November BOE Meeting Minutes
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT #62
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M.
SCRIBNER – SNYDER BAND BUILDING
OPEN THE MEETING
Call the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Scribner-Snyder President Fischer presiding.
OPEN MEETINGS ACT
Notice of this meeting was properly published in a newspaper of general circulation by advance Public Notice with notice and advance agenda given to all members of the board prior to the meeting date. Scribner-Snyder personnel Kate Chrisman, Malia Nemecek and Sharon Meyer were in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
A call of roll showed all members present: Janis Baker, Jake Brainard, Dyann Bradbury, Mike Fischer, Aaron Lange and Lisa Lawton.
WELCOMING OF VISITORS
9 visitors
Dan Beerbohm addressed the board regarding several concerns.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
Principal Report:
- Veteran’s Day Program
- Junior class attended Dodge County Government Day
- Nov 17 – 21 – American Education Week
- Nov 25 – Excellence Rally
- Nov 20-21 – NASB Conference
- Nov 25 – 1:30 Dismissal – Thanksgiving Break
AD Report:
- Nov 3 – East Husker Honor Choir
- Nov 3 – Sportsmanship Rally in Lincoln
- Nov 8 – Robotics Learning Scrimmage at Marian High School
- JH Boys Basketball and JH Girls Wrestling season has started
- Nov 11 – FFA Green-hand Night
- Nov 22 – State eSports
- Nov 18 – EHC One-Act in Tekamah
- Dec 5 – One-Act Community performance with FCCLA sponsoring the meal
- Nov 29 – Jr. Class is selling cookies downtown during the Scribner’s Small-Town Business Day
- Dec 4 – Elementary Concert
- Dec 12 – HS Concert
- Nov 24 – Blood Drive
Superintendent Report:
- Finance:
-New financial spreadsheet
- Facilities:
-Phones
-Crawlspace Work
-New Building
-Snow Removal
- Personnel:
-Flowchart and list that provide an overview of Administrators and Heads of Department personnel
- Workshops/Meetings:
-November 19-21 – State Education Conference
- Miscellaneous:
-Rule 13 Students
-Football
Updated the Board on Superintendent attendance/absences
ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
Bradbury moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. This includes the approval of the agenda, October 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, Treasurers Report (attachment 1), Financial Report (attachment 2), General Fund expenses (attachment 3) Special Building expenses (attachment 4) and placed them on file. Brainard seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
DISCUSSION AND MOTION: APPOINT C&R GARAGE AS THE SMALL VEHICLE MECHANIC OF SSCS
Brainard moved to appoint C&R Garage as the district’s small vehicle mechanic for maintenance and inspection of the school fleet. Bradbury seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
DISCUSSION AND MOTION: PURCHASE OF USED 14-PASSENGER MINI BUS
Brainard moved to approve the purchase of a used 14-passenger mini bus for the district at $57,650 with certified approval on site. Lawton seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
DISCUSSION AND MOTION: TRADE IN AND PURCHASE OF VANS
After discussion, item was tabled till next meeting.
DISCUSSION AND MOTION: OFFICIAL APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
Brainard moved to approve the superintendent evaluation with NASB as presented. Lawton seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
NEBA BOARD RESOLUTION
Lawton moved to appoint the Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Education as the District’s representatives on the Nebraska Educational Building Association Board (attachment 5). Lange seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER NECESSARY UPGRADES TO THE EXISTING CAMERA SYSTEM
Bradbury moved to approve the Kidwell Camera Quote for upgrades and correction to the internal campus camera system, not to exceed the cost of $13,895.00. Baker seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ADDING THE ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION FOR STAKEHOLDERS
Brainard moved to approve the implementation of E-funds for Schools as an option for online payments related to lunch money and other school-related purchases and fundraising. Baker seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER WORK CLARIFICATION FROM GROUNDWORKS AND THRASHER
After discussion, item was tabled. – Board would like more information.
DUSCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL FOR TOM’S LAWN SERVICE SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
Lawton moved to approve the use of Tom’s Lawn Service for snow removal during the 2025-26 winter season. After discussion, Bradbury seconded and motion carried 6-yes.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
- Trane – Suggestions regarding the replacement of the VRF system.
- ALICAP Insurance renewal update.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the agenda of this meeting, President Mike Fischer adjourned this meeting at 8:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Sharon Meyer
Business Manager
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education of District #62, Dodge County, will be Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Scribner-Snyder Band Room. Agenda items are kept continually current in the superintendent’s office and may be inspected during regular business hours.