December 8, 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 Board 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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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, December 6, 2025, and on the Scottsbluff Public Schools website on Tuesday, December 2, 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. Holly Gillette, 6th Grade ELA, Bluffs Middle School
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4.c. Approval of Certified Staff Hire
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4.c.1. Brayden Ryan, Special Education, Bluffs Middle School
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4.c.2. Misty Ford, Special Education, SBPS
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4.d. Approve Minutes as follows:
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4.d.1. November 10, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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4.d.2. December 1, 2025 - Special Board Meeting
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5. Expenditures
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5.a. Expenditures without Tory Schwartz: $3,685,547.53
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.b. Tory Schwartz Expenditures: $175.00
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Awards and Recognitions
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6.a. 8th Grade All-State Band
Speaker(s):
Mike Koch
Discussion:
Bluffs Middle School Band Teacher Mike Koch spoke.
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6.b. SHS All-State Orchestra
Speaker(s):
Ashley Hillman
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Orchestra Teacher Ashley Hillman spoke.
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6.c. SHS All-State Chorus
Speaker(s):
Brad Ronne
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Vocal Teacher Brad Ronne spoke.
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6.d. Logan Polk - National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Speaker(s):
Justin Shaddick
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Principal Justin Shaddick spoke.
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7. Student Report
Speaker(s):
Ava Reed
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Senior Ava Reed provided an update to the Board of Education. Ava stated November was a short month with Thanksgiving Break, but the students still had numerous celebrations. SHS Play Production hosted another great dinner theatre two weeks ago and placed 7th at their district competition this past weekend. The Unified Bowling team placed 6th in the district competition. SHS winter sports teams have officially started their seasons, with all teams traveling across the state this past weekend. Ava thanked Sutherland Public Schools for their generous hospitality when they recently hosted the SHS swim team due to their bus breaking down. Finally, the SHS career student organizations concluded their district competitions. Ava stated there are multiple upcoming holiday concerts and celebrations taking place over the next two weeks. Additionally, there are numerous tournaments and athletic events scheduled to take place before the holiday break. Ava stated finals will take place next week, with many WNCC and dual credit finals occurring this week. Ava stated the students at SHS are excited to finish their fall semester, but they still have much to accomplish to ensure they finish the 2025 year with success. Ava thanked the Board for their continued support and wished them happy holidays.
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8. Update
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8.a. Continuous Improvement Overview
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason and Building Principals
Discussion:
Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Mike Mason provided a Continuous Improvement update. Scottsbluff High School Principal Justin Shaddick and Assistant Principals Kelli Jensen and Kenna Urwiller presented a building update. Bluffs Middle School Principal Jana Mason presented a building update. Lake Minatare Elementary Principal Ashlen Schaneman presented a building update. Lincoln Heights Elementary Principal Jeremy Benhke and Assistant Principal Krystal Rodriguez presented a building update. Longfellow Elementary Principal Lukas Benzel presented a building update. Roosevelt Elementary Principal Frances Burkhalter presented a building update. Westmoor Elementary Principal Bethany Jolliffe presented a building update.
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9. 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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10. New Business
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10.a. Auditorium Video Boards
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.b. Superintendent Contract Addendum
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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11. Reports and Proposals
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11.a. Board Members
Discussion:
Board Member Tory Schwartz stated he really enjoyed listening to building updates and thanked principals for their work. He emphasized how important the use of the word "support" is, especially as that support comes "from the top down."
Board Member Mark Lang wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. |
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11.b. Board Committee Reports
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11.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: December 19, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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11.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: January 6, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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11.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: January 5, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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11.b.4. Policy Committee - Next Meeting: January 5, 2026 @ 2:15 PM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Dr. Andrew Dick reported that the Policy Committee met earlier in the day to review part of the 5000 series, along with a handful of other policies. He reported the next meeting will be on January 5, 2026.
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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 echoed the comments of Board Member Tory Schwartz and thanked the building principals, Content Area Specialists Jadie Beam and Mandy Hadenfeldt, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Mike Mason, and Director of Communications Melissa Price for their role in the creation of the building profiles. He noted the most important work occurs in the day-to-day efforts of the staff, counselors, paraprofessionals, custodians, and the principals who make this school system function so well. He stated the District has so many great things to celebrate, especially the teamwork that makes the education delivered in our schools possible.
Dr. Dick stated that the addition at Westmoor Elementary is nearing completion, noting at least one Board member has been able to observe the progress recently. He commented that he imagines that Westmoor Principal Bethany Jolliffe, Assistant Principal Kristen Juelfs, and Secretary Jolene Wills are anxious to relocate from their temporary offices to their new offices, stating they plan to move in over the Winter Break. He stated that when students return on January 6th, they will be able to enter through the new front doors. Lastly, Dr. Dick wished happy holidays to the staff and Board of Education. |
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12. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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12.a. December 17, 2025 - ReConnect Graduation - 5:30 PM at BMS
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12.b. December 19, 2025 - End of 1st Semester/11:30 AM Early Release
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12.c. December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026 - Winter Break
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12.d. January 5, 2026 - ½ PD Day & ½ Work Day - No Students
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12.e. January 5, 2026 - Special Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 PM
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12.f. January 6, 2026 - 1st Day of 2nd Semester
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12.g. January 12, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting
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13. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Regular Board of Education Meeting adjourned at 7:11 PM.
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