review Committee: Dec 4 @ 7:00 PM (Supt. Office) Upcoming Event Highlights:Events - NASB State Education Conference Nov 19 - 21All activities are located on our website, www.sargentpublicschools.org home page or on the App in the calendar.
Discussion:
There will be a special board meeting on November 17th at 7:00 pm in the Superintendent's office. The next regular board meeting will be on December 8th at 7:00 pm in the schools library.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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