Board minutes are considered draft minutes until approved by the board.
Regular Board Meeting
June 11, 2025
The Board of Education of Chadron Public Schools was convened in Regular Session on June 11, 2025 by President Huffman at 4:30 PM.
Board members present: Adam Hoesing, Boone Huffman, Colleen Margetts, Tom Menke, Sandy Montague-Roes and Melissa 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 west 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 Ms. Montague-Roes, seconded by Mrs. Margetts, to approve the agenda for the Regular Board Meeting for June 11, 2025. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
Motion by Mr. Hoesing, seconded by Mrs. Webster, to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2025 Regular Board Meeting. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
High Fives
To the Teachers, Families, and Students who made our fourth quarter of school successful. To the United Methodist Church youth collection and Closer to Home for the generous donations to our outstanding lunch balances. To the Cardinals Committed students and sponsors who send High School students to our building to help with our last day of school activities. Thank you to Ashley Ahrens with Nebraska Extension for providing Marathon Kids during summer enrichment! Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Rojas for organizing One Book, One School this year. All of the guest readers who joined us for One Book, One School during the last week of school. Teachers for completing SPED reporting - the extra time scheduled on 1:30 Fridays was a huge help. Congratulations to Addisyn Gruver on her 4th Place Medal in the long jump at the state track & field championships!
Recognition of Public Requesting to Comment on Specific Agenda Items
None
Business Transactions
Treasurer’s Report as of May 2025
Ending
Beginning Transfers, Ending Balance
Fund Balance Revenue Expenditures Others* Balance 5.31.24
General Fund 3,640,784.48 3,336,344.07 1,236,981.48 887.93 5,741,035.00 2,142,096.88
Depreciation Fund 420,365.56 420,365.56 445,224.13
Lunch Fund 338,743.74 48,440.75 118,257.02 268,927.47 372,523.64
Special
Building Fund 354,398.10 55,914.24 4,821.64 405,490.70 391,975.06
Cooperative
Fund 1,935.54 2,604.30 5,518.40 (978.56) 4,319.38
Total 4,756,227.42 3,443,303.36 1,365,578.54 887.93 6,834,840.17 3,356,139.09
Motion by Finance Committee, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to approve the bills and claims for the General Fund in the amount of $144,487.74, Lunch fund in the amount of $45,338.01 and the Special Building Fund in the amount of $4,821.64. 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 $37,922.92. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
New Business
No members are planning to attend any conferences at this time.
Motion by Mr. Huffman, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to approve the interlocal agreement with Chadron State College. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
Motion by Finance Committee, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to increase school meal prices by 10 cents for 2025-26. Breakfast $2.30, K-4 Lunch $3.65 and 5-12 Lunch $3.75. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
Motion by the Policy Committee, seconded by Mr. Huffman, to amend Policy 4117.2.
Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
Motion by the Policy Committee, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to amend Policy 6213.
Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
Motion by the Policy Committee, seconded by Mrs. Margetts, to amend Policy 7114.
Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
Motion by the Policy Committee, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to amend Policy 7115.
Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
The following policies were reviewed: 6215, 6700, 7000, 7111, 7112, and 7113.
President Huffman opened the hearing on Policy 6163.2-Internet Safety; Policy 5138.1-Internet Safety and Student Acceptable Use of Technology and Policy 4119.34-Internet Safety and Staff Acceptable Use of Technology at 4:47 PM. Discussion occurred. President Huffman declared the hearing on these policies closed at 4:48 PM.
Motion by Mrs. Webster, seconded by Mr. Hoesing, to re-affirm Policy 6163.2-Internet Safety; Policy 5138.1-Internet Safety and Student Acceptable Use of Technology, and Policy 4119.34-Internet Safety and Staff Acceptable Use of Technology. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
President Huffman opened the hearing on Policy 1205-Parental Involvement at 4:49 PM. Discussion occurred. President Huffman declared the hearing closed on this policy at 4:53 PM.
Motion by Mr. Hoesing, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to approve the updates to Policy 1205-Parental Involvement. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
President Huffman opened the hearing on Policy 5142.5-Anti-Bullying at 4:54 PM. Discussion occurred. President Huffman declared the hearing on this policy closed at 4:56 PM.
Motion by Mrs. Margetts, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to re-affirm Policy 5142.5- Anti-Bullying. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
President Huffman opened the hearing on Policy 5119-Student Fees at 4:56 PM. Discussion occurred. President Huffman declared the hearing on this policy closed at 4:58 PM.
Motion by Mr. Hoesing, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to re-affirm Policy 5119-Student Fees. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
President Huffman opened the hearing on Policy 5112-Student Attendance at 4:59 PM. Discussion occurred. President Huffman declared the hearing on this policy closed at 5:00 PM.
Motion by Ms. Montague Roes, seconded by Mr. Huffman, to re-affirm Policy 5112-Student Attendance. 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 discussed Policy 5144 Student Discipline had some changes that needed to be completed before July 1. Changes made and will be formally adopted retroactively at the July meeting.
Board Member Roundtable (non-action)
Re-affirming policies is something the board did tonight for student learning. The board wanted to acknowledge all the hard work of the maintenance crew completing repairs and improvements to the buildings.
Advance Planning
Public Comment Time for Items Not on the Agenda
None
Adjournment
Motion by Mr. Menke, seconded by Ms. Montague-Roes, to adjourn at 5:06 PM. Roll Call:
Voting Yes: Hoesing, Huffman, Margetts, Menke, Montague-Roes, Webster
Voting No: None
Motion Carried: 6-0
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Boone Huffman Sara Taylor
President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education