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Burchill said the foundation arranged to refurbish a piano currently being shipped to Kearney and that funds raised through events — including \"Dancing with the Local Stars\" and a Take 3 concert — will support the high-school fine arts program and the piano project. He said the foundation is preparing a contingency allowance to cover the piano quote and potential bench refurbishment and crate-building for proper storage and humidity control.

The foundation plans to award 25 scholarships totaling more than $25,000 to the 2025 graduating class. Burchill said scholarship selection is being managed online this year for the first time and staff are addressing procedural bumps in the process.

The foundation is partnering with Mid Plains Community College and the rec center for a \"Summer Fun\" sign-up event (April 21) where community organizations, including the district, can advertise summer enrichment offerings. The foundation will also provide stipends to teachers who run summer classes through its Homework Club Fund.

Burchill noted a Super Suds Carwash fundraiser (April 27–May 3) that will designate proceeds to elementary schools on selected days and reminded the board about the July 25 Evening of Excellence fundraiser.

The foundation report was informational and the board did not take formal action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NPPS BoE Meeting (4-14-25)","oneSentenceSummary","North Platte Public Schools Foundation reported ongoing fundraising for a piano refurbishment campaign, announced 25 scholarships totaling more than $25,000 for the graduating class, and described summer programming partnerships with Mid Plains Community College.","taxTitle","North Platte Public Schools, School Districts, Nebraska","taxId",77578,"location","Nebraska","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267870,"Madison Middle students describe Lunch Bunch, Makerspace and enrichment labs",265,511000,776000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3061576-f131fffad759955fec3e139fc95ed203&start=511&end=776","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3061576-f131fffad759955fec3e139fc95ed203/thumbnail_511000.jpg","/articles/6267870/Nebraska/Madison-Middle-students-describe-Lunch-Bunch-Makerspace-and-enrichment-labs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267870-e1ba4e56d5ccd9f23896995b0a3cb1d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174082&Signature=jbKvmGTvrFwKlM-D6K3mRbgevuePZu3jXy94zVz-OF5EqhGkoUc8MOxbpngKNIG0TSMhzjG4y-N5jB3RHXUQ9bW6WlDfADXSHYRw5lQzworJ4tgmq64Wsz2ydinzah6q-Ewn~SYcKZbBLbGUpiM0zl7MAZjGfevvvQkJQGsv3rotGf5u2XF1~~dB9LhNIPL-cKjuzMYR82vfS7FMnOqW4-MgCLOWjPC5pamXHjKPGZwt~grXUydG6NAypBCb8UpN7PAc7KFQ7ce~BULH-zQhvPdeGfP4-dl9wmJ76A0ZEtaZsETIIFfbS6TKXXEfGAg4QKQamLmejCMMZ3JUxkaKLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Madison Middle School staff and students presented the board with a summary of library-centered student programs — Lunch Bunch, Makerspace and enrichment labs — that run during the school day and during lunch periods.

Amy Black, Madison's library media specialist, and students Hennessy, Caroline and Clifford explained that Lunch Bunch is a Google Classroom–sign-up program offering activities such as Legos, book clubs, puzzles and crafts during one of three daily lunch periods. Participation \"ranges from about 5 a lunch period to about 15 a lunch period,\" Black told the board; with three lunch periods that can total as many as 45 students across the three sessions depending on the activity.

Students described Makerspace opportunities (Wii, iPads, robots and basic coding) that are offered during class as a reward for academic performance, and enrichment time tied to the district's IE periods where students pursue projects across subject areas. Students said enrichment projects have included plotting cities for math and rock-cycle experiments for science; several students reported the activities helped them meet new classmates and sparked interest in future study.

Board members asked whether Lunch Bunch signups were single sessions or multi-week. Students said signups mostly run weekly through Google Classroom and frequently span several weeks so activities can build from session to session.

