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03/11/24 March Board of Education Meeting Minutes

March 11, 2024

MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING

March 11, 2024

This agenda was published in Niobrara Tribune, March 7,2024.

PRESENT
Matt Moody
Ward Adema
Kristine Flyinghawk
Susan Bolling
Diane Teadtke
Matt Paulsen
Margaret Sandoz, Superintendent
Sarah Higgins, Principal
Val Mullinax, Principal
Visitor: Wanda Dekay
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.
Motion by Teadtke and Seconded by Flyinghawk to approve the agenda. RCV: Adema-
aye, Teadtke-aye, Bolling-aye. Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Moody-aye. Motion
Approved.
Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to approve the minutes from the regular
meeting held on February 12, 2024. RCV: Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye,
Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye. Motion Approved.
The following bills were presented.
Motion by Flyinghawk and seconded by Bolling to approve the bills as presented: RCV:
Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye.
Motion Approved.
The financial report was presented. Motion by Teadtke and seconded by Flyinghawk to
approve the financial report. RCV: Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-
aye, Teadtke-aye, Paulsen-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to accept with deep regret the resignation
of Rebecca Pischel. RCV: Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye, Bolling-aye, Moody-aye,
Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye. Motion Approved.
Motion by Flyinghawk and seconded by Teadtke to approve the 2024-2025 school
calendar as presented. RCV: Bolling-aye, Moody-aye, Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye,
Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye. Motion Approved.

Motion by Bolling and seconded by Teadtke to accept and approve the Special
Education Contract with ESU # 1 in the amount of $184,321.50 for the 2024-2025
school year. RCV: Adema-aye, Teadtke-aye, Bolling-aye. Paulsen-aye, Flyinghawk-aye,
Moody-aye. Motion Approved.
Administrative reports were given.
Discussion was held about Niobrara Valley Conference. Verdigre Public School Board
will be contacted about a cooperative meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for April 8,
2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Hillman, Recording Secretary