Meeting Agenda
1. Sargent Public Schools Board of Education Information

More Information: The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection at the Superintendent's Office during regular working hours. 

District Vision/Mission: The Board of Education, administration and staff are committed to providing an environment where every child can grow and learn in a positive environment.   Engage-Motivate-Prepare-Inspire

The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of matters to be considered at the meeting. The Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed.  Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so.  We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now, so that you may be recognized during the 'Public Comment' section of our meeting.

Agenda items are subject to reordering at the discretion of the board president.  Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda.  Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item. 
2. Opening Procedures:
2.1. Call to Order
More Information:  The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest, or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.
2.2. Roll Call
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
2.4. Excused absence of Board Member
2.5. Open Meetings Act
More Information:  Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted by the landing of the entrance to the Library.  

Notice of this meeting was published in the Sargent Leader and placed at the Sargent Community Center and First National Bank  in Sargent. 
3. Consent Agenda
More Information:  At this time, any Board member may request that any item on the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately. 
3.1. Approval of Agenda
3.2. Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on June 9th, 2025.
3.3. Approve minutes of Special Board Meeting from June 16th, 2025.
3.4. Approve Financial Reports
3.5. Approval of Claims/Bills
4. RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
5. Reports and Discussion Items
5.1. Board Committee Reports
5.2. Principal Report 
5.3. Superintendent Report
6. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action on the following:
6.1. Approve Twin Loup Coop Handbook
6.2. Approve Student Breakfast and Lunch Prices
 
  Lunch Breakfast
Elementary $3.85 $1.75
Secondary $3.95 $1.75
Adults $4.95 $2.85
6.3. Approve Substitution increase with lunch included
6.4. Approve Calendar amendment
6.5. The following accounts need to have two signatures. We approve Robin, Byron, and Jamie to sign Student Activities, ECA, and Lunch
6.6. The following accounts need to have two signatures. We approve Holli, Byron, and Jamie to sign Petty Cash, and Flexible Spending.
6.7. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the 2025 NASB Superintendent evaluation report.
7. Visitors and Guests Public Comments
8. Board Comments
9. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates

Future Board Meetings

Regular Meetings:
August 11th at 7:00PM
September 8th at 7:00PM

Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:
Policy Committee: September 2 @ 7:00PM  (Supt. Office)
Finance/Facilities/Transportation Review Committee: September 4th @ 7:00PM (Supt. Office) 

Upcoming Event Highlights:

Events - 
Teachers Work Day between August 4 through 8th
All Staff meeting August 11

All activities are located on our website, www.sargentpublicschools.org home page or on the App in the calendar.
10. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: July 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Sargent Public Schools Board of Education Information

More Information: The meeting agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection at the Superintendent's Office during regular working hours. 

District Vision/Mission: The Board of Education, administration and staff are committed to providing an environment where every child can grow and learn in a positive environment.   Engage-Motivate-Prepare-Inspire

The Open Meetings Act requires and the intention of the Board is that agenda items be sufficiently descriptive to give the public reasonable notice of matters to be considered at the meeting. The Board of Education releases its agenda well in advance of most meetings and desires that all interested persons are fully informed.  Any interested person who has a question or needs clarification about the sufficiency of a descriptive item should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so.  We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now, so that you may be recognized during the 'Public Comment' section of our meeting.

Agenda items are subject to reordering at the discretion of the board president.  Board members may request specific agenda item(s) be moved to a different place on the agenda.  Please attend the entire meeting to ensure you hear discussion on a particular agenda item. 
Subject:
2. Opening Procedures:
Subject:
2.1. Call to Order
More Information:  The Board of Education reserves the right to enter into Executive Session for the protection of the public interest, or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting.
Subject:
2.2. Roll Call
Subject:
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
2.4. Excused absence of Board Member
Subject:
2.5. Open Meetings Act
More Information:  Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted by the landing of the entrance to the Library.  

