August 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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Opening The Meeting
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Call to Order
Discussion:
President F. Kramer called the regular meeting of the Stapleton Public Schools Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 11, 2025, in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; the board norms were read aloud.
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Nebraska Open Meeting Act statement and poster placement
Discussion:
President F. Kramer observed Open Meeting Law requirements.
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Roll Call
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Review of Norms
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Board Development
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Publication of Notice
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was published in the Stapleton Enterprise on Thursday, August 7, 2025, and posted at five local businesses along with notice to the president of the board and all members prior to the meeting date.
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Public Comment and Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
President F. Kramer asked if there was any public comment and referred to the guidelines in the agenda.
Duane McClain addressed the Board regarding recommendations on administrative workdays in the summer. |
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Routine Business
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Approval of Prior Minutes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approval of Claims
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Treasurer's Report
Discussion:
The treasurer's report was presented by Superintendent Redinger.
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Reports
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Community Liaison
Discussion:
No report for Community Liaison.
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Activities Director Report
Discussion:
The Activities Director's report from Dewayne Tillman included the following: background and personal information, a thank you for being in the Stapleton School system and passionate about education.
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Principal
Discussion:
PK-6 Principal Isom reported on the following: new staff, scheduling and meetings, testing and daycare update.
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Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
The Coop Committee met and items discussed included: coaches update on summer weights and open gym participation, letter criteria, Coaches/Parents Meeting on August 26th 6:00 p.m., homecoming this year in Tryon, coaching needs for the upcoming year, and concessions.
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Safety Committee: Handbook Review in process.
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Sports Coop Committee: Thursday, August 7th.
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Wellness Committee (KO): Monday, August 18th, 7pm
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School Improvement/Curriculum/Technology (RB, KK, CC): Monday, August 25th, 4pm
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Superintendent
Discussion:
Superintendent Redinger's report presented information on the following: school daycare update, community daycare, lighting project, superintendent evaluation instrument, change in rules using eleven passenger vans, Wellness Committee meeting August 18th @ 7 p.m., School Improvement/Curriculum/Technology meeting September 15th @ 4 p.m. and possible September meeting date change.
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New Business
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Discussion regarding the anticipated 2025-26 School Budgets.
Discussion:
The Board held discussion on anticipated 2025-26 school budget.
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Approve payment of claims and transfers prior to the end of the fiscal year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to transfer additional funds to the school's hot lunch program. |
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Discussion and action regarding Board of Education Policy 5045 Student Fees as they pertain to preschool, daycare, and student lunch prices.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to revise Board of Education Policy 5001 Compulsory attendance and excessive absenteeism.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to revise Board of Education Policy 5003 Admission of Part Time Students.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to adopt Board of Education Policy 6044 Participation and assignment of athletic teams.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to adopt Board of Education Policy 6045 Behavioral Intervention.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the 2025-26 Faculty Handbook.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the 2025-26 Student - Parent Handbook.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and action to approve the 2025-26 Activities Handbook.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Action to declare surplus property
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion and possible action to adopt a new superintendent evaluation instrument.
Discussion:
The Board discussed adopting a new superintendent evaluation instrument.
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Discussion regarding the Administration’s summer workdays.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board held discussion regarding the Administration’s summer workdays
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Upcoming Dates and Times
Discussion:
On Monday, September 15, 2025, the following meetings will be held: Hearing to set Final Tax Request at 7:00 p.m., Budget Hearing at 7:05 p.m. and the regular board meeting at 7:10 p.m. in the library at Stapleton Public Schools.
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Board Goals Review
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Adjournment
Discussion:
President F. Kramer adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
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