Board minutes are considered draft minutes until approved by the board.

Regular Board Meeting

September 10, 2025

The Board of Education of Chadron Public Schools was convened in Regular Session on September 10, 2025 by President Hoffman at 4:30 PM.

Board members present:  Adam Hoesing, Boone Huffman, Colleen Margetts, Tom Menke, Sandy Montague-Roes, and Melissia Webster

Routine Matters

President Huffman welcomed visitors to the meeting.  President Huffman announced the posting of a complete copy of the Open Meetings Act on the east wall of the conference room by the door.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  A quorum was determined to be present.

Motion by Mr. Menke, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to declare the meeting properly publicized and open to the public.  Roll Call:

Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster

Voting No:  None

Motion Carried:  6-0

Motion by Mrs. Margetts, seconded by Mrs. Webster, to approve the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting for September 10, 2025 amending 3di and 3dii..  Roll Call:

Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster

Voting No:  None

Motion Carried:  6-0

Motion by Mr. Hoesing, seconded by Mr. Menke, to approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 Special Board Meeting.  Roll Call:

Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster

Voting No:  None

Motion Carried:  6-0

Award and/or Honors

Emmerson Landreth placed first at Chadron’s golf meet.

High Fives

Teammates would like to recognize Josh Digmann for providing space for some storage.  The many groups and individuals that donated transit passes - including the Foundation, Davina Borges, Mary Lou Marshall and Aaron Sprock.  Maria Wollesen for painting the library over the summer.  Thank you to the After-School Program staff for their efforts in making the ASP a fun and safe place for our students.  Thank you to the Kiwanis organization for organizing the food backpacks to support student food needs over the weekends.

Recognition of Public Requesting to Comment on Specific Agenda Items

None

Business Transactions

Treasurer’s Report as of August 31, 2025

                                                                                                Ending

                Beginning                                                Transfers,                Ending                Balance

Fund                Balance                Revenue                Expenditures        Others*                Balance                        8.31.24

General Fund        5,146,045.42        1,341,305.67        1,462,291.47         (2,461.75)        4,872,597.87   3,053,509.52

                                                                (150,000.00)

Depreciation Fund        420,365.56                                                        420,365.56            420,365.56

Lunch Fund        254,380.33        22,268.99                671.75                                275,977.57            360,241.97

Special

Building Fund        406,478.73        25,802.75                4,821.64                                427,459.84            474,158.84

Cooperative

Fund                 (319.66)                4,859.35                4,836.67                                (296.98)                 7,145.72

Total                6,226,950.38        1,394,236.76        1,472,621.53        (152,461.75)        5,996,103.86    4,315,421.61

Motion by Finance Committee, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes to approve the bills and claims for the General Fund in the amount of $74,179.12, the Lunch Fund in the amount of $64.07, the Special Building Fund in the amount of $152,897.89 and the Cooperative Fund in the amount of $11.35.  Roll Call:

Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster

Voting No:  None

Motion Carried:  6-0

Motion by the Finance Committee, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to approve the bills and claims for the Activity Fund in the amount of $8,536.86.  Roll Call:

Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster

Voting No:  None

Motion Carried:  6-0

New Business

Motion by Ms. Montague-Roes, seconded by Mr. Huffman, to approve member Menke to attend the NASB Conference in Omaha November 19-21, 2025.  Roll Call:

Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster

Voting No:  None

Motion Carried:  6-0

Motion by Mrs. Margetts, seconded by Mrs. Webster, to approve the new goals of the Board:

Board Goals Updated 9.10.2025):

1. By the 2029–2030 academic year, all CPS students will demonstrate proficiency or achieve typical growth in core academic areas, as measured by grade-level assessments, through the implementation of comprehensive multi-tiered systems of support that ensure equitable access to high-quality learning environments.

2. Cultivate a positive and adaptive school culture that strengthens trust and fosters meaningful relationships through effective communication and collaboration with all stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Roll Call:

Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster

Voting No:  None

Motion Carried:  6-0

The Board discussed what they learned at the area meetings in August.

Policies 7122, 7123, 7132, 7133, 7150, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7213, 7311.25, 7313, and 7343

 were reviewed.

Motion by the Policy Committee, seconded by Mr. Hoesing, to approve Policy 5141.2, waiving second and third reading.  Roll Call:

Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster

Voting No:  None

Motion Carried:  6-0

Student Performance and Program Reports

Administrator Reports Including:  Building Principals, Curriculum Director, and Maintenance Supervisor can be found on the district’s website at chadronschools.org.

Superintendent Report and Superintendent-Board Discussion

Superintendent Meyer provided a legislative update, reported that we have 52 new students and thanked 308 Nutrition for providing teas to staff the first week of school.  President Huffman stated that Beef in the Schools will soon become a reality with the support of many local ranchers.

Board Member Roundtable (non-action)

Updating the Board Goals is something the Board did tonight for student learning.

Advanced Planning

a. American Civics/Curriculum Committee - September 15, 2025 at Noon

b. Policy Committee Meeting - September 15, 2025, at 7 AM  

c. Building & Grounds Committee Meeting - October 6, 2025 at 11AM

d. Personnel Meeting - October 8, 2025, at Noon

e. Finance Committee Meeting – October 8, 2025, at 11 AM

f.  Regular Board Meeting– October 8, 2025, at 4:30 PM

g. Special Meeting - September 23, 2025 at 11 AM

Public Comment Time for Items Not on the Agenda

None

Adjournment

Motion by Mr. Menke, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to adjourn at 4:56 PM. Roll Call:

Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster

Voting No:  None

Motion Carried:  6-0

__________________________                        ______________________________

Boone Huffman                                        Sara Taylor                

President, Board of Education                        Secretary, Board of Education