BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING EXETER SITE - COMMUNITY CLASSROOM 318 S RIVER AVENUE EXETER, NE 68351 MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 7:30 PM Tyler Bartels: Present Adam Erdkamp: Present Kendra Jansky: Present Eric Milton: Present Tiffany Shonerd: Present Jamie Tuttle: Present 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Notice of Open Meeting Act - Posted 3. Motion to excuse absent board members 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Approval of the agenda Move to approve the agenda as presented, Passed with a motion by Tyler Bartels and a second by Jamie Tuttle. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Adam Erdkamp: Yea, Kendra Jansky: Yea, Eric Milton: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 6. Consent Agenda Approve the consent agenda, as presented, Passed with a motion by Kendra Jansky and a second by Eric Milton. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Adam Erdkamp: Yea, Kendra Jansky: Yea, Eric Milton: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 6.1. Hold for discussion and for possible action approval of the following items: 6.1.1. Minutes of prior meeting(s) 6.1.2. Treasurer's report 6.1.3. Receipts 6.1.4. Expenditures 6.1.5. Claims for payment 7. Public Comment: No public comment. 8. Reports 8.1. Committee: 8.1.1. Negotiations Committee Committee met with the teacher representatives, and the agreement is close to being finalized. We plan for a two year Master Agreement. 8.1.2. Policy Committee Committee met 12-2-25. They reviewed the 8000's BOE policies. Discussed multi-lingual credit. Will review the various Transportation policies. 8.2. Administration 8.2.1. Elementary Principal's Report Mrs. Kroll discussed the activities at the elementary school this month. 8.2.2. Secondary Principal's Report Mrs. Stutzman reported on the middle and high school happenings. 8.2.3. Superintendent Mr. Anderson discussed strategic plan, NRCSA conference, and work-based learning program. School improvement planning will begin soon. The Exeter fitness center will hopefully be open in the next week or so. Surplus vehicles are being sold. 9. Discussion Items 9.1. Consolidation Discussion We will continue to evaluate all aspects of the new district, including communications, transportation, and the lunch programs. 9.2. Superintendent Evaluation All board members have the evaluations in hand. Erdkamp and Tuttle will condense the comments and key takeaways, and the board members will review those ideas next month. They will also review the findings with Mr. Anderson. 10. Action Items 10.1. Approve the move district to move to the Southern Nebraska Conference starting the 2026-27 school year. Approve the move to the Southern Nebraska Conference beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Passed with a motion by Tyler Bartels and a second by Jamie Tuttle. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Adam Erdkamp: Yea, Kendra Jansky: Yea, Eric Milton: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 10.2. Consideration and Possible Action and Review of policies 8232-8347 Approve review and updates on BOE 8000 Policies Passed with a motion by Eric Milton and a second by Kendra Jansky. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Adam Erdkamp: Yea, Kendra Jansky: Yea, Eric Milton: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 10.3. Adopt policy 6216 - Competency Based Credit for World Languages Move to adopt BOE Policy 6216 -Competency Based Credit for World Languages. Passed with a motion by Tiffany Shonerd and a second by Tyler Bartels. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Adam Erdkamp: Yea, Kendra Jansky: Yea, Eric Milton: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 10.4. Approve the contract of Jill Choyeski as the 6-12 Counselor beginning the 2026-27 school year. Approve new contract for Jill Choyeski as 6-12 Counselor beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Passed with a motion by Tyler Bartels and a second by Eric Milton. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Adam Erdkamp: Yea, Kendra Jansky: Yea, Eric Milton: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 11. Next Meeting: Next BOE regular meeting will be held Monday, January 5th, at 7:30 pm at Friend. 12. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 8:56 pm. Passed with a motion by Tyler Bartels and a second by Jamie Tuttle. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Adam Erdkamp: Yea, Kendra Jansky: Yea, Eric Milton: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 Posted Locations: Friend Sentinel Post Office - Friend Post Office - Exeter Post Office - Milligan Generations Bank - Exeter Farmers & Merchants Bank - Milligan Citizens State Bank - Friend First Bank Utica - Friend Qwik6 Convenience Store Posted Date: 11/26/2025 FS — December 17, 2025 ZNEZ
