May 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Meeting was called to order at 8:00 PM.
There were 2 guests of the public present. All Board Members were in attendance for the meeting.

Discussion:  No absent board members.
 

Discussion:  Active Internet Technologies, 1096.00; Amazon Capital Services, 1174.39; AT&T, 131.34; K Brogan, 2351.50; Callaway Market, 235.40; Callaway True Value, 246.78; Country Partners Cooperative, 4330.00; Eakes Office, 107.84; ESU 10, 6085.58; ESU 10, 821.42; EVERWhite Corp, 1314.00; Farritor Auto Parts, 375.00; Fresh Ideas, 162.80; H Furrow, 1155.00; Great Plains Comm., 477.77; Grocery Kart, 99.59; Hirerights Solutions, 469.70; B Johnson, 93.96; NCS Pearson, 17.20; NCSA, 2439.00; NSTA, 150.00; Norder Supply, 12,701.20; Prime Secured, 437.28; Quill, 601.41; Read Naturally, 832.00; Russell Title & Escrow, 226.25; Syndicate Publishing, 420.78; Team Physical Therapy, 2256.12; J Trumbull, 176.40; UNK Academic Advising, 175.00; US Bank, 14,323.87; US Bank, 366.52; Verizon, 77.91; Village of Callaway, 3657.91; Wenquist, 679.19; Yandas, 101.00; Bills Total: 60,367.11. Fixed Payroll: 172,308.73; Total Payroll: 227,798.98.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared the overall results of our state testing improvement. The goal was set to be 710 total improvement points on NSCAS ELA, Math, and Science, and on the Junior ACT. The actual total growth ended up being 1358 points. Mr. Furrow expressed how proud he was of the students and their efforts, but also noted that the teachers deserved a great deal of credit for the marked improvement of our students.
Mr. Birkel also noted that South Loup was the recipient of the Lee Miller Sportsmanship award for the MNAC conference. The award is based on the sportsmanship displayed by the players, coaches, and fans of all the schools in the conference and voted on by the school administrators of each school. This award is something we should be very proud of.

Discussion:  There were no members of the public present to address the board.

Discussion:  Mr. Birkel shared the events of the previous month with the board. We hosted lots of end-of-year celebrations for activities and recognized our students for their academic honors. Mr. Birkel also shared some of the fun end of the year activities with the students.  

Discussion:  The June Board meeting is set for Monday, June 9th at 8:00 p.m.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared the findings of the Rule 10 visit. All violations from the review have been corrected at this time except for the board's approval of all curricular areas. This will be an action item on the June regular Board meeting.

Discussion:  The school board, Mr. Birkel, and Mr. Furrow shared feedback and impressions from all ceremonies and banquets from the previous month. This discussion was both a celebration and an evaluation of each program.  

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared that Mrs. Denise Sughayar reported that all seniors had either completed the FASFA or had signed the waiver to opt out of completing the FASFA.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow explained to the board that there are a great deal of outdated educational materials and supplies that can be thrown away to help create cleaner and more orderly educational spaces.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow shared that there continues to be an issue with unpaid lunch bills. Options were discussed on how to encourage families that have not filled out the paperwork for free and reduced lunch and who have refused to make lunch program payments to rectify their balances. The board instructed Mr. Furrow to create a plan to consider, and it will be reviewed in the July board workshop
 

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow presented an updated teacher handbook to the board for approval in tonight's meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow presented the updated Student Handbook for approval in tonight's meeting.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow informed the board of the state statute requirement for all students to take a financial literacy course before they graduate high school. It is in tonight's action items to include this in the graduation requirements for CPS.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow presented the classified handbook for board approval in tonight's meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Furrow noted the work of Mrs.Tiana Lisby and the Board Policy Committee in loading and reviewing all the policies that are being considered for first and final reading in tonight's meeting. Board members asked questions on any of the new policies they felt needed to be discussed. Mr. Furrow also pointed out changes in the policy on employees transporting students.