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Centura Board approves personnel moves, ESU 10 psychologist services, $2,500 advisor contract and switch to American Fidelity benefits
Summary
At its April 13 meeting the Centura board accepted a teacher resignation, approved a certified-teacher contract, renewed a $2,500 financial-advisor contract, contracted ESU 10 for school psychologist services, approved switching supplemental benefits administration to American Fidelity, and approved the monthly claims.
CAIRO, Neb. — The Centura Public Schools Board of Education on April 13 approved multiple personnel and contract items, including accepting a certified staff resignation, approving a new teacher contract for 2026–27, renewing a financial-advisor contract, contracting with ESU 10 for school psychologist services and consolidating supplemental employee benefits with American Fidelity.
Personnel actions: The board accepted the resignation of certified staff member Josh Van Pelt (motion by Mark Johnson, second by Todd Nitsch) and approved the 2026–27 certified teacher contract for Eduardo "Eddie" Gonzalez-Zazueta (motion by Todd Nitsch, second by Chelsea Schweitzer). Both motions passed 4–0 with Sandra Davis and Teresa Grabowski recorded as absent.
Superintendent evaluation: The board also approved Dr. Kaela Heneger's second first-year performance evaluation, as required under Section 15 of her employment contract. Dr. Heneger said the compiled board evaluations aligned with her self-evaluation and that goals will continue.
Student services and contracts: The board approved contracting with ESU 10 for school psychologist services for 2026–27 (motion passed 4–0). The board renewed a contract with financial advisor Carl Dietz for $2,500, with Dr. Heneger noting his support for potential bond planning and board financial education during a period of unicameral uncertainty.
Employee benefits: After reviewing supplemental benefit vendors and benchmarking with other districts, Dr. Heneger recommended consolidating supplemental benefits with American Fidelity, which offers no FSA cardholder fees and a reduced cost for district-paid life insurance. The district also plans to offer a dual-option health plan for 2026–27 that requires an HSA administrator; the board approved switching to American Fidelity (motion passed 4–0).
Finance and claims: The consent agenda and monthly claims were approved, showing a General Fund total of $696,195.77 (payables $135,843.43; payroll $560,352.34) and a Building Fund total of $2,208.74. Dr. Heneger also reported that the district's payment to NASB ALICAP was processed, providing insurance coverage April 1–Aug. 31, 2026, and that the month included unexpected bus repair expenses.
Votes at a glance: Every formal motion taken at the meeting carried with a 4–0 vote among members present (Mark Johnson, Todd Nitsch, Brooke Schmitt and Chelsea Schweitzer); Sandra Davis and Teresa Grabowski were absent for roll call.
What’s next: The board scheduled follow-up items including community building tours, a May meeting for curriculum materials decisions, and ongoing benefits implementation work prior to the 2026–27 school year.
(Reported from Centura Public Schools minutes.)
