BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING SALINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 76-0068 501 MAIN STREET FRIEND, NE 68359-0067 MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 7:30 PM Tyler Bartels: Present Tiffany Shonerd: Present Scott Spohn: Present Jamie Tuttle: Present Nancy Vossler: Present Megan Weber: 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 Nancy Vossler. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Scott Spohn: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea, Nancy Vossler: Yea, Megan Weber: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 6. Consent Agenda Move to accept Consent Agenda, as presented, Passed with a motion by Scott Spohn and a second by Tiffany Shonerd. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Scott Spohn: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea, Nancy Vossler: Yea, Megan Weber: 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. Area/Activities Committee Joint committee met March 31, 2025, in Exeter. Discussed the nutrition program, accreditation process, and various board policies. Construction project is underway at Exeter. Reviewed administration contracts and classified pay. Next meeting will be April 28th in Friend. 8.2. Administration 8.2.1. Principal's Report Mrs.Stutzman reviewed activities in the school over the past month. 8.2.2. Superintendent Work-based learning process is underway. We are revamping our teacher evaluation tool. MAP and NSCAS testing is underway. Reviewing the moving process between buildings. 9. Discussion Items Discussed the possibility of offering Softball as a co-op sport again in 25-26. As there is little interest, we will not do so for the upcoming school year. Mr. Anderson will contact Centennial P.S. administration to thank them for their willingness to discuss. 10. Action Items 10.1. Approval of Policies 4150, 5001, 5205, 5420, 6020, 6110, 6200, 6212, 6285, 6370 and 6600. Approve updates to BOE Policies 4150, 5001, 5205, 5420, 6020, 6110, 6200, 6212, 6285, 6370 and 6600, as presented. Passed with a motion by Scott Spohn and a second by Nancy Vossler. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Scott Spohn: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea, Nancy Vossler: Yea, Megan Weber: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 10.2. Consideration and Possible Action to not participate in the Federal Meal program for the 2025-26 school year. Move to not participate in the NDE Nutrition Program for the 2025-26 school year. Passed with a motion by Tyler Bartels and a second by Megan Weber. Nancy Vossler: Nay, Tyler Bartels: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Scott Spohn: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea, Megan Weber: Yea Yea: 5, Nay: 1 10.3. Approve the EMF Classified Staff wages for the 2025-26 school year. Move to approve the EMF Classified staff wages for the 2025-26 school year, as presented, Passed with a motion by Scott Spohn and a second by Tiffany Shonerd. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Scott Spohn: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea, Nancy Vossler: Yea, Megan Weber: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 10.4. Approve the EMF Elementary Principal Contract for the 2025-26 school year Approve EMF Elementary Principal contract for Laura Kroll, for the 2025-26 school year, as presented Passed with a motion by Tyler Bartels and a second by Scott Spohn. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Scott Spohn: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea, Nancy Vossler: Yea, Megan Weber: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 10.5. Approve the EMF Secondary Principal Contract for 2025-26 school year Approve EMF Secondary Principal contract for Elizabeth Stutzman for the 2025-26 school year, as presented Passed with a motion by Tiffany Shonerd and a second by Megan Weber. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Scott Spohn: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea, Nancy Vossler: Yea, Megan Weber: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 10.6. Approve the EMF Superintendent Contract for 2025-26. Approve contract for the EMF Superintendent contract for Derek Anderson, for the 25-26 school year, as presented Passed with a motion by Nancy Vossler and a second by Scott Spohn. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Scott Spohn: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea, Nancy Vossler: Yea, Megan Weber: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 10.7. Approve the resignation of Keeley Kroeker effective the end of the 2024-25 school year. Approve resignation of Keeley Kroeker effective at the end of the 24-25 school year, Passed with a motion by Megan Weber and a second by Tyler Bartels. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Scott Spohn: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea, Nancy Vossler: Yea, Megan Weber: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 10.8. Approve the addition of two teacher days at the end of the school year. Approve addition of two teacher days at the end of the 24-25 school year in lieu of snow days Passed with a motion by Nancy Vossler and a second by Jamie Tuttle. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Scott Spohn: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea, Nancy Vossler: Yea, Megan Weber: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 11. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 pm. Next meeting is Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7:30 pm. Passed with a motion by Scott Spohn and a second by Tyler Bartels. Tyler Bartels: Yea, Tiffany Shonerd: Yea, Scott Spohn: Yea, Jamie Tuttle: Yea, Nancy Vossler: Yea, Megan Weber: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 Posted Locations: Friend Sentinel Post Office - Friend Citizens State Bank - Friend First Bank Utica - Friend Qwik6 Convenience Store Posted Date: April 2, 2025 FS — April 23, 2025 ZNEZ
