July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
Discussion:
The Regular Board of Education Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Scott Reisig.
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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)
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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 July 10, 2025 and on the Scottsbluff Public Schools website.
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4. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.a. Adopt Agenda
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4.b. Approve Minutes as follows:
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4.b.1. June 9, 2025
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5. Expenditures
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5.a. Expenditures without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C. and Tree Monkeys LLC: $2,693,515.96
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5.b. Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C. Expenditures: $693.25
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5.c. Tree Monkeys LLC Expenditures: $2,850.00
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6. 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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7. New Business
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7.a. Adoption of Board Policies 5507 - “Foster Care Student Transportation,” 6113 - “Electronic Communication Devices and Cell Phones,” 6287 - “Plagiarism, Copyrights, and Patents,” and 6931 - “Behavioral Intervention and Classroom Management”
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7.b. Revisions to Board Policies 1200 - “Anti-Discrimination,” 3131 - “Procurement Plan,” 3132 - “Internal Controls,” 3410 - “Safe Driving Record Standard for Drivers,” 4003 - “Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation,” 4009 - “Drug and Substance Use and Abuse,” 5001 - “Admission Requirements,” 5004 - “Full-Time and Part-Time Enrollment,” 5201 - “Promotion and Retention,” 5202.1 - “Notification of Rights Under FERPA,” 5301 - “Association Activities,” and 5401 - “Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation”
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.c. 2025-2026 Bear Cub Preschool Parent-Student Handbook
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bree Rock
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.d. 2025-2026 Elementary Parent-Student Handbook
Speaker(s):
Lukas Benzel
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7.e. 2025-2026 Bluffs Middle School Parent-Student Handbook
Speaker(s):
Jana Mason
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7.f. 2025-2026 Scottsbluff High School Parent-Student Handbook
Speaker(s):
Justin Shaddick
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.g. 2025-2026 Scottsbluff Public Schools District Parent-Student Handbook
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
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7.h. Resolution Approving Staff Trainings
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
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7.i. 2025-2026 Scottsbluff Public Schools Staff Handbook
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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7.j. 2025-2026 Scottsbluff Public Schools Substitute Handbook
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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7.k. Extra-Standard Services - CHOICES Assistant Sponsor
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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7.l. District Office Furniture Disposal
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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8. Reports and Proposals
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8.a. Board Members
Discussion:
Board Member Paul Snyder commented that he had recently stumbled upon a potential remedy to the cell phone usage issue that so many schools experience. Paul stated that a company has developed an app that is applied to student phones, and if a student is within the perimeter of the school building during school hours, the cell phone can "lock students out" of certain applications on their phones. Paul encouraged the Board to look at alternative means to resolve the issue of cell phone usage within schools or to "bite the bullet" and ban them entirely. Paul noted he has recently researched the issue, stating that the usage of cell phones and social media can also affect the mental health and well-being of students.
Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick noted there is a meeting scheduled later this week with a representative from The Commons, the same platform mentioned by Paul. |
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8.b. Board Committee Reports
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8.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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8.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: July 31, 2025 @ 12:00 PM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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8.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: August 4, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No report.
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8.b.4. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: August 21, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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8.c. From the Administrative Staff:
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8.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
Executive Director of Finance Marianne Carlson updated the Board of Education on five approved change orders for the Scottsbluff Public Schools Education Center and Westmoor Elementary as per Board Policy 3133.
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8.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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8.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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8.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Dr. Andrew Dick thanked his Executive Assistant, Reagan True, for her outstanding work on the Board Policy changes and 2025-2026 handbooks in a relatively short timeframe.
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9. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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9.a. August 7, 2025 - First Day for Staff
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9.b. August 11, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting
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9.c. August 12, 2025 - ReConnect Graduation @ 4:30 PM - BMS Cafeteria
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9.d. August 14, 2025 - First Day of 2025-2026 School Year
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9.e. August 23, 2025 - SBPS Education Center Grand Opening Ceremony
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10. Move into Closed Session
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education moved into Closed Session at 6:41 PM.
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11. Exit Closed Session
Discussion:
The Board of Education exited Closed Session at 7:32 PM.
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12. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:32 PM.
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