May 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Discussion:  President F. Kramer called the regular meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the board norms were read aloud. 

Discussion:  President F. Kramer observed Open Meeting Law requirements. 

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, May 9, 2024, and posted at five local businesses along with notice to the president of the board and all members prior to the meeting date.

Discussion:  President F. Kramer asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.

Duane McClain addressed the board and thanked them for all they do and hope they advance to general election.  He talked about the upcoming Stapleton Foundation Banquet and Fundraiser, the raffle that is associated with it and the grants that were awarded to individuals that applied this spring.

Discussion:  The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.

Discussion:  Bryan Regier gave his Community Liaisons' report which included: Chamber Clean Up Day, Academic & Fine Arts Awards Night, Athletic Banquet, K-12 Spring Concert, Accelerated Reading picnic, Elementary Field Day, School Foundation Banquet and upcoming Chamber events.

Discussion:  Activity Director, Jeremiah Johnson, gave the following report:  junior high track had a great season with Cotter Johnston making it to State in the hurdles, high school track finished strong with five qualifying for State, golf qualified Ethan Weems for State, great turnout for SVM Banquet, Dave Blevins Track Meet was a success and kudos to staff for their help, Coaches Clinic in Lincoln registrations, approach by patrons about costs associated with installing a track, still in need of junior coaches, summer weights, open gyms and camps, survey with students resulted with 95% choosing mornings for weight sessions, other coaching and sponsorship openings for next year and coaches will now utilize GROUPME app to conduct team messages.

Discussion:  7-12 Principal Johnson's report included:  spring test results of ACT and Pre-ACT, NSCAS test reports, senior signing day with presentation by the seniors was a success, revamping finals schedule for next year and in the future possibly sending out personal invites to families for awards banquet for better attendance by those receiving the awards.

PK-6 Principal Isom reported on the following: elementary NSCAS test results, changes to be made next year for improvement, field trips attended by elementary classes this past month, spring music program went well, graduated seven preschool students, and eight students attended the preschool open house.

Discussion:  The Building and Grounds Committee met and presented highlights from their meeting.  The Transportation Committee will meet on May 29th at 8:00 a.m.  Discussion was held regarding the grass clippings left on the football field.

Discussion:  Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: first meeting of Key Communicators group with topics including expectations of group, trying to grow option enrollment in a positive way,  misinformation, athletics, electronic devices, education rights of students and student safety,  LB 71 (Preschool and 5-year-olds).  Projects for building and grounds regarding painting the school building, vacant lot sidewalk, superintendent resident flooring and sheet rocking, sprinkler bids for southwest corner of school and superintendent's house, kindergarten window replacement, hallway light censors, river rocking east parking lot, front sidewalk railing installation, and parking lot boundaries.

Discussion:  The Board discussed the early release program for seniors.

Discussion:  The Board reviewed Board of Education Policies:   6001 - School Organizations, 6005 - Academic Credits and Graduation, 6006 - Commencement Ceremony and 6008 - Class Rank.

Discussion:  The Board reviewed Extra Duty Assignments for 2024-25.

Discussion:  The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.

Discussion:  President F. Kramer adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.