BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING FRIEND SITE - MEDIA CENTER 501 MAIN STREET FRIEND, NE 68359-0067 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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 Motion to approve 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 Move to accept the consent agenda, as presented, 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 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: 7.1. Miranda Segner - Work Based Learning Mrs. Segner gave a presentation on the status of the EMF Career & Technical Education program. She discussed the roadmap created by the CTE team. 8. Reports 8.1. Committee: 8.1.1. Policy Committee Committee met 10-30-25, and reviewed the 8000-series of BOE policies. Minor updates were reviewed. 8.1.2. Building and Grounds Committee met Nov 3rd. The HVAC needs were discussed. They asked Facility Advocates to provide a new proposal which has been received. That quote totaled $2,000,000 for the HVAC system. Window replacement, demolition, additional power sources, and new ceilings were not included. Mr. Anderson is getting bids on demolition of the old high school building at Exeter. We plan to sell several old vans which are no longer needed. 8.2. Administration 8.2.1. Elementary Principal's Report Mrs. Kroll discussed the activities at the elementary over the past month. Our Friend preschool classroom was reviewed in person by NDE last month, and had an excellent evaluation. 8.2.2. Secondary Principal's Report Mrs. Stutzman reviewed the October activities. 8.2.3. Superintendent Mr. Anderson reported that the Exeter fitness center will hopefully be completed in the next week. The phone systems of the two school buildings are being merged together, and plan to have the system change complete by December 1. 9. Discussion Items 9.1. State of Consolidation Mr. Anderson reported on changes in the nutrition program. There are not any apparent transportation issues. Fall sports successes were reviewed. 9.2. Possible Board Retreat Mr. Anderson said we could consider having another board retreat with NASB to continue to share our visions for the board of education. 10. Action Items 10.1. Accept the retirement of Amy Hottovy effective at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Move to accept the retirement of Amy Hottovy, effective at the end of the 25-26 school year. Passed with a motion by Tyler Bartels 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 10.2. Approve the surplus sale of the following school vehicles: 2010 Chrysler Town and Country 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 2016 Chevy Express Van Approve sales of surplus vehicles: 2010 Chrysler Town and Country, 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 2016 Chevy Express Van 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 10.3. Consideration and Possible Action and Review of Policies 8100-8231 Approve review and updates of BOE Policies 8100-8231, 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 11. Next Meeting: December 8, 2025 in Exeter. 12. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 8:23 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: October 29, 2025 FS — November 19, 2025 ZNEZ
