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Stanton board recognizes Education Association as exclusive bargaining agent for certificated staff
Summary
On Nov. 10, 2025 the Stanton Community Schools Board voted unanimously to recognize the Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for certificated employees for the 2027–2028 contract year, specifying which positions are included and excluding administrators under state law.
On Nov. 10, 2025 the Stanton Community Schools Board of Education voted to recognize the Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the district’s certificated employees for the 2027–2028 contract year.
The motion, made by Board Member David Morfeld and seconded by Shad Pohlman, carried with all members present voting in favor. The board’s action specifically names the guidance counselor, technology coordinator and media specialist as included in the bargaining unit and excludes administrators as defined under Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-101, citing Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-824 for the statutory framework governing exclusive representation.
Superintendent Darren Soucie presented the item as part of his report to the board; no opposing motions or recorded dissent appear in the minutes. Board President John Mandl and other members did not request changes to the motion’s scope during the meeting.
The recognition establishes the Education Association as the district’s representative for collective-bargaining purposes for certificated staff beginning with negotiations for the 2027–2028 contract period. The minutes do not record subsequent negotiation dates or specific contract proposals.
The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Dec. 8, 2025.
