September 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM - Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting
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1. Opening the Meeting
Discussion:
President Lutkemeier opened the meeting at 7:12 pm. The meeting notice was advertised in the September 4th publication of the Webster County Sun. "The Open Meetings Act" poster was displayed in the meeting room.
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3. District Mission Statement
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1.4. Nebraska Open Meetings Law
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1.5. Publication of the Meeting
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1.6. Board Member Roll Call
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1.7. Excuse Absent Board Members
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2. Approval of the Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Celebration of Excellence
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4. Public Comment
Discussion:
No guests were in attendance.
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5. Information Items
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5.1. Superintendent
Discussion:
Mr. Bauer reported:
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5.2. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Drake reported:
Enrollment: As of September 8th PreK: 24 Completed Events: August 20th: Preschool First Day ? Thank you to Silver Lake Beef Boosters Upcoming Events: September 17: Water Jamboree (5th and 6th Grade) Updates: Turf installation is really expensive. Informational: MAP testing is concluding PD: LETRS Training - Mrs. Crowe, Mrs. James, Mrs. Zimmerman |
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5.3. Secondary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Jones reported:
Professional Development / Meetings September 9th - MTSS Meeting JH/HS Academic August 27th - Staff / Student Pictures JH/HS Safety Drills Fire Drill - Sept. 17th JH/HS Sports / Activity Sept. 2nd - HS VB @ SL Tri |
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6. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1. Minutes
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6.2. Bills/Transfers/Treasurer's Report
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6.3. Acceptance/Emergency Modifications of the Agenda
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7. Action Items
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7.1. Adoption of the 2025-26 Silver Lake Public School Operating Budget
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
General Fund $7,073,637
Depreciation Fund $ 232,869.00 Activities Fund $ 485,000.00 School Nutrition $ 490,000.00 Bond $ 798,498.00 Special Building $ 957,912.00 Student Fee Fund $ 5,509.00 |
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7.2. Silver Lake 2025-26 Property Tax Request Resolution
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
WHEREAS, the public was given notice at least five days in advance of a Special Public Hearing called for the purpose of discussing and approving or modifying the District's Tax Requests for the 2025-26, school fiscal year for the General Fund, Bond Fund and the Special Building Fund of Silver Lake Public Schools, School District 01-0123-000: and
WHEREAS, such Special Public Hearing was held before the Board of Education (hereinafter "the Board") of Silver Lake District 01-0123-000 (hereinafter "the District") at the time, date, and place announced in the notice published in a newspaper of general circulation, a copy of which notice and proof of publication of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, all as required by law: and, WHEREAS, the Board provided an opportunity to receive comment, information, and evidence from persons in attendance at such Special Hearing: and, Whereas, the Board, after having reviewed the District's Tax Requests for each said fund, and after public consideration of the matter, has determined that the Final Tax Requests as listed below are necessary in order to carry out the functions of the District, as determined by the Board for the 2025-26, school fiscal year. General Fund Tax Requests - $4,126,933.00 Bond Fund Tax Requests - $316,478.00 Special Building Tax Requests - $62,318.00 |
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7.3. Additional Labor and concrete work from Special Building Fund (Bladen Site) $26,486.11
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Approve payment of $26,486.11 from the Special Building Fund to Big Als Bins LLC in the amount of $26,486.11 to fix the drainage on the playground, additional concrete pours and labor.
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7.4. Special Building Fund Payment to Johnson Trenching and Well Service $1,644.73
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Johnson Trenching and Well Service Decommissioned our well in the new Roseland parking lot and pulled the well. Total of the bill was $1,644.73.
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7.5. Special Building Fund Payment E & S Trucking $459.20
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Load of rock delivery charge for parking lot in Roseland $459.20.
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7.6. Special Building Fund payment to Kerford Limestone Co. $954.28
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Load of white rock for the parking lot in Roseland.
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7.7. Depreciation Fund Purchase of two 9 passenger vans from Woodhouse ($63,165 * 2 = $126,330)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
As previously discussed we needed to update our fleet. The changes in regulations make our vans unusable as of end of June 26 so we need to get a jump on updating the fleet.
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7.8. Camera Server in Bladen ($7,902)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The server for our camera system in Bladen is toast. We need to replace. Attached is the proposal from CEI for $7,902.
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7.9. Pepsi Co. Contract Renewal (10 years)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Pepsi co contract is due for renewal.
Mr. Bauer updated board members on contract terms and details at the meeting. |
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7.10. Turf for grass area on the playground in Bladen
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The best estimate Mr. Drake has received is $65,000. We feel like materials alone are going to run around $30,000. How does the board wish to proceed?
Mr. Drake and Mr. Bauer have a few thoughts, we would like to see what the boards opinion is on the project. Grass is never going to hold up in this area. Too much traffic, not enough space. We want our kids to be active. Estimate #1064. $61,469.25 Go Turf Nebraska
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8. Discussion/Information Items
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9. Future Agenda Items
Discussion:
The next regular Board of Education meeting is set for October 15th, 7 am at the Elementary in Bladen.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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