The board received the presentation as an informational item; no formal action was taken.","Students and staff from Madison Middle School told the board about Lunch Bunch, Makerspace and enrichment offerings that run during lunch and class time and said participation ranges by activity from about five to 15 students per lunch period.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267875,"Board adopts clarifications to policy on agenda setting, reimbursements and complaint procedures",317,2568000,2885000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3061576-f131fffad759955fec3e139fc95ed203&start=2568&end=2885","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3061576-f131fffad759955fec3e139fc95ed203/thumbnail_2568000.jpg","/articles/6267875/Nebraska/Board-adopts-clarifications-to-policy-on-agenda-setting-reimbursements-and-complaint-procedures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267875-17efc59cd265894dc6166baadc22340e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174082&Signature=Hap4A9M0wDWk00dXGbY2f4~u4Q6O-Xcbv3Oq~lmNkv0x65WA5F6kSctmPv5EyMYMiGz96Jmw4vQxCQTWbKhhrkyVjh-ntApYTH3FUPjyVyZKeMcMN6puGEMhG3RRDzwfBgeBTcV6N1everpINm8tzmP~EYFHizk-M3846Q2ymBRQGD608F9O24sSfqHq7WiEGApp64Nskq4VmqhNenvHKrpVKGzxsuDuNdsG8kqGABp2A5B0c4ma7eIZGfAmtd60rr-IOM9lQdNy0AQUq2g-JStEAqHwfmysyy2EmpiyCWX-Dm49mv5OXJeZQRztn2Vho8ofePbimj0SSyymmK6Qbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Platte Board of Education adopted a set of policy clarifications on April 14 that the board said are intended to improve consistency and transparency.

The board approved minor formatting changes in policy 02/2002 and 02/2003 to standardize numbering and acronyms. It also changed wording in policy 02/2006 (the complaint procedure) to require that complaints be provided in writing rather than \"reduced to writing.\" Policy 02/2007 was revised to state explicitly that \"reimbursement for registration costs, tuition costs, fees, or charges, travel expenses, and cost of meals and lodging as permitted by law will require board approval.\" Policy 02/2010 was revised to clarify that any board member may submit agenda items but that final control over the published agenda rests with the board president in consultation with the superintendent.

Board members said the changes grew from committee-of-the-whole discussions and aimed to remove internal inconsistencies and make processes clearer for the public, board members and staff. The board also reviewed a draft reimbursement form intended to document requests and reduce duplicate expenses by encouraging carpooling or district vehicle use where appropriate.

All policy revisions were approved by roll-call vote during the regular meeting and will be incorporated into the district policy manual.","After committee review the board approved minor and clarifying edits to policies on agenda submissions, complaint procedure wording and board-member reimbursement rules to standardize formatting and require explicit board approval for reimbursements.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267880,"District finance director reports $3.8 million state support; general fund trending toward positive",134,1916000,2050000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3061576-f131fffad759955fec3e139fc95ed203&start=1916&end=2050","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3061576-f131fffad759955fec3e139fc95ed203/thumbnail_1916000.jpg","/articles/6267880/Nebraska/District-finance-director-reports-38-million-state-support-general-fund-trending-toward-positive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267880-c8abe0a27c38837f6e210a0a7208f8a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174082&Signature=cCW33Q-uTrx4c~JDd0kSimyncbjn5e9QeNNmpLXBIprPMByqfyCZfvdLdvu5hojxmzNQzMFmybIoBKWALVWLsDvczXFJC6OCKSC6ZBmeNHwI~7syIPGlrb8ZTcI7ExOzJx8J7FKG3u8hXu90YcspdI3H8fvijtURCExawFmP4BGBgXpbhCqk4MJtl1T-FXG24SxsxlwUek1YGEHtdISR5iU2pdlKDjwbL1oYR-e2tR514qHGZ~3ed9-Lqsb5mM3p~o0iE~ZGK-zwDP8IyBNEsn4s0MoyN9VM9hVx30gHwSjQt3ku0aUepRQ4f-rSey1pif-hf9HK9VjMhqYru5qgag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Stuart, a district finance staff member, told the North Platte Board of Education on April 14 that March brought a significant revenue swing after months of using reserves.

\"In March, we received $3,800,000 in state support,\" Stuart said, adding that the funding increase is tied to state support intended to offset property-tax relief. He walked the board through balance-sheet pages showing that while the district typically draws reserves in January through March, property-tax receipts and state support are shifting the general-fund balance back toward positive territory.

Stuart noted the district's total budget across all funds is about $66.1 million, with the general fund at roughly $52.8 million. He also told the board that current general-fund expenditures are the lowest in five years for comparable months even though payroll and health-insurance costs have risen.