Notice of this meeting was published in the Sargent Leader and placed at the Sargent Community Center and First National Bank  in Sargent. 
Subject:
3. Consent Agenda
More Information:  At this time, any Board member may request that any item on the consent agenda be removed from the consent agenda and be considered and voted on separately. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Cory Grint moved followed by a second from Rob Myers to approve the consent agenda which includes paying the bills in the amount of $311,339.53. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
3.1. Approval of Agenda
Subject:
3.2. Approve minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on June 9th, 2025.
Subject:
3.3. Approve minutes of Special Board Meeting from June 16th, 2025.
Attachments:
Subject:
3.4. Approve Financial Reports
Subject:
3.5. Approval of Claims/Bills
Attachments:
Subject:
4. RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Subject:
5. Reports and Discussion Items
Subject:
5.1. Board Committee Reports
Subject:
5.2. Principal Report 
Subject:
5.3. Superintendent Report
Subject:
6. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action on the following:
Subject:
6.1. Approve Twin Loup Coop Handbook
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Cory Beran moved followed by a second from Cory Grint to approve the Twin Loup Coop Handbook. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
6.2. Approve Student Breakfast and Lunch Prices
 
  Lunch Breakfast
Elementary $3.85 $1.75
Secondary $3.95 $1.75
Adults $4.95 $2.85
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Cory Grint moved followed by a second from Cory Beran to approve the student breakfast and lunch prices for 25-26 school year. Student Breakfast-$1.75 Elem Lunch -$3.85, 7-12 Lunch-$3.95. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
6.3. Approve Substitution increase with lunch included
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Larry Gibbens moved followed by a second from Madeline Clayton to approve the substitution rate of $150 with a free lunch. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
6.4. Approve Calendar amendment
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Cory Grint moved followed by a second from Cory Beran to approve calendar A amendment. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
6.5. The following accounts need to have two signatures. We approve Robin, Byron, and Jamie to sign Student Activities, ECA, and Lunch
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Larry Gibbens moved followed by a second from Madeline Clayton to approve the following signatures of Robin Dowse, Byron Olsen, and Jamie Slingsby to sign Student Activities, ECA, and Lunch accounts. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
6.6. The following accounts need to have two signatures. We approve Holli, Byron, and Jamie to sign Petty Cash, and Flexible Spending.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Cory Beran moved followed by a second from Rob Myers to approve the following signatures of Holli Smith, Byron Olsen, and Jamie Slingsby to sign Petty Cash and Flexible Spending. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
6.7. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the 2025 NASB Superintendent evaluation report.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Cory Grint moved followed by a second from Larry Gibbens to enter into executive session to discuss the 2025 NASB Superintendent evaluation report. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Motion 2 Carried:
Larry Gibbens moved followed by a second from Cory Beran moved to come out of executive session at 8:11 pm. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
Subject:
7. Visitors and Guests Public Comments
Subject:
8. Board Comments
Subject:
9. Tentative Upcoming Board Meeting/Event Dates

Future Board Meetings

Regular Meetings:
August 11th at 7:00PM
September 8th at 7:00PM

Tentative Committee Meeting Dates:
Policy Committee: September 2 @ 7:00PM  (Supt. Office)
Finance/Facilities/Transportation Review Committee: September 4th @ 7:00PM (Supt. Office) 

Upcoming Event Highlights:

Events - 
Teachers Work Day between August 4 through 8th
All Staff meeting August 11

All activities are located on our website, www.sargentpublicschools.org home page or on the App in the calendar.
Subject:
10. Adjournment
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Larry Gibbens moved followed by a second from Cory Beran to adjourn at 8:20 pm. Roll call - .
  • Cory Beran: Yea
  • Madeline Clayton: Yea
  • Larry Gibbens: Yea
  • Cory Grint: Yea
  • Rob Myers: Yea
  • Rollie Stefka: Yea
 

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