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MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING

January 13, 2025

This agenda was published in Niobrara Tribune, January 8, 2025.

PRESENT
Matt Moody
Cassie Stark
Kristine Flyinghawk -absent
Susan Bolling
Diane Teadtke
Matt Paulsen
Margaret Sandoz, Superintendent
Sarah Higgins, Principal
Val Mullanix, Principal
Chairman Moody called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. It was noted that LB898
dealing with Open Meeting Laws was duly posted. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all
present.
The Board of Education recited the code of conduct and oath of office at this time.
Motion by Teadtke and Seconded by Bolling to approve the agenda. RCV: Stark-aye,
Paulsen-aye, Teadtke-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye. Flyinghawk-absent. Motion
Approved.
Motion by Teadtke and seconded by Bolling to approve the minutes from the joint
meeting held on December 3, 2024. RCV: Paulsen-aye, Teadtke-aye, Bolling-aye,
Moody-aye, Stark-aye. Flyinghawk-absent Motion Approved.
Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to approve the minutes from the regular
meeting held on December 9, 2024. RCV: Teadtke-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Stark-
aye, Paulsen-aye. Flyinghawk-absent. Motion Approved.
Motion by Paulsen and seconded by Teadtke to approve the minutes from the Special
meeting held on December 16, 2024. RCV: Bolling-abstain, Moody-aye, Stark-aye,
Paulsen-aye, Teadtke-aye. Flyinghawk-absent. Motion Approved.
The following Bills were presented.
Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to pay the bills as presented. RCV RCV:
Paulsen-aye, Teadtke-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Stark-aye. Flyinghawk-absent
Motion Approved.
The financial report was presented. Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to
approve the financial report. RCV: Paulsen-aye, Teadtke-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye,
Stark-aye, Flyinghawk-absent. Motion Approved.

At this time President Moody yielded the floor to Superintendent Sandoz for election of
officers.
Bolling nominated Moody for president seconded by Stark. Due to no further
nominations RCV: Teadtke-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Stark-aye, Paulsen-nay.
Flyinghawk-absent. Motion Approved.
President Moody retained the floor.
Stark nominated Bolling for Vice President seconded by Teadtke. Due to no further
nominations RCV: Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Stark-aye, Paulsen-aye, Teadtke-aye.
Flyinghawk-absent. Motion Approved.
Bolling nominated Teadtke for Treasurer and seconded by Stark. Due to no further
nominations RCV: Stark-aye, Paulsen-aye, Teadtke-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye.
Flyinghawk-absent. Motion Approved.
Moody nominated Stark for Secretary and seconded by Bolling. Due to no further
nominations RCV: Teadtke-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Stark-aye, Paulsen-aye.
Flyinghawk-absent. Motion Approved.
President Moody appointed the following commitees.
Transportation – Moody, Teadtke, Stark
Buildings and Grounds- Bolling, Stark, Paulsen
Negotiations- Flyinghawk, Paulsen, Bolling
Instruction and Americanism- Paulsen, Teadtke, Flyinghawk
Motion by Teadtke and seconded by Stark to approve the following authorized signatures and number of signatures required for
bank accounts held at Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Niobrara, Nebraska and Bank of Hartington, Hartington, NE. (Farmers &
Merchants requires only one signature) RCV: Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Stark-aye, Paulsen-aye. Flyinghawk-absent. Motion approved

Account Name Account No. Signatures Required Signers Authorized
CHANGE NAMES OF SIGNERS BASED ON OFFICERS
General Fund 114456770 2

Matt Moody
Susan Bolling
Cassie Stark
Diane Teadtke
Margaret Sandoz
Susan Hillman

General Reserve Savings 114456730 1

Matt Moody
Susan Bolling
Cassie Stark
Diane Teadtke
Margaret Sandoz
Susan Hillman

Depreciation 114512670 2

Matt Moody
Susan Bolling
Cassie StarkDiane Teadtke
Margaret Sandoz
Susan Hillman

Employee Benefit 114513970 2

Matt Moody
Susan Bolling
Cassie Stark
Diane Teadtke
Margaret Sandoz
Susan Hillman

Special Building 114457070 2

Matt Moody
Susan Bolling
Cassie Stark
Diane Teadtke
Margaret Sandoz
Susan Hillman

Special Building /CD 113708230/29622 1

Margaret Sandoz
(Savings) Susan Hillman
Matt Moody
Susan Bolling
Cassie Stark
Diane Teadtke

Activity Fund 113664370 1

Margaret Sandoz
Dee Kemp
Sarah Higgins
Susan Hillman

Lunch 114458370 2

Margaret Sandoz
Susan Hillman
Matt Moody
Susan Bolling
Cassie Stark
Diane Teadtke

Petty Cash 113657570 1

Margaret Sandoz
Susan Hillman
Matt Moody
Susan Bolling
Cassie Stark
Diane Teadtke

BOH/CD Special Building 80324/341169 1

Margaret Sandoz
Susan Hillman
Matt Moody
Diane Teadtke

Board Self-Assessment/ Retreat dates were discussed.
Administrative reports were given.
The next meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan Hillman, Recording Secretary

Dear Niobrara Public School Family –

We are writing to make you aware of a recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a software vendor which provides our Student Information System (SIS).

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, PowerSchool informed our leadership team that they experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain PowerSchool SIS customer data. Unfortunately, they have confirmed that the information belongs to some of Niobrara Public Schools’ families and educators.

PowerSchool informed us that the taken data primarily includes parent and student contact information with data elements such as name and address information. Across their customer base, they have determined that for a portion of individuals, some personally identifiable information (PII), such as social security numbers (SSN) and medical information, was impacted. They are working with urgency to complete their investigation and determine whether PII belonging to our students was included.

Protecting our students is something we take seriously. With PowerSchool’s help, more information and resources (including credit monitoring or identity protection services if applicable) will be provided to you as it becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,

Niobrara Public Schools

Niobrara Public School
Agenda-Monday January 13, 2024
6:00 am Regular Board Meeting

Call meeting to order.
Open meeting law posted.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Agenda
Public Comment
Approval of Minutes
Presentation of Bills
Approve Financial Report
Correspondence
Agenda Items:

1. Consider, discuss and take action on Reorganization- Election, Appointment of Officers, and
Committee assignments.
2. Consider, discuss and take acton on Reauthorization of bank signatures and number of
signatures for all bank accounts.
3. Board Policy review process.
4. Board Self-Assessment / Performance Plan
5. Teacher Reports
6. Administrative Reports

This agenda contains a list of subjects known at the time of its distribution on January 8, 2025. A copy of
the agenda reflecting any changes will be kept in the Superintendent’s office and will be readily available
for public inspection during normal office hours. Except for items of emergency nature, the agenda will not
be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting. The Board
reserves the right to change the order of business discussed.

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