June 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Scottsbluff Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Procedures
Discussion:
The Scottsbluff Public Schools 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, June 6, 2026 and on the Scottsbluff Public Schools website on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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4. Student Fees Public Hearing
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
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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.
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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5. Title I Parental and Family Engagement Public Hearing
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
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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 Involvement in Schools”
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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6. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.a. Adopt Agenda
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6.b. Approval of Certified Staff Resignation
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6.b.1. Jeremy Gumm, AFJROTC, Scottsbluff High School
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6.c. Approve Minutes as follows:
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6.c.1. May 11, 2026
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7. Expenditures
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7.a. Expenditures, without Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C.: $1,485,072.35
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.b. Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Snyder, Ossian and Vogl, P.C.: $3,022.70
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Update
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8.a. High School Baseball
Speaker(s):
Nate Rock
Discussion:
Scottsbluff High School Activities Director Nate Rock provided an update to the Board of Education.
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8.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. No member of the public wished to address the Board during the public comment portion of the Committee on American Civics Update.
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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 members of the public were present who wished to address the Board of Education:
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10. Unfinished Business
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10.a. Board Policy Revisions - Policy 1200 - “Anti-Discrimination,” Policy 4003 - “Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation,” and Policy 5401 - “Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation (Students & Employees)” - Second Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. New Business
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11.a. Board Policy Additions, Revisions, and Removals
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11.a.1. Board Policy Additions - Policy 3129 - “Insurance Management (Risk Management)” and Policy 5003.1 - “Acceptance of External High School Credits”
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11.a.2. Board Policy Revisions - Policy 1110 - “Bulletin Boards, Display Case, and Posted Material,” Policy 1310 - “Gifts to the School District,” Policy 3130 - “Purchasing Policies,” Policy 3133 - “Approval of Change Orders,” Policy 3560 - “Records Management and Disposition,” Policy 4115 - “Certificated Employee Continued Education Credit,” Policy 5004 - “Full-time and Part-time Enrollment,” Policy 5005 - “Student Residence, Admission, and Contracting for Educational Services,” Policy 5006 - “Option Enrollment,” Policy 5006.1 - “Option Enrollment Resolution,” Policy 5008 - “Attendance,” Policy 5101 - “Student Discipline,” Policy 5205 - “Graduation,” Policy 5417 - “School Wellness Policy,” Policy 7020 - “Guidelines for Building or Remodeling Facilities,” Policy 7060 - “Design-Build,” Policy 8140 - “Annual Organizational Meeting,” Policy 8231 - “Reimbursement and Miscellaneous Expenditures” and Policy 8342 - “Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings”
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11.a.3. Board Policy Removals - Policy 3550 - “Rebates to School Personnel” and Policy 3601 - “Gifts to Employees”
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11.b. Annual Readoption of Board Policy 6400 - “Parental Involvement in Schools” (Dr. Wendy Kemling
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.c. 2026-2027 PAWS & PAWS Transition Program (PTP) Calendar
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.d. Scottsbluff Schools Classified Association Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.e. 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. Reports and Proposals
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12.a. Board Members
Discussion:
Board Member Paul Snyder noted it was very interesting to look through the first reading of Board policies that were presented this evening and to take note of how much the legislature is interfering with public school education. Paul stated it is overwhelming what is required of the District each year that was not required before.
Board Member Rob Polk commented he was also surprised after joining the Policy Committee to learn how much the legislature affects the District each year. |
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12.b. Board Committee Reports
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12.b.1. Curriculum & Instruction/Americanism Committee - Next Meeting: August 21, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.2. Facility Committee - Next Meeting: July 7, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.3. Finance Committee - Next Meeting: July 6, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.4. Policy Committee - Next Meeting: TBD
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
No report.
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12.b.5. Student Services Committee - Next Meeting: August 20, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c. From the Administrative Staff:
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12.c.1. Executive Director of Finance
Speaker(s):
Marianne Carlson
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c.2. Executive Director of Student Services
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wendy Kemling
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c.3. Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Speaker(s):
Mike Mason
Discussion:
No report.
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12.c.4. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Dr. Andrew Dick
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Andrew Dick extended thanks to Beth Rohrer and Reagan True for organizing and coordinating another very successful Staff Appreciation Festival. Dr. Dick stated that the weather required a change in plans, but they were able to pull off a very successful event that was appreciated by those who attended, noting there was a significant amount of positive feedback from staff members. Dr. Dick also recognized Director of Communication Melissa Price for receiving national honors from the National School Public Relations Association for outstanding school communications. He noted this is the second year that Scottsbluff Schools has brought home multiple national awards. The pieces recognized this year include the SBPS Insider Newsletter, the "You Belong Here" Teacher Recruitment Publication, and the District's 2024-2025 Annual Report. Dr. Dick congratulated Melissa and thanked her for her outstanding work. |
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13. Future Meetings and Dates to Remember
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13.a. July 13, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting
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13.b. August 10, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting
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14. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Regular Board of Education Meeting was adjourned at 7:11 PM.
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