June 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
Discussion:
The Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Board Vice President Beth Merrigan.
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1.a. Call to Order
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1.b. Roll Call
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1.c. Excuse Absent Member(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
This meeting was held in accordance to the Open Meetings Act. Notice of this meeting was published in the Star-Herald on Saturday, June 7, 2025 and on the Scottsbluff Public Schools website on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
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4. Student Fees Public Hearing
Discussion:
There were no members of the public present who wished to address the Board of Education during the Student Fees Public Hearing.
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4.a. Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations by taxpayers relating to setting the Student Fee Schedule.
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5. Title I Parental and Family Engagement Public Hearing
Discussion:
There were no members of the public present who wished to address the Board of Education during the Title I Parental and Family Engagement Public Hearing.
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5.a. Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations by taxpayers relating to the reviewing and revision of Policy 6400 - “Parental/Community Involvement in Schools”
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6. LB 140 - Required Policy Relating to Use of Electronic Communication Devices by Students: Stakeholder Participation
Discussion:
Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Mike Mason sought stakeholder participation for the purpose of gathering feedback from staff and parents in order to formulate a policy regarding "electronic communication devices" as required by LB 140.
There were no members of the public present who wished to address the Board of Education during the LB 140 - Required Policy Relating to Use of Electronic Communication Devices by Students: Stakeholder Participation agenda item.
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6.a. This agenda item provides staff and parents an opportunity to offer suggestions or concerns for the Board to consider when drafting the policy.
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7. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.a. Adopt Agenda
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7.b. Approval of Certified Staff Hire
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7.b.1. Morgan Whitmire, Teacher, Bear Cub Preschool
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7.c. Approve Minutes as follows:
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7.c.1. May 12, 2025
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8. Expenditures
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8.a. Expenditures: $2,379,029.83
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Update
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9.a. Strategic Priority #5 - “Student Achievement and Engagement”
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Mike Mason, Bluffs Middle School Principal Jana Mason, Bluffs Middle School Soccer Coach Brad Wright, Scottsbluff High School Assistant Principal Kelli Jensen, Scottsbluff High School Media Specialist Tammy Harrison, Math Content Area Specialist Mandy Hadenfeldt, ELA Content Area Specialist Jadie Beam, Early Childhood Director Dr. Bree Rock, and Family Success Center staff members Wynne Burg and Andrea Rein provided an update on Strategic Priority #5 - "Scottsbluff Public Schools Commits to Providing Opportunities that Maximize Student Engagement and Achievement."
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9.b. Committee on American Civics Review
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Mike Mason provided an update on the Committee on American Civics. There were no members of the public who wished to address the Board of Education during the Public Comment portion of the Committee on American Civics agenda item.
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10. Public Comment - a total of 120 minutes will be allotted (no more than 5 minutes per speaker).
Discussion:
There were no members of the public present who wished to address the Board of Education.
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11. Unfinished Business
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11.a. Revision of Board Policy 5008 - “Student Attendance” and Adoption of Board Policy 5008.1 - “Mandatory Ages of Attendance” - Second Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. New Business
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12.a. Revision of Board Policies 5101 - “Student Discipline” and 5103 - “Extracurricular Activity Discipline”
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12.b. Revision of Board Policy 6400 - “Parental/Community Involvement in Schools”
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.c. Removal of Board Policies - 6410 - “Combined District and School Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy” and 6410.1 - “Combined District and School Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy Guidelines"
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.d. 2025-2026 ReConnect Parent-Student Handbook
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.e. Request for Approval for the CodeHS Pilot
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.f. Annual Readoption of Board Policy 5416 - “Student Fees” and Board Policy 5416.1 - “Appendix 1 to Student Fees Policy of Scottsbluff Public Schools”
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.g. QCPUF Resolution
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.h. Auditorium Sound Bid
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.i. MCI Bus Purchase
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.j. Crossing Guard Agreement
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.k. Audio Enhancement Bid for the Early Childhood Learning Center and District Office
Speaker(s):
David Davis
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Reports and Proposals
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13.a. Board Members
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No report.
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13.b. Board Committee Reports
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13.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: August 15, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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13.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: July 1, 2025 @ 12:30 PM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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13.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: July 1, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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13.b.4. Policy Committee - Next Meeting: June 11, 2025 @ 1:30 PM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick stated the Policy Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 11 to review the recommended changes from the Perry Law Firm as a result of the recent legislative session. Dr. Dick stated those policies will be brought to the Board for consideration at the July 14 Board meeting.
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13.b.5. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: August 21, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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13.c. From the Administrative Staff:
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13.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
Director of Facilities Travis Rickey updated the Board of Education on an approved change order for the Scottsbluff Public Schools Education Center as per Board Policy 3133.
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13.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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13.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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13.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick thanked Beth Rohrer and Reagan True for their hard work in planning and preparing for the Staff Appreciation Festival recently held on May 22. Dr. Dick stated the event was very well-received by staff, as indicated by a record number of tickets requested and redeemed at the various food vendors at the event. He commented that it was very apparent that employees and their families had a great time, and it was a good opportunity to recognize the outstanding service that all staff members provide to our students and their families.
Dr. Andrew Dick congratulated Director of Communications Melissa Price on receiving three Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards from the National School Public Relations Association. The "Back-to-School Guide for Families" received the top award, the Award of Excellence, while the "2023-2024 Annual Report" and the "Early Childhood Expansion" tour handout both received Awards of Merit. All three publications were written, designed, and edited in-house by Melissa. Dr. Dick noted these awards certainly underscore the District's commitment to effective communication while highlighting Melissa's outstanding work. |
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14. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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14.a. July 14, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting
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14.b. August 11, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting
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14.c. August 23, 2025 - SBPS Education Center Grand Opening Ceremony
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15. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Regular Board meeting was adjourned at 7:32 PM.
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