Board minutes are considered draft minutes until approved by the board.
Regular Board Meeting
August 13, 2025
The Board of Education of Chadron Public Schools was convened in Regular Session on August 13, 2025 by Vice-President Montague-Roes at 4:30 PM.
Board members present: Adam Hoesing, Colleen Margetts, Tom Menke, Sandy Montague-Roes and Melissa Webster
Board members absent: Boone Huffman, notified July 9, 2025, excused per policy.
Routine Matters
Vice-President Montague-Roes welcomed visitors to the meeting. Vice-President Montague-Roes announced the posting of a complete copy of the Open Meetings Act on the west wall of the conference room by the door. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A quorum was determined to be present.
New teachers were introduced to the board.
Motion by Mr. Menke, seconded by Mrs. Webster, to declare the meeting properly publicized and open to the public. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mrs. Webster, seconded by Mr. Menke, to approve the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting for August 13, 2025. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mrs. Margetts, seconded by Mrs. Webster, to approve the minutes from the July 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
High Fives
Thank you to the American Legion for a $100 donation. Custodial & maintenance crews, for their work to prepare our building and grounds for students and staff. Mrs. Berry, for sharing the new and transferring student spreadsheet with all of the principals and counselors. Nurse Jenny for updating the physical and immunization lists over the summer. Mrs. Pinnt, for scheduling new students and scheduling 504 meetings. Thank you to Mr. Paopao for providing the annual Chromebook programs at the start of the school year to remind students and parents/guardians of the importance of digital citizenship and Chromebook responsibilities. Thank you to the staff that led another successful science camp this summer! To Lorna Eliason who coordinated our summer camps and aided with the enrichment for our students; we wish her a great farewell as she transitions into retirement and we welcome Lizzy Hunt into the role of After School Program Director. To the ESU and District staff members who have provided tremendous support and trainings for staff, paraprofessionals, and substitute teachers.
Recognition of Public Requesting to Comment on Specific Agenda Items
None
Business Transactions
Treasurer’s Report as of July 2025
Ending
Beginning Transfers, Ending Balance
Fund Balance Revenue Expenditures Others* Balance 7.31.24
General Fund 5,961,617.24 219,833.78 1,032,943.69 (2,461.91) 5,146,045.42 3,171,546.77
Depreciation Fund 420,365.56 420,365.56 445,224.13
Lunch Fund 254,300.17 80.16 254,380.33 338,884.33
Special
Building Fund 408,614.04 2,686.33 4,821.64 406,478.73 443,192.26
Cooperative
Fund (5,838.06) 5,518.40 (319.66) 7,145.72
Total 7,039,58.95 228,118.67 1,037,765.33 (2,461.91) 6,226,950.38 4,405,993.21
Motion by Finance Committee, seconded by Mrs. Webster, to approve the bills and claims for the General Fund in the amount of $494,007.97, Lunch Fund in the amount of $671.75 and the Special Building Fund in the amount of $4,821.64. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by the Finance Committee, seconded by Mr. Hoesing, to approve the bills and claims for the Activity Fund in the amount of $26,341.00. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes (abstaining from check #3282), Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
New Business
Motion by Mr. Menke, seconded by Mrs. Webster, to approve members planning to attend the NASB Area membership meetings - Valentine on August 19 - Huffman, Montague-Roes and Menke; Gering on August 20. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by Mrs. Margetts, seconded by Mr. Menke, to reaffirm Option Enrollment Policy 5111.2. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by the Policy Committee, seconded by Mr. Hoesing, to add Policy 5202 FERPA on first reading, waiving second and third reading. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by the Policy Committee, seconded by Mr. Hoesing, to add Policy 5301 Association Activities on first reading, waiving second and third reading. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by the Policy Committee, seconded by Mrs. Magetts, to add Policy 5414 High Ability Learning on first reading, waiving second and third reading. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by the Policy Committee, seconded by Mr. Hoesing, to add 5507 Foster Care Transportation on first reading, waiving second and third reading. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by the Policy Committee, seconded by Mr. Menke, to add 6800 Electronic Devices on first reading, waiving second and third reading. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
Motion by the Policy Committee, seconded by Mrs. Margetts, to add 6931 Behavior on first reading, waiving second and third reading. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
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 discussed recommendations for legislative action. The District has 53 new students for the 2025-26 school year. 308 Nutrition will be providing drinks for the staff on the first day of school - this is thanks to generous donations from local businesses.
Board Member Roundtable (non-action)
Meeting new staff and approving cell phone policies is something the board did tonight for student learning.
Advance Planning
Public Comment Time for Items Not on the Agenda
None
Adjournment
Motion by Mr. Menke, seconded by Mr. Hoesing, to adjourn at 5:29 PM. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Absent: Huffman
Motion Carried: 5-0-1
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Sandy Montague-Roes Jessica Landreth
Vice-President, Board of Education Sara Taylor
Secretary, Board of Education