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April 9, 2025- Board of Education Meeting
Mission Statement
East Butler Public Schools will develop respectful, responsible, and productive citizens.
Vision Statements
Create a safe environment of respect and mental well-being for students and staff.
Continue the pursuit of commitment, collaboration, and communication among students, staff, and community members.
Construct a curriculum that is rigorous, adaptable, utilizes technology, and aligns with recognized standards.
East Butler School Board Goals
2024-2025
DISCUSSION/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Superintendent Eldridge provided the board with a detailed overview of current legislation being discussed that may impact the East Butler Public School District. The list of bills that Mr. Eldridge shared can be found in the link below.
SUMMER PROJECTS & FACILITY PLAN
Superintendent Eldridge provided the board with an update on the summer projects. Projects moving forward for this summer are: 2nd & 3rd - grade classroom - Brainard renovation, Biology Classroom, Madison Street Drainage - Brainard. A majority of these are part of the district's five-year facility plan. You can reference that plan in the link below:
ACTION ITEMS
NEW HIRES
Madisyn Jakub - 5th Grade Brainard
Alexie Tejral - 3rd/3th Grade Dwight
Nathan Wall - 6th Grade Brainard
The school board moved to approve the hiring of Madisyn Jakub, Alexie Tejral, and Nathan Wall for the 2025-2026 school year.
MOTION PASSED: 6-0
SENIOR CLASS TRIP
Each year, the graduating class takes a senior class trip. The trip is typically within the Omaha or Lincoln areas. This year the senior class is requesting to go to Top Golf in Omaha on April 30th.
The school board moved to approve the senior class trip to Top Golf in Omaha on April 30th.
MOTION PASSED: 6-0
2025 GRADUATING CLASS
At each April meeting, the administration recommends to the school board that the seniors be recommended for graduation pending completion of the graduation requirements.
The school board moved to approve the graduating class of 2025 pending completion of graduation requirements.
MOTION PASSED: 6-0
POLICY REVISIONS
The school board reviewed the following policies at the March Board Meeting.
2008 - Meetings
2009 - Public Participation at Board Meetings
2010 - Preparation for Board Meetings
2011 - Membership in Organizations
2012 - Board Code of Ethics
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN, AS NO REVISIONS WERE REQUIRED.
2012 CHEVY IMPALA SALE
The school board received five bids for selling the 2012 Chevy Impala. The school board considered the bids at their April Board meeting.
The school board moved to accept the bid from Eldrid Vrana in the amount of $2,665.
MOTION PASSED: 5-1 (Megan Kozisek - Yes, Ryan Pekarek - Yes, Sarah Strizek - Yes, Dylan Spatz - Yes, Brandon Jisa - Abstain, Laurie Smaus - Yes)
SCHOOL VEHICLE PURCHASE
Superintendent Eldridge presented to the board several quotes for the purchase of a new school vehicle, to replace the 2012 Chevy Impala. Mr. Eldridge recommended the board accept the bid from Sid Dillon for the 2025 Chevy Malibu.
The school board moved to approve the purchase of a 2025 Chevy Malibu for $24,377.
MOTION PASSED: 6-0
ICE MACHINE
Superintendent Eldridge shared several quotes for the purchase of a new ice machine for the school district. Several of our coaching staff have shared that the capacity of our current ice machines is not adequate for the needs of our athletes and coaching staff.
The School board moved to accept Lee's Refrigeration's bid of $10,698 for the 700-lb Cubelet ice machine.
MOTION PASSED: 5-1 (Megan Kozisek - Yes, Ryan Pekarek - Yes, Sarah Strizek - Yes, Dylan Spatz - No, Brandon Jisa - Yes, Laurie Smaus - Yes)
HOUSE DEMOLITION BIDS
Superintendent Eldridge presented bids from four companies to demolish the houses at 203 S Madison & 211 S Madison Street in Brainard.
The school board moved to accept the bid from F & S Trenching for $29,000.
MOTION PASSED: 6-0
IPAD PURCHASE
Superintendent Eldridge presented a quote from Apple, Inc. to purchase 20 new iPads for $6,480.
The school board moved to approve the purchase of 20 new iPads for $6,480.
MOTION PASSED: 6-0
NEXT MEETING
April 21, 2025 - 6:30 PM - Special Board Meeting
BOARD MEMBERS
Megan Kozisek - President
Ryan Pekarek - Vice President
Sarah Strizek - Secretary
Brandon Jisa
Laurie Smaus
Dylan Spatz
The East Butler Public School's Board of Education meets on the second Wednesday of every month in the library at the Brainard school building. Each meeting starts at 6:30 pm.
Email: meldridge@ebutler.esu7.org
Website: www.ebutlertigers.org
Location: 212 S Madison St, Brainard, NE, USA
Phone: 402-545-2081
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Twitter: @EBTigers
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