January BOE Agenda
SCRIBNER-SNYDER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS – DIST. #0062
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
To be held in the Scribner-Snyder Community Schools at Scribner, NE, in the Band Building.
A copy of the agenda, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of
Scribner-Snyder Superintendent during regular business hours.
- REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Call the meeting to order at __________ p.m. – Superintendent Peitzmeier Presiding
1. Note the Nebraska Open Meetings Law
2. Notice of this meeting was properly published in a newspaper of general circulation by advance Public Notice with notice and advance agenda given to all members of the board prior to the meeting date.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
B. OATH OF OFFICE BY BOARD MEMBERS –
C. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS
D. ROLL CALL
_____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
E. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT
________________________ nominated _________________________
________________________ nominated _________________________
________________________ nominated _________________________
_______________ made a motion that nominations cease.
_______________ seconded the motion
_______________ was elected President of the Board of Education for 2025 on ____________ ballots, receiving ______________ votes, a majority of those voting.
_________________ moved that ________________ be elected as President to serve a term of one year or until the person’s successor is elected and qualifies.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
President _________________ now presiding.
F. ELECTION OF VICE-PRESIDENT
________________________ nominated _________________________
________________________ nominated _________________________
________________________ nominated _________________________
_______________ made a motion that nominations cease.
_______________ seconded the motion
_______________ was elected Vice-President of the Board of Education for 2025 on ____________ ballots, receiving ______________ votes, a majority of those voting.
_________________ moved that ________________ be elected as Vice President to serve a term of one year or until the person’s successor is elected and qualifies.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
G. ELECTION OF SECRETARY
________________________ nominated _________________________
________________________ nominated _________________________
________________________ nominated _________________________
_______________ made a motion that nominations cease.
_______________ seconded the motion
_______________ was elected Secretary of the Board of Education for 2025 on ____________ ballots, receiving ______________ votes, a majority of those voting.
_________________ moved that ________________ be elected as Secretary to serve a term of one year or until the person’s successor is elected and qualifies.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
H. APPROVAL OF TREASURER
_______________ moved to approve Tim Wobken as the SSCS Treasurer for 2025.
_______________ seconded the motion
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
I. WELCOMING OF VISITORS BY PRESIDENT ______________
Public Comment:
II. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
A. BOARD MEMBERS
B. PRINCIPAL
C. SUPERINTENDENT
D. OTHER
III. ACTION ITEMS
A. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Review and approve agenda
2. Approve the minutes of previous meetings (December 11, 2024, and December 18, 2024)
3. Excuse absent board members (as necessary)
4. Financial Reports
a. General Fund
b. Special Building Fund
c. Food Service Fund
d. Activity Fund
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Approve claims for payment
a. General Fund -- $368,687.87
b. Building Fund -- $35,150.00
_________________ moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
B. SELECTION OF BANK DEPOSITORY FOR DISTRICT FUNDS
_________________ moved that Scribner Bank be designated as the depository for all School District #62 checking accounts for 2025:
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
C. SET REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATES AND TIME
_________________ moved that regular meetings of the Scribner-Snyder Board of Education be held on the second _________ of each month at _______ pm.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
D. BOARD AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERINTENDENT ACTIONS
____________________ moved that the Board of Education authorizes and grants the Superintendent or his/her designee authority to represent the District in all matters relating to local, state, and federal programs and funds, such as but not limited to Title Programs, ESU #2 Co-op purchasing of supplies, E-Rate, etc.
_________________________seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _______ Against Motion________ Other ________
E. DESIGNATE THE DISTRICT OFFICAL NEWSPAPER FOR PUBLICATION
_________________ moved that the Rustler Sentinel be designated as the official newspaper for the SSCS School District.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
F. DESIGNATE THE DISTRICT’S LEGAL COUNSEL
_________________ moved to designate the attorneys of Perry Law Firm as the district legal counsel. The District reserves the right to use the legal services of Legal Counsel for the Nebraska Association of School Boards, as may be needed.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
G. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP IN THE NEBRASKA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
_________________ moved to approve membership in the Nebraska School Boards Association.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
H. DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO APPROVE BOARD POLICIES
Approval of Board Policies: 204.07 “Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings” (revised); 613.0 “Firearm Policy” (revised).
_________________ moved to approve board policies 204.07 “Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings”; 613.0 “Firearm Policy” as revised.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
I. DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND TAKE NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH SUPERINTENDENT
_________________ moved to approve a contract with Kate Chrisman to serve as Superintendent of Schools beginning July 1, 2025.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
J. CONSIDER AND ACT ON HIRING OF STAFF
_________________ moved that ____________, be hired as a 6-12 Language Arts Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
K. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION ON RENEWAL OF SCHOOL INSURANCE
_________________ moved to continue the school insurance coverage with EMC through Swanson Insurance.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Committee Assignments for 2025
B. Superintendent Evaluation
C. Facilities Study
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
_________________ moved to enter executive session at _________ pm for the purpose of
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
B. MOTION TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
_________________ moved to resume Regular Session at _________ pm.
_________________ seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Roll Call Vote: _____ Baker _____ Bradbury _____ Brainard _____ Fischer _____ Lange _____ Lawton
Voting Results: For Motion _____ Against Motion _____ Other _____
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President __________________________ adjourned this meeting at _______ p.m.
The sequence of the agenda is provided as a courtesy.
The Board reserves the right to consider each item in any sequence.
Occasionally, at meetings, the Board will recess to closed session in accordance with § 84-1410(1).
Reasons necessary for a closed session include:
Protection of the public interest; or strategy session with respect to collective bargaining or real estate; or the Prevention of needless injury to a reputation.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes are located on the Scribner-Snyder website at www.sstrojans.org