Board members asked about enrollment trends and early graduations; Stuart said enrollment has flattened month to month and that the district would provide a fuller early-graduation report at a future community update. The board heard the financial review to inform budget-preparation work for the 2025–26 fiscal cycle.

The board did not take formal action on the financial report; it was presented for review and planning.","District staff told the board that March receipts included $3.8 million in state support tied to property-tax relief and that the district's general fund is moving back into positive territory after earlier reserve draws.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6267885,"Board approves consent items, policy updates and up-to-1% cap on administrative raises",4350,1500000,5850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3061576-f131fffad759955fec3e139fc95ed203&start=1500&end=5850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3061576-f131fffad759955fec3e139fc95ed203/thumbnail_1500000.jpg","/articles/6267885/Nebraska/Board-approves-consent-items-policy-updates-and-up-to-1-cap-on-administrative-raises","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267885-108c631ecfb0c2e49f4b090503efde7d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174082&Signature=Huhld5D0yjUvk7j8~pNUOM8B5xAaIZcj6G7~mQah-NgSdEnxuOk8oolQ5O9xyP7z9G8GaAo3pq4uiHxinZXQ4bBjowi71fxFEwTdGGww4FaJ9fPbE02xyDJ4NY00WUbg5bRaHRQXm-5hAx8vTUaVL04bKrOQNBTVtzo3hxHVpzekcRGwFRdUs~nZQiwk0YeVTOBRCKEiAQeinLGMCPUZ5SoZgiFyN7Evn6H0JDEbeIHQWyOCF~l5ScEZ~FyBxme0b~-APmdg30-UWwoWTjYUUuqK2726Bus7aZEC8QdqbwT96jRPKVQYZ8gQcmq0jffb4opi6vc2Th8MCDrhg6oh-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Platte Board of Education approved a package of routine and substantive items during its April 14 regular meeting, including a consent agenda of personnel actions, several policy updates and a motion authorizing administrative pay increases up to a 1% total compensation cap.

Board President Emily Garrett opened votes that formalized multiple prior discussions. The consent agenda — which included multiple staff resignations and a set of new teaching contracts for the 2025–26 school year — was approved by roll call. The board also approved the publication of the meeting, the meeting agenda, and a mileage reimbursement for Board Member Angela Blasey for attendance at a Nebraska Association of School Boards legislative conference in Lincoln.

The board approved revisions to administrative policies after committee review, including policy 02/2002 (formatting and tie-breaker language), 02/2006 (complaint procedure language: changing the phrase to require written submission), 02/2007 (clarifying that reimbursements for registration, travel, meals and lodging require board approval) and 02/2010 (clarifying how agenda items are submitted and who has final responsibility for the agenda). Each of those policy revisions was presented at the committee of the whole and voted on during the regular meeting.

On a separate action, the board authorized administrative contracts for the 2025–26 year with total compensation increases not to exceed 1% — a cap the board discussed in light of district comparisons presented during the meeting and in the context of personnel changes that created some savings in the administrative payroll pool.

All motions described above were approved by the board during roll-call voting and are recorded in the minutes.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of publication of the April 14, 2025 meeting: approved by roll call.
- Approval of the April 14, 2025 meeting agenda: approved by roll call.
- Consent agenda (personnel resignations and teaching contracts for 2025–26, financial claims): approved by roll call.
- Mileage reimbursement for Board Member Angela Blasey (attendance at NASB legislative conference): approved by roll call.
- Approval of revisions to policies 02/2002, 02/2006, 02/2007 and 02/2010: each approved by roll call.
- Administrative contracts for 2025–26 with total-compensation increases not to exceed 1%: approved by roll call.

The board confirmed that items removed from consent or requiring separate action would be handled in future agendas if requested by board members.","At its April 14, 2025 meeting the North Platte Board of Education approved the consent agenda of personnel actions, adopted several policy revisions, authorized mileage reimbursement and approved administrative contracts with a total-compensation increase not to exceed 1%.","actionData","errors"]

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Madison Middle students describe Lunch Bunch, Makerspace and enrichment labs

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District finance director reports $3.8 million state support; general fund trending toward positive

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