Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, January 12, 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 The motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the December 8th minutes and current invoices as presented Passed with a motion by Burt Rogers and a second by Abby Mathistad. Bill Skinner: Absent, Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Burt Rogers: Yea, Sheryl Stansberry: Yea Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1 4.1. Approval of Minutes 4.2. Approval of General Fund Bills 4.3. Approval of Board Member Absence 5. Treasurer’s report Mr. Kjar reviewed the November 2025 Treasurer's report with the Board. 6. Recognition of Students and Staff Mrs. Beck congratulated the December students of the month. She also took time to thank the substitute teachers on the elementary side of the building. Mr. Heitz recognized the Tiger Pride "Get on Our Bus" award winners, the teacher of the semester winner, NSAA fall activities academic all-state honors, Doane honor choir and Nebeaska middle school honor choir participants. 7. Recognition of Visitors/Public Comment None 8. ACTION ITEMS 8.1. Elect Board Officers for 2026 The motion to nominate Mandyn Pruess as the board President, Burt Rogers as Vice President, and appoint Heidi Lindberg to serve as the Board's Secretary/Treasurer for 2026 Passed with a motion by Abby Mathistad and a second by Bill Skinner. Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Burt Rogers: Yea, Bill Skinner: Yea, Sheryl Stansberry: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 8.2. Set Board Committee Assignments for 2026 The motion to approve the following committee assignments as follows: American Civics: Rogers, Booth and Stansberry Policy: Pruess, Skinner, and Stansberry Budget/Finance: Skinner, Pruess, and Stansberry Building/Grounds/Transportation: Rogers, Booth and Stansberry Curriculum/Instruction/Technology: Pruess, Stansberry, and Mathistad Negotiations: Skinner, Booth and Mathistad Passed with a motion by Abby Mathistad and a second by Sheryl Stansberry. Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Burt Rogers: Yea, Bill Skinner: Yea, Sheryl Stansberry: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 8.3. Select Board Representative to the Tekamah-Herman School Foundation for 2026 Motion to approve Sheryl Stansberry as the Tekamah-Herman Schools board representative for the Tekamah-Herman School Foundation for 2026 Passed with a motion by Chris Booth and a second by Bill Skinner. Sheryl Stansberry: Abstain (With Conflict), Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Burt Rogers: Yea, Bill Skinner: Yea Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict): 1 8.4. Approve the 2026-2027 THEA Negotiated Agreement The motion to approve the 2026-2027 THEA Negotiated Agreement as presented Passed with a motion by Abby Mathistad and a second by Sheryl Stansberry. Burt Rogers: Abstain (With Conflict), Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Bill Skinner: Yea, Sheryl Stansberry: Yea Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict): 1 Two changes were made to the negotiated agreement: 1) $500 base salary increase, 2) Change life insurance Companies. 8.5. Approve the annual lease for a skid loader Motion to approve the skid steer lease in the amount of $4,650 for the 2026 calendar year 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 Yea: 6, Nay: 0 8.6. Approve a resolution to use the Construction Manager at Risk construction method for an elementary school construction project Motion to approve the Construction Manager at Risk resolution 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 Yea: 6, Nay: 0 Burt County School District 11-0001, commonly known as Tekamah-Herman Schools, believes it is in the School District’s best interest to use the construction manager at risk contract delivery system under the Nebraska Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act, NEB. REV. STAT. §§ 13-2901 to 13-2914 (the "Act") to complete a School Facilities Improvement Project, that is likely to include but not necessarily limited to a combination of renovation, remodeling, addition, and/or new construction that may result in, but not necessarily limited to, additional classrooms, administrative offices, special education, vocal music space, career and technical education facilities, storage, commons space, supporting facilities, and/or related infrastructure and improvements (the "Project"); and the Board will adopt Policy 3042 on "Construction Management at Risk Contracts." 8.7. Consideration and adoption of a resolution authorizing the creation of the Tekamah-Herman Educational Facilities Leasing Corporation and authorizing the District to enter into one or more lease purchase financings with said Corporation in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,500,000, for the purpose of leasing certain educational facilities and equipment from the Corporation A motion to approve A RESOLUTION RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING THE FORMATION OF THE TEKAMAH-HERMAN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES LEASING CORPORATION AND THE ASSISTANCE OF SUCH CORPORATION IN PROVIDING FOR THE FINANCING OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR USE BY THE DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT TO UNDERTAKE ONE OR MORE LEASE OR LEASE-PURCHASE FINANCINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR USE BY BURT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 0001 (TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS) IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE DISTRICT AND THE CORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SUCH FINANCINGS; AUTHORIZING DISTRICT OFFICERS AND CORPORATION OFFICERS TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT, PAYMENTS AND DATES, EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATES, PREPAYMENT PROVISIONS AND OTHER TERMS AND DETAILS OF SUCH FINANCINGS, ALL SUBJECT TO THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH HEREIN; DESIGNATING THE FINANCINGS AS QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS; ADOPTING CERTAIN POST-ISSUANCE TAX COMPLIANCE AND DISCLOSURE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO THE FINANCINGS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO Passed with a motion by Bill Skinner and a second by Burt Rogers. Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Burt Rogers: Yea, Bill Skinner: Yea, Sheryl Stansberry: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 8.8. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to enter into an agreement with Carlson West Povondra Architects for professional design services for a track and field complex project The motion to enter into an agreement with Carlson West Povondra Architects for professional design services for a track and field complex project as presented Passed with a motion by Chris Booth and a second by Abby Mathistad. Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Burt Rogers: Yea, Bill Skinner: Yea, Sheryl Stansberry: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 8.9. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to enter into an agreement with Carlson West Povondra Architects for professional design services for an elementary classroom addition project The mption to enter into an agreement with Carlson West Povondra Architects for professional design services for an elementary classroom addition project as presented 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 Yea: 6, Nay: 0 8.10. Approve Superintendent Evaluation and Contract The motion to approve the superintendent's evaluation and contract as presented Passed with a motion by Burt Rogers and a second by Sheryl Stansberry. Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Burt Rogers: Yea, Bill Skinner: Yea, Sheryl Stansberry: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 The Board reviewed our Superintendent with a toll that evaluates the following: 1. Governance and Board Relations 2. Community Relations 3. Staff Relations 4. Business and Finance and 5. Instructional Leadership. Other components of his evaluation include student growth and progress towards district-wide goals. Superintendent Kjar scored well in all categories. The Board approved a 3.9% salary increase, bringing his base salary to $160,000. The Board uses the evaluation tool and an area school array of salaries to stay competitive with salary and benefits. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS 9.1. Discussion regarding THS facilites use This agreement is a working document. This item of business will be moved to the February Board meeting. 10. Principal Reports 10.1. Elementary Principal Mrs. Beck stated the elementary Prek-6th enrollment is 286, slightly down due to families who moved out of the District. Beck also informed the Board that she attended a legislative preview hosted by NCSA that included Governor Pillen as a speaker, along with the director of Open Sky Policy Institute. 10.2. Secondary Principal Mr. Heitz informed the Board of upcoming events involving THS students. 11. Board Reports 11.1. Building, Grounds, and Transportation Committee Report As of now, the committee reported that 90% of the stadium plan is complete (work expected to start late spring of 2026) and the Elementary project plan is 70% complete (work expected to begin during the 2027-28 school year). 12. Superintendent Report Mr. Kjar visited about Option Enrollment: District's must accept siblings of option enrollment students. This would be a significant "walking back" from what was proposed during the last legislative session. K-2 Suspension: Will repeal the bill banning K-2 suspensions. It will allow for suspensions when behaviors are safety related. Changes requirements to the contents/components of suspension/expulsion letters. Kjar also informed the Board of the purchase of a new Ice Machine for the North Gym. Also he is scheduling Building and Grounds committee meeting with Bob/Carlson West Povondra. 13. Possible Executive Session: for the purpose of principal evaluations and compensation and to protect the reputation of the principals The motion to go into executive session at 6:16pm for the purpose of principal evaluations and compensation in order to protect the reputation of the principals. The discussion will be limited to this topic only Passed with a motion by Chris Booth and a second by Sheryl Stansberry. Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Burt Rogers: Yea, Bill Skinner: Yea, Sheryl Stansberry: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 The motion to close Executive session and resume in open session at 6:53pm 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 Yea: 6, Nay: 0 14. Next meeting date and time: Monday, February 9th, 2026, at 5:30 pm 15. Adjournment The motion to adjourn meeting at 6:54pm Passed with a motion by Chris Booth and a second by Abby Mathistad. Chris Booth: Yea, Abby Mathistad: Yea, Mandyn Pruess: Yea, Burt Rogers: Yea, Bill Skinner: Yea, Sheryl Stansberry: Yea Yea: 6, Nay: 0 Tekamah-Herman Public Schools ABRAHAM, BRIDGET; MILEAGE; 180.60 ACCESS SYSTEM LEASING; COPIER LEASE; 2,406.70 AHA ECC DISTRIBUTION; CURRICULUM; 181.08 AJ'S SERVICE AND REPAIR; REPAIR; 520.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC; SUPPLIES; 144.49 BECK, APRYL; STIPEND; 599.00 BELFRAGE, MANNI; MILEAGE; 42.00 BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC; SUPPLIES; 839.47 BRAND, VANESSA; MILEAGE; 168.00 BRANIFF SERVICE; SERVICE; 853.73 BRANIFF, CARRIE; MILEAGE; 43.12 BRAYMEN, BRIDGETTE; MILEAGE; 136.50 BREAKOUT INC; CURRICULUM; 239.00 Bridges, Abra; MILEAGE; 147.00 BRODERSEN, CARI; MILEAGE; 147.00 BRUMMOND DISPOSAL LLC; Service; 425.00 BRUMMOND, JAMIE; MILEAGE; 168.38 BRUSEGAARD, SARAH; MILEAGE; 149.24 BURT COUNTY INDEPENDENT; LEGAL NOTICES; 179.08 BURT, WES OR LISA; Mileage; 126.00 CAMERON, SABINA; MILEAGE; 105.00 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY; SUPPLIES; 2,185.32 CENTURYLINK; SERVICE; 554.63 CITY OF TEKAMAH; WATER; 913.00 CITY WIDE FACILITY SOLUTIONS; CUSTODIAL SERVICE; 11,760.00 CRAIG RESOURCES INC, DBA CRAIG; 1:1 NURSE; 2,589.84 DEVNEY, ERIC OR CLARITY; MILEAGE; 231.00 DIETZ MUSIC HOUSE, INC; MUSIC SUPPLIES; 54.00 DORN, KENDAL; MILEAGE; 39.90 ESU #2; Service; 3,085.00 EVASIC, ROBERT & BREANNE; MILEAGE; 111.30 FISHER, ASHLEY; MILEAGE; 126.00 GOODWIN, DEANNA; MILEAGE; 189.00 HAMAN, JOEL; MILEAGE; 174.30 HANSEN, AMANDA; MILEAGE; 64.68 HANSEN, BRI; MILEAGE; 102.90 HANSEN, CHELSEA; MILEAGE; 98.70 HANSEN, JON; MILEAGE; 107.10 HANSEN, LINDSEY; MILEAGE; 84.00 HEITZ, JASON; STIPEND; 599.00 HUESER, KATHY; MILEAGE; 161.70 J.W. 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