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February 9, 2026- Board of Education Meeting |
Public Meeting Agenda ROLL CALL: Present: Megan Kozisek, Ryan Pekarek, Laurie Smaus, Dylan Spatz, Sarah Strizek Absent: Brandon Jisa
Others in attendance: Superintendent Eldridge, Principal Biltoft, Principal Cidlik, and Recording Secretary Kim Fuehrer. |
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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. |
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2025-2026 School Board Goals |
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Celebration of #EvenBetter |
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HIGH SCHOOL BAND TRIP
Members of the high school band were present to talk and share with the board about their recent trip to Memphis, Tennessee. The high school board was able to participate in the Liberty Bowl parade and halftime show on January 2nd. |
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DISCUSSION/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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SUMMER PROJECTS & FACILITY PLAN
Superintendent Eldridge provided the board with a summer projects update. Projects moving forward for this summer are: K & 1st - grade classroom - Brainard renovation. A majority of these are part of the district's five-year facility plan. You can reference that plan in the link below:
East Butler Facility Plan |
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LEGISLATION UPDATE Superintendent Eldridge provided an update to the board on current pieces of legislation that require the districts attention. Some legislation may have a positive or negative impact on the school district. Additionally, the legislative advocacy committee attended the recent Legislative Issues Conference in Lincoln. Below is a link to the information that Superintendent Eldridge shared with the school board.
Legislative Update |
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POTENTIAL BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE
Superintendent Eldridge provided an update regarding the potential building project. The following information was shared: - Water Main Rerouting (Currently there is a water main that runs along S. Garfield Street — would be rerouted to the west of the quonset.
- The Village of Brainard has passed an ordinance to vacate S Garfield Street — This was a process that started in November 2025. - Other items to consider as we narrow down the Guaranteed Maximum Price - Material for the parking lot, height of the gym, finish material.
Superintendent Eldridge also shared with the school board that early bid packages may come as early as the March board meeting. However, it could also be the April meeting. |
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SUMMER WORK BID SHEET Superintendent Eldridge provided the school board with summer work bids for the 2026 summer work schedule. The board moved to accept the bids as presented while accepting the Klement Electric bid and the Midwest flooring bid for VCT tile in the Dwight Preschool classroom. MOTION PASSED: 5-0 (Kozisek - Aye, Pekarek - Aye, Strizek - Aye, Smaus - Aye, Spatz - Aye, Jisa - Absent) |
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POLICY REVISIONS The school board reviewed the following policies at the February Board Meeting.
4028 - Substitute Teachers
4029 - Salary Schedule for Certificated Employees
4030 - Evaluation of Certificated Employees
4031 - Evaluation of Probationary Certificated Employees
4032 - Professional Growth
4034 - Staff Handbook
4037 - Reduction In Force No action was taken, as no revisions were needed. |
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CLASSIFIED STAFF COMPENSATION
The school board discussed compensation for the classified staff for the 2026-2027 school. Classified staff would include paraprofessionals, cooks, custodians, maintenance, bus drivers, etc. As part of this conversation, the topic of school health insurance was also discussed. Currently the district will pay for single health insurance for all of the classified staff. The health insurance policy that they receive is a different package than what the teaching staff receives. The paraprofessionals in attendance requested that their health insurance plan mimic the plan that the teaching staff currently holds. The school board advised Superintendent Eldridge to gather information on the cost of a health insurance change for the classified staff and bring it to the March meeting. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS AGENDA ITEM. |
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PRINCIPAL COMPENSATION
The school board moved to enter into closed session at 7:39 PM for the purpose of discussing the principal's compensation to protect the individual's reputation. The board limited themselves to discussing this topic. MOTION PASSED: 5-0 Kozisek - Aye, Pekarek - Aye, Strizek - Aye, Smaus - Aye, Spatz - Aye, Jisa - Absent)(The board exited closed session at 8:22 PM)
The school board thanked the two principals for the continued service to the East Butler Public School District, and they look forward to their continued contributions to teaching and learning at East Butler. The school board moved to provide a 2% increase is salary for the 2026-2027 school year. MOTION PASSED: 5-0 (Kozisek - Aye, Pekarek - Aye, Strizek - Aye, Smaus - Aye, Spatz - Aye, Jisa - Absent) |
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March 14, 2026 - 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting ****PLEASE NOTE THE DATE AND TIME OF THIS MEETING.**** |
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BOARD MEMBERS Sarah Strizek - Secretary Dylan Spatz
Megan Kozisek - President Ryan Pekarek - Vice President Laurie Smaus Brandon Jisa |
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