April 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
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II. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Public Comment & Recognization of Guests
Discussion:
Myles Frazier- thanked the Administration and BOE for the employment opportunity. He was here to address the board regarding being put on adminstrative leave.
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V. Parent Request for Student Enrollment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Derek & Danielle LaPointe -addressed the board with their parent request for student enrollment. Their child is struggling with regular education and they are asking the school for assistance to release him so he can try for GED and maybe the Military. His last school, Flandreau signed him out. NDE is saying it needs to come from the district where he lives. The school will need to accept him as a student then release him as a dropout. Mr. Shepard contacted KSB law said the BOE needs to accept his enrollment by a motion, and we will exit him and sign the NDE required form Withdrawal from Attendance
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VI. Closed Session
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII. Approve the minutes of the March 19, 2025 Special Board Meeting and March 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board approved March 11, 2025 minutes with the following corrections that are in Bold print.
V. Public Comment & Recognization of Guests Jaylon LaPlante asked the board for permission to use the school van as backup for the Vegas Basketball Tournament next week. Lizzie Swalley - letter submitted to the Board by Chris Swalley. A discussion was held on the hiring process. Questioning directed towards Mr. Shepard as to why the letter was not added to the Board agenda. President LaPlante commented that he and Mr. Shepard discussed it, and it was decided that this would be presented by an individual during public comment. Mr. Shepard did say he felt making a letter addressed to him and the Board would be inappropriate in regards to employee names being a part of this discussion and may or may not be present. The Board stated the questions were inappropriate and discriminatory. Mr. Shepard stated he didn't feel the questions were inappropriate. It was stated that in the past, the Board discussed having two members as a part of their interview process and should this be reconsidered? It was asked who was the recruiter and how that is determined? By which Mr. Shepard explained that Raya was chosen due to availability and ability. Susan Pike brought a letter to the Board discussing student, teacher and parent interactions. Mr. Shepard also asked if we were to have all the letters and complaints added to the board agenda in the future. The Board directed Mr. Shepard to send letter from Mr. Swalley to attorneys to determine whether questioning was appropriate.
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VIII. Treasurer Report
Discussion:
Mr. Shepard said we are waiting on Impact Aid payment. The next couple months supplies will be ordered so spending will go up.
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IX. Approve Outstanding Payables
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board questioned if a typo for Pease General store. Carol stated it was not a typo the check was for less than $1.00.
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X. Discussion and Action Items
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X.A. Resignations
Pk-8 Principal Cindy Nagel; Teachers: Shayna Balvin, Hannah Berndt, Allyson Hamilton, Brian Hickman, Harold Jones, Raya Nagel, Tom Rice, Mary Snowdon, Jeff Zeller, John Zilla, Lisa Vogt
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.B. Approve Certified Contracts
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.C. New Hires
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XI. Reports
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XI.A. Superintendent
Discussion:
Supt. Shepard gave Construction project update
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XI.B. EC Director, ELEM / MS Principal and HS Principal
Discussion:
High School Principal - Mrs.LaPlante gave report about students ACT, in process of MAPS assessments and Seniors doing community service.
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XI.C. Committee Reports
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XII. *Closed Session: If, during the course of the meeting discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
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XIII. Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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