Board of Education Regular Meeting Exeter Site - Community Classroom 318 S River Avenue Exeter, NE 68351 Monday, February 9, 2026 8:00 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 Motion to approve agenda as presented, Passed with a motion by Jamie Tuttle and a second by Tiffany Shonerd. 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 Consent Agenda as presented, 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 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: None 8. Reports 8.1. Committee: 8.1.1. Policy Committee met 1-21-26. Reviewed some of the 2000-series policies, and those updated policies are presented in an action item later. 8.1.2. Building and Grounds Committee met 2-4-26. Discussed Exeter 1914 building demolition and the two bids received for that project. The committee recommended Broken Arrow Demolition for the project. Asbestos remediation has been sent for bid. Roof repairs in the 1940s building at Friend were reviewed. Heartland Roofing gave the committee a six-year restoration plan for that space. The FCS room remodel will be put on hold. Repairs at the Exeter football field will be undertaken. Will get quotes to remove several trees in west Friend parking lot. 8.2. Administration 8.2.1. Elementary Principal's Report Mrs. Kroll reviewed the Blue River Cohort, and reported that two elementary teaching positions have been filled. She surveyed her staff at end of the first semester, and presented the results to the board. 8.2.2. Secondary Principal's Report Mrs. Stutzman discussed ACT practice, new FCS hire, and presented some Honor Roll facts. Upcoming events were reviewed. 8.2.3. Superintendent Mr. Anderson discussed NRCSA conference, work based learning updates, and three open teaching positions have all been filled. Deb Hulse will be retiring from her custodial position. Summer maintenance projects are being scheduled. Financials remain on target. 9. Discussion Items 9.1. Consolidation Discussion Reviewed any concerns of the board. 9.2. Superintendent Goal Setting Mr. Anderson summarized three goals for the upcoming year after reviewing the evaluation and comments, and shared them with the Board. He will provide updates in May and October on progress towards those goals. 9.3. Discussion on the old Exeter High School Building It was agreed to publish a news article about the demolition of the Exeter high school building. It will give a recap of the issues with the building and the reasoning behind the decision to demo it. 10. Action Items 10.1. Approve the resignation of Kelsey Horne, Mallory Gregory and Jarod Belden effective at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Approve the resignations of Kelsey Horne, Mallory Gregory and Jarod Belden effective at the end of the 2025-26 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. Approval of Superintendent goals for next evaluation cycle. Approve the superintendent goals for the next evaluation cycle, with May and October checkpoints added. Passed with a motion by Tiffany Shonerd 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 10.3. Consideration and Possible Action and Review of policies 2000-2440. Approve review and updates to BOE Policies 2000-2440, Passed with a motion by Kendra Jansky 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 bid by Broken Arrow Excavating for the demolition of the old Exeter Building. Approve bid from Broken Arrow Excavating for demolition of old school in Exeter per attached proposal Passed with a motion by Tiffany Shonerd 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 10.5. Approve asbestos abatement project for the old Exeter school. Approve proposal from ABC Abatement for asbestos removal at 318 S River Avenue. Total proposal $15.400 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 10.6. Approve the initial employment contract for Cameryn Brandt for the 2026-27 EMF school year. Approve initial teaching contract for Cameryn Brandt for the 2026-27 school year Passed with a motion by Jamie Tuttle and a second by Tiffany Shonerd. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Adam Erdkamp: Yea, Kendra Jansky: Yea, Eric Milton: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 10.7. Approve the initial employment contract for Brielle Ricenbaw for the 2026-27 EMF school year. Approve initial employment for Brielle Ricenbaw for the 2026-27 school year 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 10.8. Approve the initial employment contract for Haley Johnson for the 2026-27 EMF school year. Approve initial teaching contract for Haley Johnson for the 2026-27 school year Passed with a motion by Tyler Bartels and a second by Tiffany Shonerd. 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 meeting will be Monday, March 9th, at 7:30pm in Friend. 12. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 8:49pm Passed with a motion by Jamie Tuttle 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 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: 01/28/2026 FS — February 18, 2026 ZNEZ
