Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, April 13, 2026 5:30 PM Central Tekamah-Herman Public Schools 112 N 13th St Tekamah, NE 68061 Chris Booth: Present Abby Mathistad: Present Mandyn Pruess: Present Burt Rogers: Present Bill Skinner: Absent Sheryl Stansberry: Present Present: 5, Absent: 1. Bill Skinner: Present Present: 6. 1. Call the meeting to order 2. Open Meetings Law 3. Roll Call 4. Consent Agenda Motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the resignations of Brad Paul, Shyenne Langley, and Ellen Eriksen, the new teaching contracts of Peggy Rutosky, Morgan Therkildsen, and Jadyn Fleishman, and the substitute empolyment applications for Lilian Knapp and Morgan Therkildsen along with the 3/9/2026 minutes and current claims as presented Passed with a motion by Abby Mathistad and a second by Chris Booth. Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Burt Rogers: Yea, Bill Skinner: Yea, Sheryl Stansberry: Yea 4.1. Approval of Minutes 4.2. Approval of General Fund Bills 4.3. Approval of Board Member Absence 4.4. Approve the resignation of Brad Paul as Secondary STS Teacher at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year 4.5. Approve the resignation of Shyenne Langley as Third Grade Teacher at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year 4.6. Approve the resignation of Ellen Eriksen as Kindergarten Teacher at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year 4.7. Approve the contract of Peggy Rutosky as Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year 4.8. Approve the contract of Morgan Therkildsen as Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year 4.9. Approve the contract of Jadyn Fleischman as Secondary CTE Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year 4.10. Approve Lilian Knapp as a substitute teacher 4.11. Approve Morgan Therkildsen as a substitute teacher 5. Treasurer’s report Mr. Kjar reviewed the February 2026 Treasurer's report with the Board. 6. Recognition of Students and Staff Mrs. Beck shared a few student spotlights with the Board. Beck also recognized Molly Braniff and Shellie Niewohner for the elementary spring music concert. Mr Heitz recognized all the State FFA participants, NSAA Academic All-State recipients, EHC Basketball honors, and Golden Sower Challenge winners. 7. Recognition of Visitors/Public Comment There was no public comment. 8. ACTION ITEMS 8.1. Approve the recommendation of Hausmann Construction as the potential construction manager for the elementary addition/renovation project as made by the Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee The motion to approve the recommendation of Hausmann Construction as the potential construction manager for the elementary addition/renovation project as made by the Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee Passed with a motion by Chris Booth and a second by Bill Skinner. Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Burt Rogers: Yea, Bill Skinner: Yea, Sheryl Stansberry: Yea The building and grounds committee, along with two community members (Kevin Brenneis and Luke Wakehouse) were tasked with going through all the construction company portfolios that were submitted for the Elementary project. The committee could choose to interview potential candidates. After reviewing the proposals, it was decided to go with Hausmann Construction. The District's prior relationship with Hausmann was hard to forget. No interviews were conducted. The next step is to allow Mr. Kjar to negotiate a construction fee. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS 9.1. Review of the THS stay in school/return to learn plan The Board reviewed the Safe Return and Stay In School Plan for the 2026-26 year. This plan was originally created in July 2021 in an effort to return to school after the COVID pandemic occurred. This report is updated annually as an ongoing effort to stay current with federal funding requirements. 9.2. Discuss summer projects for the summer of 2026 As summer is upon us, Mr. Kjar discussed with the Board a few projects he will be working on including the furniture replacement schedule, Alicap claim with the floor in the basement, auditorium sound/AV System, painting the fascia trim on the school building, and painting the 1931 hallways. A short building and grounds committee meeting will be held immediately following this Board meeting for any other input the committee would like to contribute. 9.3. 2026-2027 Facilities Use Agreement discussion The Board read through the changes requested at the March meeting. This document is ready for a final vote during the May 2026 regular meeting. 9.4. Construction projects discussion and updates Mr. Kjar shared the latest renderings of the new Tiger Stadium building. including the signage updates that were made. Also discussed was the construction of the new shot and discuss area located at Tiger Stadium. Mr. Klein has been working on updating the locations of these areas. With the help of the shop class participants, these areas should be open in time to host the conference track meet on May 2nd. 10. Principal Reports 10.1. Elementary Principal Mrs. Beck reported the Elementary's current enrollment is at 283 students. Beck reported that she attended the NCSA Women in Leadership conference in Kearney. 10.2. Secondary Principal Mr. Heitz reported that in March we were ACT and NSCAS testing. Upcoming events include District music contest, Honors Convocation, Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities and Graduation. 11. Board Reports Mr. Kjar reported that the stadium project happening later this summer, has been put out to bid and the pre-construction meeting was held on April 8th. Sixteen contractors attended the meeting. 12. Superintendent Report Mr. Kjar reported the Legislative Updates including LB 1050, LB 824, and LB 803. The Administrative team will have a legal implications web meeting with NCSA on April 20th 13. Next meeting date and time: Monday, May 11th, 2026 at 5:30 pm in the library 14. Adjournment The motion to adjourn meeting at 6:37pm Passed with a motion by Burt Rogers and a second by Bill Skinner. 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