November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
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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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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, November 8, 2025 and on the Scottsbluff Public Schools website on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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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. Approval of Certified Staff Resignation
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4.b.1. Katherine Schulthies, Reading/Intervention, Bluffs Middle School
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4.c. Approval of Certified Staff Retirement
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4.c.1. Kim Knaub, Special Education, Bluffs Middle School
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4.d. Approve Minutes as follows:
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4.d.1. October 13, 2025 - Special Meeting
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4.d.2. October 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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5. Expenditures
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5.a. Expenditures without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C. and Tory Schwartz: $1,327,560.74
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.b. Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C. Expenditures: $812.75
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5.c. Tory Schwartz Expenditures: $120.00
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Awards and Recognitions
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6.a. BMS Cross Country
Speaker(s):
Mike Burda
Discussion:
Bluffs Middle School Cross Country Coach Mike Burda spoke.
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6.b. SHS Cross Country
Speaker(s):
Mary Sanchez
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Cross Country Coach Mary Sanchez spoke.
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6.c. Girls Golf
Speaker(s):
Jane Kelley
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Girls Golf Coach Jane Kelley spoke.
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6.d. Football
Speaker(s):
Jud Hall
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Football Coach Jud Hall spoke.
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6.e. Logan Polk - National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Speaker(s):
Justin Shaddick
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7. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Ava Reed
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Senior Ava Reed provided the Student Report for November 2025, sharing that SHS students had a successful month. Football recently concluded a successful season, once again making the playoffs. Girls Volleyball had a great season, finishing with a great record. The Old West Band and Choir Fest was a big success, with numerous schools from around the region coming to SHS to compete in the contests. CHOICES hosted another very successful Trunk or Treat event. SHS kicked off Play Productions with a large event hosting multiple schools and also hosted the annual District DECA at the new SEC building, which made a great space for the competition. Ava reported that as the students head into the home stretch for the fall semester, they are busy preparing for the beginning of winter activities. Ava also stated she would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our current and former servicemen and women for their sacrifice for our freedoms and wished them an early, happy Veterans Day. |
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8. Update
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8.a. BMS & SHS Curriculum Continuous Improvement Overview
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Mike Mason, Math Content Area Specialist Mandy Hadenfeldt, ELA Content Area Specialist Jadie Beam, Scottsbluff High School teacher Christina Hays, Bluffs Middle School teachers Ashley Dillman, Jennifer Schwartz, Leah Massey, and Libby Kaufman presented a Curriculum Continuous Improvement Overview for Bluffs Middle School and Scottsbluff High School.
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9. Public Comment - a total of 120 minutes will be allotted (no more than 5 minutes per speaker).
Discussion:
The following member of the public was present to address the Board of Education:
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10. New Business
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10.a. Scottsbluff Public Schools Foundation Donation - Court Projection System
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.b. Addition of Executive Director of Human Resources
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.c. Google Workspace for Education Plus Renewal
Speaker(s):
David Davis
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.d. Incident IQ Renewal
Speaker(s):
David Davis
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.e. 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 PreK-12 Calendars
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.f. Proposed 2026 Board Meeting Dates
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
All meetings will be held at 6:00 PM unless otherwise specified.
January 12, 2026 February 9, 2026 March 9, 2026 April 13, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 July 13, 2026 August 10, 2026 August 31, 2026 @ 5:00 PM September 14, 2026 October 12, 2026 November 9, 2026 December 14, 2026
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11. Reports and Proposals
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11.a. Board Members
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Board Member Tory Schwartz stated that as we go into Thanksgiving Break, he is very thankful for all staff members and what they do for our district and all students. He wished the staff a great Thanksgiving.
Board Vice President Beth Merrigan stated the best part of Board meetings is when the members get to hear directly from teachers what is happening in classrooms, second only to being able to visit classrooms in-person. Beth stated she appreciates those attending this meeting and the discussion and open-endedness of being able to talk to each other about important decisions. Board Member Paul Snyder commented that it is always nice to see members of the public in the audience, but it is particularly nice to see teachers and administration at Board meetings. He stated this provides the sense that all those in the District can be on the same page, which is important for education and the students the Board members serve. Board President Scott Reisig thanked the staff for the work they do, and noted that it takes everyone, every day. Board Member Mark Lang commented that it was great to see all the students and to see them doing so well. He noted that they had a great fall season, as well as many exciting ends to their seasons. Board Member Rob Polk thanked the person who provided public comment and also thanked those in the audience for attending. |
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11.b. Board Committee Reports
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11.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: November 14, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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11.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: December 2, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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11.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: December 1, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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11.b.4. Policy Committee - Next Meeting: November 24, 2025 @ 2:15 PM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
No report.
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11.b.5. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: December 18, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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11.c. From the Administrative Staff:
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11.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
Executive Director of Finance Marianne Carlson updated the Board of Education on one approved change order for the Westmoor Elementary Modernization Project per Board Policy 3133.
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11.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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11.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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11.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick extended thanks to Scott and Heather Neu for their generous donation to the Scottsbluff Public Schools Foundation, which will allow the District to install a Luxedo Court projection system in the Scottsbluff High School gymnasium. Dr. Dick noted this system will enhance the experience for students not only at athletic events, but also during the academic day. He stated an example of projecting the periodic table onto the gym court, and shared that Board Member Beth Merrigan had previously experienced a similar system during her military service. Dr. Dick stated there may be similar opportunities for the SHS Air Force Junior ROTC students and social studies classes as well. He extended his appreciation again for the generous donation, noting that this is a very exciting addition to Scottsbluff High School.
Dr. Dick also thanked Kim Knaub, whose retirement was approved earlier in the meeting, for her 11 years of dedicated service to Bluffs Middle School. Lastly, Dr. Dick thanked the Board of Education, the Administrator Bargaining group, SEA, and the SSCA for their support of the addition of the Executive Director of Human Resources position, as well as the restructuring and reorganization of the district-level administration. He noted that through this reorganization plan, the District will be able to better serve and support the building principals and staff throughout the District. Dr. Dick again extended his appreciation for the support of the vision for this reorganization and succession plan. |
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12. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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12.a. November 26-28, 2025 - No School for Students/Staff
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12.b. December 1, 2025 - ½ PD Day & ½ Workday - No School for Students
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12.c. December 8, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting
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13. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board of Education Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:09 PM.
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