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Beatrice Public Schools board approves hires, pay increases, bus fees and modest meal-price bump
Summary
The Beatrice Public Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of a middle school principal and assistant principal, pay increases for classified, contracted and administrative staff, a 25% increase in paid-to-ride bus fees, a $0.15 student meal price increase, and purchase of a lift-equipped van; all motions passed.
Beatrice, Neb. — The Beatrice Public Schools Board of Education on April 13 approved a package of personnel decisions, modest student-fee increases and a vehicle purchase intended to keep services running as costs rise.
The board voted to hire Craig Stengel as middle school principal and Nicole Justison as middle school assistant principal for the 2026–27 school year after administrative committees selected both candidates unanimously. Stan Alexander, who presented the hires, said the district "had some external candidates" but that Stengel and Justison were the unanimous choices and "we think he'll do a great job" referring to the principal hire.
The board approved pay adjustments across multiple employee groups. Classified staff will receive an approximate…
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