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Public Meeting Agenda

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

2025-2026

2025-2026 PROJECTED BUDGET INFORMATION

Superintendent Eldridge shared with the school board the proposed 2025-2026 Budget & Tax Asking:

East Butler Projected Land Valuations (County Assessor has until August 20th to certify)

Butler - $741,751,912 (+21.02%)

Saunders - $450,071,220 (+12.25%)

Seward - $110,974,246 (+13.30%)

TOTAL - $1,302,797,378 (+17.18%)

BASEBALL DISCUSSION

Superintendent Eldridge, High School Principal Cidlik, and Athletic Director Jahde shared with the school board information regarding student survey data, cost of a baseball program, cost comparison among our activities, Title IX rules, and Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) expectations..

The school board listened to feedback from those in attendance. No decision was made on this agenda item.

POLICY REVISIONS

The school board reviewed the following policies at the September Board Meeting.

3037 - Petty Cash Policy
3039 - Threat Assessment and Response
3040 - School Safety and Security
3041 - Crisis Team Duties
3042 - Construction Management at Risk Contracts
3043 - Design Build Contracts
3044 - Incidental or De Minimis Use of Public Resources
3045 - Use of Sniffer Dogs
3046 - Animals at School

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN SINCE THERE WERE NO CHANGES TO THESE POLICIES.

Open Meetings Act - What you Should Know..

What is the Nebraska Open Meetings Act?

• The Nebraska Open Meetings Act (OMA), codified in Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-1407 through 84-1414, is state law that ensures public bodies conduct their meetings in open, transparent ways.

• Its core principle: “formation of public policy is public business and may not be conducted in secret.”

Rights of the Public...

• Members of the public have the right to attend meetings.

• Reasonable rules may be adopted by the public body to manage conduct at meetings (e.g. speaking time, order of speakers), but a public body cannot prevent all public participation.

When are Closed Sessions Allowed?

• A public body may hold a closed session if a majority votes to do so in open session. The reason must fall under permitted categories, such as:

  • strategy sessions (e.g. Budgeting, collective bargaining, real estate, or litigation);

  • discussion of performance of individuals (if needed to prevent needless injury to reputation and the person has not requested a public meeting);

  • security or law enforcement investigations, etc.

• The motion to close must state the reason in the record; the vote and timing must be recorded in the minutes.

• No formal action may be taken in closed session except as allowed by the law. Formal action must occur in open session.

September 22, 2025 - 6:30 PM - Joint Hearing - DC Auditorium

September 24, 2025 - 6:30 PM - Special Board Meeting

October 8, 2025 - 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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